# Trucking Cost Per Mile in South Carolina (SC)

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

> In South Carolina, 2026 operating cost per mile ranges from about $0.85/mi (cargo van) to $1.95/mi (semi), based on local diesel at $3.55/gallon and a 28.0¢/gal state diesel tax.

## Cost per mile by equipment in South Carolina

| Equipment | Est. cost/mile | Fuel/mile | Insurance/mo | National range |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Cargo Van](https://truxx.ai/tools/cost-per-mile-calculator/cargo-van) | $0.85 | $0.20 | $218 | $0.72–$1.05 |
| [Sprinter](https://truxx.ai/tools/cost-per-mile-calculator/sprinter) | $1.11 | $0.22 | $349 | $0.95–$1.35 |
| [Box Truck](https://truxx.ai/tools/cost-per-mile-calculator/box-truck) | $1.54 | $0.35 | $331 | $1.35–$1.90 |
| [Semi / Dry Van](https://truxx.ai/tools/cost-per-mile-calculator/semi) | $1.95 | $0.52 | $406 | $1.75–$2.45 |

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

Mileage-weighted average revenue per mile from the Truxx booked-load network, paired with the South Carolina 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) | $0.85 | +$0.46 |
| Sprinter | $1.20 | $1.32 ($1.05–$1.97) | $1.11 | +$0.08 |
| Box Truck | $3.09 | $4.01 ($2.62–$6.54) | $1.54 | +$1.55 |
| Semi / Dry Van (Dry van) | $3.35 | $3.48 ($2.87–$4.01) | $1.95 | +$1.40 |
| Semi / Dry Van (Reefer) | $4.32 | $4.83 ($3.67–$5.76) | $1.95 | +$2.38 |

**South Carolina network signals:**
- 16% of reefer loads originate in South Carolina

## South Carolina operating context

South Carolina's Port of Charleston is growing rapidly, driving container drayage demand. The state's low fuel tax and business-friendly environment attract distribution center development along I-26 and I-85.

## South Carolina cost-per-mile FAQs

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

In South Carolina, operating cost per mile in 2026 ranges from about $0.85/mi for a cargo van to $1.95/mi for a semi, based on local diesel near $3.55/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 South Carolina?**

A cargo van costs about $0.85 per mile to operate in South Carolina in 2026 — roughly $0.20/mi in fuel plus commercial insurance near $218/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 South Carolina?**

A sprinter costs about $1.11 per mile to operate in South Carolina in 2026 — roughly $0.22/mi in fuel plus commercial insurance near $349/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 South Carolina?**

A box truck costs about $1.54 per mile to operate in South Carolina in 2026 — roughly $0.35/mi in fuel plus commercial insurance near $331/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 South Carolina?**

A semi costs about $1.95 per mile to operate in South Carolina in 2026 — roughly $0.52/mi in fuel plus commercial insurance near $406/month. That sits within the national semi benchmark of $1.75–$2.45/mi.

**Which truck type is cheapest to operate in South Carolina?**

The cargo van has the lowest cost per mile in South Carolina at about $0.85/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 South Carolina?**

South Carolina charges 28.0¢ per gallon in state diesel tax — near the national average. That is built into the $3.55/gallon pump price used in these South Carolina cost-per-mile estimates.

## Nearby state pages

- [Cost per mile in North Carolina](https://truxx.ai/tools/cost-per-mile-calculator/north-carolina)
- [Cost per mile in Georgia](https://truxx.ai/tools/cost-per-mile-calculator/georgia)