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.
Tucumcari, New Mexico Walk-In Cooler Trailer Rentals
Rental refrigeration is available in Tucumcari, New Mexico. HHrefrigeration rents refrigerated trailers, refrigerated containers, mobile kitchens, and dishwashing trailers to commercial and industrial customers in Tucumcari and across Quay County.
Tucumcari is a city in Quay County with about 5,123 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 Tucumcari the unit will sit.
Tucumcari, NM at a glance
Numbers for Tucumcari 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 New Mexico (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 Quay County, New Mexico.
- Population: 5,123 (2023 Census Bureau estimate), number 15 of 20 New Mexico places on our list.
- Land area: 9.5 square miles, about 539 people per square mile.
- Elevation: about 4,032 feet.
- Tucumcari is the county seat of Quay County.
- Nearest larger place we list: Raton, 125 miles north.
- Other places we list within 50 miles: 0.
How we plan getting a trailer to Tucumcari
Every rental in Tucumcari starts with the address, not a warehouse. Here is how a request for Tucumcari, NM moves from call to cold storage:
- Call or send the form. Tell us the street address in Tucumcari, 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 Tucumcari include I-40. 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.
- Tucumcari is roughly 166 straight-line miles east of Albuquerque, New Mexico'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 Tucumcari
Emergency support for Tucumcari runs through one number, (888) 385-5513, answered 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Have these details ready:
In New Mexico, calls like this often follow winter storm and drought. 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 New Mexico, see New Mexico Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (DHSEM). We are not an emergency agency; for danger to life, call 911.
- The address in Tucumcari (and the Quay 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 Tucumcari
New Mexico's climate varies sharply with elevation, which ranges from about 2,848 feet to 13,161 feet. The south and the Rio Grande valley have very hot, dry summers (Roswell often tops 100 F), with monsoon thunderstorms from July to September. The north and the mountains are colder and snowier, with Raton averaging about 29 inches of snow a year. The hottest stretch runs june to August, and the coldest december to February. Both extremes put stress on commercial refrigeration in Tucumcari.
Tucumcari is the Quay County seat; I-40 bypasses its south edge and old Route 66 runs through downtown with vintage motels and restaurants serving travelers. Travel-dependent restaurants can need temporary refrigeration or kitchens during peak travel periods.
Tucumcari was a major railroad junction until the mid-20th century, and ranching such as the Bell Ranch and T4 Cattle Company shapes the local economy. Ranching and shipping operations can need cold storage for livestock products.
Winter storm risk in New Mexico (November to March): Santa Fe gets about 20 inches of snow a year and Raton about 29 inches; winter storms can close mountain passes on I-25 and I-40. Heavy snow and cold-weather outages can disrupt deliveries and refrigeration at food businesses.
Drought risk in New Mexico (Year-round, worst in spring and early summer): Drought and climate change have reduced Rio Grande flows near Las Cruces, and spring brings windy periods with blowing dust. Drought and dry, windy weather raise wildfire risk, which can lead to power shutoffs that threaten refrigerated inventory.
PNM has a Public Safety Power Shutoff program to cut power in high wind and fire conditions; it did so in Las Vegas, N.M., on April 17, 2025, briefly affecting about 2,300 residents. Planned wildfire shutoffs can leave food businesses without power for hours, which can create a need for backup cold storage.
Food service and business in Tucumcari
The kinds of operations that rent refrigeration in a city like Tucumcari are grocers, restaurants, school and hospital kitchens, hotels, farm and food-processing operations, and community events that draw crowds.
Albuquerque's major employers include Sandia National Laboratories, Kirtland Air Force Base, the University of New Mexico and large hospitals. Institutional kitchens at labs, bases, campuses and hospitals can need backup refrigeration or temporary kitchens.
Dairy is New Mexico's largest agricultural commodity, with about $1.3 billion in milk sales, and the state ranks second in pecans and first in chile peppers. Dairy and produce depend on continuous cold chain storage, and harvest peaks can drive temporary refrigeration needs.
Tucumcari 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 New Mexico: Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta (October); New Mexico State Fair (September). Large crowds can create demand for temporary food service, refrigeration and warewashing.
Equipment you can rent in Tucumcari
Refrigeration is our focus, and Tucumcari customers rent the same four units as the rest of New Mexico:
Many Tucumcari 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 Tucumcari
Renting a refrigerated trailer in Tucumcari is simple, but a few items decide whether it runs smoothly on the first day.
NMED's temporary food establishment application has the applicant agree to comply with 7.6.2 NMAC, and the City of Albuquerque publishes its own temporary food event guidance. Temporary kitchen operators should file the right application with the right authority before an event.
Federal CDC guidance says a closed refrigerator keeps food safe about 4 hours without power and a full freezer about 48 hours, and that perishable food above 40 F should be discarded. These time limits are why food businesses often look for backup refrigeration quickly during an extended outage.
- 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 Tucumcari 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 New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) Food Program.
- 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 Tucumcari
Highways and routes tied to Tucumcari:
Tucumcari sits at about 4,032 feet above sea level.
Nearby places we also serve: Santa Rosa (57 miles west), Clayton (93 miles north).
- I-40: I-40 bypasses the city's southern edge; old Route 66 runs through downtown.
Rental prices for Tucumcari 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 Tucumcari, setup, servicing, and minimum terms are confirmed in your quote.
More of New Mexico and the Southwest
Tucumcari is one of the places we list in New Mexico, and New Mexico is part of our Southwest service area. Browse the New Mexico 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 Tucumcari, NM.
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.
Tucumcari rental questions
Do you rent refrigerated trailers in Tucumcari, New Mexico?
Yes. HHrefrigeration rents refrigerated trailers, refrigerated containers, mobile kitchens, and dishwashing trailers to commercial and industrial customers in Tucumcari and Quay 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 Tucumcari is far from a major city?
We plan the delivery from your street address, not from a fixed point on the map. Tucumcari is about 166 miles east of Albuquerque, so we confirm the route, the final approach, and the timing with you in the quote.
What power does a refrigerated trailer need in Tucumcari?
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 Tucumcari site before delivery, and send the voltage, phase, and amps with your request.
Who do I contact about food safety rules in Quay County?
Start with New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) Food Program (https://www.env.nm.gov/foodprogram/). 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 Tucumcari 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 Tucumcari 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 winter storm season in New Mexico?
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. Winter storm risk in New Mexico is highest November to March.
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.