Also called: Ice Cream Truck Driver, Mobile Ice Cream Vendor
Drives a musical ice cream truck through neighborhoods, parks and events, selling frozen treats and booking parties.
At noon he loads the freezer with popsicles and cones and drives his summer route, music playing. He stops at a park, sells to a line of kids, and makes change fast. In the evening he serves a birthday party he booked online.
Seasonal; owners earn more on good routes and private events.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
High school diploma, about 0 years after high school. No degree; a driver's license and local vending permit.
Ways in: On-the-job training, Self-taught. Training cost: Under $15k.
Majors to look at: Business Administration.
Growing about average. A steady summer business in many towns; events and parties are growing.
Low risk for 10 years. Selling treats face to face and planning a route stays human; apps help people track the truck.
Age 18+. One way to start: Ask an ice cream truck company about renting a truck for the summer and get the local vending permit First: Driver's license plus a local mobile-vending permit
Classes: Business, Marketing (DECA), Math.
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