Cost Per Mile to Operate a Truck in Utah (2026)
What it actually costs owner-operators to run a semi-truck in Utah — diesel, insurance, IFTA, and freight market notes for UT.
UT avg diesel
$3.95/gal
Est. fuel cost/mi
$0.61
Est. total CPM
$0.98
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Diesel prices in Utah
The average diesel price in Utah is roughly $3.95/gal. For a truck running 8,000 miles/month at 6.5 MPG, that's about $4,862/month in fuel alone — or roughly $0.61/mile. Fuel is typically 30–40% of total cost per mile, so Utah's diesel price has a major impact on whether a load is profitable.
Trucking insurance in Utah
Utah insurance averages $9,500–$13,000/yr. Annual premiums vary widely based on CDL history, equipment age, and operating radius.
UT IFTA and fuel taxes
Utah IFTA fuel tax: 36.4¢/gal diesel. File quarterly and keep accurate trip mileage records by jurisdiction to stay compliant.
Freight market in Utah
Salt Lake City — Western US distribution and growing intermodal.
How to lower your cost per mile in Utah
- Track diesel by region — refuel where the all-in price (pump + state tax) is lowest.
- Negotiate fuel surcharge into every contract using a clear formula tied to the DOE index.
- Reduce deadhead — a 20% deadhead ratio adds 25% to your effective cost per loaded mile.
- Run our Cost Per Mile Calculator monthly with real receipts, not estimates.