Food Truck Shipping: What You Should Know

Taylor Tefft • January 28, 2020

The Food Truck Industry

Did you know the food truck sector has grown an annual 7.9 percent over a 5-year period? According to Foodtruckr.com it is one of the fastest growing segments in the food industry and will continue to grow. The food truck industry is booming like no other! There are so many culturally based food options, with affordable and quick servicing, it is apparent why so many people choose to order from a food truck. If you’re interested in getting into the food truck industry, here are a few things you need to know about food truck transport.

Manufacturer

While every food truck is unique and different, choosing a professional manufacturer can be very helpful when starting your food truck journey. United Food Truck out of Miami Florida is the largest trailer builder and food truck manufacturer. They provide high quality service and can help at any stage of your process. Another great way to locate a Step Van for your future food truck is to visit https://www.iaai.com/. They have locations all across the US and consistently have Step Vans available for purchase with different makes, models, and pricing.

Food Truck Shipping

As I said above, there are many different makes, models, and sizes of Step Vans that can be converted into food trucks. Depending on your choice of unit, will also ultimately decide what is needed for shipping it. From 18ft to 27ft, One Call Logistics can help with the logistical aspects of it all.

Providing the right trailer is crucial due to the low lying back end of the step van behind the wheel base. The height of the unit is significant as well. Depending on what is added to the food truck, such as an air conditioner, and/or exhaust fan, this can increase the height tremendously. In order to keep the load under 13'6”, which is regulation height for most states, typically they will need to be removed from the top of the unit before the scheduled transportation. One Call Logistics will make sure this is completely handled and secured ahead of time so there are no setbacks or delays.

When choosing your transport company , verifying insurance, licensing, and bond information is very important, however making sure they are experienced in food truck transport is vital. Make sure you choose the right logistics providerto take care of your equipment. For further important information about food truck transportation options, contact (800) 674-8441.

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