How to Transport a Food Truck Across the Country

Home » Blogs » Think Tank » How to Transport a Food Truck Across the Country Think Tank RSS How to Transport a Food Truck Across the Country October 23, 2026 Shushan Khachikyan, SCB Contributor The U.S. food truck market is booming. Valued at 1.16 billion in 2026, it's projected to grow to $1.59 billion by 2031. As the market expands, more owners are moving their businesses across state lines to chase new opportunities — whether that's a bigger city, a franchise expansion, or a seasonal shift in demand.

But transporting a multi-ton vehicle loaded with food across the country is nothing like a standard road trip. You need to evaluate your shipping options, prepare your truck for the highway, manage costs, and secure the legal permits and licenses required at destination.

Before booking, consider your distance, budget, and the condition of your food truck.

Flatbed/step deck/RGN/lowboy shipping. Your food truck is loaded onto a specialized trailer and transported without adding highway mileage. It can cost more, but it minimizes mechanical wear and is often the safest and most economical choice for long distance moves. While standard flatbeds and step decks work well for average trucks, heavy removable gooseneck (RGN) and lowboy trailers sit closer to the ground to safely accommodate exceptionally tall or low-clearance trucks under highway overpasses.

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