# Trucking Cost Per Mile in Vermont (VT)

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

> In Vermont, 2026 operating cost per mile ranges from about $0.85/mi (cargo van) to $1.96/mi (semi), based on local diesel at $3.70/gallon and a 32.0¢/gal state diesel tax.

## Cost per mile by equipment in Vermont

| Equipment | Est. cost/mile | Fuel/mile | Insurance/mo | National range |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Cargo Van](https://truxx.ai/tools/cost-per-mile-calculator/cargo-van) | $0.85 | $0.21 | $151 | $0.72–$1.05 |
| [Sprinter](https://truxx.ai/tools/cost-per-mile-calculator/sprinter) | $1.11 | $0.23 | $242 | $0.95–$1.35 |
| [Box Truck](https://truxx.ai/tools/cost-per-mile-calculator/box-truck) | $1.54 | $0.37 | $228 | $1.35–$1.90 |
| [Semi / Dry Van](https://truxx.ai/tools/cost-per-mile-calculator/semi) | $1.96 | $0.54 | $279 | $1.75–$2.45 |

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

Mileage-weighted average revenue per mile from the Truxx booked-load network, paired with the Vermont 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 | +$0.09 |
| 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) | $1.96 | +$1.39 |
| Semi / Dry Van (Reefer) | $4.32 | $4.83 ($3.67–$5.76) | $1.96 | +$2.37 |

## Vermont operating context

Vermont's rural geography and small population limit freight density. The state's strict environmental regulations and seasonal road restrictions (spring thaw weight limits) can affect operating schedules and equipment choices.

## Vermont cost-per-mile FAQs

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

In Vermont, operating cost per mile in 2026 ranges from about $0.85/mi for a cargo van to $1.96/mi for a semi, based on local diesel near $3.70/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 Vermont?**

A cargo van costs about $0.85 per mile to operate in Vermont in 2026 — roughly $0.21/mi in fuel plus commercial insurance near $151/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 Vermont?**

A sprinter costs about $1.11 per mile to operate in Vermont in 2026 — roughly $0.23/mi in fuel plus commercial insurance near $242/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 Vermont?**

A box truck costs about $1.54 per mile to operate in Vermont in 2026 — roughly $0.37/mi in fuel plus commercial insurance near $228/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 Vermont?**

A semi costs about $1.96 per mile to operate in Vermont in 2026 — roughly $0.54/mi in fuel plus commercial insurance near $279/month. That sits within the national semi benchmark of $1.75–$2.45/mi.

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

The cargo van has the lowest cost per mile in Vermont 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 Vermont?**

Vermont charges 32.0¢ per gallon in state diesel tax — near the national average. That is built into the $3.70/gallon pump price used in these Vermont cost-per-mile estimates.

## Nearby state pages

- [Cost per mile in New Hampshire](https://truxx.ai/tools/cost-per-mile-calculator/new-hampshire)
- [Cost per mile in Massachusetts](https://truxx.ai/tools/cost-per-mile-calculator/massachusetts)
- [Cost per mile in New York](https://truxx.ai/tools/cost-per-mile-calculator/new-york)