Oakes, North Dakota Refrigerated Container Rentals

Numbers for Oakes 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 Dickey County, North Dakota.
• Population: 1,764 (2023 Census Bureau estimate), number 20 of 20 North Dakota places on our list.
• Land area: 1.6 square miles, about 1,128 people per square mile.
• Elevation: about 1,300 feet.
• Nearest larger place we list: Lisbon, 28 miles northeast.
• Other places we list within 50 miles: 1.

Emergency support for Oakes 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 heat wave and flood. Heat is hardest on older walk-ins, so a short refrigeration trailer rental is a common way to protect product through a repair.

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 Oakes (and the Dickey 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 Oakes are grocers, school and care-home kitchens, restaurants, lodges and motels, farm and ranch operations, and the groups that run fairs, rodeos, and festivals.

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.

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.

Oakes 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: North Dakota State Fair (July); Norsk Hostfest (October). Fair food vendors often need extra cold storage, mobile kitchens and dishwashing capacity.

Renting a refrigerated trailer in Oakes 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 Oakes 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 Oakes, setup, servicing, and minimum terms are confirmed in your quote.