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March 31, 2020
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How much is allowed for per diem and meals per day for OTR truck drivers

  • March 31, 2020
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every body has a if answer but nobody knows the amount per diem or meals allows per day.
how much is allowed per day??

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LeonardS
March 31, 2020

"..The per diem rate for meals is 80% of $66 per day (effective 10-1-18 thru 9-30-2020).

  • The per diem rate for meals in 2018 was 80% of $66 per day.
  • The per diem rate for meals in 2017 was 80% of $63 per day.
  • The per diem rate for meals in 2016 was 80% of $63 per day.

The per diem rate for meals when in Canada is 80% of $71 per day (effective 10-1-18 thru 9-30-2020).

Per Diem can only be taken when the driver spends the night away from home."

Ref: Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association

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