Mobile food businesses, food trucks are a critical component of the Australian food industry, working on busy roads, at events and festivals, and in commercial and business areas. If a food truck breaks down, stalls, or has to be relocated for whatever reason, professional food truck towing & transporting light or heavy any size trucks is critical to keep the equipment safe, avoid losing revenue and to meet safety standards.
Two Expert covers all of South Australia for food truck towing & transporting light or heavy any size trucks to quickly, safely, and professionally assist food truck owners and operators with vehicle recovery.
Why Food Truck Towing Requires Expertise
Food trucks are vehicles with custom interiors, designed to prepare and sell food on the go. They are not a normal ute, van, or truck. Food truck towing & transporting light or heavy, any size trucks is not a simple vehicle recovery. It requires understanding and skill to account for kitchen appliances, gas systems, refrigeration, exhausts, generators, electrical fittings, custom worktops, seating, flooring, paintwork, bespoke installations, awnings, and other details.
Two Expert has experience and training that allows operators to understand that food trucks are specialised vehicles that could be damaged if incorrectly towed.
The interior fittings can be jostled and dislodged, generators can become misaligned, gas fittings could be jarred loose, cooking appliances and ove
or Stall
Food trucks are typically used much more heavily than standard vans and cars. They have to be, as these specialist vehicles are used as a food business and preparation area as well as a vehicle.
Food trucks are usually open on busy days, multiple times per week, and for long shifts compared to regular vehicles. This means that their engine, fuel system, electrical system, and other fittings are under significant pressure to perform compared to non-business vehicles.
Reasons food trucks stall, break down or fail to start include:
- Engine and transmission problems
- Electrical system faults
- Flat tyres under heavy load
- Loss of coolant during busy service periods
- Accident damage or sudden stops
Tow Expert aims to respond quickly to all food truck towing calls to keep the lost trading and recovery downtime as short as possible.
Food Truck Transporting Light Or Heavy
Not all food trucks are small vans or customised cars. Food trucks come in a range of sizes from ute beds with food prep fitted in an enclosure or fitted with a slide-out cooking and service area. Food truck towing & transporting light or heavy any size trucks, Tow Expert is equipped with the proper equipment to account for size, type and configuration.
Food Truck Towing Equipment
Two Expert uses the appropriate towing equipment for each vehicle size and configuration.
This includes:
- Tilt tray trucks to safely load and transport smaller food vans
- Heavy-duty flatbed tow trucks for larger food trucks
Commercial-grade load restraints and tie-downs to prevent movement of the food truck during transport
Food Truck Towing Safety
Professional food truck towing & transporting light or heavy any size trucks begins by ensuring the safety of both the recovery vehicle and the food truck that is being towed.
Securing a food truck that is being transported and lifted onto a tow truck flatbed or into a tilt tray requires safe lifting using the correct tie-down points on the vehicle to prevent damage or accidental movement. The vehicle’s doors, hood, and tailgate need to be secured to prevent accidental opening during transport. Where the vehicle has internal equipment such as kitchen appliances, sinks, generators, gas fittings, and fridges, these are also secured during transport to ensure the recovery operation is as safe as possible.
The inside of a food truck can be as high-value as the vehicle itself, depending on the customised nature of the fittings. Professional towing and transport is experienced in working with business vehicles and equipment, and therefore works safely and securely to protect the food truck and all its fittings during towing.
Covered Areas For Food Truck Towing
Two Expert covers all areas of South Australia for food truck towing & transporting light or heavy any size trucks to support business owners and operators quickly, safely and professionally.
Areas include:
- Adelaide CBD
- North Adelaide
- Salisbury
- Mawson Lakes
- Elizabeth
- Glenelg
- Port Adelaide
- Norwood
- Morphett Vale
- Noarlunga Centre
Fast food truck towing and transport across South Australia.
Food Truck Towing & Transporting Follow-Up
Two Expert keeps the food truck owner or operator informed throughout the food truck towing & transporting light or heavy any size trucks process. Once the food truck has been towed to the destination, this is communicated along with options for workshop pickup and drop off at secure storage if required.
Transport times are provided, and the process is made clear at each step, to give peace of mind to business owners and operators.
Preparing A Food Truck For Towing
Food truck owners and operators should take the following steps to prepare for food truck towing. Save the Tow Expert number in your phone.
Keep an eye on the vehicle and maintain it well, with particular focus on tyres and cooling systems.
Once warning lights come on, or there is a risk of a breakdown, call for towing and do not attempt to drive the vehicle further. Act quickly to prevent further damage.
Get in touch with Tow Expert for 24/7 food truck towing & transporting light or heavy any size trucks across South Australia.
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Conclusion
Food trucks are vehicles, but also the business itself, a source of income for the owner. Professional food truck towing & transporting light or heavy any size trucks is a service that helps to protect that investment in the truck and its fittings, and allows the business to resume service and trading as quickly as possible.
For 24/7 food truck towing across South Australia, get in touch with Tow Expert today for reliable, safe, and professional food truck towing.
FAQs
1. Will Tow Expert tow both small and large food trucks?
Ans: Yes. We tow food trucks, light or heavy, any size trucks.
2. Do you provide food truck towing after hours?
Ans: Yes. Tow Expert food truck towing is available 24/7.
3. Will the inside of the food truck be protected?
Ans: Yes. Proper securing methods will be used to ensure equipment and fittings inside the food truck are protected.
4. Can Tow Expert transport food trucks to events?
Ans: Yes. Scheduled food truck towing is available for events and festivals.
5. Is food truck towing insured?
Ans: Yes. All food truck towing services are fully insured.
