Newly Built Food Truck 2026 Starting at: $68,800
Updated: Oct 15
The truck is built. You pick the kitchen.
An 18′ step van that’s already gutted, framed, insulated, wired, plumbed, and inspected. Choose your cook line and you’re serving in 2–4 weeks, not the usual 10–14.
$68,800 base truck, as built
$88K–$95K typical finished price
2–4 weeks to keys
WHY THIS TRUCK
The hard part is already done.
On a custom build, the structural work takes up most of the 10–14 weeks: gutting, framing, insulation, walls, electrical, plumbing, windows, climate. On this truck, all of that is finished.
What’s left is the part that’s specific to your menu: cooking equipment, hood, and generator. That’s 2–4 weeks, and it’s the part you should be choosing anyway.
ALREADY DONE
What $68,800 already includes.
This is the structural build-out, the same scope that makes up the largest line on every custom proposal we write. On this truck, it’s finished.
Vehicle
2015 Freightliner MT45, gas
Only 117K miles
18′ commercial step van
Full mechanical inspection on our own lift before the build began
Serviced again before delivery
Framing, insulation & flooring
Gutted to the shell
New framing and sheathing
Rigid commercial insulation
Slip-resistant commercial flooring
Walls & interior
Insulated aluminum and stainless wall and ceiling panels
Structural steel where equipment mounts
Openings & service
Two 36″ concession windows
Fold-down serving shelves
Air curtains over both windows
36″ × 80″ hinged rear door
Electrical
Pre-wired to handle any concept - up to 16kw.
Breaker panel and dedicated commercial circuits
Interior and exterior LED lighting
Outlets throughout, GFCI at wet locations
Exterior waterproof speakers and outlets
Prepped for an 11 kW or 16 kW generator
Plumbing
Commercial 3-compartment sink
Dedicated hand sink with splash guards
35 gal fresh water tank
40 gal gray water tank, mounted underneath
4 gal water heater
Climate & fuel
Two rooftop AC units with heat
100 lb propane tank, mounted under the chassis
Ready to See It?
If you are looking for a food truck without the typical wait that comes with a new build, this is a strong opportunity.
Call or text us at (312) 806-3229 to ask questions, request the spec sheet, or schedule a time to see the truck. You can also submit your information here and our team will follow up.



