Turn ELD Logs Into Meal Deductions
We process your electronic logging device data to calculate every eligible truck driver meal claim — and prepare CRA-ready TL2 documentation.
The Problem With Manual Meal Claims
Processing truck driver meal deductions by hand is slow, error-prone, and leaves money on the table.
Hours of Manual Data Entry
Staff spend days cross-referencing ELD logs, calculating trip durations, and tallying meals for each driver — every single period.
Missed Deductions = Lost Money
Without systematic processing, eligible meals are missed. Across a fleet, that adds up to thousands in unclaimed deductions annually.
CRA Audit Risk
Incomplete or inconsistent TL2 documentation puts claims at risk during CRA audits, potentially triggering reassessments.
Complex Per Diem Rules
CRA meal allowance rules, cross-border rates, and trip duration thresholds create a maze of calculations prone to human error.
Scaling Pain
What works for 5 drivers falls apart at 50. Spreadsheets don't scale, and hiring more staff to process claims isn't cost-effective.
No Audit Trail
Manual processes leave gaps in documentation. When the CRA asks how a number was calculated, you need a clear, defensible answer.
How It Works
Three simple steps from raw ELD data to CRA-ready documentation.
Send Us Your ELD Data
Export your electronic logging device data and send it to us. We work with all major ELD providers — Geotab, KeepTruckin, Samsara, and more.
CSV, Excel, or direct API — whatever your system exports.
We Process Everything
Our software analyzes every trip, identifies qualifying meals based on CRA rules, applies the correct per diem rates, and handles cross-border calculations.
Automated trip identification, duration analysis, and meal calculation.
Receive Your Reports & TL2 Forms
Get detailed per-driver meal reports and completed TL2 Claim for Meals and Lodging documentation, ready to file with the CRA.
Driver-level detail with full audit trail. Review, sign, and submit.
Who It's For
Whether you're an accounting firm or a trucking company, we handle the meal deduction complexity.
Accounting Firms
Serving trucking clients
- Eliminate the most time-consuming part of trucking client work
- Scale your trucking practice without adding headcount
- Deliver more value with accurate, complete meal claims
- White-label reports maintain your firm's branding
Trucking Companies
Fleet operators & owner-operators
- Maximize meal deductions across your entire fleet
- CRA-ready TL2 documentation for every driver
- No software to install — we handle everything
- Works with your existing ELD provider
Why Choose TripMeals
Purpose-built software combined with hands-on service for accurate, complete meal deductions.
Maximize Deductions
Our software catches every eligible meal that manual processes miss. Clients typically see 15-30% more claims identified.
Save Hours of Work
What takes days manually is processed in minutes. Free your team to focus on higher-value advisory work.
CRA-Ready Documentation
Every report includes a complete audit trail. TL2 forms are prepared with the detail the CRA expects.
Per-Driver Detail
Individual driver reports showing every trip, meal, and calculation. Transparent and easy to review.
Cross-Border Handling
Automatic detection of US trips with correct per diem rates applied. No manual rate lookups needed.
Any ELD Provider
Geotab, KeepTruckin, Samsara, Omnitracs — we work with whatever ELD system your fleet uses.
Secure & Confidential
Your data is processed securely and never shared. We maintain strict confidentiality standards.
Sample Output
Here's what you'll receive — detailed driver-level reports and completed TL2 documentation.
Fleet Meal Summary — Q4 2025
Northern Express Logistics Inc.
| Driver | Trips | Meals | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| M. Thompson | 24 | 67 | $1,541.00 |
| J. Rivera | 21 | 58 | $1,334.00 |
| K. Okafor | 26 | 73 | $1,679.00 |
| D. Chen | 19 | 52 | $1,196.00 |
| R. Bouchard | 22 | 61 | $1,403.00 |
| Total | 112 | 311 | $7,153.00 |
Sample data shown for illustration purposes. Identifying details have been redacted.
Understanding the CRA TL2 Claim
The TL2 is a CRA form that allows long-haul truck drivers to claim meal and lodging expenses as employment deductions.
What is the TL2 Form?
CRA Form TL2 — Claim for Meals and Lodging Expenses
Under CRA guidelines, transport employees who travel away from their municipality for at least 12 consecutive hours can claim a flat-rate meal allowance. The TL2 form — Claim for Meals and Lodging Expenses — is the required documentation.
Getting it right matters. Incomplete forms, incorrect calculations, or missing trip data can trigger CRA audits and reassessments. The documentation must show each qualifying trip, the duration, and the applicable meal rates.
TripMeals automates the entire TL2 preparation process. We extract the trip data from your ELD logs, apply CRA rules to identify qualifying trips, calculate the correct meal amounts (including cross-border rates), and generate completed TL2 documentation ready for filing.
CRA-Compliant Calculations
Our software follows current CRA guidelines for meal allowance rates and trip qualification rules.
Audit-Ready Documentation
Every calculation is backed by source ELD data, creating a clear audit trail from raw logs to final claim.
Service-First Approach
We're not a self-serve SaaS tool. We work with you directly to ensure accuracy and handle edge cases.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about our meal deduction processing service.
We work with all major ELD providers including Geotab (MyGeotab), KeepTruckin (Motive), Samsara, Omnitracs, and many others. If your provider can export data in CSV or Excel format, we can process it. Contact us if you're unsure about your specific provider.
For most fleets, we deliver complete reports and TL2 documentation within 2-3 business days of receiving your ELD data. Larger fleets (100+ drivers) may take slightly longer. We'll give you a specific timeline when you submit your data.
No. TripMeals is a service, not a SaaS product. You send us your ELD data, and we send back completed reports and TL2 documentation. There's nothing to install, configure, or maintain on your end.
Our software automatically detects trips that cross into the United States based on ELD location data. The appropriate CRA-approved meal rates are applied for US travel days. This is one of the most error-prone areas in manual processing, and our automation eliminates that risk.
Pricing is based on fleet size and processing frequency. We offer per-driver pricing that scales with your needs. Contact us for a quote — we'll need to understand your fleet size and how often you need processing (monthly, quarterly, or annually).
Ready to Simplify Meal Deductions?
Send us your ELD data and see what your fleet's meal claims look like — processed accurately and documented for the CRA.
Free initial assessment of your fleet's meal deduction potential
No software to install — we handle everything
Response within 24 hours