Some assets will never have odometers, ECM ports, or full telematics. They do not have dashboards or hour meters, and they will never feed you engine data. They simply do their job, get moved to the next place, and keep working.

The trouble sometimes comes when someone tries to bill for services delivered by those assets, especially if the asset is rented or the jobsite is not tightly monitored.

That is when GSatSolar earns its keep.

Every crew has one. The trailer that’s always “around here somewhere.” It got dropped at the south job last week, or maybe someone borrowed it for a weekend run, or it’s tucked behind the container yard under a tarp. By the time anyone realizes it’s missing, you’ve already burned half a morning driving around trying to find it.

For many independent contractors, owner/operators, and gig-economy drivers, mileage is one of the most important tax deductions available. The IRS allows you to deduct miles driven for business purposes, but the burden of proof is on you. That means careful recordkeeping, accurate trip logs, and documentation ready in case of an audit.