No prices on this page: every unit is built to order, so Odulair quotes in writing after reviewing your program.
Build Time and Lead Time
How long does it take to build a mobile clinic?
New builds 8-10 weeks from signed Sales Agreement (53 ft trailers 150-180 days), subject to chassis availability; rental fleet units can ship in 1-4 weeks, subject to fleet availability. The schedule starts at the signed Sales Agreement, so settling the layout and equipment list early keeps the build on track.
Why do 53 ft trailers take longer than vans and trucks?
A 53 ft trailer is a larger build with more rooms and heavier systems, so its lead time is 150-180 days from signed Sales Agreement. Vans, box trucks and container units are 8-10 weeks, subject to chassis availability.
Van vs Truck vs Trailer
Mobile clinic van vs truck: which is better for my program?
Neither is better for every program. A van suits a single provider on urban routes and has a single open bay with no restroom. An 18, 24 or 30 ft box truck gives more room, multi-room space on the 30 ft unit, and still needs no CDL on Odulair builds. A trailer up to 53 ft suits long stays and heavy systems but needs a CDL tractor driver.
Does a mobile clinic truck need a CDL?
Vans and box trucks rated 26,000 lb GVWR or less, including Odulair 18, 24 and 30 ft box trucks, do not require a CDL (subject to the driver’s state rules). Trailers up to 53 ft are towed by a tractor whose driver needs a CDL. Shipping-container units are stationary and are moved by a carrier.
| Platform | Driver license | Layout |
|---|---|---|
| Van | No CDL | Single open bay, no restroom |
| Box truck 18, 24 or 30 ft | No CDL on Odulair builds | More room; multi-room layouts on larger units |
| Trailer up to 53 ft | CDL tractor driver | Stays on site while the tractor leaves |
| Shipping container | Stationary; moved by a carrier | Semi-permanent sites |
Detailed comparisons: mobile clinic trailer vs van and medical coach vs medical RV vs trailer vs truck.
Rent, Lease or Buy
Should we rent, lease or buy a mobile clinic?
Odulair offers purchase, rental subject to fleet availability, and lease through finance partners subject to credit approval. Rental fleet units can ship in 1-4 weeks, subject to fleet availability, and fit time-limited programs; a new build fits a permanent or long-term program.
Does Odulair publish prices?
No. Cost depends on platform, clinical layout and equipment, so Odulair prepares a written quote after reviewing your program. Request a quote through the contact page.
Can grants pay for a mobile clinic?
Many programs combine grant funds with operating budgets. Eligibility rules belong to each funder, so confirm them with the agency or foundation. Odulair supplies specifications and an equipment list that buyers can use in grant applications.
How to Start a Mobile Dental Practice
How do I start a mobile dental practice?
Define the community and service model, check your State Dental Board rules for mobile dental facilities, choose a platform and number of operatories, write a business plan with funding, plan staffing with a supervising dental office, then request specifications and order the unit. New builds 8-10 weeks from signed Sales Agreement (53 ft trailers 150-180 days), subject to chassis availability.
How many dental chairs does a mobile dental unit need?
Many school-based and outreach programs run 1-2 operatories; larger programs choose more. Odulair builds dental units from one chair in a van or truck up to multi-operatory trailers. Odulair delivered a national mobile dental fleet of 18 units across 43 districts for the Ghana Ministry of Health.
Steps to start a mobile dental practice
- Define the community, sites and service model (school-based, FQHC outreach, private practice or public program).
- Check your State Dental Board rules for mobile dental facilities and supervision.
- Choose a platform and number of operatories: van, non-CDL box truck or trailer.
- Write a business plan and line up funding.
- Plan staffing with a supervising dental office, scheduling and infection control.
- Request specifications and an equipment list from Odulair, then sign the Sales Agreement.
Planning resources: mobile dental clinic business plan template on mobile.dental.
Getting Specifications
How do I get specifications for a mobile clinic?
Send Odulair your clinical service, expected patient volume, sites, driver licensing and timeline through the contact page. Odulair engineering replies with a platform recommendation and specification. Federal buyers can reference CAGE 6L2X9.
Where These Answers Come From
Odulair answers come from its own programs: a CMS-certified mobile dialysis clinic (2017), a CETA-certified mobile compounding pharmacy (USP 797/800 environment), VA mobile sterile processing in Nashville (38 months) and Miami (46+ months, ongoing), the world’s first 100% solar-powered mobile clinic (Clemson University, 2015), and a national mobile dental fleet of 18 units across 43 districts for the Ghana Ministry of Health.
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Last updated November 2026