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.
Mobile, Alabama Refrigeration Trailer Rentals
Mobile is a city in Mobile County, and HHrefrigeration serves it with refrigeration trailer rentals, mobile kitchen rentals, and dishwashing trailers. Service is nationwide, which means Mobile is covered from your first call.
Mobile is a city in Mobile County with about 182,595 residents (2023 Census Bureau estimate), and it is the county seat. Customers who rent in a place like this include hospital systems, universities, hotels and convention venues, large grocers, food distributors and processors, and stadium and event operators. 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 Mobile the unit will sit.
Mobile, AL at a glance
Numbers for Mobile 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 Mobile County, Alabama.
- Population: 182,595 (2023 Census Bureau estimate), number 4 of 20 Alabama places on our list.
- Land area: 139 square miles, about 1,309 people per square mile.
- Elevation: about 33 feet.
- Mobile is the county seat of Mobile County.
- Nearest larger place we list: New Orleans, LA, 117 miles west.
- Other places we list within 50 miles: 2.
How we plan getting a trailer to Mobile
Every rental in Mobile starts with the address, not a warehouse. Here is how a request for Mobile, AL moves from call to cold storage:
- Call or send the form. Tell us the street address in Mobile, 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 Mobile include I-10, I-65, and I-165. 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.
- Mobile is roughly 298 straight-line miles south 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 Mobile
Emergency support for Mobile 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 winter storm and tornado. When an outage runs long, a 20 ft refrigerated trailer rental gives a kitchen, grocer, or care facility cold space to move product into while the building recovers.
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 Mobile (and the Mobile 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 Mobile
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 Mobile.
Mobile hosts Alabama's only deep-water port, an Airbus A320-family assembly plant (opened 2015) and shipbuilders Austal USA and BAE Systems. Port and manufacturing activity supports cold chain and worker food service demand.
Hurricane Katrina brought an 11.45 ft storm surge that flooded downtown Mobile; Frederic (1979) passed over the city and Sally and Zeta (2020) also struck. Repeated hurricane exposure can lead to outages and emergency cold storage needs.
Mobile claims the oldest organized Carnival celebration in the U.S., and top employers include the University of South Alabama (11,500) and Infirmary Health Systems (4,700). Mardi Gras crowds and institutional employers create strong demand for food service capacity.
Winter storm risk in Alabama (December to March): Areas north of Montgomery see a dusting a few times each winter and heavier snow every few years; notable storms hit in December 1963 and March 1993. Winter storms can down power lines and disrupt deliveries, which can lead to spoilage and kitchen outages.
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.
The 2011 Hackleburg-Phil Campbell tornado passed within 2 miles of the Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant, causing local outages and a plant shutdown. Severe weather can affect grid reliability across north Alabama.
Food service and business in Mobile
The kinds of operations that rent refrigeration in a city like Mobile are hospital systems, universities, hotels and convention venues, large grocers, food distributors and processors, and stadium and event operators.
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.
Mobile 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: Mobile Mardi Gras (Carnival season from November to Mardi Gras (parades about three weekends before Fat Tuesday)); Chilton County Peach Festival (June). Large crowds and parade food vendors can use temporary refrigeration, kitchens and dishwashing.
Equipment you can rent in Mobile
Refrigeration is our focus, and Mobile customers rent the same four units as the rest of Alabama:
Many Mobile 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 Mobile
Renting a refrigerated trailer in Mobile is simple, but a few items decide whether it runs smoothly on the first day.
Alabama's Emergency Management Agency, headquartered in Clanton, lists guides for severe weather, tornadoes, winter storms, extreme heat and floods, and runs the free ALert emergency sign-up. State emergency resources help businesses plan for events that can cut power to food operations.
ADPH's Food and Lodging Branch regulates retail food establishments such as restaurants, grocery stores, school cafeterias and food trucks, and investigates complaints. Anyone running a temporary kitchen or mobile food unit in Alabama falls under this branch through the local county health department.
- 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 Mobile 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 Mobile
Highways and routes tied to Mobile:
Mobile sits at about 33 feet above sea level, near sea level, where coastal flooding and storm surge are part of planning.
Nearby places we also serve: Orange Beach (40 miles southeast), Atmore (49 miles northeast), Biloxi, MS (52 miles west), Gulfport, MS (60 miles west), Wiggins, MS (63 miles west).
- I-10: Passes through Mobile via the George Wallace Tunnel.
- I-65: Southern terminus is at I-10 in Mobile.
- I-165: Short connector from downtown Mobile to I-65 in Prichard.
Rental prices for Mobile 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 Mobile, setup, servicing, and minimum terms are confirmed in your quote.
More of Alabama and the Southeast
Mobile 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 Mobile, 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.
Mobile rental questions
Do you rent refrigerated trailers in Mobile, Alabama?
Yes. HHrefrigeration rents refrigerated trailers, refrigerated containers, mobile kitchens, and dishwashing trailers to commercial and industrial customers in Mobile and Mobile 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 Mobile is far from a major city?
We plan the delivery from your street address, not from a fixed point on the map. Mobile is about 298 miles south 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 Mobile?
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 Mobile site before delivery, and send the voltage, phase, and amps with your request.
Who do I contact about food safety rules in Mobile 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 Mobile 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 Mobile 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 winter storm 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. Winter storm risk in Alabama is highest December to March.
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.