Mileage Tracker for Delivery Drivers: Log Every Work Trip Automatically in 2026
Updated: Oct 25
A mileage tracker for delivery drivers logs every trip in the background, so you never write down a pickup or a drop-off. At tax time it turns your trips into a log with the date, distance and purpose of each one, which is what the CRA in Canada and the IRS in the US look for. Choose one that tracks automatically, lets you mark each trip work or personal in one tap, and exports a report.
Updated October 24, 2026.
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What a mileage tracker for delivery drivers needs to do
Start by itself. No tapping before every pickup.
Catch short trips too. Many 2 to 5 km stops add up over a shift.
Tag work or personal in one tap, right after the drive.
Keep a purpose on each trip, for example delivery.
Export a report you can hand to an accountant or keep for six years.
Method | Effort per trip | What goes wrong |
Paper logbook | Write every trip | Lost, wet or incomplete |
Spreadsheet | Type trips at the end of the day | Rebuilt from memory |
Automatic app | Nothing to start or stop | Location permission has to stay on |
Which trips count for delivery drivers
Trips to a pickup, to a customer and on to your next order generally count. Your normal drive home at the end of a shift generally does not. Most drivers lose money by forgetting short trips, so log all of them.
What delivery drivers can claim: Canada and US
Canada | United States | |
Method | Self-employed drivers deduct actual vehicle costs multiplied by the business-use share | Standard mileage rate, or actual expenses |
2026 numbers | The CRA's 73¢ and 67¢ per-km rate is for employer allowances, not a self-employed deduction | 72.5¢ per mile to June 30, 76¢ per mile from July 1 |
What the log shows | Date, destination, purpose, kilometres, and total kilometres for the year | Date, miles and purpose of each trip |
Canada, with the maths shown: you drive 24,000 km in the year and 18,000 km of it is deliveries, so your business-use share is 75%. If your vehicle costs were $9,600, your deduction is $7,200.
United States, with the maths shown: 5,000 business miles before July and 5,000 after is (5,000 × $0.725) + (5,000 × $0.76) = $7,425.
Sources: Department of Finance Canada, January 14, 2026 and PayrollOrg on the IRS mid-year rate. For Canada in more detail, see delivery driver tax deductions in Canada.
How to set up a mileage tracker in 6 steps
Download the app from the App Store or Google Play and create an account.
Choose where you drive: Canada, US or both.
Turn on automatic tracking and allow location and motion access, so trips are detected in the background.
Drive a normal shift, then check the trip list at the end of the night.
Mark personal trips as personal and trips during your working hours as business.
At month end, export a report and save it, or send it to your accountant.
Mileage tracker for delivery drivers: common questions
How do delivery drivers track mileage?
Use an app that records trips automatically, then mark each trip as work or personal. At the end of the month or year, export the log as a report.
Which trips count as work trips for delivery drivers?
Trips to a pickup, to a customer and on to your next order generally count. Your normal drive home at the end of a shift generally does not.
Can a delivery driver in Canada use the CRA per-kilometre rate?
Generally no. The CRA's per-kilometre rate (73¢ for the first 5,000 km and 67¢ after that in 2026) is the ceiling for employer allowances. Self-employed drivers deduct their actual vehicle costs multiplied by their business-use share.
What is the 2026 IRS mileage rate for delivery drivers?
72.5¢ per business mile for January 1 to June 30, 2026 and 76¢ per mile from July 1, 2026. Self-employed US drivers can use this rate to work out their vehicle deduction.
What records do I need to keep?
A log with the date, distance and purpose of each work trip, plus receipts for vehicle costs. Keep them for at least six years in Canada and at least three years in the US.
Will a mileage tracker drain my battery?
Fuelshine uses your phone's location to detect drives, much like a navigation app. Your phone's battery settings show exactly how much it uses.
Is Fuelshine free?
Fuelshine is free to start. Pro unlocks unlimited trips, multiple vehicles and advanced reports.
This is general information, not tax advice. Check your situation with a tax professional.
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