Can Owner-Operators Deduct Truck Stop Shower and Parking Fees?

Yes — truck stop shower fees and paid parking are deductible business expenses for owner-operators, since both are ordinary costs of life on the road that exist specifically because of the job. Shower fees at truck stops are a straightforward deductible expense, since staying clean and rested is a necessary part of doing the work safely, and the cost only exists because you're away from home for business. The same logic applies to paid overnight parking, whether at a truck stop, a secured...