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.
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Refrigerated Container Rentals
Rental refrigeration is available in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. HHrefrigeration rents refrigerated trailers, refrigerated containers, mobile kitchens, and dishwashing trailers to commercial and industrial customers in Oklahoma City and across Canadian County and Cleveland County.
Oklahoma City is a city in Canadian County and Cleveland County with about 702,767 residents (2023 Census Bureau estimate), and it is the county seat. Customers who rent in a place like this include health systems, school districts and campuses, hotel and banquet kitchens, grocery chains, cold-storage and distribution operators, and large events. 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.
Emergency? Call (888) 385-5513, open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. For planned work, send the quote form below with the address in Oklahoma City and the dates you need.
Oklahoma City, OK at a glance
Numbers for Oklahoma 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 Oklahoma (December to February (October 2020 event)) 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 Canadian County and Cleveland County, Oklahoma.
- Population: 702,767 (2023 Census Bureau estimate), number 1 of 20 Oklahoma places on our list.
- Land area: 606 square miles, about 1,159 people per square mile.
- Elevation: about 1,198 feet.
- Oklahoma City is the county seat of Canadian County.
- Nearest larger place we list: Fort Worth, TX, 186 miles south.
- Other places we list within 50 miles: 4.
How we plan getting a trailer to Oklahoma City
Every rental in Oklahoma City starts with the address, not a warehouse. Here is how a request for Oklahoma City, OK moves from call to cold storage:
- Call or send the form. Tell us the street address in Oklahoma 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 Oklahoma City include I-35, I-40, and I-44. 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.
- Oklahoma City is the largest city we list in Oklahoma, so most requests here are about dock access, narrow lots, and timing around business hours rather than long road miles.
- 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 Oklahoma City
When cold storage fails in Oklahoma City, speed of information matters most. Call (888) 385-5513 any hour, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and tell us:
In Oklahoma, calls like this often follow heat wave and tornado. When summer heat pushes a compressor past its limit, a 12 ft refrigerated trailer or 20 ft refrigerated trailer can take over cold storage while the walk-in is repaired.
For official emergency information in Oklahoma, see Oklahoma Department of Emergency Management and Homeland Security. We are not an emergency agency; for danger to life, call 911.
- The address in Oklahoma City (and the Canadian 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 Oklahoma City
Summers are hot, with July mean highs around 93F in Oklahoma City and Tulsa and about 96F in Lawton; eastern Oklahoma is humid while the Panhandle is drier. Winters bring January lows near 27 to 28F in the main cities, with occasional snow, sleet or freezing rain. The state record high is 120F and the record low is -31F. Restaurants, hotels, grocers, and large event venues often rent refrigeration trailers when equipment fails during peak heat.
Oil and gas are the largest economic sector; major employers include the State of Oklahoma (about 37,600), Tinker Air Force Base (about 26,000), Integris Health (about 11,000), Amazon (about 8,000) and Hobby Lobby. Large institutions and a base depend on dependable cold storage and food service.
The 1999 Bridge Creek-Moore tornado was rated F5 and the 2013 Moore tornado (EF5) killed 24 people, and severe ice storms occur sporadically in winter. Storm history shows exposure to extended outages.
The city has one of the world's largest livestock markets and hosts the State Fair of Oklahoma each September. Livestock trading and the fair drive cold-chain and temporary kitchen demand.
Heat wave risk in Oklahoma (July to August): Tulsa averages about 11 days a year above 100F, and long stretches of hot, dry weather are common in July and August. Extreme heat can overload coolers and raise spoilage risk at outdoor events.
Tornado risk in Oklahoma (April to June): Oklahoma averages about 62 tornadoes a year, with April through June the highest-risk months. The 1999 Bridge Creek-Moore tornado was rated F5 and the 2013 Moore tornado (EF5) killed 24 people. Tornado damage and the outages that follow often leave businesses needing temporary cold storage and kitchens.
Wind and wildfires on March 14, 2025 pushed statewide outages above 77,000, and PSO outages peaked at 25,663 customers. Wind-driven outages can arrive suddenly and affect many food businesses at once.
Food service and business in Oklahoma City
The kinds of operations that rent refrigeration in a city like Oklahoma City are health systems, school districts and campuses, hotel and banquet kitchens, grocery chains, cold-storage and distribution operators, and large events.
Blue Bell Creameries is among the major employers in Broken Arrow. Ice cream production requires deep-freeze cold storage.
A Walmart Distribution Center is among Pauls Valley's largest employers. Grocery distribution is a cold-chain operation.
Oklahoma 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 Oklahoma: American Heritage Music Festival (Grove) (Early June); Kay County Free Fair (Blackwell) (September). Lake tourism and festivals can use temporary food service.
Equipment you can rent in Oklahoma City
Refrigeration is our focus, and Oklahoma City customers rent the same four units as the rest of Oklahoma:
If the kitchen itself is down, add a mobile kitchen and a dishwashing trailer so Oklahoma City operators can keep serving while cold storage is covered.
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 Oklahoma City
Renting a refrigerated trailer in Oklahoma City is simple, but a few items decide whether it runs smoothly on the first day.
For food establishments, the Oklahoma State Department of Health issues the license, while plan review is handled separately by the local county health department; the state page lists a $425 plan review fee when review is required. Anyone setting up a temporary or mobile kitchen should contact the local county health department early.
The state food establishment rules are in OAC Title 310, Chapter 257, which includes a subchapter on mobile units. Mobile kitchens are regulated under their own subchapter.
- 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 Oklahoma 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 Oklahoma State Department of Health, Consumer Health Service.
- 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 Oklahoma City
Highways and routes tied to Oklahoma City:
Oklahoma City sits at about 1,198 feet above sea level.
- I-35: Meets I-40 and I-44 in Oklahoma City.
- I-40: Converges in Oklahoma City.
- I-44: Converges in Oklahoma City.
Rental prices for Oklahoma 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 Oklahoma City, setup, servicing, and minimum terms are confirmed in your quote.
More of Oklahoma and the Southwest
Oklahoma City is one of the places we list in Oklahoma, and Oklahoma is part of our Southwest service area. Browse the Oklahoma 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 Oklahoma City, OK.
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.
Oklahoma City rental questions
Do you rent refrigerated trailers in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma?
Yes. HHrefrigeration rents refrigerated trailers, refrigerated containers, mobile kitchens, and dishwashing trailers to commercial and industrial customers in Oklahoma City and Canadian 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 Oklahoma City is busy and tight on space?
Tell us about the dock, lot, or alley where the unit will sit, including any width limits, and we plan the approach to fit. Setup on site takes about 1 hour for a refrigeration unit.
What power does a refrigerated trailer need in Oklahoma 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 Oklahoma City site before delivery, and send the voltage, phase, and amps with your request.
Who do I contact about food safety rules in Canadian County?
Start with Oklahoma State Department of Health, Consumer Health Service (https://oklahoma.gov/health.html). 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 Oklahoma 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 Oklahoma 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 Oklahoma?
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 Oklahoma is highest July 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.