Deductions for Small Fleets vs. Owner Operators

What can small fleet owners deduct that owner operator's can't? There is lots of mention on deductions of owner operators, but haven't noticed anything for small fleets?

I have 3 trucks that I run; 2 with company drivers and the 3rd I run occasionally. I'm not sure what additional deductions I can make.


From this website, here are a lot of the deductions for Owner Operators:

Access Fees:
Internet (Cell phone data plans)
Satellite (Qualcomm, Sirius/XM)

Administrative Fees:
ATM Fees
Check Reorder Fees

Association Dues
OOIDA, Teamsters, etc

ComData/ComCheck Fees:
Computer Software
Credit Card Fees

Cleaning Supplies:
Window Cleaner
Paper Towels
RainX

Interest:
Business Loan
Credit Card

Office Supplies:
Pens, Pencils, Paperclips, Envelopes, Folders, Rubber Bands

Medical Exams
DOT Physical
Drug Tests
Sleep Apnea Study

Postage Fees:
For Mailing Invoices, Bills of Lading, etc…


Real Estate Expenses:
Mortgage interest
Mortgage prepayment penalties
Penalties of early withdrawals
Points on principal residence financing
Real estate taxes

Safety Gear
Steel-toe boots
Work Gloves
Cargo straps

Trucking & Business Related Subscriptions
Load board subscriber fees
Trucking industry magazines

Uniforms
Dry Cleaning Costs for your uniforms or protective clothing
Don’t make the same mistake as many truck drivers, falling into the trap of trying to claim too much and ending up with an audit. Here are some non-deductible expenses that many truckers’ need to leave off:

NON-Deductible Expenses:
Expenses that were reimbursed by your employer
Clothing that is adaptable to everyday wear
Commuting costs (tolls, gas, parking)
Home phone line
Interest on personal loans
Personal vacations

 

Thanks Freddy but I did not make the list of deductions, I just copied them from here: http://www.thetruckersreport.com/trucker-tax-tips/

I was hoping small fleet owners would provide some insight on what deductions they can make that owner operators can't. Anyone?

 

Yes we are actually a LLC but are thinking about filing as a LLC electing S corp status.

That's a pretty good idea, thanks for the heads up on the "annual meeting"