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.
Gering, Nebraska Refrigerated Container Rentals
If a walk-in cooler or freezer fails in Gering, Nebraska, you can rent cold storage from HHrefrigeration and have it planned for your address. We rent refrigerated trailers and containers, mobile kitchens, and dishwashing trailers to businesses and institutions in Scotts Bluff County.
Gering is a city in Scotts Bluff County with about 8,531 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 Gering the unit will sit.
Gering, NE at a glance
Numbers for Gering 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 Nebraska (October to April) 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 Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska.
- Population: 8,531 (2023 Census Bureau estimate), number 6 of 20 Nebraska places on our list.
- Land area: 5.1 square miles, about 1,687 people per square mile.
- Elevation: about 3,921 feet.
- Gering is the county seat of Scotts Bluff County.
- Nearest larger place we list: Cheyenne, WY, 75 miles southwest.
- Other places we list within 50 miles: 2.
How we plan getting a trailer to Gering
Every rental in Gering starts with the address, not a warehouse. Here is how a request for Gering, NE moves from call to cold storage:
- Call or send the form. Tell us the street address in Gering, 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.
- Gering is reached by county and state roads, and Nebraska's main corridors include I-80, I-76, and I-129. Tell us the street address and we confirm the approach, the final turn, and the room the truck needs.
- Gering is roughly 395 straight-line miles west of Omaha, Nebraska'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 Gering
Emergency support for Gering runs through one number, (888) 385-5513, answered 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Have these details ready:
In Nebraska, calls like this often follow tornado and drought. For this kind of event, a refrigerated container rental holds bulk product, and a 12 ft trailer covers a small kitchen's cooler and freezer.
For official emergency information in Nebraska, see Nebraska Emergency Management Agency. We are not an emergency agency; for danger to life, call 911.
- The address in Gering (and the Scotts Bluff 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 Gering
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, and the coldest december to February. Both extremes put stress on commercial refrigeration in Gering.
Gering sits at the base of Scotts Bluff, with Scotts Bluff National Monument about three miles west. Seasonal tourism can raise demand for temporary food service.
Gering is the Scotts Bluff County seat at 3,921 feet. County-seat communities host events that can use temporary kitchens.
Tornado risk in Nebraska (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.
Drought risk in Nebraska (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.
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.
Food service and business in Gering
The kinds of operations that rent refrigeration in a city like Gering are grocers, restaurants, school and hospital kitchens, hotels, farm and food-processing operations, and community events that draw crowds.
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.
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.
Gering 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 Nebraska: Fur Trade Days (Chadron) (July); Red Willow County Fair (McCook) (July). Community events can use temporary food service.
Equipment you can rent in Gering
Refrigeration is our focus, and Gering customers rent the same four units as the rest of Nebraska:
Many Gering 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 Gering
Renting a refrigerated trailer in Gering is simple, but a few items decide whether it runs smoothly on the first day.
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.
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.
- 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 Gering 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 Nebraska Department of Agriculture, Food Safety and Consumer Protection.
- 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 Gering
Gering's road access comes from county and state routes in Scotts Bluff County. For planning, here are the main corridors that cross Nebraska:
Gering sits at about 3,921 feet above sea level.
Nearby places we also serve: Torrington, WY (31 miles northwest), Alliance (45 miles northeast), Sidney (60 miles southeast), Wheatland, WY (68 miles west), Cheyenne, WY (75 miles southwest).
- 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.
Rental prices for Gering 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 Gering, setup, servicing, and minimum terms are confirmed in your quote.
More of Nebraska and the Great Plains
Gering is one of the places we list in Nebraska, and Nebraska is part of our Great Plains service area. Browse the Nebraska 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 Gering, NE.
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.
Gering rental questions
Do you rent refrigerated trailers in Gering, Nebraska?
Yes. HHrefrigeration rents refrigerated trailers, refrigerated containers, mobile kitchens, and dishwashing trailers to commercial and industrial customers in Gering and Scotts Bluff 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 Gering is far from a major city?
We plan the delivery from your street address, not from a fixed point on the map. Gering is about 395 miles west of Omaha, so we confirm the route, the final approach, and the timing with you in the quote.
What power does a refrigerated trailer need in Gering?
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 Gering site before delivery, and send the voltage, phase, and amps with your request.
Who do I contact about food safety rules in Scotts Bluff County?
Start with Nebraska Department of Agriculture, Food Safety and Consumer Protection (https://nda.nebraska.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 Gering 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 Gering 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 Nebraska?
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 Nebraska is highest Spring and summer.
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.