The very first food trucks date back to the chuckwagon. These covered wagons sold perishable food to cowboys and loggers in the American wilderness. In a typical chuck wagon, you'd find beans, cured meat, coffee, and biscuits. It would also carry water, and wood to build fires.

The Food Trucks industry has expanded over the past five years and is one of the best-performing segments in the broader food service sector. The industry's remarkable expansion is mainly attributable to changing consumer preferences favoring unique, gourmet cuisine at lower prices than a sit-down restaurant.