# Trucking Cost Per Mile in Pennsylvania (PA)

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

> In Pennsylvania, 2026 operating cost per mile ranges from about $0.86/mi (cargo van) to $1.96/mi (semi), based on local diesel at $3.65/gallon and a 74.1¢/gal state diesel tax.

## Cost per mile by equipment in Pennsylvania

| Equipment | Est. cost/mile | Fuel/mile | Insurance/mo | National range |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Cargo Van](https://truxx.ai/tools/cost-per-mile-calculator/cargo-van) | $0.86 | $0.20 | $239 | $0.72–$1.05 |
| [Sprinter](https://truxx.ai/tools/cost-per-mile-calculator/sprinter) | $1.12 | $0.23 | $382 | $0.95–$1.35 |
| [Box Truck](https://truxx.ai/tools/cost-per-mile-calculator/box-truck) | $1.55 | $0.36 | $359 | $1.35–$1.90 |
| [Semi / Dry Van](https://truxx.ai/tools/cost-per-mile-calculator/semi) | $1.96 | $0.54 | $439 | $1.75–$2.45 |

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

Mileage-weighted average revenue per mile from the Truxx booked-load network, paired with the Pennsylvania 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) | $0.86 | +$0.45 |
| Sprinter | $1.20 | $1.32 ($1.05–$1.97) | $1.12 | +$0.07 |
| Box Truck | $3.09 | $4.01 ($2.62–$6.54) | $1.55 | +$1.54 |
| Semi / Dry Van (Dry van) | $3.35 | $3.48 ($2.87–$4.01) | $1.96 | +$1.38 |
| Semi / Dry Van (Reefer) | $4.32 | $4.83 ($3.67–$5.76) | $1.96 | +$2.36 |

**Pennsylvania network signals:**
- 7% of box truck loads originate in Pennsylvania

## Pennsylvania operating context

Pennsylvania has the highest diesel fuel tax in the nation at 74.1¢/gal, making fuel cost a dominant factor in CPM. PA Turnpike tolls on I-76 and I-276 also add meaningful per-trip costs for cross-state routes.

## Pennsylvania cost-per-mile FAQs

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

In Pennsylvania, operating cost per mile in 2026 ranges from about $0.86/mi for a cargo van to $1.96/mi for a semi, based on local diesel near $3.65/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 Pennsylvania?**

A cargo van costs about $0.86 per mile to operate in Pennsylvania in 2026 — roughly $0.20/mi in fuel plus commercial insurance near $239/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 Pennsylvania?**

A sprinter costs about $1.12 per mile to operate in Pennsylvania in 2026 — roughly $0.23/mi in fuel plus commercial insurance near $382/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 Pennsylvania?**

A box truck costs about $1.55 per mile to operate in Pennsylvania in 2026 — roughly $0.36/mi in fuel plus commercial insurance near $359/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 Pennsylvania?**

A semi costs about $1.96 per mile to operate in Pennsylvania in 2026 — roughly $0.54/mi in fuel plus commercial insurance near $439/month. That sits within the national semi benchmark of $1.75–$2.45/mi.

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

The cargo van has the lowest cost per mile in Pennsylvania at about $0.86/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 Pennsylvania?**

Pennsylvania charges 74.1¢ per gallon in state diesel tax — one of the highest diesel tax rates in the country. That is built into the $3.65/gallon pump price used in these Pennsylvania cost-per-mile estimates.

## Nearby state pages

- [Cost per mile in New York](https://truxx.ai/tools/cost-per-mile-calculator/new-york)
- [Cost per mile in New Jersey](https://truxx.ai/tools/cost-per-mile-calculator/new-jersey)
- [Cost per mile in Delaware](https://truxx.ai/tools/cost-per-mile-calculator/delaware)
- [Cost per mile in Maryland](https://truxx.ai/tools/cost-per-mile-calculator/maryland)
- [Cost per mile in West Virginia](https://truxx.ai/tools/cost-per-mile-calculator/west-virginia)