Grand Forks, North Dakota Refrigerated Container Rentals

Numbers for Grand Forks 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 Grand Forks County, North Dakota.
• Population: 58,921 (2023 Census Bureau estimate), number 3 of 20 North Dakota places on our list.
• Land area: 28 square miles, about 2,113 people per square mile.
• Elevation: about 837 feet.
• Grand Forks is the county seat of Grand Forks County.
• Nearest larger place we list: Fargo, 74 miles south.
• Other places we list within 50 miles: 4.

When cold storage fails in Grand Forks, speed of information matters most. Call (888) 385-5513 any hour, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and tell us:

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

• The address in Grand Forks (and the Grand Forks 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 city like Grand Forks are health systems, school districts and campuses, hotel and banquet kitchens, grocery chains, cold-storage and distribution operators, and large events.

Wahpeton manufacturers and processors include Minn-Dak Farmers Cooperative and Cargill, and Carrington is home to Dakota Growers Pasta Company. Sugar and pasta processors often need added storage during campaign peaks or equipment downtime.

The Bakken oil boom led to temporary workforce housing compounds such as Capital Lodge and Tioga Lodge, each housing up to 3,700 residents. Large temporary workforce sites often need on-site food service, cold storage and dishwashing.

Grand Forks 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: NDSU Bison football and Fargo events (Fall; Fargo Winter Carnival in winter); North Dakota State Fair (July). Game days and city events often raise demand for catering and temporary refrigeration.

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

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.

North Dakota DHHS Food and Lodging publishes licensing resources for food and beverage establishments including a license application, plan review information, the regulatory code and a license fee schedule. Operators setting up a temporary kitchen can often be required to go through licensing and plan review, so they should check with the regulator early.

• 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 Grand Forks 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 Grand Forks, setup, servicing, and minimum terms are confirmed in your quote.