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.
Massachusetts Refrigeration Trailer Rentals
Rental refrigeration is available throughout Massachusetts. 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 Plymouth, Brookline, Arlington, and Billerica and 16 more Massachusetts 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.
Massachusetts 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
- Plymouth refrigeration rentals 65,405 people, Plymouth County
- Brookline refrigeration rentals 62,962 people, Norfolk County
- Arlington refrigeration rentals 46,111 people, Middlesex County
- Billerica refrigeration rentals 41,619 people, Middlesex County
- Shrewsbury refrigeration rentals 38,889 people, Worcester County
Smaller cities and towns
- Salisbury 9,259
- Southwick 9,195
- Montague 8,444
- Dighton 8,182
- Adams 7,995
- Great Barrington 7,194
- Chatham 6,685
- Ashburnham 6,415
- Oak Bluffs 5,355
- Warren 5,000
- Truro 2,479
- Plainville 9,881
- Douglas 9,241
- Ayer 8,546
- Cohasset 8,392
What drives cold-storage demand in Massachusetts
Massachusetts summers are warm, with typical highs from the mid-70s to low 80s F and hot days (90 F or more) averaging about 10 per year in recent years. Winters are cold with coastal lows near 30 F and lows below 20 F in the west, and annual snowfall ranges from under 20 inches on Cape Cod to over 75 inches in the north.
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.
Hospitals, universities, grocers, and restaurants here often need a trailer that fits a narrow service lane or a shared loading dock.
Weather and hazards
- Winter storm (October to April): A nor'easter in October 2021 brought 60 to 90 mph winds and about 500,000 outages, and a March 2023 storm dropped over 30 inches of snow in western Massachusetts with outages lasting up to 2 days. Boston set a seasonal snow record of 110 inches in 2014 to 2015. Multi-day storm outages can often leave restaurants, grocers and caterers needing emergency cold storage or a temporary kitchen. Source
- Hurricane (August to October): Superstorm Sandy (October 2012) left 385,000 customers without power and caused over $300 million in Massachusetts property losses, and Hurricane Irene (August 2011) caused inland flooding with more than 7 inches of rain in places. Coastal storms can often disrupt power and flood food businesses, creating short-term refrigeration needs. Source
- Flood (Spring and fall): March 2010 floods caused over $2 billion in damage with more than 19 inches of rain in places, and on September 11, 2023 nearly 10 inches of rain fell. Flooded kitchens and cold rooms can need temporary refrigeration and warewashing during cleanup. Source
- Tornado (May to August): The 1953 Worcester tornado killed twelve people and caused extensive damage in the Shrewsbury area, and an F4 tornado struck Great Barrington on May 29, 1995, killing three. Tornado damage can knock out power and destroy food-service buildings, creating a need for temporary kitchens. Source
- Drought (Summer to fall): Massachusetts had extreme drought in 2016 to 2017, 2020, 2022 and 2024, straining water supplies, crops and wildfire risk. Drought can stress farms and cranberry growers that rely on cold storage to hold crops. Source
Power outages
- The October 2021 nor'easter left about 500,000 Massachusetts customers without power, and Superstorm Sandy in 2012 left 385,000 without power. Outages of this scale can last past the roughly 4-hour window food stays safe in a closed refrigerator. Source
- A December 2023 wind and rain storm peaked at more than 285,000 outages statewide according to the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency, with South Shore communities hit hard. South Shore and coastal restaurants and grocers were exposed to multi-day outages. Source
- A 2018 nor'easter left more than 230,000 customers without electricity at its height, according to MEMA. Winter storms repeatedly strain the grid and commercial refrigeration. Source
Food and hospitality
- New Bedford was the nation's top fishing port by landed value for the 20th straight year in 2019, with about $451 million in landings, 84 percent of it sea scallops. Seafood processors and distributors depend on cold storage and refrigerated transport. Source
- Massachusetts produced about 2.26 million barrels of cranberries in 2022, up 31 percent from the prior year, according to a USDA NASS release. Harvest-season fruit needs cold or frozen storage before processing and shipping. Source
- Chatham's summer population roughly triples to about 20,000, and its industries are tourism, hospitality and commercial fishing, with a fish pier where dayboats unload fresh fish and lobster. Cape Cod's seasonal swing creates peaks in restaurant and seafood cold-storage demand. Source
- Plymouth's economy centers on tourism, healthcare and research, and Plymouth Harbor remains an active port with working cranberry bogs nearby. A major tourist and harbor town concentrates food service and seafood handling. Source
Rules, agencies, and roads in Massachusetts
We rent to commercial and industrial customers only. Before you place temporary refrigeration or a temporary kitchen in Massachusetts, check local rules. The state agency to start with is Massachusetts Department of Public Health, Food Protection Program. For emergency information, see Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency (MEMA).
- The Retail Food Code (105 CMR 590) sets sanitation standards for food establishments, adopts parts of the 2013 FDA Food Code, and is enforced by local boards of health. A temporary kitchen is typically approved by the local board of health in the town where it operates. Source
- A mobile food operation may not sell or serve food until it is approved and holds a valid permit from the board of health, with the permit term set locally. Mobile kitchens used in different towns can face different local permit requirements. Source
- Event organizers may coordinate permitting, but each vendor generally needs its own Temporary Food Establishment license from the local board of health. Vendors using temporary kitchens at events should arrange licensing individually. Source
- Local applications, such as Brookfield's, ask for items like a food manager certificate, allergen certification and a menu for each truck, and requirements vary by town. A certified food protection manager is generally required, so operators should confirm town-level requirements ahead of an event. Source
Main roads
- I-90: The Massachusetts Turnpike runs about 138 miles from the New York line at West Stockbridge to East Boston, climbing to about 1,724 feet in Becket in the Berkshires; tolls are collected electronically.
- I-95: About 92 miles from Attleboro through the Route 128 beltway near Boston to Salisbury at the New Hampshire line.
- I-495: About 122 miles from Wareham to Salisbury, forming Boston's outer beltway about 30 miles from the city.
- I-91: About 55 miles through the Pioneer Valley from Longmeadow past Springfield and Greenfield to the Vermont line.
- US-6: About 118 miles from Seekonk across the South Coast, over the Sagamore Bridge, and along Cape Cod to Provincetown.
- MA-3: Pilgrims Highway serves Plymouth with six exits in town.
Events that raise demand
- Boston Marathon (April (Patriots' Day)): Held on the third Monday of April, with roughly 500,000 spectators along the route. Major race weekends create short-term surges in hospitality and food-service demand.
- The Big E (Eastern States Exposition) (September): A 17-day fair in West Springfield that drew 1,633,935 attendees in 2024. A fair of this size relies on many food vendors needing refrigeration and warewashing.
- Plymouth Thanksgiving parade and reenactment (November): Plymouth holds a Thanksgiving parade and reenactment downtown each year. Holiday crowds in a tourist town can raise demand for event catering.
- Cape Cod summer season (Memorial Day to Labor Day): Chatham's summer population roughly triples to about 20,000, not counting hotel and inn guests. Peak-season visitor counts strain restaurant kitchens and seafood cold storage.
- Portuguese Feast (Oak Bluffs) (Mid-July): Held at the Portuguese-American Club on Vineyard Avenue in Oak Bluffs. Community feasts need large-scale cooking, cold storage and dishwashing.
Refrigeration equipment to rent in Massachusetts
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.
Massachusetts in the Northeast
Service is available across the whole region. See the Northeast page, or go to a neighboring state:
- Connecticut refrigeration rentals
- Delaware refrigeration rentals
- Maine refrigeration rentals
- Maryland refrigeration rentals
- New Hampshire refrigeration rentals
- New Jersey refrigeration rentals
- New York refrigeration rentals
- Pennsylvania refrigeration rentals
- Rhode Island refrigeration rentals
- Vermont refrigeration rentals
- All 50 states
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 Massachusetts.
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 Massachusetts?
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 Massachusetts cities do you serve?
Service is nationwide, so we serve commercial and industrial customers across Massachusetts. We list pages for Plymouth, Brookline, Arlington, Billerica, Shrewsbury, and Salisbury 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 Massachusetts for a long project?
Yes. A 20 ft or 40 ft refrigerated container suits renovations and seasonal peaks in Massachusetts. 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 Massachusetts?
Yes. When a Massachusetts kitchen is down, we rent mobile kitchens and commercial dishwashing trailers to pair with refrigeration.
Who regulates food safety in Massachusetts?
Massachusetts Department of Public Health, Food Protection Program (https://www.mass.gov/orgs/food-protection-program) 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.