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) Oops. Something went wrong. Please enter a valid email and try again. 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 Emily Meggett Embodied the Beauty of Gullah Geechee Life and Cuisine By Kayla Stewart How I Got My Job: Leading the Dining Program at a Working Farm and Writing Cookbooks By Morgan Goldberg For Hetty Lui McKinnon, ‘Salads Are Very Much My Soul Food’ By Ali Slagle An Easy Recipe For a Tangy No-Mayo Potato Salad By Amy McCarthy The Restaurant Industry Has a Child Labor Problem By Jaya Saxena and Amy McCarthy The Edible Martini Is Here By Bettina Makalintal