Grafton, North Dakota Refrigeration Trailer Rentals

Numbers for Grafton 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 North Dakota (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 Walsh County, North Dakota.
• Population: 4,059 (2023 Census Bureau estimate), number 10 of 20 North Dakota places on our list.
• Land area: 3.3 square miles, about 1,229 people per square mile.
• Elevation: about 827 feet.
• Grafton is the county seat of Walsh County.
• Nearest larger place we list: Grand Forks, 37 miles southeast.
• Other places we list within 50 miles: 2.

Emergency support for Grafton runs through one number, (888) 385-5513, answered 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Have these details ready:

In North Dakota, calls like this often follow winter storm and tornado. 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 North Dakota, see North Dakota Department of Emergency Services. We are not an emergency agency; for danger to life, call 911.

• The address in Grafton (and the Walsh 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.

The kinds of operations that rent refrigeration in a community like Grafton are grocers, school and care-home kitchens, restaurants, lodges and motels, farm and ranch operations, and the groups that run fairs, rodeos, and festivals.

Tourism is North Dakota's third-largest industry at over $3 billion a year, and Theodore Roosevelt National Park received 732,000 recreational visitors in 2024. Seasonal tourism can often raise demand for temporary kitchens and cold storage.

North Dakota ranks first nationally in durum wheat, spring wheat, canola, flaxseed and dry edible beans, according to USDA rankings from 2011 summarized by Wikipedia. Grain, pulse and oilseed handling and processing can often drive demand for temporary storage and food service at harvest.

Grafton 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 North Dakota: Big Iron Farm Show; NDSU Bison football and Fargo events (Fall; Fargo Winter Carnival in winter). Farm shows and fairs often need temporary kitchens, cold storage and warewashing for vendors.

Renting a refrigerated trailer in Grafton is simple, but a few items decide whether it runs smoothly on the first day.

DHHS also links an Areas of Licensing Jurisdiction page, which indicates that food licensing in North Dakota is divided between the state and local authorities. Operators should confirm which agency licenses the site where a temporary kitchen or mobile unit will operate.

DHHS Food and Lodging can be reached at (701) 328-2310 for questions about food business licensing. Questions about temporary food establishments, mobile units or food safety during power loss can often be directed to this office.

• 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 Grafton 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 North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services, Food and Lodging.
• Paperwork: your quote lists the unit, the rental length, delivery, setup, servicing, and minimum terms. An inquiry does not reserve equipment.

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 Grafton, setup, servicing, and minimum terms are confirmed in your quote.