 We are thrilled to announce our partnership with Custom Trailer Pros, a renowned leader in crafting top-tier custom food trailers. This collaboration marks a significant milestone in the NSFVA’s mission to empower food truck entrepreneurs with the best resources and support available.
Custom Trailer Pros is celebrated for their exceptional craftsmanship and meticulous attention to detail. Each trailer is a masterpiece, featuring high-quality materials and innovative designs tailored to meet the unique needs of every client. Their commitment to excellence ensures that your mobile kitchen is not only visually stunning but also optimized for peak performance. But the excellence doesn't stop at delivery. Custom Trailer Pros stands out with their outstanding after-sales service, maintaining open and transparent communication throughout the entire process. This dedication to customer satisfaction provides invaluable peace of mind, especially for those new to the food trailer industry. Adding to their impressive credentials, Custom Trailer Pros has earned the distinction of being the first official partner of the National Street Food Vendors Association. This partnership underscores their unwavering commitment to elevating the mobile food industry punctuated by the shared values of both organizations. Embarking on or expanding your food truck journey is both an exhilarating and scary endeavor, and having a trusted partner in your corner can make all the difference. Their unparalleled blend of quality craftsmanship, personalized service, and industry dedication positions them as the premier builder of choice in the mobile food scene. Custom Trailer Pros passed our vetting process with flying colors! We inspected every build on their lot, interviewed the staff from the bottom up and spoke with past clients. Observed them work and most importantly watched them interact with each other. We saw many skilled professionals but no egos. They work well together because the focus on the product and impressing the client when they get to see the trailer for the first time. CEO Justin Prestidge set out to create a product you would be proud to own. He has assembled a team that shares his values to create that amazing product. Justin cares about the new food trailer owner and so does his team, but the most impressive thing to me is they truly care about each other. Justin takes his role as CEO seriously knowing his decisions could make or break his company but he goes one giant leap farther. He understands his decisions impact, you the end user, AND the families of his staff. Justin handles those pressure filled decisions with ease and is the kind of guy you want on your team and I am proud he joined ours. Justin and members from his team will be in Las Vegas this year July 15th and 16th at the Food Truck Owners Expo. Check out his booth and say "hi"! Stay tuned for more updates as we continue to bring you the best in food truck training and resources, now with the added strength of our partnership with Custom Trailer Pros!
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Vendor Spotlight: Alycia Johnson of Sweet Kraving Donuts — Pioneering a New Path in Mobile Vending4/12/2025  When Alycia Johnson launched Sweet Kraving Donuts in the heart of the bayou in Vacherie, Louisiana, she didn’t just want to serve great food—she wanted to redefine what food vending could look like. You may have seen Alycia’s recent post lighting up our Food Truck Training Group, where she shared her journey of expanding from a traditional breakfast-focused food truck to placing Louisiana’s first donut and coffee vending machine at Nicholls State University. If you missed it, her post quickly racked up over 10,000 views in under a week—the most popular post we had that week! So, what’s her story? And more importantly, how can her innovative thinking inspire your next move? From the Fryer to Walmart.com — and Beyond Alycia started like many of us: a love for food, a dream, and a lot of hustle. But after Hurricane Ida devastated her original plans, she rebuilt smarter, retrofitting a trailer into a thriving mobile breakfast destination, Sweet Kraving Donuts. Not content with local sales alone, Alycia researched her way onto walmart.com and amazon.com, shipping her handcrafted donuts nationwide with her own patent-pending cold packaging system. (Pro tip she shared: it all started with a simple Google search for "Walmart Seller Central." No secret door, just relentless research.) Question for you: How often are you thinking about new ways to multiply your income within your food specialty? Thinking Beyond the Truck: Vending Machines Faced with limited morning hours (5–9 a.m. at her school location, 4–7:30 a.m. at chemical plants), Alycia asked herself: "How can I make money even when I’m not physically working?" The answer: Sweet Kraving Vending Services—a donut and coffee vending machine loaded with her homemade goods, placed right on a busy university campus. She didn’t stop at just getting a machine either. Alycia:
Let me ask you: Could a vending solution work for you at RV parks, corporate offices, hospitals, or schools? Beyond Vending: Big Vision, Smart Growth Alycia isn’t just making money while she sleeps—she’s laying the groundwork for future franchising of her vending brand. And she's already been approached by other universities, courthouses, and even post offices to expand. Her secret? A relentless spirit, creativity, and never being afraid to show up in person to make things happen. Alycia says: "Start to rebrand yourself. Be the face of your business. Everywhere I go, I wear my branded shirts and have business cards ready." And she's right--visibility isn't just online. It’s also handshakes, community involvement, and showing up. Final Thoughts: Lessons from Alycia for NSFVA Members
Call to Action for You: If Alycia’s story sparked something in you, start today by researching one new revenue stream. Whether that’s vending machines, shipping your food, or finding government contracts—you have more opportunities than you realize! And if you’re ready to meet amazing vendors like Alycia in person, come hang out with us at the next Food Truck Owners Expo is Las Vegas July 15th & 16th! Get those tickets today and use code FTTG15 for a discount! Big thanks to Alycia Johnson for inspiring all of us. You’re a true trailblazer! – The National Street Food Vendors Association (NSFVA) |
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