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Trailer King Builders

We specialize in helping passionate entrepreneurs start a mobile food business, food truck or concession trailer.

We offer all types of purchasing options and we serve customers nationwide.

06/02/2026

Burning that metal! Who doesnt love the sound of that perfect weld?

06/02/2026

Trailer photo dump!

Which one would you get?

06/01/2026

🚨 When a Delivery Truck Hits Your Food Truck at an Event… Here’s What Every Food Truck Owner Needs to Know 🚨

This week at an event, our clients’ serving awning was damaged when a delivery truck attempted to pass by their food truck and struck the open awning.

Thankfully, no one was injured, but it serves as a reminder that accidents can happen to any food truck owner, even when you’re parked and operating legally.

As someone who works with food truck owners every day, here are the steps we recommend taking immediately if this ever happens to you:

✅ 1. Take Photos and Video Immediately
Document everything from multiple angles before anything is moved. Get photos of:

* The damage
* The other vehicle
* License plate
* DOT numbers
* Company logos
* The surrounding area

✅ 2. Get Driver Information
Collect:

* Driver’s name
* Phone number
* Driver’s license
* Insurance information
* Employer information

✅ 3. Get Witness Statements
If vendors, customers, or event staff saw the accident, get their contact information.

✅ 4. Call Local Law Enforcement
Even if the damage seems minor, an accident report can become critical if insurance disputes liability later.

✅ 5. Notify Your Insurance Company
Call your commercial auto and business insurance carrier immediately.

Many food truck owners don’t realize that physical damage to equipment like awnings, serving windows, generators, and attached equipment may be covered differently depending on the policy.

✅ 6. Do Not Repair Anything Yet
Wait until insurance adjusters inspect the damage unless temporary repairs are needed to safely operate.

✅ 7. Get a Repair Estimate
Contact your trailer manufacturer or a qualified repair facility to document the repair cost.

💡 Important Insurance Tip

If a commercial vehicle (FedEx, UPS, Amazon, utility truck, etc.) damages your food truck, their commercial liability policy is typically responsible for repairs if their driver is at fault.

You may also be able to recover:

* Repair costs
* Temporary loss of business income
* Rental equipment expenses
* Graphic wrap replacement costs

Many owners leave money on the table because they only request repairs and don’t ask about business interruption losses.

Food truck owners work too hard to absorb costs caused by someone else’s mistake.

Accidents happen. Documentation wins claims.

Have you ever had a vehicle hit your food truck, trailer, generator, or equipment while at an event?

Share your experience below so other owners can learn from it. 👇

05/30/2026

Tired of that tent setup!?! Invest in a trailer before your profits get blown away!

05/22/2026

God’s plan is perfect

05/14/2026

20 ft trailer. Custom built. Clean look.

How would you customize yours?

05/12/2026

Desde Jalisco hasta California. Isaac es un gran ejemplo de lo que se puede lograr cuando le hechan ganas!

05/11/2026

Customize your concession trailers for your food truck business.

Size. Equipment. Built to pass your code. Send us a DM for more info.

05/11/2026

Whats one thing you would change about your food truck?

05/10/2026

Custom display window for a custom food truck.

05/05/2026

Lighting a fryer sucks. You get used to it.

How to light a propane fryer in your food truck 101.

Yall welcome.

04/30/2026

A custom BBQ trailer is one of the best ways to bring your barbecue to the people. We’ll customize your kitchen layout and install your BBQ pit directly into the porch trailer, built exactly for your needs.

Ready to get smoking? Head to our website (link in bio) and start your quote today.

04/29/2026

Choose your kitchen? Which one do you want?

04/29/2026

How much does your Food Truck business need to sell weekly for you to be financially free?

04/28/2026

Customize the trailer you need for your business.

04/28/2026

Believe this. Success isnt comfortable. Starting your dream business will be hard. The hardest thing you will ever do. Thats Gods proof to you that its meant to be yours.

So claim it. Work hard to get it.

Always have Faith. 🙏🏽

04/28/2026

🚚 Un food truck operando de martes a domingo puede ganar $400–$1,000+ al día — pero los ingresos no son ganancias.

Desliza para ver el desglose completo: ingresos, horas, costos, préstamos y los KPIs que todo dueño debe medir. 💡

Guarde para su futuro proyecto.

04/27/2026

Where can we find chicharron like these in Houston?

04/27/2026

Whats the BEST fast food chain?

04/27/2026

🚚 A food truck operating Tue–Sun can make $400–$1,000+ a day — but revenue isn’t profit. Swipe to see the full breakdown: daily earnings, hours, costs, loans & the KPIs every owner needs to track. 💡

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04/27/2026

🚚 Curious About Food Truck Economics? Here’s the Breakdown! 🌮

Ever wondered how much a typical food truck actually makes in a day? If you’re dreaming of starting your own mobile food business or just love the food truck scene, let’s pull back the curtain on the financials, operating hours, and key metrics.

Here’s a realistic look at a food truck operating Tuesday through Sunday (6 days a week):

💰 Daily Revenue Expectations

While numbers vary wildly by location and concept, a typical food truck generates anywhere from $400 to $1,000+ per day.

On a busy Saturday, you might easily cross the $1,000 mark, while a slower Tuesday might bring in $500.

Annually, many successful trucks average between $250,000 and $500,000 in gross revenue!

⏱️ Hours of Operation & Breakdown

Operating a food truck is more than just the hours the window is open. A typical day looks like this:

• Prep & Loading: 2-3 hours (chopping, marinating, loading the truck)
• Travel & Setup: 1 hour (getting to the spot, firing up equipment)
• Service Window: 4-6 hours (the money-making hours!)
• Breakdown & Cleaning: 1-2 hours (scrubbing down, driving back to the commissary)

Total: A 4-hour service window often means a 9 to 12-hour workday.

📊 Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to Track

If you want to be profitable, you need to know your numbers:

• Revenue Per Hour: If you’re open for 4 hours and make $800, your revenue per hour is $200. This helps you decide if a location or event is worth your time!
• Average Ticket Size: How much does each customer spend? (e.g., $15-$20). Upselling sides and drinks is crucial here.
• Service Speed: How many tickets can you push out per hour? Faster service = more revenue during peak lunch rushes.

💸 The Cost Breakdown
Revenue isn’t profit! Here is how the costs typically shake out:

• Food Cost: 25% (A great target to keep your margins healthy)
• Labor Cost: 25% (This includes owner compensation if you are working the truck)
• Overhead & Profit: The remaining 50% covers your commissary kitchen, fuel, insurance, maintenance, permits, loan payments, and ultimately, your net profit (which typically lands between 6% and 15%).

🏦 What About the Loan?
Unless you have cash on hand, you’ll likely need financing. Here is what typical monthly payments look like:

• Trailer Loan: $800 - $1,600 / month (Trailers are more affordable but require a heavy-duty tow vehicle).
• Food Truck Loan: $2,800 - $3,400 / month (Fully motorized, built-out trucks are a bigger investment but offer more mobility and convenience).

Operating a food truck is an incredible, rewarding grind. It takes great food, smart location scouting, and a tight grip on your KPIs to succeed.

👇 Food truck owners—what’s the one metric you check every single day? Let us know in the comments!

04/26/2026

🚨PSA

Reminder to always clean your food truck. Keep your bbq pit as clean as possible.

Have K class and class b extinguishers handy and tagged every 6 months.

Food truck owners taking risk to serve their amazing food.

Stay safe out there!

04/25/2026

Quick look at a 26 ft porch trailer for Halls Caribbean Kitchen.

Customize your own concession trailer.

04/24/2026

It’s never to late to start living your dream! Victoria and Phil are proof that it’s worth doing what you love. If you’re ready to start your dream business, hit the link in our bio to build your custom truck or trailer!

04/23/2026

Throwback to one of our favorite buildouts.

The Blue Brisket!!!

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8221 Fairbanks White Oak Road
Houston, TX
77040

Website

http://trailerkingbuilders.com/

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