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.
Detroit, Michigan Refrigeration Trailer Rentals
Detroit is a city in Wayne County, and HHrefrigeration serves it with refrigeration trailer rentals, mobile kitchen rentals, and dishwashing trailers. Service is nationwide, which means Detroit is covered from your first call.
Detroit is a city in Wayne County with about 633,218 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 Detroit the unit will sit.
Detroit, MI at a glance
Numbers for Detroit 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 Michigan (Winter (December 2013)) 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 Wayne County, Michigan.
- Population: 633,218 (2023 Census Bureau estimate), number 1 of 20 Michigan places on our list.
- Land area: 139 square miles, about 4,564 people per square mile.
- Elevation: about 597 feet.
- Detroit is the county seat of Wayne County.
- Nearest larger place we list: Columbus, OH, 166 miles south.
- Other places we list within 50 miles: 5.
How we plan getting a trailer to Detroit
Every rental in Detroit starts with the address, not a warehouse. Here is how a request for Detroit, MI moves from call to cold storage:
- Call or send the form. Tell us the street address in Detroit, 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 Detroit include I-75, I-94, I-96, and I-375. 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.
- Detroit is the largest city we list in Michigan, so most requests here are about dock access, narrow lots, and timing around business hours rather than long road miles.
- 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 Detroit
Emergency support for Detroit runs through one number, (888) 385-5513, answered 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Have these details ready:
In Michigan, calls like this often follow ice storm and winter storm. 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 Michigan, see Michigan State Police, Emergency Management and Homeland Security Division. We are not an emergency agency; for danger to life, call 911.
- The address in Detroit (and the Wayne 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 Detroit
Michigan has hot summers and cold winters in the southern and central Lower Peninsula, with shorter, warmer summers farther north and in the Upper Peninsula. Heavy lake-effect snow lasts until about mid-February, and parts of the northern Lower Peninsula and Upper Peninsula get almost 160 inches of snow a year; the state record high is 112 F and the record low is -51 F. The hottest stretch runs june to August, and the coldest december to February. Both extremes put stress on commercial refrigeration in Detroit.
Detroit is the seat of Wayne County and the center of the U.S. auto industry, with General Motors, Ford and Stellantis headquartered in Metro Detroit. Large industrial and corporate sites can often need temporary cold storage or kitchens during outages or shutdowns.
Detroit has a port on the Detroit River, and the Detroit-Windsor crossing is the second-busiest international crossing in North America. Heavy cross-border freight can create peak demand for temporary refrigerated staging.
Three privately owned casinos opened downtown after 1996 state legislation, and Eastern Market is a hub for wholesale food distribution. Casinos, hotels and wholesale food hubs can often use rented refrigeration, mobile kitchens and warewashing for peaks.
Ice storm risk in Michigan (Winter (December 2013)): The December 20-23, 2013 ice storm cut power to about 380,700 Michigan homes and businesses, hardest in Ingham, Genesee and Lapeer counties; Consumers Energy called it the worst ice storm in 10 years. Ice storms can cause multi-day outages that spoil refrigerated stock and can create a need for emergency cold storage.
Winter storm risk in Michigan (December to March): The January 25-27, 1978 blizzard dropped up to 52 inches at Muskegon, led Michigan's governor to declare an emergency, and left about 100,000 cars abandoned on highways. Blizzards can block deliveries and power, so operators can need cold storage on short notice.
The December 2013 ice storm cut power to about 380,700 Michigan homes and businesses, and roughly 60,000 customers were still out nearly a week later; Consumers Energy called it its largest Christmas-week storm in 126 years. Week-long winter outages can spoil restaurant and grocery inventory and can create a need for rented refrigeration.
Food service and business in Detroit
The kinds of operations that rent refrigeration in a city like Detroit are hospital systems, universities, hotels and convention venues, large grocers, food distributors and processors, and stadium and event operators.
Clinton County ranks first in Michigan for total mint production, and Traverse City is nicknamed the "Cherry Capital of the World.". Specialty crop harvests can create seasonal demand for temporary cold storage.
MDARD describes Michigan agriculture as a $104.7 billion industry. A very large food and farm economy can need seasonal and emergency cold storage across growers and processors.
Detroit 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 Michigan: Woodward Dream Cruise (Third Saturday in August); National Cherry Festival (July). Huge one-day crowds can often use temporary refrigeration and mobile food service.
Equipment you can rent in Detroit
Refrigeration is our focus, and Detroit customers rent the same four units as the rest of Michigan:
Many Detroit 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 Detroit
Renting a refrigerated trailer in Detroit is simple, but a few items decide whether it runs smoothly on the first day.
The Michigan State Police Emergency Management and Homeland Security Division runs the State Emergency Operations Center, which coordinates state agency activity during emergencies and disasters. During declared emergencies, state coordination can affect how food relief and temporary facilities are organized.
MDARD, created in 1921, has a Food and Dairy Division and a mission that includes protecting the state's food supply. MDARD is a starting point for confirming licensing rules for temporary or mobile food operations.
- 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 Detroit 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 Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD), Food and Dairy Division.
- 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 Detroit
Highways and routes tied to Detroit:
Detroit sits at about 597 feet above sea level.
- I-75: Runs through Detroit on its way from the Ohio line to Sault Ste. Marie.
- I-94: The Detroit freeway corridor connects Detroit with Ann Arbor, Kalamazoo and Port Huron.
- I-96: Runs from Muskegon through Grand Rapids and Lansing into Detroit.
- I-375: At 1.1 miles, the shortest Michigan Interstate; it is the southern end of the Chrysler Freeway.
Rental prices for Detroit 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 Detroit, setup, servicing, and minimum terms are confirmed in your quote.
More of Michigan and the Midwest
Detroit is one of the places we list in Michigan, and Michigan is part of our Midwest service area. Browse the Michigan 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 Detroit, MI.
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.
Detroit rental questions
Do you rent refrigerated trailers in Detroit, Michigan?
Yes. HHrefrigeration rents refrigerated trailers, refrigerated containers, mobile kitchens, and dishwashing trailers to commercial and industrial customers in Detroit and Wayne 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 Detroit is busy and tight on space?
Tell us about the dock, lot, or alley where the unit will sit, including any width limits, and we plan the approach to fit. Setup on site takes about 1 hour for a refrigeration unit.
What power does a refrigerated trailer need in Detroit?
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 Detroit site before delivery, and send the voltage, phase, and amps with your request.
Who do I contact about food safety rules in Wayne County?
Start with Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD), Food and Dairy Division (https://www.michigan.gov/mdard). 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 Detroit 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 Detroit 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 ice storm season in Michigan?
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. Ice storm risk in Michigan is highest Winter (December 2013).
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.