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Gardner, Illinois mulls food truck ordinance

July 16, 2026

Gardner, Illinois, is currently developing a food truck ordinance to allow trucks to operate in the village. Mayor Mike Serena said the town previously didn't…

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Soriano Produce food truck owner arrested for alleged SNAP benefit fraud

July 13, 2026

Soriano Produce, a food truck based in Santa Anna, California, is under investigation due to alleged SNAP and EBT benefits fraud. The owner, Esmeralda Sorinao…

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Iowa food trucks lose money to scammers

July 10, 2026

Iowa food truck operators were targeted by scammers ahead of an event at the 40th Dubuque Fireworks & Air Show Spectacular on July 3. Two arrived at the…

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Denver food truck operator loses money in event scam

May 29, 2026

Denver food truck operator Tanya Wirth of Devrouz Artisan Sandwiches said she was scammed out of hundreds of dollars by someone claiming to represent the…

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Quincy, Illinois Fire Department to draft food truck ordinance

May 27, 2026

Quincy, Illinois, Fire Chief Steven Salrin plans to draft an ordinance for food truck safety, following an explosion at Big Bro's BBQ. He said that "We don't…

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Oklahoma passes fire safety bill for food trucks

May 21, 2026

Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt recently signed House Bill 3369, which changes fire safety regulations for food trucks. Under the bill, food trucks can either…

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Texas lawmaker seeks to pause Food Truck Freedom Act to address fee concerns

May 12, 2026

The Food Truck Freedom Act was passed to help food trucks by providing one Texas license that could be used in any locality. However, local food truck…

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Milwaukee Council cuts back on food truck operating hours

May 4, 2026

The Milwaukee Common Council unanimously approved a change to food truck rules. It requires food trucks in downtown to close by 10 p.m., down from a previous…

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Proposed St. Louis bill to simplify food truck rules

April 10, 2026

A proposed bill in St. Louis would help improve food truck operations in the city, such as by expanding food truck zones and simplifying requirements…

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Texas intros food truck permit

April 10, 2026

Texas is improving business operations for food trucks with a statewide license change set to take place on July 1. House Bill 2844 will create one permit that…

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Kansas City, Missouri considering food truck license bill

March 18, 2026

Kansas City, Missouri, is considering a bill that would simplify food truck licensing.

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Everett, Washington passes ordinance approving jail time for unapproved food trucks

February 25, 2026

The Everett City Council has passed an ordinance that states operators of unpermitted food stands or food trucks can face jail time. This is part of an effort…

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Palm Coast approves food trucks to set up outside of town center

January 26, 2026

The City Council of Palm Coast, Florida, unanimously approved an ordinance on first reading that significantly loosens restrictions on food trucks, including…

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Albuquerque food truck operators express frustration over fines

January 23, 2026

Several Albuquerque food truck operators are expressing frustration after receiving multiple citations from city inspectors including parking fines, operating…

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Illinois food trucks call for passage of Food Truck Freedom Act

January 12, 2026

Illinois food truck operators are calling on legislatures to pass H.B. 1052: the Food Truck Freedom Act to remove the burden of separate licensing fees…

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Mexico Beach, Florida to update food truck ordinances

December 15, 2025

Mexico Beach, Florida, aims to update food truck ordinances. This change is driven by Hurricane Michael, which shut down many restaurants and led to many food…

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Greenville, South Carolina passes ordinance on food trucks

December 8, 2025

Greenville, South Carolina has increased restrictions on food trucks with a new ordinance. As part of these regulations, food trucks must take down all…

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Waco, Texas updates food truck ordinances

November 10, 2025

Waco, Texas, has updated food truck ordinances, which will take effect Jan. 1, 2026. With these rules, food trucks can only provide power with generators…

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Food truck operators protest restrictive amendment in Cathedral City, California truck program

October 27, 2025

Food truck operators are raising concerns surrounding a proposed amendment to the Cathedral City, California's Food Truck Pilot Program. This amendment, if…

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Alabaster, Alabama passes food truck ordinance

October 24, 2025

Alabaster, Alabama passed a food truck ordinance as a way to protect brick-and-mortar restaurants. In particular, the ordinance orders food trucks to stay at…

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