INDOT Launches Temporary Permit Program for Food Trucks to Operate at Highway Rest AreasOnline application allows licensed food truck operators to serve essential travelers INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Department of Transportation announced today the launch of a temporary program to permit licensed food trucks to operate at rest area locations on Indiana interstate highways to provide food and beverage options for commercial truck drivers and motorists engaged in essential travel during the COVID-19 public health emergency. The program will provide needed options for truck drivers, many of whom are reporting limited availability of food and beverages options near highways across the country due to restaurants and other businesses following public health guidelines in place to slow the spread of COVID-19, including closing dining rooms and in some cases reducing hours of service.
Interested applicants should review the “Indiana Rest Area and Welcome Center Temporary Permit Application for Food Truck Service†document available at https://www.in.gov/indot/restareas.htm or INDOT’s COVID-19 response webpage at https://www.in.gov/indot/4037.htm. Only complete applications will be considered. All submitted applications must include: 1) Proof of a current liability insurance policy; 2) A valid operating registration, license or permit from the Indiana State Department of Health, a local health department, or other valid issuing authority as required under IC 16-42-1-6 and 410 IAC 7-24-107; and 3) Proof of Registration and good standing with the Office of the Indiana Secretary of State. If granted a permit, Applicants will be required to comply with all permit terms detailed in the permit application and permit form documents. Submit completed applications by email to INDOTFoodTruckRequest@indot.in.gov. Applications are being accepted immediately. |
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Too bad that the State of Indiana never accommodated motorists like this in the past 50 years. Is this just more hokum from Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb, to replace campgrounds that were closed yesterday. Is this his way around that obstacle, that was supported by him, to allow open camping for out of stater’s in Indiana?
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