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.
Cambridge, Ohio Refrigeration Trailer Rentals
Cambridge is a community in Guernsey County, and HHrefrigeration serves it with refrigeration trailer rentals, mobile kitchen rentals, and dishwashing trailers. Service is nationwide, which means Cambridge is covered from your first call.
Cambridge is a city in Guernsey County with about 9,969 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 Cambridge the unit will sit.
Cambridge, OH at a glance
Numbers for Cambridge 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 Ohio (December 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 Guernsey County, Ohio.
- Population: 9,969 (2023 Census Bureau estimate), number 6 of 20 Ohio places on our list.
- Land area: 6.4 square miles, about 1,565 people per square mile.
- Elevation: about 846 feet.
- Cambridge is the county seat of Guernsey County.
- Nearest larger place we list: Wheeling, WV, 47 miles east.
- Other places we list within 50 miles: 3.
How we plan getting a trailer to Cambridge
Every rental in Cambridge starts with the address, not a warehouse. Here is how a request for Cambridge, OH moves from call to cold storage:
- Call or send the form. Tell us the street address in Cambridge, 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 Cambridge include I-70, I-77, and US-22 / US-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.
- Cambridge is roughly 74 straight-line miles east of Columbus, Ohio'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 Cambridge
Emergency support for Cambridge runs through one number, (888) 385-5513, answered 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Have these details ready:
In Ohio, calls like this often follow flood and tornado. When an outage runs long, a 20 ft refrigerated trailer rental gives a kitchen, grocer, or care facility cold space to move product into while the building recovers.
For official emergency information in Ohio, see Ohio Emergency Management Agency. We are not an emergency agency; for danger to life, call 911.
- The address in Cambridge (and the Guernsey 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 Cambridge
Ohio summers are hot and humid, with average July highs from about 81 F at Youngstown to 87 F at Dayton. Winters are cool to cold, with January highs from about 32 F at Toledo to 40 F in the southeast, and severe lake-effect snowstorms are common in the Lake Erie snowbelt. The hottest stretch runs june to August, and the coldest december to February. Both extremes put stress on commercial refrigeration in Cambridge.
Cambridge is the seat of Guernsey County and sits next to the I-70 and I-77 crossing in southeastern Ohio, known for its glass history (Cambridge Glass, Boyd Glass, Mosser Glass). A crossroads town with tourism and travel traffic can need temporary kitchens or storage for large gatherings.
Wills Creek runs through Cambridge, which suffered massive flooding in late June 1998. Creek flooding can cut power and spoil stock at food businesses, which can create a need for temporary cold storage.
Flood risk in Ohio (January to February): The 1937 Ohio River flood crested near 80 feet at Cincinnati, left about 100,000 homeless there, cut the city's water supply and flooded Portsmouth's business district. River-valley floods can leave kitchens unusable and food stores unsafe, which can create a need for temporary kitchens and warewashing.
Tornado risk in Ohio (Spring (April to June)): Ohio's state hazard plan rates tornadoes as a medium-frequency hazard. The April 3, 1974 Xenia F5 killed 32 people, the deadliest tornado of the Super Outbreak. Tornado damage often cuts power to whole neighborhoods, which can leave food businesses needing temporary refrigeration.
The August 14, 2003 Northeast blackout began in FirstEnergy's Cleveland-Akron area; Cleveland, Akron and Toledo lost power within about 30 minutes, and an estimated 55 million people were affected overall. Grid failures that start in Ohio can leave food businesses without refrigeration for hours to days.
Food service and business in Cambridge
The kinds of operations that rent refrigeration in a city like Cambridge are grocers, restaurants, school and hospital kitchens, hotels, farm and food-processing operations, and community events that draw crowds.
Cincinnati is home to Fortune 500 firms including Kroger, and Columbus hosts several large corporate headquarters alongside Ohio State University. Large grocery, consumer-goods and institutional food operations can need temporary refrigeration during outages or remodels.
Agriculture-related industries account for about $124 billion of Ohio's economic output, and the state counted 75,462 farms in 2018. A large farm and food economy means many growers, packers and processors that can need seasonal or emergency cold storage.
Cambridge 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 Ohio: Ohio State Fair (Late July to early August); Arnold Sports Festival (Late February or early March). Very large fairs often rely on temporary refrigeration and food service capacity.
Equipment you can rent in Cambridge
Refrigeration is our focus, and Cambridge customers rent the same four units as the rest of Ohio:
Many Cambridge 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 Cambridge
Renting a refrigerated trailer in Cambridge is simple, but a few items decide whether it runs smoothly on the first day.
An ODH fact sheet on power outages in food service operations says to weigh the outage duration, the impact on refrigeration equipment and the availability of alternative procedures, and gives guidance on which foods to discard. Outage guidance can point operators toward temporary refrigeration to avoid discarding stock.
Cincinnati's temporary food licensing includes a pre-event review and an on-site inspection about an hour before the event starts. Event organizers can need to schedule plan review ahead of setting up a rented temporary kitchen.
- 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 Cambridge 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 Ohio Department of Health (food safety rules in OAC 3701-21, enforced mainly by local health districts).
- 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 Cambridge
Highways and routes tied to Cambridge:
Cambridge sits at about 846 feet above sea level.
Nearby places we also serve: New Martinsville, WV (46 miles southeast), Wheeling, WV (47 miles east), Granville (49 miles west), Belpre (51 miles south), Parkersburg, WV (53 miles south).
- I-70: Meets I-77 adjacent to Cambridge.
- I-77: Meets I-70 adjacent to Cambridge; the interchange was once billed as the world's largest.
- US-22 / US-40: U.S. Routes 22 and 40 serve as the main street through Cambridge.
Rental prices for Cambridge 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 Cambridge, setup, servicing, and minimum terms are confirmed in your quote.
More of Ohio and the Midwest
Cambridge is one of the places we list in Ohio, and Ohio is part of our Midwest service area. Browse the Ohio 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 Cambridge, OH.
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.
Cambridge rental questions
Do you rent refrigerated trailers in Cambridge, Ohio?
Yes. HHrefrigeration rents refrigerated trailers, refrigerated containers, mobile kitchens, and dishwashing trailers to commercial and industrial customers in Cambridge and Guernsey 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 Cambridge is far from a major city?
We plan the delivery from your street address, not from a fixed point on the map. Cambridge is about 74 miles east of Columbus, so we confirm the route, the final approach, and the timing with you in the quote.
What power does a refrigerated trailer need in Cambridge?
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 Cambridge site before delivery, and send the voltage, phase, and amps with your request.
Who do I contact about food safety rules in Guernsey County?
Start with Ohio Department of Health (food safety rules in OAC 3701-21, enforced mainly by local health districts) (https://odh.ohio.gov). 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 Cambridge 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 Cambridge 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 flood season in Ohio?
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. Flood risk in Ohio is highest January to February.
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.