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.
Indiana Refrigeration Trailer Rentals
Rental refrigeration is available throughout Indiana. When a walk-in cooler or freezer fails, our refrigerated trailer and container rentals put cold storage on your site, along with mobile kitchens and dishwashing trailers if the kitchen is down too. We list pages for Fort Wayne, Evansville, Fishers, and South Bend and 16 more Indiana cities and towns, and service is nationwide, so a site anywhere in the state is covered. Hospitals, schools, restaurants, grocers, and distributors rent from us, short term or long term. Call 24/7 or request availability and a quote.
Indiana cities and towns
20 pages: the 5 largest cities, then 15 smaller towns under 10,000 people. Each page has local delivery planning, emergency support, requirements, and routes.
Cities
Largest cities
- Fort Wayne refrigeration rentals 269,994 people, Allen County
- Evansville refrigeration rentals 115,332 people, Vanderburgh County
- Fishers refrigeration rentals 104,094 people, Hamilton County
- South Bend refrigeration rentals 103,395 people, St. Joseph County
- Carmel refrigeration rentals 102,296 people, Hamilton County
Smaller cities and towns
- Greencastle 9,882
- Mooresville 9,859
- Angola 9,456
- Charlestown 8,460
- Princeton 8,401
- Winfield 8,045
- Tell City 7,485
- Batesville 7,354
- Ellettsville 6,694
- North Vernon 6,566
- Huntingburg 6,495
- Salem 6,437
- Rochester 6,211
- Rushville 6,191
- Portland 6,187
What drives cold-storage demand in Indiana
Indiana has cold winters, with midwinter highs and lows near 30 F and 15 F in the far north and about 41 F and 24 F in the far south. Summers are warm and humid, with midsummer highs around 84 F in the north, and about half the state is now classified humid subtropical.
The hottest stretch runs june to August. The coldest runs december to February. Both extremes strain commercial refrigeration, and both bring calls for emergency cold storage.
Processors, distributors, school districts, and hospital systems commonly need added cold storage during repairs and seasonal peaks.
Weather and hazards
- Flood (Spring (March 1913); January 1937): The Great Flood of March 1913 killed an estimated 100 to 200 people in Indiana, and a levee failure in Indianapolis forced about 4,000 from their homes. River floods can cut power and spoil refrigerated stock, which can create a need for emergency cold storage. Source
- Flood (January to February): The January 1937 Ohio River flood left more than 100,000 homeless in Indiana. Ohio River flooding can leave kitchens unusable and food unsafe, which can create a need for temporary kitchens and warewashing. Source
- Tornado (Spring): The April 3-4, 1974 Super Outbreak produced multiple deadly Indiana tornadoes, including an F5 at Depauw; the 1925 Tri-State Tornado killed 45 in Princeton. Tornado damage often cuts power for days, which can leave food businesses needing temporary refrigeration. Source
- Winter storm (December to March): The January 1978 blizzard left drifts of 10 to 20 feet in Indiana, state police considered all roads closed, and schools stayed shut for up to three weeks. Blizzards can block deliveries and power, so operators can need cold storage on short notice. Source
Power outages
- Remnants of Hurricane Ike on September 14, 2008 knocked out power to about 350,000 Indiana customers, mainly in the south, with a gust of 81 mph recorded in Washington County; seven Indiana deaths were attributed to the storm. Windstorm outages lasting days can spoil restaurant and grocery inventory. Source
- The August 10, 2020 derecho cut power to about 283,000 Indiana customers at its peak. Large-scale summer outages often exceed safe food-holding times and can create a need for rented refrigeration. Source
- The June 2012 derecho caused severe damage in northern Indiana and the Fort Wayne area during a record heat wave. Heat plus outages can quickly strain refrigeration and spoil food. Source
Food and hospitality
- Indiana is the eighth-largest agricultural exporter, with just over $4.6 billion in 2017, and its top commodities by sales are corn, soybeans, meat animals ($1.62 billion), poultry and eggs ($1.18 billion) and dairy ($750 million). Meat, egg and dairy producers depend on cold chains that can need temporary refrigerated capacity during outages. Source
- Indianapolis International Airport hosts the second-largest FedEx Express hub in the world, sorting nearly 100,000 packages per hour, and ranks among the top 10 U.S. air cargo airports. Heavy air-freight and distribution activity can create peak demand for temporary cold staging. Source
- Fort Wayne's economy is based on distribution, transportation and logistics, healthcare, professional services, hospitality and finance. Distribution and hospitality customers can often need temporary refrigerated trailers or kitchens. Source
- A Farbest Foods meat processing plant operates in Huntingburg in southern Indiana. Meat processing depends on continuous refrigeration, so outages or maintenance can create demand for temporary cold storage. Source
Rules, agencies, and roads in Indiana
We rent to commercial and industrial customers only. Before you place temporary refrigeration or a temporary kitchen in Indiana, check local rules. The state agency to start with is Indiana Department of Health (Food Protection). For emergency information, see Indiana Department of Homeland Security.
Main roads
- I-65: Runs 261 miles from Jeffersonville at the Kentucky line through Indianapolis to Gary.
- I-69: Indiana's longest Interstate, running from Evansville through Fishers and Fort Wayne area to the Michigan line near Fremont.
- I-70: Runs 156.6 miles from the Illinois line near Terre Haute through Indianapolis to the Ohio line at Richmond.
- I-74: Runs 171.5 miles from the Illinois line near Covington through Indianapolis to the Ohio line at West Harrison.
- I-80/I-90 (Indiana Toll Road): The Indiana Toll Road carries I-80 and I-90 across northern Indiana from the Illinois line to the Ohio line near Angola.
- I-64: Runs 123 miles from the Illinois line near Griffin to New Albany at the Kentucky line.
- I-465: The 52.8-mile Indianapolis beltway.
Events that raise demand
- Indianapolis 500 (Memorial Day weekend (late May)): Race-day attendance, including the infield, is typically about 350,000 to 400,000, against roughly 235,000 permanent seats. Mass-attendance weekends can often rely on temporary refrigeration, mobile kitchens and warewashing.
- Indiana State Fair (August): The fair runs about 15 days in August at the Indiana State Fairgrounds in Indianapolis and drew 854,977 visitors in 2025. Large fairs often use extra refrigerated storage and temporary food service capacity.
- West Side Nut Club Fall Festival (Evansville) (First full week of October): Evansville's fall street festival runs the first full week of October. Food-heavy street festivals can often use rented refrigerated trailers and mobile kitchens.
Refrigeration equipment to rent in Indiana
Each card shows the lowest printed price. Open a unit for the full price row.
Equipment
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.
Indiana in the Midwest
Service is available across the whole region. See the Midwest page, or go to a neighboring state:
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 Indiana.
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.
Frequently asked questions
How do I rent a refrigerated trailer in Indiana?
Call (888) 385-5513 or send the quote form with the address, what failed, the temperature you need, and the power at your site. We confirm the unit, availability, delivery, and terms in your quote. An inquiry does not reserve equipment.
Which Indiana cities do you serve?
Service is nationwide, so we serve commercial and industrial customers across Indiana. We list pages for Fort Wayne, Evansville, Fishers, South Bend, Carmel, and Greencastle and 14 more cities and towns. If your site is elsewhere in the state, call and we will confirm.
Can I rent a refrigerated container in Indiana for a long project?
Yes. A 20 ft or 40 ft refrigerated container suits renovations and seasonal peaks in Indiana. Rent short term or lease for months, and see the full price rows on each unit page.
Do you rent mobile kitchens and dishwashing trailers in Indiana?
Yes. When a Indiana kitchen is down, we rent mobile kitchens and commercial dishwashing trailers to pair with refrigeration.
Who regulates food safety in Indiana?
Indiana Department of Health (Food Protection) (https://www.in.gov/health/) is the state agency to start with. Local health departments may add their own rules, so check before placing temporary refrigeration or a temporary kitchen.
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.