[terryandrene]

OVM: Part of what I said about DVDs and cosmetics was tongue-in-cheek. The references some folks make to "meal per diem" that applies to us is officially called the Standard Meal Allowance for Transportation Workers. The deduction for 2007 is 75% of $52 per day ($58 for Canada travels) My belief is that OTR drivers may not use the per diem deduction which includes motel/hotels but you may deduct actual hotel expenses while on the road.

The bottom line is you, particularly, should get advice and assistance from a tax preparer that has knowledge and experience with the trucking industry.