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Lincoln, Nebraska plans food truck zone
November 11, 2019
Lincoln, Nebraska officials presented a plan last Tuesday, developed by consultant Clark Enersen Partners, for a food truck corral, art walk and colored…
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Advisory group recommending food trucks for national parks disbands
November 8, 2019
The advisory board recommending allowing food trucks, Amazon deliveries and other amenities to national parks has been disbanded, David Vela, Deputy Director…
read nowBoston TV report questions food truck sanitation inspections
November 7, 2019
WCBV-TV in Boston has examined the city's sanitation inspection practices for food trucks and uncovered some concerns about food safety grades. The TV station…
read nowMaine town to consider allowing more food trucks
November 6, 2019
The owners of Maine Wicked Goods Mercantile in Freeport, Maine, are asking the local planning board to allow more food trucks in its commercial district, a…
read nowLos Angeles Times slams plan to allow food trucks in national parks
November 5, 2019
The Los Angeles Times has dismissed a proposal by the Trump Administration to privatize national parks, including allowing food trucks, on the grounds that it…
read nowSan Diego considers more flexible food truck rules
October 29, 2019
The San Diego Planning Commission has unanimously endorsed more flexible rules for food trucks, allowing trucks to have standing tables, shade structures and…
read nowLouisville food truck operators wonder if legislative victory will be short lived
October 28, 2019
Louisville food truck operators may have won a victory given the city's new food truck rules, but some operators feel their challenges may not be over…
read nowOregon health agency sets hearing on food truck rules
October 28, 2019
A public hearing by the Oregon Health Authority will be held today at 9 a.m. at the Portland State Office Building on proposed rules regarding food handling…
read nowNew Jersey developer sues city over food truck rules
October 24, 2019
A Jersey City, New Jersey real estate developer is suing the city over an ordinance that has designated zones where food trucks can operate, according to an…
read nowBrooklyn, New York bans food trucks near Christmas display
October 22, 2019
Food trucks will not be permitted at a Christmas display from Thanksgiving through New Year's Day in the Dyke Heights section of Brooklyn, New York, the city…
read nowNational park recommendations include adding food trucks
October 21, 2019
The federal government may be mulling ways to bring food trucks to national parks under a new set of recommendations under review by the Interior Department.
read nowMississippi town explores food truck requirements
October 18, 2019
The city of Hattiesburg, Mississippi is exploring food truck licensing procedures and plans to have an ordinance for the council to review in November…
read nowLouisville lawmakers clarify food truck restrictions
October 17, 2019
Louisville city council members Tuesday agreed to a food truck ordinance that clarifies where trucks can park and addresses some other operator concerns…
read nowJudge orders Florida town to remove food truck restriction
October 14, 2019
Fort Pierce, Florida is taking measures to repeal a law requiring food trucks to maintain a 500-foot distance from restaurants and similar businesses in…
read nowFlorida county tightens food truck requirements
October 10, 2019
Food trucks in Hernando County, Florida are now required to have written permission to operate on private property and are not permitted on rights of way or on…
read nowDetroit public schools enlist food trucks in student meal program
October 7, 2019
Students in the Detroit public schools will have the option of buying meals from food trucks under a program funded by a $307,000 federal grant, according to a…
read nowFood Truck Fridays on hold in LA area
October 7, 2019
Kyle Bilowitz and Travis Emi, who renovated a store on the northeast corner of Foothill and Ocean View boulevards in La Canada Flintridge, California last…
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Michigan town considers food truck rules
October 3, 2019
The village of Lexington, Michigan, is proposing changes to its peddler ordinance, which affects food trucks, and will hold a public hearing at 7 p.m. on Oct.
read nowJersey City slaps food trucks with new parking fees
September 26, 2019
Jersey City, New Jersey will no longer allow food trucks to park for free on Sussex Street and Grand Street, a change that some food truck owners say will make…
read nowMaryland court to hear case against food truck restrictions
September 12, 2019
Maryland's food truck restrictions will be heard by the state Court of Appeals, according to a report in The Baltimore Sun.
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