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Newly Built Food Truck 2026 Starting at: $68,800

Mar 12
2 min read

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.

Schedule Discovery Call

Contact us to discuss your custom food truck and trailer manufacturing needs. Our team is dedicated to creating high-quality, custom-designed vehicles that meet the unique requirements of your business.

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