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.
Joliet, Illinois Walk-In Cooler Trailer Rentals
Joliet is a city in Kendall County and Will County, and HHrefrigeration serves it with refrigeration trailer rentals, mobile kitchen rentals, and dishwashing trailers. Service is nationwide, which means Joliet is covered from your first call.
Joliet is a city in Kendall County and Will County with about 150,489 residents (2023 Census Bureau estimate), and it is the county seat. Customers who rent in a place like this include health systems, school districts and campuses, hotel and banquet kitchens, grocery chains, cold-storage and distribution operators, and large events. 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.
Emergency? Call (888) 385-5513, open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. For planned work, send the quote form below with the address in Joliet and the dates you need.
Joliet, IL at a glance
Numbers for Joliet 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 Illinois (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 Kendall County and Will County, Illinois.
- Population: 150,489 (2023 Census Bureau estimate), number 3 of 20 Illinois places on our list.
- Land area: 65 square miles, about 2,333 people per square mile.
- Elevation: about 610 feet.
- Joliet is the county seat of Kendall County.
- Nearest larger place we list: Aurora, 18 miles northwest.
- Other places we list within 50 miles: 6.
How we plan getting a trailer to Joliet
Every rental in Joliet starts with the address, not a warehouse. Here is how a request for Joliet, IL moves from call to cold storage:
- Call or send the form. Tell us the street address in Joliet, 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 Joliet include I-55 / I-80 and US-6 / US-30 / US-52. 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.
- Joliet is about 33 miles southwest of Chicago, Illinois's largest city on our list. We plan the trip around that distance and the roads between, then confirm timing 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 Joliet
When cold storage fails in Joliet, speed of information matters most. Call (888) 385-5513 any hour, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and tell us:
In Illinois, calls like this often follow winter storm and earthquake. 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 Illinois, see Illinois Emergency Management Agency and Office of Homeland Security (IEMA-OHS). We are not an emergency agency; for danger to life, call 911.
- The address in Joliet (and the Kendall 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 Joliet
Illinois has hot, humid summers and cold, snowy winters, and recorded extremes in the state range from about -25 F to 112 F at Jerseyville. Spring and early summer bring frequent thunderstorms and tornadoes; Illinois logged 136 tornadoes in 2023, the most of any state by a wide margin. Processors, distributors, school districts, and hospital systems commonly need added cold storage during repairs and seasonal peaks.
Joliet is the seat of Will County, about 40 miles southwest of Chicago; its largest employers in a 2017 report were Amazon (3,500), AMITA Health Saint Joseph Medical Center (3,023), Will County (2,200) and Joliet Junior College (1,553). A big distribution employer and hospital can often need temporary cold storage or kitchens during outages or peak periods.
Chicagoland Speedway NASCAR events roughly double the city's population during major races, and Route 66 Raceway hosts NHRA drag racing. Race weekends can often rely on rented refrigerated trailers, mobile kitchens and warewashing.
Winter storm risk in Illinois (December to March): The January 25-27, 1978 blizzard dropped roughly 12 to 13 inches on Chicago, and Rockford notes that blizzards occur in winter. Blizzards can disrupt deliveries and power, so operators can need cold storage on short notice.
Earthquake risk in Illinois (Any time): A magnitude 5.1 earthquake in 1909, noted in the Aurora article, was among the strongest to strike Illinois. Earthquake damage can disrupt power and food storage, though this is infrequent.
The August 10, 2020 derecho cut power to over 800,000 ComEd customers, with about 759,000 out at the peak and more than 100,000 Illinois customers still without power three days later. Multi-day summer outages often exceed safe food-holding times and can create a need for rented refrigeration.
Food service and business in Joliet
The kinds of operations that rent refrigeration in a city like Joliet are health systems, school districts and campuses, hotel and banquet kitchens, grocery chains, cold-storage and distribution operators, and large events.
Illinois is the largest U.S. pumpkin producer, and Kraft Heinz, Mondelez International and Archer Daniels Midland are among the major food companies in the Chicago area. Large food manufacturers and growers rely on cold chains that can need temporary refrigerated capacity during outages or peaks.
Illinois food manufacturing was valued at $14.4 billion in 2004, the most recent figure given for the sector on the page. A large food manufacturing base can drive seasonal demand for cold storage.
Joliet 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 Illinois: Prime Beef Festival (Monmouth) (Week after Labor Day (September)); Lollapalooza (Late July to early August). Beef-themed events can often use rented refrigeration and mobile cooking.
Equipment you can rent in Joliet
Refrigeration is our focus, and Joliet customers rent the same four units as the rest of Illinois:
If the kitchen itself is down, add a mobile kitchen and a dishwashing trailer so Joliet operators can keep serving while cold storage is covered.
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 Joliet
Renting a refrigerated trailer in Joliet is simple, but a few items decide whether it runs smoothly on the first day.
Temporary food establishments must contact the local health department before setup, and food must be prepared at the approved site or an approved kitchen, not at home. Event kitchens can need permits and an approved prep site before opening.
IDPH's retail food page does not describe plan review and directs operators to their local health department; its site also links a "Food Safety During a Disaster or Emergency" page. Plan review for temporary structures can differ by county, so operators often confirm locally.
- 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 Joliet 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 Illinois Department of Public Health (Food Protection Program).
- 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 Joliet
Highways and routes tied to Joliet:
Joliet sits at about 610 feet above sea level.
Nearby places we also serve: Naperville (16 miles north), Aurora (18 miles northwest), Steger (28 miles east), Chicago (33 miles northeast), Winfield, IN (46 miles east).
- I-55 / I-80: Interstates 55 and 80 meet near Channahon, just west of city limits.
- US-6 / US-30 / US-52: Several U.S. routes also serve Joliet.
Rental prices for Joliet 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 Joliet, setup, servicing, and minimum terms are confirmed in your quote.
More of Illinois and the Midwest
Joliet is one of the places we list in Illinois, and Illinois is part of our Midwest service area. Browse the Illinois 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 Joliet, IL.
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.
Joliet rental questions
Do you rent refrigerated trailers in Joliet, Illinois?
Yes. HHrefrigeration rents refrigerated trailers, refrigerated containers, mobile kitchens, and dishwashing trailers to commercial and industrial customers in Joliet and Kendall 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 Joliet is outside the main city?
We plan the delivery from your street address, not from a fixed point on the map. Joliet is about 33 miles southwest of Chicago, so we confirm the route, the final approach, and the timing with you in the quote.
What power does a refrigerated trailer need in Joliet?
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 Joliet site before delivery, and send the voltage, phase, and amps with your request.
Who do I contact about food safety rules in Kendall County?
Start with Illinois Department of Public Health (Food Protection Program) (https://dph.illinois.gov/topics-services/food-safety.html). 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 Joliet 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 Joliet 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 Illinois?
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 Illinois 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.