I had to pay the vehicle insurance on my work truck. Can I deduct this expense as a work related expense

[Vanessa]

Are you taking the mileage deduction or actual vehicle expense deduction?

[Vanessa]

Vehicle insurance is a deductible expense on a qualified work vehicle IF you are taking the actual vehicle expense deduction, meaning you are adding up all your gas receipts, oil changes, maintenance and other vehicle expenses.  

If you are taking the standard mileage deduction, you cannot take a deduction for your auto insurance as well.  This would be double dipping in a way as the $.535/mile accounts for the average cost of insurance, repairs, gas, etc.