The Chill Mobile has officially made its debut as the summer’s coolest new kid on the block. Trace, Ridge, and Cooper Anderson of Sterling were looking for a summer job when they noticed something missing in the community—an ice cream truck. After tossing around ideas and names, The Chill Mobile was born. Father Wade Anderson said the family found a truck and transformed it into a mobile business, complete with lights, music, and four freezers stocked with an impressive variety of frozen treats.
“We’ve got quite a range of options—42 flavors, in fact,” said Anderson. “Gummy Pops, the popsicles that wiggle, are a favorite, as well as the Bomb Pops. They’re really popular and come in all kinds of colors. Some even have Nerds on them. We also carry most of the candy bar ice creams, including Twix, Snickers, and more.”
Another hit with younger customers has been the character face bars, featuring favorites such as Sonic, Spider-Man, and Tweety Bird, along with traditional ice cream cones, push ups, and sandwiches.
All of the treats come prepackaged and are kept frozen solid until they are served.
“We make sure everything stays nice and frozen,” Anderson said. “I’d rather hand someone an ice cream that’s perfectly frozen than one that’s half melted.”
While the frozen treats are certainly a draw, Anderson said one of his favorite parts of the business has been watching the community come together.
“It’s a fun truck,” he said. “I think I love it more than the kids. The whole community comes alive when they hear the music, and it’s just really neat to see. It’s been a fun summer so far, and we’re looking forward to sharing it with friends and family for the rest of the season.”
Beyond serving ice cream, Anderson said the venture has become a valuable learning experience for his sons as they learn the importance of hard work, customer service, and running a small business.
The Chill Mobile visits Salina on Thursdays and also serves communities throughout Sanpete County. Each Sunday, the family posts the upcoming schedule on their Facebook page, where followers can also track the truck’s location throughout the week.
For many residents, hearing the familiar music drifting down the street has quickly become one of the newest signs that summer has officially arrived.
