Truck Driver Tax Deductions
Tax Deductions Truck Drivers Miss
Truck drivers, either owner/operators or company drivers, have a number of deductions and allowances available to them. When you do your own taxes or have them done by a tax preparer that is not familiar with the trucking industry some of the deductions for truck drivers may be missed.
Small items are sometimes missed due the the truck driver not saving receipts or thinking they are too small to count. These small items add up over a year to hundreds of dollars in truck driver tax deductions. Getting yourself a large envelope to put these small item receipts in can save you a lot of money during tax time.
Truck Driver Tax Deductions Work Sheet PDF - Print this list
| Cleaning Supplies | Misc. Supplies | Other Supplies |
| Air Freshener | Alarm Clock | Thermos Bottle |
| Armour-All | Fly Swatter | First Aid Supplies |
| Broom/Dustpan | Bedding | Clothing |
| Hand Cleaner | Cab Curtains | Hangers |
| Paper Towels | Coffee maker | Laundry Bag |
| Portable Vacuum | Lap desk | Laundry Soap |
| Trash Bags | Refrigerator | Uniforms |
| Window Cleaner | Tupperware/storage bins | Uniform Alterations |
| Electronics | Electronics | Office Supplies |
| Antenna | Sirius/XM Radio Fees | Atlas |
| Atlas | Sirius/XM Radio | Briefcase |
| CB Radio | Cigarette Plugs | Calculator |
| CB Repair | Circuit Tester | Clipboard |
| Cellular phone | Protective Clothing | Liquid Paper/White Out |
| Cellular Headphone | Boots | Log books |
| Cellular/Wireless fees | Hard Hat | Log book covers |
| GPS Unit | Rain Gear | Maps |
| GPS Map Updates | Safety Glasses | Notebook paper |
| Power boosters | Thermal Underwear | Pens/Pencils |
| Power Cords | Gloves | Stapler |
| Tractor Supplies | Fees | Transportation Expenses |
| Bunk Heaters/Fan | ATM fees | Air fare |
| Cooler/Cooler motor | CDL Driver License | Bus fare |
| Disinfectant | Check cashing fees | Cab fare |
| De-Icer | Comcheck fees | Cab Fees |
| Ice | Copy/Fax Fees | Hotels/Motels paid |
| Map Lamp | CSA Score Fee | Load Securement |
| Window screen | DOT Physical | Bunge Cords |
| Tools | Drug Testing | Load Chains |
| Buffer | Parking Fees | Load Bars |
| Crowbar | Tolls | Load Straps |
| Duct Tape | Weight Charges/Fees | Locks |
| Electrical Tape | Hazmat Background Check | Wide Load Flags |
| Flashlights | Driver Hygiene | Other Information You May Need |
| Hammer | Ben Gay | Days out for Year (Per Logbook) |
| Hand Cleaner | Showers | Auto mileage |
| Pliers | Shower Shoes | Cleaning/Detailing |
| Screwdrivers | Vaseline | Maintenance |
| Tire Iron | Visine | Repairs |
| Wrenches | Laundry | Parts |
| Other Small Tools | Dry Cleaning | Finance charges |
This is intended as a guide for deductions you may be able to take.
Consult a tax preparer for other deductions you are eligible to take.
