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.
Valley City, North Dakota Refrigeration Trailer Rentals
Rental refrigeration is available in Valley City, North Dakota. HHrefrigeration rents refrigerated trailers, refrigerated containers, mobile kitchens, and dishwashing trailers to commercial and industrial customers in Valley City and across Barnes County.
Valley City is a city in Barnes County with about 6,551 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 Valley City the unit will sit.
Valley City, ND at a glance
Numbers for Valley City 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 Barnes County, North Dakota.
- Population: 6,551 (2023 Census Bureau estimate), number 8 of 20 North Dakota places on our list.
- Land area: 4.2 square miles, about 1,576 people per square mile.
- Elevation: about 1,220 feet.
- Valley City is the county seat of Barnes County.
- Nearest larger place we list: West Fargo, 52 miles east.
- Other places we list within 50 miles: 1.
How we plan getting a trailer to Valley City
Every rental in Valley City starts with the address, not a warehouse. Here is how a request for Valley City, ND moves from call to cold storage:
- Call or send the form. Tell us the street address in Valley City, 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 Valley City include I-94. 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.
- Valley City is about 56 miles west of Fargo, North Dakota's largest city on our list. We plan the trip around that distance and the roads between, then confirm timing 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 Valley City
Emergency support for Valley City 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 Valley City (and the Barnes 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 Valley City
North Dakota has warm summers (July highs around 81 to 85 F in Grand Forks, Bismarck and Williston) and long, very cold winters (January highs of about 16 to 23 F and lows near 0 F). The state record high is 121 F at Steele in 1936, and blizzards and severe cold are recurring winter hazards. The hottest stretch runs june to August, and the coldest november to March. Both extremes put stress on commercial refrigeration in Valley City.
Valley City State University is in Valley City, which sits along the Sheyenne River with many bridges over it. Campus dining and events can often use temporary cold storage and kitchens.
The North Dakota Winter Show is among Valley City's listed sites of interest, and I-94 runs through the city. Event traffic along the I-94 corridor can often raise demand for catering.
Heat wave risk in North Dakota (June to August): The state's record high is 121 F at Steele on July 6, 1936, and Bismarck has reached 114 F. Extreme heat can often overload coolers and walk-in refrigeration, raising demand for added cold storage.
Flood risk in North Dakota (Spring snowmelt (March to May)): In April 1997 the Red River crested at 54.35 ft at Grand Forks, more than 50,000 people were evacuated and regional damage reached about $3.5 billion. Fargo's record Red River crests were 39.5 ft in 1997 and 40.84 ft in 2009. Flooding can often put kitchens, cold rooms and food stores out of service and create a need for temporary cold storage or a temporary kitchen.
During the April 1997 Red River flood, a downtown Grand Forks fire that destroyed 11 buildings was later attributed to an electrical problem caused by floodwater. Flooding can disrupt electrical service and damage buildings, which can often interrupt refrigeration and kitchen use.
Food service and business in Valley City
The kinds of operations that rent refrigeration in a city like Valley City are grocers, restaurants, school and hospital kitchens, hotels, farm and food-processing operations, and community events that draw crowds.
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.
Valley City 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.
Equipment you can rent in Valley City
Refrigeration is our focus, and Valley City customers rent the same four units as the rest of North Dakota:
Many Valley City 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 Valley City
Renting a refrigerated trailer in Valley City is simple, but a few items decide whether it runs smoothly on the first day.
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.
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.
- 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 Valley City 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.
Roads, routes, and access around Valley City
Highways and routes tied to Valley City:
Valley City sits at about 1,220 feet above sea level.
Nearby places we also serve: Lisbon (37 miles southeast), Mayville (51 miles northeast), West Fargo (52 miles east), Oakes (54 miles south), Fargo (56 miles east).
- I-94: I-94, I-94 Business and US 52 serve the city.
Rental prices for Valley City 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 Valley City, setup, servicing, and minimum terms are confirmed in your quote.
More of North Dakota and the Great Plains
Valley City is one of the places we list in North Dakota, and North Dakota is part of our Great Plains service area. Browse the North Dakota 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 Valley City, ND.
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.
Valley City rental questions
Do you rent refrigerated trailers in Valley City, North Dakota?
Yes. HHrefrigeration rents refrigerated trailers, refrigerated containers, mobile kitchens, and dishwashing trailers to commercial and industrial customers in Valley City and Barnes 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 Valley City is far from a major city?
We plan the delivery from your street address, not from a fixed point on the map. Valley City is about 56 miles west of Fargo, so we confirm the route, the final approach, and the timing with you in the quote.
What power does a refrigerated trailer need in Valley City?
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 Valley City site before delivery, and send the voltage, phase, and amps with your request.
Who do I contact about food safety rules in Barnes County?
Start with North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services, Food and Lodging (https://www.hhs.nd.gov/health/food-and-lodging). 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 Valley City 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 Valley City 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 heat wave season in North Dakota?
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. Heat wave risk in North Dakota is highest June to August.
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.