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No you cannot. There is a big misconception concerning deadhead miles. There are many truckers who think that the income lost as a result of deadhead miles is a deductible item. That is not the case. Only the cost to operate the truck, i.e. fuel, insurance, repairs, and maintenance covering those deadhead miles are deductible.
