Deductions & credits

It would go on the schedule c if it is a business. This is assuming you did not receive a w-2 as a truck driver, but rather a 1099. You would enter your actual trucker expenses in the same space you would put vehicle expenses. However, you do not have the option of choosing mileage as opposed to the actual vehicle expense.  You must take the actual expenses, which includes depreciation, gas, and repairs. The remaining expenses that are not Truck related, would go on the schedule c under other expenses, yes.