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Trucking deductions

dianne868 — Wed, 11 Feb 2026 10:28:22 GMT

My husband is an Owner/Operator over the road truck driver (1099 driver). Is there somewhere I can find out what expenses are deductible? The most important one to start with being meals. He is on the road 99% of the time. Is there a daily limit on meal expenses or rules on what actual business expenses can be deducted? Thank you.

Re: Trucking deductions

MarthaT — Wed, 25 Sep 2024 17:09:57 GMT

Yes, as trucking company you can deduct the following expenses

Fuel - Diesel
Meals
Truck Repairs & Maintenance – For example, Tire repairs, Additives, oil, etc.
Licenses, permits, registrations, and taxes – There are some permits that you need to pay on the states in order drive through the certain states, such as form 2290 taxes
Truck Insurance –
If your truck is in repair and you need to spend the night in a hotel due to the waiting time you can deduct the hotel expenses.

You can find more information at https://turbotax.intuit.com/tax-tips/self-employment-taxes/what-you-need-to-know-about-truck-driver-tax-deductions/L68YC61fS

Thank you for your question

Re: Trucking deductions

dianne868 — Wed, 25 Sep 2024 17:12:02 GMT

THANK YOU! This is extremely helpful!