Food Trucks

Insurance for food on the go

Running a successful food truck takes a lot of hustle — and a lot can happen between the commissary and the curb. Equipment can fail, food can spoil, and someone can get hurt at a busy event. We build mobile-vending coverage that travels with you, including the venue requirements festivals and venues ask for before you can roll in.

Coverage that rolls with you

A food truck is a kitchen, a vehicle, and a pop-up storefront all at once — so it needs coverage that spans all three. We protect your build-out and equipment, the food inside, and your liability at every stop, and we make it easy to add the venues and event hosts that require it. It's part of our broader food & beverage program.

Good fits for this program

  • Food trucks and trailers
  • Mobile carts and concession stands
  • Event and festival vendors
  • Catering on the move
  • Seasonal and pop-up operations

Coverages to consider

Business income & extra expense

Helps replace income after a covered loss — with no waiting period on many programs.

Mobile equipment

Covers the cooking and prep equipment built into your truck.

Spoilage

Protects inventory lost when refrigeration or power fails.

General liability

Responds to customer injury and property-damage claims at your stops.

Additional insured

Easily add venues, employees, and volunteers to meet event requirements.

Auto & rental reimbursement

Covers the vehicle itself and helps keep you running if it's down.

Coverage is subject to underwriting and is not bound or altered until confirmed by an authorized representative. This page is a general overview, not a contract or a quote — contact a local Top O' Michigan agent for the coverages and limits that apply to your operation.

Other food truck coverage highlights

Operating a business like yours isn't always easy. Sometimes situations can result in a claim: equipment can malfunction, food could be contaminated, and someone could get hurt. If that happens, Top O' Michigan will be there for you and your business.

General Liability limits of $1 million per occurrence and $3 million aggregate
Damage to property of others
Damage to premises rented to you
Employees as Additional Insureds
Employment Practices Liability
Venue as Additional Insured
Volunteers as Additional Insureds
Rental Reimbursement for Auto
Business Interruption for Scheduled Vehicles
FAQ

Food truck insurance, answered

What insurance does a food truck need?

Commonly general liability, mobile equipment coverage, food spoilage, and business income/extra expense, plus auto coverage for the vehicle itself. We tailor it to how and where you operate. Coverage is subject to underwriting.

Does my commercial auto policy cover my cooking equipment?

Usually not the equipment — auto covers the vehicle, while your cooking and mobile equipment need their own coverage. We make sure both the truck and the gear are protected.

Do I need liability insurance to vend at events and festivals?

Almost always. Event organizers and venues typically require proof of general liability, often naming them as additional insured — and we can issue that quickly.

Is my food inventory covered if it spoils?

It can be. Spoilage coverage helps with inventory lost to a refrigeration or power failure — it’s worth confirming the limits for your setup.

Do you cover seasonal or pop-up operations?

Yes — food trucks and trailers, mobile carts, event and festival vendors, catering on the move, and seasonal or pop-up operations. Coverage fits your season.

Hit the road covered

Get food truck coverage that keeps up with your schedule. Talk with a local Michigan agent today.