# Trucking Cost Per Mile in Mississippi (MS)

Source: https://truxx.ai/tools/cost-per-mile-calculator/mississippi

> In Mississippi, 2026 operating cost per mile ranges from about $0.82/mi (cargo van) to $1.88/mi (semi), based on local diesel at $3.10/gallon and a 18.0¢/gal state diesel tax.

## Cost per mile by equipment in Mississippi

| Equipment | Est. cost/mile | Fuel/mile | Insurance/mo | National range |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Cargo Van](https://truxx.ai/tools/cost-per-mile-calculator/cargo-van) | $0.82 | $0.17 | $204 | $0.72–$1.05 |
| [Sprinter](https://truxx.ai/tools/cost-per-mile-calculator/sprinter) | $1.08 | $0.19 | $326 | $0.95–$1.35 |
| [Box Truck](https://truxx.ai/tools/cost-per-mile-calculator/box-truck) | $1.49 | $0.31 | $310 | $1.35–$1.90 |
| [Semi / Dry Van](https://truxx.ai/tools/cost-per-mile-calculator/semi) | $1.88 | $0.46 | $380 | $1.75–$2.45 |

## What loads pay vs. cost in Mississippi (2026-Q2)

Mileage-weighted average revenue per mile from the Truxx booked-load network, paired with the Mississippi operating cost. Rate figures are network-wide averages; per-state signals are noted below. Margins are gross, before your own pay.

| Equipment | Avg load rate | Per-load median (p25–p75) | Operating cost | Gross margin/mi |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Cargo Van | $1.31 | $1.53 ($1.16–$2.25) | $0.82 | +$0.49 |
| Sprinter | $1.20 | $1.32 ($1.05–$1.97) | $1.08 | +$0.11 |
| Box Truck | $3.09 | $4.01 ($2.62–$6.54) | $1.49 | +$1.60 |
| Semi / Dry Van (Dry van) | $3.35 | $3.48 ($2.87–$4.01) | $1.88 | +$1.47 |
| Semi / Dry Van (Reefer) | $4.32 | $4.83 ($3.67–$5.76) | $1.88 | +$2.45 |

## Mississippi operating context

Mississippi's I-55 and I-20 corridors carry Gulf Coast freight north and east. Lower cost of living and moderate regulations keep operating overhead manageable, though insurance rates are above the national average.

## Mississippi cost-per-mile FAQs

**How much does it cost per mile to run a truck in Mississippi?**

In Mississippi, operating cost per mile in 2026 ranges from about $0.82/mi for a cargo van to $1.88/mi for a semi, based on local diesel near $3.10/gallon and state-average commercial insurance. Your exact cost depends on utilization, financing, and how much you deadhead.

**What is the cost per mile for a cargo van in Mississippi?**

A cargo van costs about $0.82 per mile to operate in Mississippi in 2026 — roughly $0.17/mi in fuel plus commercial insurance near $204/month. That sits within the national cargo van benchmark of $0.72–$1.05/mi.

**What is the cost per mile for a sprinter in Mississippi?**

A sprinter costs about $1.08 per mile to operate in Mississippi in 2026 — roughly $0.19/mi in fuel plus commercial insurance near $326/month. That sits within the national sprinter benchmark of $0.95–$1.35/mi.

**What is the cost per mile for a box truck in Mississippi?**

A box truck costs about $1.49 per mile to operate in Mississippi in 2026 — roughly $0.31/mi in fuel plus commercial insurance near $310/month. That sits within the national box truck benchmark of $1.35–$1.90/mi.

**What is the cost per mile for a semi in Mississippi?**

A semi costs about $1.88 per mile to operate in Mississippi in 2026 — roughly $0.46/mi in fuel plus commercial insurance near $380/month. That sits within the national semi benchmark of $1.75–$2.45/mi.

**Which truck type is cheapest to operate in Mississippi?**

The cargo van has the lowest cost per mile in Mississippi at about $0.82/mi, thanks to better fuel economy and lower insurance. Larger equipment earns more revenue per load but carries a higher cost per mile.

**What is the diesel fuel tax in Mississippi?**

Mississippi charges 18.0¢ per gallon in state diesel tax — among the lowest diesel tax rates in the country. That is built into the $3.10/gallon pump price used in these Mississippi cost-per-mile estimates.

## Nearby state pages

- [Cost per mile in Alabama](https://truxx.ai/tools/cost-per-mile-calculator/alabama)
- [Cost per mile in Tennessee](https://truxx.ai/tools/cost-per-mile-calculator/tennessee)
- [Cost per mile in Arkansas](https://truxx.ai/tools/cost-per-mile-calculator/arkansas)
- [Cost per mile in Louisiana](https://truxx.ai/tools/cost-per-mile-calculator/louisiana)