Filed under: The History of Food Trucks by Paula Forbes Sep 27, 2011, 12:25pm EDT Share this story Share this on Facebook Share this on Twitter Share All sharing options Share All sharing options for: The History of Food Trucks Pocket Flipboard Email From chuckwagons to horse-drawn waffle trucks to fruit stands on wheels, food trucks are hardly a new trend. Flavorwire takes a look at the history of meals on wheels, from the 1880s forward. [Flavorwire] More From Eater Sign up for the Sign up for Eater's newsletter The freshest news from the food world every day Thanks for signing up! Check your inbox for a welcome email. Email (required) By submitting your email, you agree to our Terms and Privacy Notice. You can opt out at any time. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. Subscribe The Latest The Best Shrimp Recipes, According to Eater Editors By Eater Staff What the Hell Do I Do With All This Rhubarb? By Dayna Evans Just Look at This Egg Chandelier By Bettina Makalintal Why a New Generation Is Obsessed With Vintage China By Jaya Saxena Walmart ‘Reviewing’ Juneteenth Partyware and Ice Cream Flavor Following Backlash By Madeleine Davies Where to Eat and Drink at Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE) By Missy Frederick