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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Driver Per Diem Calculator free to use?
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What is the truck driver per diem rate for 2026?
The IRS special per diem rate for transportation workers is $80 per day for travel within the continental U.S. (CONUS). Partial travel days — the day you leave and the day you return — are claimed at 75% of the full rate. Drivers subject to DOT hours-of-service rules deduct 80% of the total, versus the standard 50% meal limit.
Can company drivers claim per diem, or only owner-operators?
For tax years 2018–2025, W-2 company drivers generally cannot deduct unreimbursed per diem on their federal return because miscellaneous itemized deductions are suspended. Owner-operators and other self-employed drivers deduct per diem on Schedule C at the 80% DOT rate. Some carriers also offer a non-taxable per diem pay program — ask your settlement department.