TruckComply - Food Truck Permit & Inspection Tracker
8/10
Demand Score
Food trucks face immediate fines ($500-5000) for permit violations, can be shut down instantly for non-compliance, and waste 10+ hours weekly on paperwork instead of serving customers
8/10
Blue Ocean
Competition Level
$149-299
Price/Month
Predicted customer spend
45 days
Time to MVP
Difficulty: Moderate
The Problem
Source: KPBS Midday Edition and other news outlets highlight the challenges faced by food trucks, including regulatory compliance.
🔗 Validated by Real User Complaints
This problem has been verified through 2 real user complaints:
Competitor Landscape
- Generic permit trackers like GovPilot - not food truck specific
- Food truck POS systems like Square - compliance is an afterthought
- Spreadsheets and manual tracking - error-prone and time-consuming
Must-Have Features for MVP
Multi-jurisdiction permit tracker
Automated renewal alerts via SMS
Document scanner and storage
Inspection prep checklists
Violation response templates
⚠️ Potential Challenges
- Varying regulations across municipalities
- Need to build database of local requirements
- Food truck owners are not tech-savvy
Risk Level: Low
🎯 Keys to Success
- Partner with food truck associations
- Start with top 10 food truck cities
- Mobile-first design for on-the-go use
- Integration with scheduling apps
Ready to Build This?
This moderate-difficulty project could be your next micro-SaaS success.