Semi / Dry Van Cost Per Mile in New York

Diesel fuel in New York currently averages $5.20 per gallon, which includes a state fuel tax of 25.3¢ per gallon. This fuel tax is near the national average and should be factored into your semi / dry van rate calculations.

Average commercial semi / dry van insurance in New York runs approximately $666/month. This above-average premium means insurance is a larger-than-usual share of your fixed costs — reducing deadhead miles and maximizing utilization becomes even more critical to keeping CPM competitive.

Semi trucks average 5.5–7.5 MPG, making fuel the largest single expense — typically 30–40% of total CPM. At these consumption rates, even a $0.20/gallon price difference between states changes your CPM by $0.03–$0.04/mile, which compounds to $300–$450/month at 11,500 miles.

New York tolls — especially crossing into Manhattan via the George Washington Bridge, Lincoln Tunnel, or congestion pricing zones — can add $15–$60 per crossing and should be factored into lane profitability.

Semi insurance premiums are the highest of any equipment class, reflecting the higher liability exposure and cargo values. Tire costs ($0.04–$0.06/mile), DEF fluid, and DPF maintenance add meaningful variable costs that lighter equipment classes don't face.