For employed truck drivers, including interstate and heavy vehicle drivers. Overnight travel expenses are the largest and most commonly claimed category.
Overnight travel expenses
Meals/accommodation when away from home overnight for work and not fully reimbursed. The ATO publishes reasonable daily amounts you can rely on without full receipts if within the published limits.
Licence renewals
Role-specific licences: HC, MC, and dangerous goods.
Protective clothing/PPE
PPE required for loading, unloading, and driving duties.
Compliance logbook/technology
Technology used to track compliance hours.
Sun protection
Sunscreen/sunglasses for cabin glare where genuinely required.
People in this occupation often forget to claim these — check they apply to you.
Ordinary meals on a normal (non-overnight) shift
Fines for speeding/overweight loads
Home-to-depot travel
Private use portion of a personally owned truck
Diary — Travel diary for overnight trips (dates, places, activities)
Receipt — Receipts if claiming above the ATO's reasonable travel allowance amounts
Invoice — Licence renewal invoices
General information only, not tax advice — content last reviewed 01/07/2026 against ATO guidance for FY2025-26. Whether a specific expense is deductible depends on your individual circumstances; confirm with a registered tax agent or the ATO before lodging.