Vehicle Logbook for Tradies Example
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Document: Vehicle Logbook for Tradies
Example Document
Last updated 7/30/2026
Vehicle Logbook
Vehicle Details
Make and Model: Toyota Hilux Vehicle Registration: 1AB 2CD Engine Capacity: 2.8L Year of Manufacture: 2020 Owner Name: John Smith ABN: 12 345 678 901 Start Date of Logbook: 01/07/2023 End Date of Logbook: 23/09/2023 Odometer Reading at Start: 45000 km
Weekly Records
| Date | Trip Start Time | Trip End Time | Odometer Start (km) | Odometer End (km) | Total Distance (km) | Purpose of Journey | Business/Private |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/07/2023 | 07:00 | 07:30 | 45000 | 45015 | 15 | Travel from home to first job site | Business |
| 01/07/2023 | 11:30 | 12:00 | 45015 | 45040 | 25 | Travel to supplier to pick up materials | Business |
| 01/07/2023 | 17:00 | 17:20 | 45040 | 45050 | 10 | Return home from last job site | Business |
| 02/07/2023 | 08:00 | 08:15 | 45050 | 45065 | 15 | Travel to warehouse | Business |
| 02/07/2023 | 18:00 | 18:15 | 45065 | 45070 | 5 | Drive to gym (Personal use) | Private |
Weekly Summary
Week Commencing: 01/07/2023 Total Kilometres Travelled: 70 Business Kilometres: 65 Private Kilometres: 5 Business Use Percentage: 92.8%
12 Week Summary
Total Kilometres Travelled (12 weeks): 4500 Total Business Kilometres (12 weeks): 3600 Business Use Percentage for Year: 80%
Odometer Record
Odometer Reading at End of Logbook Period: 49500 km Odometer Reading at End of Financial Year: 52000 km
Notes
This example shows a tradesperson using a ute. The logbook tracks travel between job sites and to suppliers as business travel. A trip to the gym is recorded as private travel. The calculation shows an 80% business use percentage. This percentage is used to claim deductions on tax return.
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Document Type
Vehicle Logbook for Tradies
A record keeping tool for Australian tradespeople to track business versus private vehicle use for tax deduction purposes.