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A program of Salute Veterans Inc. · 501(c)(3) · EIN 84-2016237

Donate a Truck in California

Light-duty, heavy-duty, commercial — free transport anywhere in California. Any condition accepted.

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Tax ID: 84-2016237

Truck Donations in California

California's truck activity is enormous — the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach are the busiest container ports in the country, generating roughly 40% of U.S. waterborne imports and the truck traffic to match. The Central Valley runs on agricultural trucks (almonds, dairy, citrus, table grapes), the Inland Empire is a national logistics hub, and the construction trades use heavy trucks across every metro. Roughly 1.4 million veterans live in California, the largest veteran population in the U.S., with substantial military truck operations at Camp Pendleton, Naval Base San Diego, Edwards AFB, Vandenberg, Travis, and Fort Irwin.

Free transport runs every region — the LA basin, San Diego County, the Bay Area, the Central Valley, the Inland Empire, the North Coast, and into the Sierra. Heavy-duty trucks move on the right equipment (rollback, lowboy, or step deck) at no cost to the donor. Cars, motorcycles, boats, RVs, and jet skis from California donors are also accepted.

California title transfers use the REG 138 release of liability filed within five days of pickup. Federal deduction is the auction sale price. Donating a business or commercial truck works differently for tax purposes — depreciation can reduce your deduction, so it's worth reviewing before you donate. Call 1-888-324-2772 to schedule transport.

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Titles, liens, taxes, and what your truck is likely to be worth.

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