Food Truck Permits & Operations in Fremont, Nebraska
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Ram Promaster Coffee Van
Omaha, NE
Read the video transcript: Omaha Coffee Van
Welcome to Design Food Trucks. Today we have a relatively quick and uh simple project. Still pretty cool. Thought I'd show it off. Um this is a Ram ProMaster van which we converted to a coffee truck, coffee van. This one's going to Omaha, Nebraska. And uh it's uh it's simple in that we did not do the walls inside. Customer did not want us to. They would like to do that themselves. Um but in other respects it is complete. Um so it is a food truck. That is of course the window. That is a 6ft self-closing window. Right there is how you fill water. That is how you drain water. You pull the plunger. Water comes out. Um goes lights. This door we had to cancel and we had to do that because uh if you can see otherwise it would clash against the the window. the shore power connection capable of 220 watts which is what 220 amp volts my not watts uh that's what uh this whole truck needs let's go inside quite a simple um interior can see it's bare It's rare in that it it doesn't have walls. Um it does have electrical wiring which we did like we always do. It has 220 like I mentioned lights both interior and exterior plumbing system. Hand wash sink. Three compartment sink water heater and water pump. That is how you drain water and the fresh water and gray water tanks. As always, self-closing window. An espresso machine is going to be located here. And the espresso machine would require 220, which is what that is for. That is actually the removable shelf. um the outdoor shelf that is of course they would need additional equipment like grinders maybe a few other piece of equipment which is what that is for. You can see our wiring very nice and tidy and it's always as always in conduits. If you have any questions or if you would like um something like this, nothing is too small. Um, contact us through our website zanfuttros.com or through our uh phone number 72092653. Thank you. Have a nice day.
Cargo van conversion to a full mobile coffee operation.
16ft Mexican Food Truck
Omaha, NE
Read the video transcript: Omaha Mexican Food Truck
hello and welcome to Mile High food trucks today we have another beautiful food truck that we are about to ship this one is a Mexican theme this one's actually slightly different in that this is also a box truck well this used to be a box truck uh which we have converted into a food truck check out the cool graphics on the outside also in it is a 9500 W Predator generator which we Mount them typical to um many other food trucks that we have built in that it a generator box that is on the inside so that it doesn't get stolen we also build um custom extension cords so they can connect the generator to the truck or the truck to the wall these are of course made out of six cug wire custom cables another difference here is that this truck the customer requested that the um the the gas tank the propane tank be on the outside they want it to be replaceable so this one has a 100 lb tank similar to food trailers on the rear of the trailer it's of course also wrapped check out the cool graphics on the outside right here is the 5T um 5T service window with self closing door course of course that is we can lift pass the product and it will come down by itself to keep the box out LED lights on the inside and outside right there is where you fill the water so you open that and you put in a garden house to fill the water tanks for a tank singular in this case right there is how you drain the water similar to RVs so you take the cap off you pull the plunger and the water would fall down from the 40 lb uh gray water tank which is mounted in the bottom of the tra truck the truck has about 100,000 mil used to be a FedEx truck you can see the AC on the roof which is uh rbac of course and the 1650 CFM uh exhaust fan oh something I forgot to mention was this sh power Inlet you can connect to to your house or a commissary this way on the side of the 1650 CFM fan is a small uh grease catch pan so the grease doesn't run down the side of the truck let's go inside and see the interior of this beautiful food truck and to get to the inside is a RV door that we put in of course the much like most FedEx trucks the back of this truck was uh much like that uh it had a rollup door which of course we demolished and uh uh we framed it in and we added this 32 in wide um RV window RV door and the RV door also has a screen so you can actually just have the screen door on to give a little bit more ventilation now let's go see the inside of this beautiful food truck let's start in the front right there let me turn the AC off right there is the uh three compartment sink NSF approved obviously to comply with the regulations below that is the freshwater tank as that I mentioned earlier 30 Gall 8 Gall water heater electric hand wash sink with Splash GS the soap dispenser and the uh towel dispenser check out the plumbing on the bottom of this we of course make sure that that nothing leaks the water pump that is the service window the interior of it you lift this thing pass the product and it closes by itself this also has a refrigerator and a freezer of course all equipment are mounted to floor as well as to the walls with washes so they're not going anywhere when the truck is in transit right there is the uh the carbon monoxide and the propane uh sensor in case there is a propan or a carbon monoxide Le inside the truck the AC that I just shut off right there is the breaker panel just like all the other food trucks that we built every single piece of equipment has its own breaker so if the refrigerator was to fail it's not going to take out something else and all the wiring is in these conduits this way you can drill into any of the walls to hang like a bracket or a shelf or anything also the wires are not going to get damaged due to chafing that is a 36 in mega top sandwich prep it's got a lot of little trades for the toppings next to that is a propane um steam table next to that is a uh two burner stuff 48 in griddle this is a Mexican food truck of course uh Mexican food uses griddle extens siing the 8 foot um 7 foot in the skis I apologize uh Hood type one with fire separation andil as always these are the individual drops of course this comes certified and installed by uh certified hands tags everywhere more Outlets that's the interior of the generator box you can of course keep something on top of it if you like the floor is of course aluminum diamond plate all the walls are stainless steel that brings us to the end of the tour of this beautiful food truck if you have any questions would like a food truck for yourself um get in touch with us at uh mile highcustom food trucks.com or Zion food trucks.com thank you and have a nice day
Custom 16-foot Mexican food truck.
22ft Cameroonian BBQ Trailer
Lincoln, NE
Read the video transcript: Lincoln Cameroonian BBQ
hello and welcome to Mile High and Zion food trucks today we have this beautiful 22 ft barbecue trailer it's actually an African barbecue trailer that we're shipping out today let's check out its many features it's kind of uh noisy outside so we starting in on the inside here we have a 10 ft hood of course with fire suppression um two friers 40 lb each of them and a fairly large gr uh large range the range has six burners and a 24in griddle and two ovens that's just the box that the TV came in we'll show you the TV later this is a freezer an undercounter freezer worktop freezer so they can do their um cutting and other stuff here a table a service table that is that's the service vendor self closing of course as with every other trailer Inside the walls or truck inside the walls is 1 in of insulation 9/16 in of plywood and the cooking wall is stainless the other walls they are uh F FRP every single circuit is of course um separately isolated with individual Breakers lights for inside and outside that's the switch for the uh fan itself AC remote that's the AC with heat three compartment sink hand wash sink soap and towel dispensers all the plumbing is on the inside right here the gray water tank and the fresh water tank of course pump water heater so of course locks away little microwave over there that's the bottle for the fire separation system and uh twin refrigerators the customer wanted a double door um this this trailer is not tall enough for a double door refrigerator so we got them two separate um individual refrigerators the floor is aluminum diamond plate LED lights of course and uh the walls as I mentioned is FP here stainless steel on this side let's go outside and uh see the how the outside on the outside of this trailer of course is the beautiful wrap which is of course cameroonian uh themed on top is the big fan which is I think 1650 CFM um with the little drip tray catch tray on top so the grease doesn't run down the side of the the trailer the generator box which houses the actual generator inside generator is of course on slides up front is is the shore power Inlet the water inlet gray water drain right there and of course the two LP cases on this side is of course the service window and the menu display which is of course both of these are lockable and can be secured this is the the business end of the trailer which is of course a charcoal and that is inside a porch it has a door to access the kitchen of course there is a porch light as well as well as a an outdoor rated electrical box in case they wanted to connect something else here that brings us to the end of this tour a beautiful 22 ft African food truck if you have any questions or if you would like a a food truck build for yourself get in touch with us through www zood trucks.com or migh food trucks.com thank you and have a nice day
22-foot BBQ trailer built for high-volume Lincoln catering.
Fremont’s one of the cleaner markets we’ve seen in Nebraska for food trucks. The city’s invested in food truck infrastructure, there’s active vendor community, and the permit process is predictable. But don’t sleep on the details-get them wrong and you’re leaving money on the table or getting bogged down in compliance.
We’ve built trucks operating in Fremont. The market’s worth it. Let’s cover what you actually need to know before you start fabrication.
Permits & City Licensing
Ordinance 5611, adopted May 10, 2022, governs all mobile food vendors in Fremont. This is your baseline. Apply at the City Clerk’s Office, 400 E. Military Avenue, 2nd Floor. Contact Shane Wimer-he runs the licensing process and actually responds to questions.
Here’s the cost structure:
Base permit: $100
Downtown Business District permit: $200 – if you operate inside the district
Annual renewal: $100 per unit
That’s reasonable. You also need to carry three documents while vending: your sales tax permit, state health inspection approval, and a completed US Citizenship Attestation Form. License must be displayed conspicuously-meaning visible on your truck at all times, not tucked inside the window.
One thing to note: if your license gets revoked for any reason, you can’t reapply for 6 months. Don’t play games with health inspections or operating hours.
Health Department & Food Service Licensing
Three Rivers Public Health Department covers Fremont and Dodge, Saunders & Washington Counties. Their office is at 2400 N Lincoln Ave, Fremont, NE 68025. Call (402) 727-5396.
You’ll need both a food service license and permit before you operate. The process is straightforward:
Health inspection of your truck-systems, equipment, water, propane, suppression
License issuance (valid once approved)
Annual renewal
Non-negotiable: commissary kitchen required. You can’t prep food on the truck. You need a licensed commercial kitchen for all prep work. Some operators run their own commissaries, others rent time in commercial kitchens. Budget $500-$1,500/month depending on your operation scale.
State permit adds: $122 initial, $61 per year renewal. Health department’s not difficult if your build meets code. Get their inspection standards early and build to spec.
Fire Code & Suppression Systems
Chapter 7 of Fremont ordinances covers Fire Regulations. Here’s the requirement: if you’re operating grills, fryers, or any open flame, suppression system is mandatory. NFPA standards apply, and the state Fire Marshal approves your final build.
Budget for this during fabrication. A proper suppression system adds cost, but it’s non-negotiable. Don’t try to cut corners here. Health and Fire both inspect before you operate.
The Fremont Food Truck Market
Active trucks include Leon on Wheels, Cheese Life, Salt & Pepper BBQ, H7 Eats, Fire & Ice Seafood, La Riviera, and Taqueria Limon. Mexican cuisine’s strong here-if you’re planning that category, you’re entering a proven segment but also a crowded one. Differentiation matters.
Event calendar’s your friend in Fremont:
John C. Fremont Days – 3-day downtown festival, annual draw
First Lutheran Church Food Truck Festival & Show & Shine – 10+ trucks typically, great exposure
Fremont County Fair food truck rally – seasonal revenue opportunity
The city takes its food truck program seriously. The Mayor, License Administrator, Police Chief, a City Council representative, and vendor industry reps meet annually to review program operations. This isn’t a fly-by-night situation-it’s formalized infrastructure. That’s good for you. Stability.
This Asian/Laotian truck build shows something different from the standard taco truck-exactly the kind of concept that stands out in Fremont’s market. Specialty cuisine works here because the existing vendor base is strong but concentrated.
Poke’s a specialty concept gaining traction nationwide. Fremont’s got the customer base for higher-margin specialty food. This build shows clean execution and smart equipment layout for a focused menu.
Building Your Fremont Truck
Here’s what we see work here:
Differentiation is critical – Leon on Wheels, Cheese Life, and the others own segments. If you’re doing Mexican, you’re competing on flavor and price against established operations. Ask yourself: why would someone choose your truck over Taqueria Limon? Answer that before you build.
Suppression system adds complexity – Budget for it, plan for it during fabrication, and get Fire Marshal sign-off before final build. It’s not expensive to ignore, it’s mandatory.
Commissary is your overhead – You’re not prepping on the truck in Fremont. Find a commissary partner early, negotiate rates, and factor that into your unit economics. Some operators share commissary space with other trucks-might be worth exploring.
Size works here – A 14-18 ft truck hits the sweet spot. Fremont’s downtown isn’t cramped, and events have decent spacing. You don’t need a micro-build.
If capital’s the limiting factor, food truck financing makes building happen faster without draining your operating cash. And if you’re thinking long-term operational cost reduction, electric food truck builds are becoming more viable every year.
Next Steps
Contact Three Rivers Public Health first-get your commissary requirements clear. Then hit up Shane Wimer at the City Clerk’s office. He’ll walk you through permitting. Both offices move fast if you ask the right questions upfront.
When you’re ready to spec the truck, we’ll handle it. Get a free quote. We’ll cover dimensions, equipment selection (especially suppression), budget, and timeline. We know Fremont’s market. Let’s build something that works here.
