# 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 $0.42/mi (cargo van) to $1.28/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) | $0.42 | $0.17 | $239 | $0.33–$0.62 |
| [Sprinter](https://truxx.ai/tools/cost-per-mile-calculator/sprinter) | $0.58 | $0.20 | $382 | $0.48–$0.88 |
| [Box Truck](https://truxx.ai/tools/cost-per-mile-calculator/box-truck) | $0.91 | $0.41 | $359 | $0.80–$1.40 |
| [Semi / Dry Van](https://truxx.ai/tools/cost-per-mile-calculator/semi) | $1.28 | $0.52 | $439 | $1.15–$1.85 |

## 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) | $0.42 | +$0.89 |
| Sprinter | $1.20 | $1.32 ($1.05–$1.97) | $0.58 | +$0.62 |
| Box Truck | $3.09 | $4.01 ($2.62–$6.54) | $0.91 | +$2.18 |
| Semi / Dry Van (Dry van) | $3.35 | $3.48 ($2.87–$4.01) | $1.28 | +$2.07 |
| Semi / Dry Van (Reefer) | $4.32 | $4.83 ($3.67–$5.76) | $1.28 | +$3.04 |

**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 $0.42/mi for a cargo van to $1.28/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 $0.42 per mile to operate in Pennsylvania in 2026 — roughly $0.17/mi in fuel plus commercial insurance near $239/month. That sits within the national cargo van benchmark of $0.33–$0.62/mi.

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

A sprinter costs about $0.58 per mile to operate in Pennsylvania in 2026 — roughly $0.20/mi in fuel plus commercial insurance near $382/month. That sits within the national sprinter benchmark of $0.48–$0.88/mi.

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

A box truck costs about $0.91 per mile to operate in Pennsylvania in 2026 — roughly $0.41/mi in fuel plus commercial insurance near $359/month. That sits within the national box truck benchmark of $0.80–$1.40/mi.

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

A semi costs about $1.28 per mile to operate in Pennsylvania in 2026 — roughly $0.52/mi in fuel plus commercial insurance near $439/month. That sits within the national semi benchmark of $1.15–$1.85/mi.

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

The cargo van has the lowest cost per mile in Pennsylvania at about $0.42/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)