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.
Nebraska Refrigeration Trailer Rentals
Rental refrigeration is available throughout Nebraska. 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 Omaha, Lincoln, Bellevue, and Grand Island and 16 more Nebraska 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.
Nebraska 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
- Omaha refrigeration rentals 483,335 people, Douglas County
- Lincoln refrigeration rentals 294,757 people, Lancaster County
- Bellevue refrigeration rentals 63,922 people, Sarpy County
- Grand Island refrigeration rentals 52,622 people, Hall County
- Kearney refrigeration rentals 34,362 people, Buffalo County
What drives cold-storage demand in Nebraska
Summer highs in July average about 87 to 90F across the eastern and central cities, with humidity dropping from east to west. Winters are cold, with January highs of roughly 32 to 39F and lows of 11 to 14F. The state record high is 118F and the record low is -47F, and Nebraska sits in Tornado Alley.
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.
Agricultural and food-distribution operations, rural hospitals, and schools use temporary cold storage while repairs are scheduled.
Weather and hazards
- Flood (March (Missouri River flooding lasted months)): In March 2019, snowmelt and rain on frozen ground collapsed Spencer Dam and flooded the Platte, Elkhorn and Missouri rivers. Damage topped $1.3 billion, including $440 million in crop losses and $400 million in cattle losses. Flooding often cuts roads and power and can create demand for temporary cold storage and food service. Source
- Winter storm (October to April): A March 2025 blizzard with heavy ice caused the most destructive weather event in OPPD history, with outages peaking at 106,000 customers in the Omaha area. Prolonged winter outages can spoil refrigerated stock and halt commercial kitchens. Source
- Tornado (Spring and summer): Violent thunderstorms and tornadoes occur mainly in spring and summer, with occasional autumn events. Storm damage can leave restaurants and grocers without power and often drives temporary cold storage needs. Source
- Drought (Summer): Rainfall averages about 31.5 inches in the southeast but only about 13.8 inches in the Panhandle, and the 1930 to 1936 Dust Bowl brought severe drought and dust storms. Hot, dry summers can raise cooling loads and stress refrigeration on farms, plants and at events. Source
Power outages
- OPPD said the March 2025 blizzard was the most destructive weather event in its history; peak outages reached about 106,000 customers, and some customers were without power for as long as eight days. Multi-day outages often make backup refrigeration and temporary kitchens necessary for food businesses. Source
- The governor requested federal disaster funds for 27 counties after the March 2025 blizzard, with most of the nearly $65 million in damage going to utility repairs. Widespread damage shows how many communities can be affected at once. Source
Food and hospitality
- Nebraska had about 2.7 million head of cattle on feed on January 1, 2025, roughly 18.9 percent of the U.S. total. Heavy beef production supports a large network of packing plants and cold storage. Source
- Cargill's beef plant in Schuyler employs about 2,000 people. Large plants often rely on reserve refrigerated capacity during outages or maintenance. Source
- The Nebraska State Fair in Grand Island drew 314,844 people in 2024. Fairs with hundreds of thousands of visitors can use temporary kitchens, dishwashing and cold storage. Source
- Omaha has a meatpacking heritage that once employed about half the workforce, and four Fortune 500 companies are headquartered there, including Union Pacific. A rail and food distribution base supports cold-chain logistics. Source
Rules, agencies, and roads in Nebraska
We rent to commercial and industrial customers only. Before you place temporary refrigeration or a temporary kitchen in Nebraska, check local rules. The state agency to start with is Nebraska Department of Agriculture, Food Safety and Consumer Protection. For emergency information, see Nebraska Emergency Management Agency.
- Under the Nebraska Pure Food Act, a mobile food unit is defined as a vehicle that returns to a commissary every day (section 81-2,251.04), according to the Department of Agriculture's food truck guide. Mobile kitchens need a commissary arrangement for servicing and cleaning. Source
- Nebraska Revised Statutes 81-2,270 set fees by category, including temporary food establishments and mobile food units; the 2023 schedule lists $86.19 for temporary food establishments. Operators of temporary kitchens should check current state fees. Source
- The Department of Agriculture's food safety program provides a form for notifying it of floor plan review for new or changed food establishments. Temporary structures or converted units may be subject to plan review. Source
- In Lincoln, the Lincoln-Lancaster County Health Department issues a Temporary Food Establishment Permit, and food truck operators also need city-level permits. Local health departments can add requirements to state rules. Source
Main roads
- I-80: About 455 miles from Pine Bluffs, Wyoming, east to Omaha; serves Sidney, Ogallala, Kearney, Grand Island, York, Lincoln and Omaha.
- I-76: Short 3-mile Interstate from the Colorado line to I-80 in Deuel County.
- I-129: 3-mile link from South Sioux City to Sioux City, Iowa.
- I-480: Connects I-80 in Omaha to Council Bluffs, Iowa.
- I-680: Omaha bypass from I-80 to the Iowa line.
- I-180: Short spur in Lincoln connecting US-34 and I-80.
- US-30: Runs through Grand Island and Cozad.
- US-20: Serves Chadron and O'Neill in northern Nebraska.
Events that raise demand
- College World Series (June): The NCAA baseball championship is played each June in Omaha at Charles Schwab Field, used since 2011. Stadium and fan-fest crowds can raise demand for temporary food service and cold storage.
- Nebraska State Fair (Late August to Labor Day (about 11 days)): Held in Grand Island, with attendance of 314,844 in 2024 and a record 389,171 in 1997. Concessions can often need extra refrigeration and dishwashing.
- AppleJack Festival (Nebraska City) (Third weekend of September): Annual festival in Nebraska City. Festival food vendors can use temporary kitchens and cold storage.
- Fur Trade Days (Chadron) (July): Annual summer event in Chadron. Community events can use temporary food service.
- Red Willow County Fair (McCook) (July): County fair held each July in McCook, along with Heritage Days in late September. County fairs often need temporary refrigeration.
Refrigeration equipment to rent in Nebraska
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.
Nebraska in the Great Plains
Service is available across the whole region. See the Great Plains page, or go to a neighboring state:
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 Nebraska.
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 Nebraska?
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 Nebraska cities do you serve?
Service is nationwide, so we serve commercial and industrial customers across Nebraska. We list pages for Omaha, Lincoln, Bellevue, Grand Island, Kearney, and Gering 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 Nebraska for a long project?
Yes. A 20 ft or 40 ft refrigerated container suits renovations and seasonal peaks in Nebraska. 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 Nebraska?
Yes. When a Nebraska kitchen is down, we rent mobile kitchens and commercial dishwashing trailers to pair with refrigeration.
Who regulates food safety in Nebraska?
Nebraska Department of Agriculture, Food Safety and Consumer Protection (https://nda.nebraska.gov) 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.