How to Transport a Food Truck

Whether you’re moving a food truck to a new city or an event or festival venue, you need safe transportation to safeguard the specialty equipment within. Nationwide Transport Services offers a suitable solution to get your asset to its destination safely and on time.

Can You Ship a Food Truck?

Yes, you can ship a food truck with a standard flatbed, step deck or other trailer type with a flatbed. These trailers feature an open deck that can carry heavy and large loads and simplify loading and unloading.

Here’s how to transport a food trailer or food truck on a flatbed.

1. Identify a Trustworthy Logistics Company

Search for a reliable logistics company to transport your asset. The ideal partner should:

• Match the food truck’s weight and size with the right trailer to avoid overloading.
• Have an experienced crew.
• Offer load tracking.
• Oversee permit application.
• Adhere to safety and shipping regulations.
• Have the right equipment for loading, securing, transporting and unloading cargo.
• Prepare for shipping by mapping the route in advance to identify potential issues. 
• Assign an experienced driver to deliver your truck using the preestablished route.

2. Prepare the Food Truck for Transport

Examine the food truck’s interior or exterior to ensure it is damage-free and the tires are inflated. Clean the inside and remove hanging items and other objects that are not built in. Additionally, lock all doors, windows and cabinets to ensure safe transportation. 

3. Hand off the Food Truck for Shipping

On the day of transport, the carrier will arrive at the pickup point to collect the food trailer or truck. Give them the vehicle’s keys so they can drive it onto the flatbed. 

The logistics provider must comply with weight limit standards and distribute the load evenly on the trailer. They must also secure the vehicle with chains and straps to avoid shifting during transportation. After loading, inspect the truck one last time.

4. Keep Track of Your Cargo

Use the carrier’s tracking resources to monitor your load when in transit.

5. Pick up Your Food Truck at the Destination

Upon arriving at the destination, the carrier will unfasten the securing devices and unload the vehicle. Check the truck to verify everything is intact.

How Much Does It Cost to Transport a Food Truck?

The cost of transporting a food truck depends on the size of the load. Heavier food trucks will cost more than smaller food trailers. Additional factors that impact cost include:

• Truck weight and dimensions
• Shipping distance
• The season
• Trailer type
• Equipment and expertise required
• Route
• Transport urgency

Custom Food Truck Shipping Services

When it comes to high-quality food truck transport solutions, Nationwide Transport Services emerges as an ideal partner for domestic and international freight shipping. We have invested in an experienced talent pool and a tailored approach to offer on-time and safe delivery. Our team adheres to safety standards to safeguard your cargo during loading, shipping and unloading.

We’ll match you with a dedicated logistics specialist to streamline transportation. Your agent will take your order, handle the necessary permit applications, match you with the right driver, track the shipment, verify delivery and update you every step of the way.

Since 2009, we have been customizing our solutions to our clients’ needs, and our five-star rating indicates our dedication to offering quality services.

A partnership with us also provides you with:

• Load assistance
• Competitive shipping rates
• Peace of mind as we’re licensed, bonded and insured
• Free quotes
• Shipment tracking
• Customer support seven days a week

Get Reliable Food Truck and Trailer Transport

The team at Nationwide Transport Services is ready to ship your food truck, whether it’s a container or trailer type. As one of the fastest-growing Inc. 5000 companies, we have the resources — 30,000 contracted carriers and over 150,000 trucks — and skills to meet your expectations.

Request a shipping quote to begin a rewarding relationship with us.