Food Truck Transport
Specialized Step Deck and Lowboy Logistics to Safeguard Your High-Value Culinary Investment with No Surprise Fees.
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Secure, Compliant Logistics for the Mobile Food Industry
A food truck isn’t just a vehicle—it’s an entire restaurant on wheels. Because of extensive commercial kitchen build-outs, custom plumbing, and heavy stainless steel appliances, food trucks have a significantly higher center of gravity and weigh far more than standard commercial vans. Additionally, their increased height means standard car haulers cannot safely move them without violating highway clearance laws.
At Allstates Auto Shipping (AAS), we specialize in the technical Food Truck Transport, concession trailers, and experiential marketing vehicles. Whether you are relocating your business to a new state, buying a custom build from a manufacturer, or heading to a major national festival, we provide the specialized heavy-duty transport your business depends on.
Unique logistical Solutions
At Allstates Auto Shipping, we know that every business has a different budget and timeline. That is why we offer two distinct nationwide transport methods: Premium Trailer Freight for maximum asset protection, and our highly affordable Professional Drive-Away Service for operators looking to maximize their margins.
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Two Ways to Move Your Mobile Kitchen
1. Premium Trailer Transport (Flatbed / Step Deck)
We load your food truck completely off the ground onto specialized drop deck or lowboy trailers.
Best For: Brand-new custom builds, high-value experiential marketing vehicles, long-distance cross-country moves, or non-running (inoperable) assets.
The Advantage: Eliminates road wear, tire stress, and mileage on your truck’s engine.
2. Professional Drive-Away Service (The Cheaper Option)
If your food truck is fully operable, street-legal, and mechanically sound, our Drive-Away service is the most practical and cost-effective shipping method available.
How It Works: We dispatch a licensed, fully vetted, and highly experienced commercial driver directly to your location. They step behind the wheel and physically drive your food truck straight to your destination corridor.
The Advantage: By eliminating the need for massive, fuel-heavy multi-car trailers and specialized heavy-haul equipment, we pass massive operational savings directly back to your business. It is fast, efficient, and significantly cheaper than traditional freight.
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How to Prepare Your Kitchen for the Road
Whether your vehicle is riding on a trailer or being driven by one of our professional road captains, you must complete these simple prep steps to guarantee a safe, damage-free delivery:
Mechanical Verification (For Drive-Away Service Only): Ensure the engine fluids are topped off, brakes are responsive, and all tires (including spares) are fully inflated and have road-ready tread depth.
Secure All Kitchen Assets: Lock all commercial refrigerator doors, cabinet latches, oven doors, and service windows. Ensure no loose pots, pans, or utensils can shift or fall mid-transit.
Disconnect Utilities completely: Turn off all propane tanks, isolate lines, and drain fresh or gray water holding tanks entirely to optimize fuel efficiency and safety.
Remove or Bolt Down Exterior Elements: Securely anchor or detach exterior menu boards, detachable generators, flags, or loose side awnings.
Frequently Asked Questions
Food Truck Transport
Is the Drive-Away service fully insured?
Absolutely. Just like our standard trailer freight, every professional driver dispatched through our drive-away network is fully vetted, commercially licensed, and backed by comprehensive liability and cargo insurance that covers your entire mobile kitchen build-out from door to door.
How much cheaper is the food truck Drive-Away service?
Because drive-away services eliminate the massive overhead, permitting restrictions, and specialized equipment costs of an 80-foot heavy-haul trailer, it is consistently the most budget-friendly option. Exact savings depend on the total distance and fuel efficiency of your specific rig.
Can you transport a bumper-pull concession trailer via Drive-Away?
Yes. If you have a concession trailer or mobile kitchen hitch-setup rather than a drivable truck, we can dispatch a driver equipped with a heavy-duty pickup truck (such as a dually or hotshot rig) to safely hitch and pull your trailer to its destination.
How much does it cost to transport a food truck?
Pricing typically ranges from $1.50 to $3.50 per mile depending on total distance, overall weight, and exact dimensions (length, width, and total height). Because we prioritize absolute pricing transparency, your custom quote includes all fuel surcharges and carrier fees with zero hidden upcharges.
Do you transport non-running or custom project food trucks?
Yes. If your food truck is currently undergoing a kitchen build-out and doesn’t run, steer, or brake under its own power, we utilize specialized winch loading services or coordinated forklift assistance to safely position the chassis onto our flatbed trailers.
Is my commercial kitchen equipment covered by insurance?
Absolutely. Allstates Auto Shipping ensures that every vetted carrier in our network carries comprehensive cargo insurance specifically scaled to protect both the vehicle chassis and the high-value commercial kitchen build-out inside from door to door.
Food Truck Transport
Protect your livelihood with the logistics team that understands commercial machinery. Request your transparent trailer or drive-away quote from AAS today.
