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Mileage tracking for handymen, plumbers, and electricians
Service trades drive constantly — between job sites, supply runs, and emergency calls. Here's how to track it all and never miss a deduction.
By MileTracker · March 23, 2026 · 7 min read
If you run a one-truck handyman, plumbing, or electrical operation, your mileage deduction can easily clear $10,000 a year. Don't leave it on the table.
Common deductible drives
- Customer job sites
- Supply houses and home improvement stores
- Estimates and walk-throughs
- Permits and inspections
- Equipment pickups
Standard mileage usually wins on a work truck
Even on a heavier vehicle like a service truck, the standard mileage rate often beats actual expenses for high-mileage trades. Talk to a CPA, but the math is simple: mileage × $0.67.
MileTracker detects every drive in the background, lets you classify business or personal in one tap, and exports an IRS-ready PDF and CSV at tax time. Download MileTracker free on the App Store.