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.
Columbia, Mississippi Refrigeration Trailer Rentals
Columbia is a town in Marion County, and HHrefrigeration serves it with refrigeration trailer rentals, mobile kitchen rentals, and dishwashing trailers. Service is nationwide, which means Columbia is covered from your first call.
Columbia is a city in Marion County with about 5,727 residents (2023 Census Bureau estimate), and it is the county seat. Customers who rent in a place like this include grocers, restaurants, school and hospital kitchens, hotels, farm and food-processing operations, and community events that draw crowds. 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 Columbia the unit will sit.
Columbia, MS at a glance
Numbers for Columbia that matter when planning a rental: how big it is, how spread out it is, and how far the next larger place sits.
Severe weather in Mississippi can change road conditions quickly, so confirm your site access the day before delivery and keep our number handy.
- Place: city in Marion County, Mississippi.
- Population: 5,727 (2023 Census Bureau estimate), number 16 of 20 Mississippi places on our list.
- Land area: 6.8 square miles, about 848 people per square mile.
- Elevation: about 148 feet.
- Columbia is the county seat of Marion County.
- Nearest larger place we list: Hattiesburg, 30 miles east.
- Other places we list within 50 miles: 2.
How we plan getting a trailer to Columbia
Every rental in Columbia starts with the address, not a warehouse. Here is how a request for Columbia, MS moves from call to cold storage:
- Call or send the form. Tell us the street address in Columbia, 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 Columbia include US-98. 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.
- Columbia is roughly 77 straight-line miles south of Jackson, Mississippi's largest city on our list. A longer trip means we plan routes, weather, and delivery timing with more care, and we confirm both 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 Columbia
Emergency support for Columbia runs through one number, (888) 385-5513, answered 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Have these details ready:
In Mississippi, calls like this often follow tornado and flood. 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 Mississippi, see Mississippi Emergency Management Agency. We are not an emergency agency; for danger to life, call 911.
- The address in Columbia (and the Marion 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 Columbia
Mississippi has a humid subtropical climate with long, hot, humid summers; July highs average about 91F in Jackson and Gulfport and 93F in Meridian. Winters are short and mild, with January lows near 35F in Jackson, 43F in Gulfport and 30F in Tupelo, and little snow. Annual rainfall runs from about 50 inches in the north to about 61 inches on the coast. The hottest stretch runs june to September, and the coldest december to February. Both extremes put stress on commercial refrigeration in Columbia.
Columbia is the Marion County seat, borders the Pearl River and has long faced flood risk, and a 2014 EF3 tornado caused widespread damage. River floods and tornadoes can disrupt power and food storage.
Records for Columbia include 113F in 1915 and 4F in 1982 and 1985. Temperature extremes can strain refrigeration.
Tornado risk in Mississippi (Winter and spring in the north, later in the year in the south): Mississippi averages about 27 tornadoes a year. An EF4 tornado struck Rolling Fork on March 24, 2023, killing 17 people. Tornado damage to power lines and buildings can interrupt refrigeration and food service in small towns for days.
Flood risk in Mississippi (December to June): Seasonal flooding is possible along the Mississippi and Yazoo rivers in the Delta, and the 1927 flood inundated about 27,000 square miles. River flooding can cut off roads and power and force food businesses to relocate or replace refrigeration.
After Hurricane Katrina in 2005, more than 900,000 people in Mississippi (about 64 percent of the state's electric customers) lost power, with outages lasting as long as four weeks. Multi-week outages can spoil all refrigerated stock and often drive demand for temporary cold storage.
Food service and business in Columbia
The kinds of operations that rent refrigeration in a city like Columbia are grocers, restaurants, school and hospital kitchens, hotels, farm and food-processing operations, and community events that draw crowds.
The Port of Gulfport is described as one of the busiest ports in the Gulf of Mexico. Port traffic supports cold chain and overflow warehousing demand.
Mississippi produces more than half of the country's farm-raised catfish. Aquaculture harvesting and processing rely on chilled handling and storage.
Columbia 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 Mississippi: Prairie Arts Festival (West Point) (Labor Day weekend (early September)); Neshoba County Fair (Last week of July). A weekend festival can use temporary food service and refrigeration.
Equipment you can rent in Columbia
Refrigeration is our focus, and Columbia customers rent the same four units as the rest of Mississippi:
Many Columbia 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 Columbia
Renting a refrigerated trailer in Columbia is simple, but a few items decide whether it runs smoothly on the first day.
The Mississippi State Department of Health is the primary state health agency, headquartered in Jackson; businesses should confirm current food permit, temporary event and mobile unit requirements with it directly. Anyone setting up a temporary kitchen or mobile food unit in Mississippi should check with the state health department and the local county office first.
MEMA lists business-oriented resources, including an SBA guide on preparing a business for disasters, plus hazard guidance on hurricanes, extreme heat, floods, tornadoes and winter weather. Food businesses can use state emergency planning resources when preparing for outages that affect refrigeration.
- 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 Columbia 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 Mississippi State Department of Health.
- 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 Columbia
Highways and routes tied to Columbia:
Columbia sits at about 148 feet above sea level.
Nearby places we also serve: Hattiesburg (30 miles east), Wiggins (49 miles southeast), Ponchatoula, LA (67 miles southwest), Gulfport (73 miles southeast), Waynesboro (76 miles northeast).
- US-98: Passes through the south side of the city; MS 13 runs through the center.
Rental prices for Columbia 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 Columbia, setup, servicing, and minimum terms are confirmed in your quote.
More of Mississippi and the Southeast
Columbia is one of the places we list in Mississippi, and Mississippi is part of our Southeast service area. Browse the Mississippi 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 Columbia, MS.
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.
Columbia rental questions
Do you rent refrigerated trailers in Columbia, Mississippi?
Yes. HHrefrigeration rents refrigerated trailers, refrigerated containers, mobile kitchens, and dishwashing trailers to commercial and industrial customers in Columbia and Marion 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 Columbia is far from a major city?
We plan the delivery from your street address, not from a fixed point on the map. Columbia is about 77 miles south of Jackson, so we confirm the route, the final approach, and the timing with you in the quote.
What power does a refrigerated trailer need in Columbia?
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 Columbia site before delivery, and send the voltage, phase, and amps with your request.
Who do I contact about food safety rules in Marion County?
Start with Mississippi State Department of Health (https://msdh.ms.gov/). 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 Columbia 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 Columbia 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 tornado season in Mississippi?
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. Tornado risk in Mississippi is highest Winter and spring in the north, later in the year in the south.
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.