Dayton, Tennessee Refrigerated Container Rentals

Numbers for Dayton 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 Tennessee (December to February) 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 Rhea County, Tennessee.
• Population: 7,362 (2023 Census Bureau estimate), number 13 of 20 Tennessee places on our list.
• Land area: 7.8 square miles, about 944 people per square mile.
• Elevation: about 696 feet.
• Dayton is the county seat of Rhea County.
• Nearest larger place we list: Chattanooga, 32 miles southwest.
• Other places we list within 50 miles: 2.

Emergency support for Dayton runs through one number, (888) 385-5513, answered 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Have these details ready:

In Tennessee, calls like this often follow drought and tornado. 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 Tennessee, see Tennessee Emergency Management Agency (TEMA). We are not an emergency agency; for danger to life, call 911.

• The address in Dayton (and the Rhea 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 city like Dayton are grocers, restaurants, school and hospital kitchens, hotels, farm and food-processing operations, and community events that draw crowds.

Food and drink production is Tennessee's second-largest manufacturing sector, with brands such as Bush's Beans, Jack Daniel's, Little Debbie and Mountain Dew made in the state. Food manufacturers and co-packers often need temporary refrigerated capacity during plant outages, expansions or seasonal peaks.

FedEx runs its global air hub at Memphis International Airport, and the Port of Memphis is the fifth-busiest inland water port in the U.S. A large logistics base means many perishable shipments pass through the state and can be held in temporary refrigerated trailers.

Dayton 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 Tennessee: CMA Fest (June); Memphis in May World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest and Beale Street Music Festival (May). Large downtown crowds raise demand for catering, event kitchens and cold storage.

Renting a refrigerated trailer in Dayton is simple, but a few items decide whether it runs smoothly on the first day.

Local health departments, such as Knox County's, review food service plans for the state and handle temporary event permits for vendors, so requirements and fees vary by county. Check with the county health department before an event or emergency setup to confirm which permit applies.

Under the Tennessee Food Safety Act (Tenn. Code 68-14-718), plans for a newly built or extensively remodeled food service establishment must be submitted for review by the Tennessee Department of Health. A temporary kitchen that is meant to operate as a food establishment may need plan review before a permit is issued.

• 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 Dayton 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 Tennessee Department of Health, Environmental Health (Food Service program).
• 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 Dayton, setup, servicing, and minimum terms are confirmed in your quote.