What It's Like To Be... An Ice Cream Truck Driver
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Jul 30, 2024 Erin Bailey, a New Jersey ice cream truck driver, shares her delightful journey of turning old school buses into ice cream trucks. She discusses the challenges of running a mobile business while keeping freezers cold and balancing customer preferences. Erin reveals her best-selling treats, reflects on her longstanding connections with customers, and reveals the nostalgic impact of ice cream truck melodies on summer. Join her as she celebrates the joy and community spirit integral to her unique profession.
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From School Bus To Ice Cream Truck
- Erin converted an old school bus into an ice cream truck and initially brought her young kids along to work.
- Her kids hated it and quickly learned the job was not as magical as it looked.
A Store Inside A Hot Closet
- An ice cream truck is a compact, heat-generating store where space and cooling are constant constraints.
- Erin explains the interior is tight and often hotter than outside because compressors radiate heat.
Product Mix And Unexpected Bestseller
- Erin stocks a wide variety: 43 novelty items, multiple scoops, Italian ices and floats to meet diverse demand.
- Her top seller is the 'chip witch' cookie-ice-cream sandwich, not the drumstick many expect.