Rochester, Minnesota Refrigeration Trailer Rentals

Numbers for Rochester 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 Minnesota (November 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 Olmsted County, Minnesota.
• Population: 122,413 (2023 Census Bureau estimate), number 3 of 20 Minnesota places on our list.
• Land area: 55 square miles, about 2,206 people per square mile.
• Elevation: about 1,129 feet.
• Rochester is the county seat of Olmsted County.
• Nearest larger place we list: St. Paul, 72 miles northwest.
• Other places we list within 50 miles: 1.

Emergency support for Rochester runs through one number, (888) 385-5513, answered 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Have these details ready:

In Minnesota, calls like this often follow winter storm and heat wave. When an outage runs long, a 20 ft refrigerated trailer rental gives a kitchen, grocer, or care facility cold space to move product into while the building recovers.

For official emergency information in Minnesota, see Minnesota Homeland Security and Emergency Management (HSEM). We are not an emergency agency; for danger to life, call 911.

• The address in Rochester (and the Olmsted 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.

The kinds of operations that rent refrigeration in a city like Rochester are hospital systems, universities, hotels and convention venues, large grocers, food distributors and processors, and stadium and event operators.

The Port of Duluth-Superior is the largest and busiest port on the Great Lakes, handling cargo such as grain, coal, iron ore and limestone. Grain and bulk shipping supports a regional logistics industry that sometimes needs temporary storage and catering.

Bloomington has nearly 8,000 hotel rooms and the Mall of America, with about 11,000 employees there. Large hospitality and retail operations often have heavy food service needs that depend on commercial refrigeration.

Rochester 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 Minnesota: Minnesota State Fair (Late August to Labor Day); Saint Paul Winter Carnival (January). Fair food vendors and nearby caterers often need added cold storage, mobile kitchens and dishwashing capacity.

Renting a refrigerated trailer in Rochester is simple, but a few items decide whether it runs smoothly on the first day.

Ramsey County licenses temporary food events in its cities except Saint Paul and Maplewood, where events are licensed by the Minnesota Department of Health. Temporary kitchens at events can fall under different licensing authorities by location, so operators should confirm which agency applies.

The Minnesota Department of Health publishes food safety guidance for food establishments during power outages lasting more than two hours, and advises calling MDH or the local health department. Temporary refrigeration can often help food businesses protect inventory, and operators should check with the health authority on food disposition.

• 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 Rochester 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 Minnesota Department of Health (food, beverage and lodging program); Minnesota Department of Agriculture for many food stands.
• Paperwork: your quote lists the unit, the rental length, delivery, setup, servicing, and minimum terms. An inquiry does not reserve equipment.

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 Rochester, setup, servicing, and minimum terms are confirmed in your quote.