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.
Dexter, Missouri Refrigeration Trailer Rentals
Dexter is a community in Stoddard County, and HHrefrigeration serves it with refrigeration trailer rentals, mobile kitchen rentals, and dishwashing trailers. Service is nationwide, which means Dexter is covered from your first call.
Dexter is a city in Stoddard County with about 7,878 residents (2023 Census Bureau estimate). 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 Dexter the unit will sit.
Dexter, MO at a glance
Numbers for Dexter 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 Missouri (November to February) 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 Stoddard County, Missouri.
- Population: 7,878 (2023 Census Bureau estimate), number 14 of 20 Missouri places on our list.
- Land area: 7.2 square miles, about 1,101 people per square mile.
- Elevation: about 390 feet.
- Nearest larger place we list: Perryville, 65 miles north.
- Other places we list within 50 miles: 0.
How we plan getting a trailer to Dexter
Every rental in Dexter starts with the address, not a warehouse. Here is how a request for Dexter, MO moves from call to cold storage:
- Call or send the form. Tell us the street address in Dexter, 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 Dexter include US-60. 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.
- Dexter is roughly 297 straight-line miles southeast of Kansas City, Missouri'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 Dexter
Emergency support for Dexter runs through one number, (888) 385-5513, answered 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Have these details ready:
In Missouri, calls like this often follow heat wave and earthquake. Heat is hardest on older walk-ins, so a short refrigeration trailer rental is a common way to protect product through a repair.
For official emergency information in Missouri, see Missouri State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA). We are not an emergency agency; for danger to life, call 911.
- The address in Dexter (and the Stoddard 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 Dexter
Missouri has a humid continental climate with hot, humid, wet summers and cool, sometimes cold winters; the Bootheel in the southeast is humid subtropical. Summer humidity has trended upward since the mid-20th century, and the state record high is 118 F while the record low is -40 F. The hottest stretch runs june to August, and the coldest december to February. Both extremes put stress on commercial refrigeration in Dexter.
An EF2 tornado hit Dexter on July 10, 2021, damaging at least 150 homes. Tornado damage can disrupt power and food businesses.
Heat wave risk in Missouri (June to August): In August 2023 Kansas City saw a heat index of 121 F, and St. Louis recorded a deadly 1966 heat wave with highs of 101-106 F. A 2012 drought led to disaster declarations in all 114 counties. Extreme heat can overload refrigeration systems and increases the need for temporary cold storage at events and food businesses.
Earthquake risk in Missouri (Year-round): The 1811-12 New Madrid earthquakes were centered in Missouri's Bootheel, and the I-55 corridor passes near New Madrid. A major quake in southeast Missouri could disrupt utilities and distribution and create demand for emergency cold storage.
The November 30 to December 1, 2006 ice and snow storm left hundreds of thousands of Missouri customers without power. Large ice-related outages can last days and can force food businesses to find temporary cold storage and cooking facilities.
Food service and business in Dexter
The kinds of operations that rent refrigeration in a city like Dexter are grocers, restaurants, school and hospital kitchens, hotels, farm and food-processing operations, and community events that draw crowds.
Kansas City became a major meatpacking center after Texas cattle drives and the refrigerated boxcar, and the USDA announced in 2018 it would relocate research agencies there. A long history in meat and agriculture means substantial cold chain infrastructure and demand.
Missouri's Bootheel is the state's most fertile region, with cotton and rice as the predominant crops. Harvest cycles can create seasonal storage demand.
Dexter 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 Missouri: Santa-Cali-Gon Days (Labor Day weekend (early September)); Roots N Blues Festival and True/False Film Festival. Large street festivals need temporary food service.
Equipment you can rent in Dexter
Refrigeration is our focus, and Dexter customers rent the same four units as the rest of Missouri:
Many Dexter 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 Dexter
Renting a refrigerated trailer in Dexter is simple, but a few items decide whether it runs smoothly on the first day.
FDA guidance in the archived federal power-outage page says refrigerated food should be safe if power was out no more than 4 hours and the door was kept shut; this is federal, not Missouri-specific, guidance. Outages longer than that can force food businesses to discard stock or move it to temporary refrigeration.
The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services is the state agency responsible for public health programs, including regulating and licensing health and child care facilities. Anyone setting up a temporary kitchen or cold storage for food service should confirm permit requirements with the state or local public health agency.
- 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 Dexter 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 Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS).
- 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 Dexter
Highways and routes tied to Dexter:
Dexter sits at about 390 feet above sea level.
Nearby places we also serve: Perryville (65 miles north), Pocahontas, AR (67 miles southwest), Mayfield, KY (73 miles east), Osceola, AR (76 miles south), Park Hills (77 miles north).
- US-60: Intersects MO-25 in Dexter.
Rental prices for Dexter 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 Dexter, setup, servicing, and minimum terms are confirmed in your quote.
More of Missouri and the Midwest
Dexter is one of the places we list in Missouri, and Missouri is part of our Midwest service area. Browse the Missouri 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 Dexter, MO.
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.
Dexter rental questions
Do you rent refrigerated trailers in Dexter, Missouri?
Yes. HHrefrigeration rents refrigerated trailers, refrigerated containers, mobile kitchens, and dishwashing trailers to commercial and industrial customers in Dexter and Stoddard 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 Dexter is far from a major city?
We plan the delivery from your street address, not from a fixed point on the map. Dexter is about 297 miles southeast of Kansas City, so we confirm the route, the final approach, and the timing with you in the quote.
What power does a refrigerated trailer need in Dexter?
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 Dexter site before delivery, and send the voltage, phase, and amps with your request.
Who do I contact about food safety rules in Stoddard County?
Start with Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) (https://health.mo.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 Dexter 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 Dexter 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 heat wave season in Missouri?
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. Heat wave risk in Missouri is highest June to August.
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.