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.
Tulsa, Oklahoma Walk-In Cooler Trailer Rentals
Tulsa is a busy city in Osage County and Rogers County, and HHrefrigeration serves it with refrigeration trailer rentals, mobile kitchen rentals, and dishwashing trailers. Service is nationwide, which means Tulsa is covered from your first call.
Tulsa is a city in Osage County and Rogers County with about 411,894 residents (2023 Census Bureau estimate), and it is the county seat. Customers who rent in a place like this include hospital systems, universities, hotels and convention venues, large grocers, food distributors and processors, and stadium and event operators. 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 Tulsa the unit will sit.
Tulsa, OK at a glance
Numbers for Tulsa 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 Osage County and Rogers County, Oklahoma.
- Population: 411,894 (2023 Census Bureau estimate), number 2 of 20 Oklahoma places on our list.
- Land area: 198 square miles, about 2,085 people per square mile.
- Elevation: about 636 feet.
- Tulsa is the county seat of Osage County.
- Nearest larger place we list: Oklahoma City, 101 miles southwest.
- Other places we list within 50 miles: 4.
How we plan getting a trailer to Tulsa
Every rental in Tulsa starts with the address, not a warehouse. Here is how a request for Tulsa, OK moves from call to cold storage:
- Call or send the form. Tell us the street address in Tulsa, 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 Tulsa include I-244, US-75, and US-64. 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.
- Tulsa is roughly 101 straight-line miles northeast of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma'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 Tulsa
Emergency support for Tulsa runs through one number, (888) 385-5513, answered 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Have these details ready:
In Oklahoma, calls like this often follow tornado and ice storm. Operations that cannot wait for the grid to return can rent a refrigerated trailer as backup walk-in space and keep inventory at holding temperature.
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 Tulsa (and the Osage 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 Tulsa
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. The hottest stretch runs june to August, and the coldest december to February. Both extremes put stress on commercial refrigeration in Tulsa.
The economy moved from energy into finance, aviation, telecommunications and technology; American Airlines moved its fleet maintenance to Tulsa by 1950, and large oil refineries sit in West Tulsa. Aviation and industrial employers use large cafeterias and cold storage.
A 1984 flood from about 15 inches of overnight rain killed 14 people and destroyed about 7,000 buildings. Flood history shows exposure to disruptions of kitchens and storage.
The city averages about 11 days a year above 100F, and an EF2 tornado hit on August 6, 2017. Heat can overload coolers, and storms cause outages.
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.
Ice storm risk in Oklahoma (December to February (October 2020 event)): The October 26 to 28, 2020 ice storm left up to 2 inches of ice in the Oklahoma City area, caused more than $125 million in damage and cut power to over 400,000 customers. Ice storms can leave refrigeration and kitchens without power for many days.
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 Tulsa
The kinds of operations that rent refrigeration in a city like Tulsa are hospital systems, universities, hotels and convention venues, large grocers, food distributors and processors, and stadium and event operators.
Oklahoma City has one of the world's largest livestock markets. Livestock trading feeds meat-processing and cold-chain demand.
Blue Bell Creameries is among the major employers in Broken Arrow. Ice cream production requires deep-freeze cold storage.
Tulsa 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: Kay County Free Fair (Blackwell) (September); State Fair of Oklahoma (Mid to late September (about 11 days)). County fairs often need temporary refrigeration.
Equipment you can rent in Tulsa
Refrigeration is our focus, and Tulsa customers rent the same four units as the rest of Oklahoma:
Many Tulsa 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 Tulsa
Renting a refrigerated trailer in Tulsa is simple, but a few items decide whether it runs smoothly on the first day.
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.
Tulsa Health Department says mobile food establishments that sell only prepackaged food need no plan review, and it notes a $425 state fee applies to all mobile operations. Prepackaged-only vendors face lighter requirements than cooking units.
- 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 Tulsa 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 Tulsa Health Department.
- 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 Tulsa
Highways and routes tied to Tulsa:
Tulsa sits at about 636 feet above sea level.
Nearby places we also serve: Broken Arrow (9 miles southeast), Pryor Creek (35 miles east), Henryetta (48 miles south), Cushing (49 miles west), Coffeyville, KS (64 miles north).
- I-244: Loop around downtown Tulsa.
- US-75: Runs through Tulsa.
- US-64: Runs through Tulsa.
Rental prices for Tulsa 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 Tulsa, setup, servicing, and minimum terms are confirmed in your quote.
More of Oklahoma and the Southwest
Tulsa 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 Tulsa, 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.
Tulsa rental questions
Do you rent refrigerated trailers in Tulsa, Oklahoma?
Yes. HHrefrigeration rents refrigerated trailers, refrigerated containers, mobile kitchens, and dishwashing trailers to commercial and industrial customers in Tulsa and Osage 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 Tulsa is far from a major city?
We plan the delivery from your street address, not from a fixed point on the map. Tulsa is about 101 miles northeast of Oklahoma City, so we confirm the route, the final approach, and the timing with you in the quote.
What power does a refrigerated trailer need in Tulsa?
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 Tulsa site before delivery, and send the voltage, phase, and amps with your request.
Who do I contact about food safety rules in Osage County?
Start with Tulsa Health Department (https://tulsa-health.org). 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 Tulsa 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 Tulsa 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 tornado 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. Tornado risk in Oklahoma is highest April to June.
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.