Mobile Primary Care Clinic Vehicles

What Is a Mobile Primary Care Clinic Vehicle?

A mobile primary care clinic vehicle is more than just a doctor's office on wheels; it's a fully integrated, licensed medical environment that travels to your chosen locations. Peer-reviewed research confirms this model is well established: roughly 2,000 U.S. mobile clinics deliver about 6.5 million visits annually, addressing primary care, screening, prevention, and navigation needs. These custom vehicles are designed for flexibility and impact, making it possible to:

• Provide regular checkups, physicals, and basic healthcare
• Administer immunizations and vaccines (with optional cold chain storage)
• Conduct basic diagnostics and rapid testing
• Deliver preventive education and chronic disease monitoring
• Facilitate referrals and follow-up care
• Respond quickly to community health crises or emergencies

Craftsmen Industries provides turnkey solutions: from initial concept and engineering to fabrication, finishing, branding, delivery, and even ongoing support. You can depend on us for a seamless, full-service experience.

Why Choose Craftsmen Industries?

Choosing the right partner for your mobile healthcare vehicle matters. Here's why organizations trust Craftsmen Industries:

• All-In-House Expertise: Every stage—consultation, design, engineering, interior buildout, graphics, and final fit-out—is completed at our state-of-the-art facility by Craftsmen's own specialists. This reduces delays, keeps communication clear, and ensures quality at every step.
• 40+ Years of Mobile Medical Innovation: Craftsmen has decades of experience delivering mobile medical, diagnostic, and specialty vehicles. We understand the needs of frontline providers and create solutions that work in the real world.
• Certified for Quality & Safety: We maintain AS9100D and ISO certifications, and adhere to robust quality management practices that meet strict healthcare, safety, and road-readiness standards.
• Customization for Your Program: Your population is unique—so your clinic should be, too. Choose your chassis (van, trailer, coach), number and layout of exam rooms, utilities, accessibility features, and custom add-ons to perfectly support your mission.
• Complete Support, Start to Finish: We guide you through permitting, compliance, build, delivery, training, and ongoing maintenance. Our team becomes your team—committed to helping you serve your community effectively and confidently.

Standards organizations back this: ISO 9 is the global benchmark for quality management systems, and AS9100 (Rev. D) adds rigorous aviation-grade requirements—both emphasize documented processes, risk management, and continual improvement.

What Can a Mobile Primary Care Clinic Vehicle Do?

A custom-built mobile primary care unit from Craftsmen can be designed to support a full range of essential services, including:

• Primary Care Exams & Physicals: Routine checkups, health screenings, patient intake, and ongoing chronic disease management.
• Immunizations & Vaccine Administration: Onboard refrigeration (optional) supports vaccine storage for outreach, schools, or community clinics.
• Basic Diagnostics & Testing: Blood pressure, glucose, cholesterol, strep, flu, and rapid testing—with built-in clinical workstations and secure storage. In fact, many of these “rapid tests” are CLIA-waived, and programs must obtain a CLIA Certificate of Waiver to perform them appropriately in non-laboratory settings (CDC—Waived Tests & CLIA).
• Preventive Health & Education: Health risk assessment, wellness coaching, and education programs tailored to community needs.
• Chronic Disease Monitoring: Tools and space for diabetes checks, hypertension management, and medication monitoring.
• Referral, Navigation & Care Coordination: Secure space for private consults and patient navigation to ensure seamless follow-up and specialty referrals.
• Telehealth & Remote Consultations (Optional): Integration of video consult rooms, digital health records, and remote specialist connections to broaden your care reach—even when no doctor is on-site.

Key Features & Components of a Craftsmen Mobile Clinic

Every Craftsmen Industries mobile clinic is engineered for high performance, safety, and a positive care experience. Our designs also follow established best practices—such as the CDC’s core infection prevention guidelines, which emphasize hand hygiene, environmental cleaning, and safe workflows across outpatient and mobile care settings.

Here's what you can expect from a typical build—with many options available to customize your vehicle for your unique mission:

Vehicle Platform Options

• Chassis: Choose from Sprinter-style vans, box trucks, Class C RVs, medical coaches, or trailers, selected for your patient volume, road conditions, and deployment area.
• Mobility: Opt for compact, nimble vehicles for dense urban settings or larger, multi-room builds for outreach to bigger events and rural communities.

Interior Layouts

• Custom Floor Plans: Designed for your workflow, including 1–2 private exam rooms, a waiting/intake area, clinical workstations, and ample storage.
• Clinical Equipment: Exam tables, sinks, medical refrigeration (optional), secure medication cabinets, and workspace for point-of-care testing.

Utility & Infrastructure Systems

• Power: Standard shore power connection with generator backup; advanced solar/battery options available upon request.
• Climate Control: Commercial-grade HVAC for patient and equipment comfort.
• Water & Plumbing: Sinks and sanitation plumbing for clinical handwashing and infection control.
• Lighting: Bright, energy-efficient LED lighting for exams and general comfort.

Accessibility & Patient Flow

• ADA Compliance: Ramps or lifts for wheelchair access, non-slip flooring, and wide entryways.
• Patient-Centered Design: Efficient flow from entry to exam, privacy partitions, and clear patient/staff movement patterns.

Safety, Hygiene & Infection Control

• Hygienic Surfaces: Non-porous, antimicrobial counters and wall surfaces for easy cleaning and safety.
• Infection Control: Layouts and airflow are designed to minimize cross-contamination and promote safety.
• Emergency Features: Exits, safety lighting, fire extinguishers, and secure storage for medical supplies.

Branding, Graphics & Exterior Features

• Custom Wraps: Full-vehicle branding, graphics, and community messaging—all designed and installed in-house.
• Exterior Lighting: For safe nighttime deployment, plus awning options for outdoor waiting or triage.

Customization & Modular Add-On Options

Craftsmen's vehicles are not one-size-fits-all—your clinic can be uniquely equipped to serve your patients and programs best.
Ask about:

• Modular/expandable rooms or slide-outs for greater interior space
• Multiple exam or treatment rooms
• Onboard cold chain (vaccine refrigeration)
• Telemedicine-ready consult spaces and equipment
• Onboard lab bays for rapid tests
• Enhanced storage for mobile screening kits
• Advanced communications (WiFi, tablets, remote access, EMR)
• Mobile office/administration spaces
• Off-grid-ready power options: generator, solar, battery backup
• Staff rest area for extended deployments

Compliance & Regulatory Support

Our builds are engineered to help you comply with all major standards, including:

• ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) or local accessibility codes
• DOT and road safety for vehicle type and region
• Healthcare facility licensing and sanitary codes (as applicable)
• State/local infection control and public health standards
• Complete documentation for healthcare and vehicle inspection needs
• Quality management systems: AS9100D, ISO 90

Our compliance team will work with you to ensure your clinic meets both healthcare and transportation regulations, providing peace of mind and smooth inspection processes.

How We Work: Our Proven, Transparent Process

Bringing your mobile clinic from concept to community is a streamlined, collaborative journey:

Step 1. Discovery & Needs Assessment

We consult with you to define your service goals, staffing needs, patient volumes, deployment regions, and desired features.

Step 2. Concept Design & Budget Planning

You receive draft floor plans, equipment options, and transparent budget estimates. We help you weigh cost vs. capability for your ideal configuration.

Step 3. Engineering & Approvals

Our engineers develop all required drawings and documentation. We assist with compliance, permits, and roadworthiness as needed.

Step 4. Fabrication & Integration

In our Missouri facility, Craftsmen's expert team constructs the vehicle, builds out interiors, installs utilities and medical equipment, and applies custom graphics.

Step 5. Commissioning, Testing & Handoff

We conduct comprehensive system testing (utilities, equipment, power, temperature), safety checks, and staff training. You receive all manuals, schematics, and warranty information at delivery.

Step 6. Long-Term Support & Maintenance

Our partnership doesn't stop at delivery. Craftsmen offers scheduled maintenance plans, part replacement, and technical support to keep your mobile clinic ready for years of service.

Ready to Bring Care Directly to Your Community?

Transform how you serve your patients—bring primary care, prevention, and health education right where it's needed with a custom mobile clinic from Craftsmen Industries.

Our team is ready to help you design a program-tailored solution that supports your goals and exceeds expectations. From first call to delivery and beyond, we are your partner in healthcare innovation on wheels.

Contact us today to request a consultation, get a custom design plan, and make primary care accessible, on wheels, anywhere, anytime.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many patients can a mobile primary care clinic serve per day?

Patient throughput depends on vehicle size, interior configuration, staff number, and services offered. A well-designed single-exam room van may see 15–30 patients daily; larger multi-room coaches or trailers may serve 40 or more with efficient scheduling.

Can we include vaccine storage or cold chain?

Yes, vaccine refrigeration and cold chain storage can be included upon request. We'll advise on best practices and the right equipment for your vaccination outreach programs.

What power sources are available?

Most units connect to shore power when parked. Generator backup, solar panels, and extended battery systems are available for off-grid operation and emergencies.

Does Craftsmen handle compliance and permits?

Craftsmen provides engineering drawings, compliance documentation, and support for healthcare, safety, accessibility, and vehicle requirements. Local clinic licensing may also require your participation, depending on the jurisdiction.

How soon can we get delivery?

Delivery timelines depend on the scope and complexity of your mobile clinic project. Simple builds can be completed relatively quickly, while larger or highly customized units may require additional time. We'll provide a clear project timeline tailored to your needs during the planning phase.

What maintenance and support do you provide?

Craftsmen offers optional maintenance plans, remote technical support, and part replacement services to ensure your clinic remains operational year-round.