The app shows gross earnings. The car quietly keeps its own ledger.
We want to build a practical expense-tracking guide for delivery drivers that captures more than fuel. Mileage, oil, tires, brakes, repairs, insurance, phone costs, parking and depreciation can all affect whether a shift that looks profitable actually is.
The article will compare simple tracking methods—from a notebook or spreadsheet to mileage and bookkeeping apps—and identify what records are useful for day-to-day decision-making versus tax preparation. Canadian tax rules will be verified separately rather than guessed from American gig-work advice.
The goal is not to turn every driver into an accountant. It is to make the invisible cost of using a personal vehicle visible enough to answer basic questions: What did I really earn today? What does each kilometre cost me? And am I setting aside enough for the repair bill that has not arrived yet?
