12 ft Refrigerated Trailer
Starting from $1,895 / month
The smallest trailer in the lineup. It fits tight lots and loading areas when a small walk-in cooler or freezer goes down.
Demopolis, Alabama Refrigeration Trailer Rentals
Demopolis is a growing town in Marengo County, and HHrefrigeration serves it with refrigeration trailer rentals, mobile kitchen rentals, and dishwashing trailers. Service is nationwide, which means Demopolis is covered from your first call.
Demopolis is a city in Marengo County with about 6,833 residents (2023 Census Bureau estimate). Customers who rent in a place like this include grocers, restaurants, school and hospital kitchens, hotels, farm and food-processing operations, and community events that draw crowds. Rent for a few days to cover a repair, or lease for months through a renovation, a harvest, a construction project, or a seasonal peak.
Our phone line, (888) 385-5513, answers 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. If the need is planned, use the quote form below and tell us where in Demopolis the unit will sit.
Demopolis, AL at a glance
Numbers for Demopolis that matter when planning a rental: how big it is, how spread out it is, and how far the next larger place sits.
Winter storms in Alabama (December to March) can slow or close roads, so tell us your start date early and we plan the trip with the forecast in mind.
- Place: city in Marengo County, Alabama.
- Population: 6,833 (2023 Census Bureau estimate), number 17 of 20 Alabama places on our list.
- Land area: 18 square miles, about 385 people per square mile.
- Elevation: about 157 feet.
- Nearest larger place we list: Tuscaloosa, 54 miles north.
- Other places we list within 50 miles: 0.
How we plan getting a trailer to Demopolis
Every rental in Demopolis starts with the address, not a warehouse. Here is how a request for Demopolis, AL moves from call to cold storage:
- Call or send the form. Tell us the street address in Demopolis, what failed or what you are planning, and the temperature you need. Emergencies go to (888) 385-5513.
- We match the unit. A 12 ft refrigerated trailer suits tight lots and small kitchens, a 20 ft trailer holds more, and a refrigerated container is for bulk storage over longer jobs.
- Roads that serve Demopolis include US-80 and US-43. We confirm which approach suits a trailer, how the truck turns onto your site, and whether anything on the last few blocks is posted or restricted.
- Demopolis is roughly 174 straight-line miles southwest of Huntsville, Alabama's largest city on our list. A longer trip means we plan routes, weather, and delivery timing with more care, and we confirm both in your quote.
- We confirm power and placement. The 20 ft trailers list 220V, single phase, 40 to 60 amps with a NEMA plug, so have an electrician confirm your service. Pick a firm, level spot with room for the door to open and for the truck to reach it.
- Delivery and setup. On site, setup takes about 1 hour for a refrigeration unit, plus 4 to 6 hours if a ramp is needed or 5 to 15 minutes for stairs. Delivery timing, servicing, and minimum terms are written into your quote, and an inquiry does not reserve equipment.
Emergency refrigeration support in Demopolis
Emergency support for Demopolis runs through one number, (888) 385-5513, answered 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Have these details ready:
In Alabama, calls like this often follow tornado and hurricane. Operations that cannot wait for the grid to return can rent a refrigerated trailer as backup walk-in space and keep inventory at holding temperature.
For official emergency information in Alabama, see Alabama Emergency Management Agency. We are not an emergency agency; for danger to life, call 911.
- The address in Demopolis (and the Marengo County location if it is outside town limits).
- What failed: a walk-in cooler, a freezer, a compressor, or the power itself.
- How much product is at risk, and whether it must stay at 32°F (cooler) or near -5°F (freezer).
- The power available at the site and whether a truck can reach the spot.
- Keep doors closed until the unit arrives so the product holds its temperature as long as possible.
What drives cold-storage demand around Demopolis
Summers are hot and humid, with July and August highs averaging about 92F in Montgomery and Tuscaloosa and the Gulf Coast having the most humid nights. Winters are usually mild, with an average of about 35 days a year below freezing and only occasional snow, mostly in the north. Rain averages about 56 inches a year. The hottest stretch runs june to September, and the coldest december to February. Both extremes put stress on commercial refrigeration in Demopolis.
Demopolis sits at the confluence of the Black Warrior and Tombigbee rivers, with cement, lumber and paper industries and catfish aquaculture and beef cattle farming nearby. Aquaculture and processing depend on chilled storage.
The Port of Demopolis has inland docks and the city is served by Norfolk Southern, BNSF and Alabama and Gulf Coast Railway. River and rail logistics support regional freight and storage needs.
Tornado risk in Alabama (March to May, with a second season in November and December): Central and northern Alabama lie in Dixie Alley. The April 27, 2011 outbreak caused 238 confirmed tornado deaths in the state. Tornado damage to utility lines can cause multi-day outages that often spoil refrigerated food and shut commercial kitchens.
Hurricane risk in Alabama (July to October): Hurricanes Frederic (1979) and Ivan (2004) caused severe damage around Mobile. Storms that weaken inland can still bring heavy rain far from the Gulf. Gulf storms can cause widespread outages that lead restaurants, grocers and plants to need emergency cold storage and temporary kitchens.
After Hurricane Sally in 2020, over 71,000 households and businesses in Baldwin County lost power, about 95 percent of the local electric cooperative's service area; two days later the governor reported 103,000 Baldwin and 60,000 Mobile County customers still out. Multi-day coastal outages can leave restaurants, hotels and stores without refrigeration.
Food service and business in Demopolis
The kinds of operations that rent refrigeration in a city like Demopolis are grocers, restaurants, school and hospital kitchens, hotels, farm and food-processing operations, and community events that draw crowds.
Alabama supplied about one-third of U.S. farm-raised catfish in 2020, with catfish sales of $307 million. Aquaculture harvesting and processing depend on chilled storage and handling.
About 26 million tourists visited Alabama in 2017, spending $14.3 billion, and Gulf Coast attractions drew 6.7 million visitors. Coastal hotels, restaurants and events have seasonal peaks that can call for extra refrigeration and temporary kitchens.
Demopolis customers use refrigeration trailers in three common ways: as emergency cover for a failed walk-in, as extra capacity during a peak (a harvest, a festival, a holiday week), and as temporary cold storage during a renovation. See rental prices for what each unit costs, or how to plan your site before delivery.
Demand also rises around events in Alabama: Talladega Superspeedway NASCAR weekends (Spring and fall); To Kill a Mockingbird play in Monroeville (May). Race weekends concentrate large crowds and concession operations over a few days, which can call for temporary kitchens and cold storage.
Equipment you can rent in Demopolis
Refrigeration is our focus, and Demopolis customers rent the same four units as the rest of Alabama:
Many Demopolis requests pair cold storage with a mobile kitchen rental or a dishwashing trailer rental, so a facility can cook, serve, and clean up during a repair or renovation.
20 ft Refrigerated Trailer
Starting from $1,895 / month
The workhorse. A 20 ft trailer comes as a 32°F cooler or as a low-temperature freezer configuration, so you can match what failed.
20 ft Refrigerated Container
Starting from $2,995 / month
A stationary cold storage box for bulk product, built for longer projects, seasonal peaks, and renovations.
40 ft Refrigerated Container
Starting from $3,995 / month
The largest cold storage option. It takes pallets and bulk product for food distribution, disaster response, and large facilities.
Requirements for renting a refrigerated trailer in Demopolis
Renting a refrigerated trailer in Demopolis is simple, but a few items decide whether it runs smoothly on the first day.
ADPH's mobile food unit plan review checklist indicates a plan review packet and fee go to the local county health department, with approval needed before construction begins. A mobile kitchen unit intended for use in Alabama may need plan approval before it is built or put into service.
A temporary food service establishment in Alabama needs a valid permit from the local Health Officer, and a mobile unit whose commissary is in another county may need a separate temporary food permit for an event. Event operators renting temporary kitchens should check with the county health department before opening.
- Customer type: commercial or industrial only (restaurants, grocers, healthcare, schools, hospitality, distributors, government). We do not rent to residential customers.
- Power: 220V, single phase, 40 to 60 amps for the 20 ft trailers, with a NEMA plug. Ask your electrician to confirm the circuit at your Demopolis site before delivery.
- Placement: a firm, level surface with room for the trailer, its door swing, and the delivery truck. Soft ground, steep slopes, and overhead lines are the usual problems.
- Access: send the gate or door width, any low clearances, and the best approach into the property.
- Permission: if you rent the property, get the owner or manager's approval to place a trailer. For food-safety questions, contact Alabama Department of Public Health, Division of Food, Milk and Lodging.
- Paperwork: your quote lists the unit, the rental length, delivery, setup, servicing, and minimum terms. An inquiry does not reserve equipment.
Roads, routes, and access around Demopolis
Highways and routes tied to Demopolis:
Demopolis sits at about 157 feet above sea level.
Nearby places we also serve: Tuscaloosa (54 miles north), Waynesboro, MS (74 miles southwest), Monroeville (74 miles southeast), Clanton (74 miles east), Philadelphia, MS (78 miles west).
- US-80: Runs east-west along the southern edge of downtown.
- US-43: Runs north-south through the city center.
Rental prices for Demopolis at a glance
Rates are the same nationwide. Rentals start from $1,895 / month for a 12 ft trailer, and the price sheet prints a separate rate for 1-6 days, 8-14 days, 15 days to 1 month, and more than 3 months. See every rate. Delivery to Demopolis, setup, servicing, and minimum terms are confirmed in your quote.
More of Alabama and the Southeast
Demopolis is one of the places we list in Alabama, and Alabama is part of our Southeast service area. Browse the Alabama service area for every city page in the state, or the full service-area map.
Rental terms at a glance
Rentals run by the week or by the month, with short-term and long-term options, and we answer calls 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Setup on site takes about 1 hour for a refrigeration unit and about 5 hours for a kitchen or dishwashing trailer; a ramp adds 4 to 6 hours and stairs add 5 to 15 minutes. GPS tracking is possible on request. Delivery, setup, servicing, and minimum terms are confirmed in your quote, and an inquiry does not reserve equipment.
Cold storage down? Call now.
Emergency refrigeration rentals in Demopolis, AL.
If a walk-in cooler or freezer has stopped holding temperature, call now. Tell us your city and state, what failed, how much product is at risk, and what power is on site. Keep doors closed to hold the cold while we work out the right trailer or container for you.
Demopolis rental questions
Do you rent refrigerated trailers in Demopolis, Alabama?
Yes. HHrefrigeration rents refrigerated trailers, refrigerated containers, mobile kitchens, and dishwashing trailers to commercial and industrial customers in Demopolis and Marengo County. Call (888) 385-5513 or send the quote form with your address. An inquiry does not reserve equipment; availability, delivery, and terms are confirmed in your quote.
How do I get a trailer if Demopolis is far from a major city?
We plan the delivery from your street address, not from a fixed point on the map. Demopolis is about 174 miles southwest of Huntsville, so we confirm the route, the final approach, and the timing with you in the quote.
What power does a refrigerated trailer need in Demopolis?
The 20 ft refrigerated trailers list 220V, single phase, 40 to 60 amps, with a NEMA plug. Have a licensed electrician confirm your service at the Demopolis site before delivery, and send the voltage, phase, and amps with your request.
Who do I contact about food safety rules in Marengo County?
Start with Alabama Department of Public Health, Division of Food, Milk and Lodging (https://www.alabamapublichealth.gov/foodsafety/). Rules vary by jurisdiction, so check with them before you place temporary refrigeration or a temporary kitchen.
Can I rent a mobile kitchen or dishwashing trailer in Demopolis too?
Yes. When a kitchen is down, we rent mobile kitchens from 24 ft to 40 ft and dishwashing trailers from 22 ft to 38 ft. Many Demopolis customers pair them with a refrigerated trailer so they can cook, serve, and clean up while permanent equipment is repaired.
What should I do before tornado season in Alabama?
Know your site's power and placement details, keep our number ((888) 385-5513) handy, and call early if a forecast puts your walk-in at risk. Tornado risk in Alabama is highest March to May, with a second season in November and December.
Sources for local facts
Sources
Local facts on this page come from public sources. Population is the Census Bureau's 2023 estimate.
What to send for a fast quote
- The city and state where the unit will sit
- What failed and how much product is at risk
- Cooler (32°F) or freezer temperature needed
- Power available at the site: voltage, phase, and amps
- Access: gate or door width, surface, and where the unit will be placed
- How long you expect to need it
Prefer to talk? Call (888) 385-5513 any time.