Don’t overlook cost of a truck wash

Oct 11, 2012

If you wash your truck at home, you can claim the cost of household water and detergent for washing the truck as a business expense at tax time. Be sure to document the date and time. If you use commercial truck stop washes, that cost is deductible as well.

This tip comes from the 2012 Partners in Business manual, produced by Overdrive and the consultants at ATBS (atbsshow.com). The program is sponsored by Shell Lubricants, Ryder System and Bridgestone Bandag Tire Solutions. See OverdriveOnline.com/pib for information.

Among the iconic Kenworths participating in the 4th annual Kenworth Truck Parade in Chillicothe, Ohio, was this 1966 Kenworth W923.

Kenworth celebrates history with 4th annual parade

Trucks spanning more than 100 years of Kenworth history participated in the Kenworth Truck Parade in Chillicothe, Ohio. Also: Semi-truck uphill drag races coming to Ohio; Relay Payments expands into truck service, repair and maintenance payments; Truck Parking Club rolling mobile access controls for gated lots.

Rare 190-inch Double Eagle sleeper rides on custom '96 International

Tank washouts bring cost, time investment into focus for liquid bulk niche haulers

Six weeks left to enter Overdrive's 2025 Small Fleet Championship

With great sugar-free flavor options, 5-Hour Energy Fixes Tired Fast!

Doing it right the first time: Small Fleet Champ Paul Rissler, for the long haul

More episodes »

Pride & Polish

Overdrive’s annual Pride & Polish virtual truck show attracts entries from across the nation showcasing show-quality design, mechanical ingenuity and plenty of trucking-business pride. Find recent-history awards shows, in-depth features about the winners, and more.