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.
Southside, Alabama Walk-In Cooler Trailer Rentals
Rental refrigeration is available in Southside, Alabama. HHrefrigeration rents refrigerated trailers, refrigerated containers, mobile kitchens, and dishwashing trailers to commercial and industrial customers in Southside and across Calhoun County and Etowah County.
Southside is a city in Calhoun County and Etowah County with about 9,597 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 Southside the unit will sit.
Southside, AL at a glance
Numbers for Southside 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 Calhoun County and Etowah County, Alabama.
- Population: 9,597 (2023 Census Bureau estimate), number 6 of 20 Alabama places on our list.
- Land area: 19 square miles, about 506 people per square mile.
- Elevation: about 545 feet.
- Nearest larger place we list: Birmingham, 51 miles southwest.
- Other places we list within 50 miles: 3.
How we plan getting a trailer to Southside
Every rental in Southside starts with the address, not a warehouse. Here is how a request for Southside, AL moves from call to cold storage:
- Call or send the form. Tell us the street address in Southside, 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.
- Southside is reached by county and state roads, and Alabama's main corridors include I-65, I-20, and I-59. Tell us the street address and we confirm the approach, the final turn, and the room the truck needs.
- Southside is roughly 68 straight-line miles southeast 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 Southside
Emergency support for Southside 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 heat wave and winter storm. Heat is hardest on older walk-ins, so a short refrigeration trailer rental is a common way to protect product through a repair.
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 Southside (and the Calhoun 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 Southside
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 Southside.
Southside is in Etowah County, whose county seat is Gadsden, and historically its income came from agriculture. A small community in the Gadsden area served by regional food distribution.
Heat wave risk in Alabama (July to August): The state record high is 112F at Centreville (1925), and Maxwell AFB in Montgomery hit 108F three times during the August 2007 heat wave. Extreme heat can overload refrigeration and raise demand for extra cold storage at events and facilities.
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.
After the April 27, 2011 tornado outbreak, almost 200 power poles around Cullman were leveled, about 4,000 TVA volunteers helped restore power, and some residents were still without electricity a week later. Week-long outages can far exceed safe food holding times and often drive demand for temporary cold storage.
Food service and business in Southside
The kinds of operations that rent refrigeration in a city like Southside are grocers, restaurants, school and hospital kitchens, hotels, farm and food-processing operations, and community events that draw crowds.
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.
The Port of Mobile handles containerized, bulk, break bulk and roll-on/roll-off cargo and ranked 9th nationally by tonnage in 2014 with 64.3 million tons. Port and distribution activity supports cold chain and overflow storage demand.
Southside 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 Southside
Refrigeration is our focus, and Southside customers rent the same four units as the rest of Alabama:
Many Southside 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 Southside
Renting a refrigerated trailer in Southside 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 Southside 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 Southside
Southside's road access comes from county and state routes in Calhoun County. For planning, here are the main corridors that cross Alabama:
Southside sits at about 545 feet above sea level.
Nearby places we also serve: Oneonta (27 miles west), Guntersville (36 miles north), Rainsville (43 miles north), Bremen, GA (51 miles east), Birmingham (51 miles southwest).
- I-65: About 366 miles from I-10 in Mobile north through Montgomery, Birmingham and Decatur to the Tennessee line.
- I-20: About 215 miles from the Mississippi line to the Georgia line, crossing Tuscaloosa and Birmingham.
- I-59: About 241 miles from the Mississippi line to the Georgia line, passing Birmingham and Attalla.
- I-10: About 66 miles across the Mobile area, including the George Wallace Tunnel.
Rental prices for Southside 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 Southside, setup, servicing, and minimum terms are confirmed in your quote.
More of Alabama and the Southeast
Southside 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 Southside, 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.
Southside rental questions
Do you rent refrigerated trailers in Southside, Alabama?
Yes. HHrefrigeration rents refrigerated trailers, refrigerated containers, mobile kitchens, and dishwashing trailers to commercial and industrial customers in Southside and Calhoun 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 Southside is far from a major city?
We plan the delivery from your street address, not from a fixed point on the map. Southside is about 68 miles southeast 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 Southside?
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 Southside site before delivery, and send the voltage, phase, and amps with your request.
Who do I contact about food safety rules in Calhoun 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 Southside 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 Southside 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 heat wave 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. Heat wave risk in Alabama is highest July to August.
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.