Meals on Tires.

• Position: EAT SHOP PLAY STAY FOOD TRUCKS

There's something indescribably special about indulging in fresh food cooked up in the back of a truck. Maybe there's a bench you politely fight other diners over or maybe you end up awkwardly juggling a drink, napkins, and too-hot-to-eat-but-I-don't-care food truck offerings in too few hands--but either way you can taste the passion that's absolutely necessary for a food truck to find success in today's competitive field. Below Alaska Business has listed just a few food trucks that move around Alaska's population centers. We're sure you'll see a few favorites--and we hope you find some new options to try.

Juneau

Pucker Wilson's mission is to serve "delicious and affordable food that our guests will keep coming back for." The food truck has a selection of burgers, chicken sandwiches, tacos, hot dogs, and fries. puckerwilsons.com

The Wild Alaskan Halibut Truck claims to have the best fish and chips in Juneau in addition to offering up burgers, coconut shrimp, tacos, a pulled pork sandwich, and a selection of breakfast options. thewildalaskan.us

Forno Rosso Pizzeria & Catering has motorized its pizza oven, providing fresh, hot, wood-oven pizzas on-the-spot in Juneau. The

truck has classic, Alaska-themed, and dessert pizzas plus a range of beverages. fornorossoalaska.com

Bun Daddy has a regular location next to the Juneau Arts and Humanities Center and serves handmade, fusion-style steamed buns. facebook com/bundaddy/

Fairbanks

The Fire's goal is to "use our expertise in bringing you authentic, homemade, flavorful, and fresh meals on the go." The food truck's menu includes burgers, tacos, wraps, wings, and fries. facebook.com/907thefire/

Husky Hot Dogs cooks up a selection of high-quality, all-beef hot dogs in addition to local creations and favorites including reindeer sausage and a smoked salmon hot dog. facebook.com/huskyhotdogs/

The Alaska Cheesesteak Company used to be a restaurant and has transitioned into being a full-time food truck, offering up a range of creative cheesesteak options served with chips or fries...