Mileage Tracking for GoPuff Drivers
Many GoPuff drivers drive 8,000 to 20,000 business miles a year. At the 2026 IRS standard rate of 72.5 cents per mile, that is a deduction range of $5,800 to $14,500 for the workers who can claim it.
Who can deduct
GoPuff drivers are independent contractors who deliver convenience goods (snacks, drinks, household basics) from GoPuff micro-fulfillment centers. You file Schedule C and deduct mileage at the 2026 IRS rate of 72.5 cents per mile.
How GoPuff drivers actually drive
Full-time GoPuff drivers commonly drive 12,000 to 18,000 business miles a year. The micro-fulfillment-center model (drivers stage at the warehouse waiting for orders) means most drives are short-distance back-and-forth between the warehouse and customer locations.
Typical deductible trips
The trips below are the ones GoPuff drivers most commonly forget to log, plus the obvious ones. Auto-tracking catches all of them, including the small ones that add up.
- Driving from the GoPuff micro-fulfillment center to delivery addresses
- Driving back to the warehouse after a delivery
- Driving between back-to-back deliveries (multi-order runs)
- Driving during waiting periods between orders (still deductible if logged in)
How TruMile helps
TruMile auto-detects every drive using motion plus location, so the trips above get logged whether you remember them or not. Smart classification learns your repeat routes (between regular client homes, between job sites, to your supply store) and starts tagging them automatically after a few trips.
At year-end, one tap turns your trip log into an IRS-compliant CSV or PDF you can hand to your accountant or paste into Schedule C. The math is already done.
Free for 40 auto trips a month, every month. If you are anywhere near the high end of the typical mileage range, the unlimited Pro tier at $7.99 a month or $59.99 a year usually pays for itself in the first week of tax season.
FAQ for GoPuff drivers
Are GoPuff drivers really 1099 not W-2?
GoPuff classifies most drivers as 1099 contractors. Some markets and legal challenges have raised reclassification questions; check your individual contract for the current classification. If you receive a 1099-NEC at year end, you are 1099 for tax purposes.
Can I deduct miles between drop-offs at different addresses?
Yes. Multi-stop delivery routes have business-mile drives between each stop. The full route from warehouse to all drop-offs to back-to-warehouse is business miles.
What about waiting time at the warehouse?
Time at the warehouse is not mileage (you are not driving). Compensated waiting time is income. Driving home after a shift ends is commuting unless you have a qualifying home office.
Does GoPuff send a 1099 below $600?
Federal law requires 1099-NEC for compensation of $600 or more in a year. If you earned less, you may not get a 1099 but you must still report the income on Schedule C.
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