# Trucking Cost Per Mile in North Dakota (ND)

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

> In North Dakota, 2026 operating cost per mile ranges from about $0.83/mi (cargo van) to $1.90/mi (semi), based on local diesel at $3.30/gallon and a 23.0¢/gal state diesel tax.

## Cost per mile by equipment in North Dakota

| Equipment | Est. cost/mile | Fuel/mile | Insurance/mo | National range |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Cargo Van](https://truxx.ai/tools/cost-per-mile-calculator/cargo-van) | $0.83 | $0.18 | $168 | $0.72–$1.05 |
| [Sprinter](https://truxx.ai/tools/cost-per-mile-calculator/sprinter) | $1.09 | $0.21 | $269 | $0.95–$1.35 |
| [Box Truck](https://truxx.ai/tools/cost-per-mile-calculator/box-truck) | $1.51 | $0.33 | $253 | $1.35–$1.90 |
| [Semi / Dry Van](https://truxx.ai/tools/cost-per-mile-calculator/semi) | $1.90 | $0.49 | $309 | $1.75–$2.45 |

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

Mileage-weighted average revenue per mile from the Truxx booked-load network, paired with the North Dakota 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) | $0.83 | +$0.48 |
| Sprinter | $1.20 | $1.32 ($1.05–$1.97) | $1.09 | +$0.11 |
| Box Truck | $3.09 | $4.01 ($2.62–$6.54) | $1.51 | +$1.58 |
| Semi / Dry Van (Dry van) | $3.35 | $3.48 ($2.87–$4.01) | $1.90 | +$1.45 |
| Semi / Dry Van (Reefer) | $4.32 | $4.83 ($3.67–$5.76) | $1.90 | +$2.42 |

## North Dakota operating context

North Dakota's oil fields in the Bakken region generate heavy equipment and supply demand. Extreme winter conditions (-30°F or colder) require winterization equipment and can shut down operations for days at a time.

## North Dakota cost-per-mile FAQs

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

In North Dakota, operating cost per mile in 2026 ranges from about $0.83/mi for a cargo van to $1.90/mi for a semi, based on local diesel near $3.30/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 North Dakota?**

A cargo van costs about $0.83 per mile to operate in North Dakota in 2026 — roughly $0.18/mi in fuel plus commercial insurance near $168/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 North Dakota?**

A sprinter costs about $1.09 per mile to operate in North Dakota in 2026 — roughly $0.21/mi in fuel plus commercial insurance near $269/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 North Dakota?**

A box truck costs about $1.51 per mile to operate in North Dakota in 2026 — roughly $0.33/mi in fuel plus commercial insurance near $253/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 North Dakota?**

A semi costs about $1.90 per mile to operate in North Dakota in 2026 — roughly $0.49/mi in fuel plus commercial insurance near $309/month. That sits within the national semi benchmark of $1.75–$2.45/mi.

**Which truck type is cheapest to operate in North Dakota?**

The cargo van has the lowest cost per mile in North Dakota at about $0.83/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 North Dakota?**

North Dakota charges 23.0¢ per gallon in state diesel tax — near the national average. That is built into the $3.30/gallon pump price used in these North Dakota cost-per-mile estimates.

## Nearby state pages

- [Cost per mile in Minnesota](https://truxx.ai/tools/cost-per-mile-calculator/minnesota)
- [Cost per mile in South Dakota](https://truxx.ai/tools/cost-per-mile-calculator/south-dakota)
- [Cost per mile in Montana](https://truxx.ai/tools/cost-per-mile-calculator/montana)