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.
Erwin, Tennessee Refrigeration Trailer Rentals
Erwin is a community in Unicoi County, and HHrefrigeration serves it with refrigeration trailer rentals, mobile kitchen rentals, and dishwashing trailers. Service is nationwide, which means Erwin is covered from your first call.
Erwin is a town in Unicoi County with about 5,989 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 Erwin the unit will sit.
Erwin, TN at a glance
Numbers for Erwin 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: town in Unicoi County, Tennessee.
- Population: 5,989 (2023 Census Bureau estimate), number 20 of 20 Tennessee places on our list.
- Land area: 4.1 square miles, about 1,452 people per square mile.
- Elevation: about 1,670 feet.
- Erwin is the county seat of Unicoi County.
- Nearest larger place we list: Church Hill, 31 miles northwest.
- Other places we list within 50 miles: 3.
How we plan getting a trailer to Erwin
Every rental in Erwin starts with the address, not a warehouse. Here is how a request for Erwin, TN moves from call to cold storage:
- Call or send the form. Tell us the street address in Erwin, 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 Erwin include I-26 and TN-107. 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.
- Erwin is roughly 430 straight-line miles east of Memphis, Tennessee'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 Erwin
Emergency support for Erwin 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 earthquake and drought. After a quake, buildings can be closed for inspection while product is still inside; a refrigerated trailer rental gives operators somewhere cold to relocate it.
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 Erwin (and the Unicoi 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 Erwin
Tennessee has warm, humid summers with moist Gulf air, and highs from the low 80s F in the eastern mountains to the low 90s F in West Tennessee. Winters are cool, with January lows from under 25 F in the far northeast to over 30 F in the southwest, and occasional Arctic outbreaks. The hottest stretch runs june to August, and the coldest december to February. Both extremes put stress on commercial refrigeration in Erwin.
Hurricane Helene flooding in September 2024 heavily damaged Erwin; helicopters rescued 58 people from the Unicoi County Hospital roof. Flood-damaged hospitals and kitchens can need temporary cold storage and food service.
Nuclear Fuel Services operates a major facility in Erwin, and CSX closed its Erwin rail operations in 2015, ending more than 300 jobs. Industrial sites bring workforce food service needs.
Earthquake risk in Tennessee (Year-round): West Tennessee, including Memphis and Haywood County, lies on the edge of the New Madrid Seismic Zone, and the Memphis-Arkansas I-55 bridge sits within it. A major quake could disrupt utilities and distribution across the region, which can create demand for emergency cold storage and temporary food service.
Drought risk in Tennessee (Late summer to fall): Droughts are common despite abundant rain; a 2016 drought contributed to the Gatlinburg wildfires, which killed at least 14 people and destroyed more than 1,600 structures. Wildfire evacuations and area closures in tourism towns can disrupt restaurants and lodging and often lead to temporary feeding operations.
On December 23-24, 2022, TVA ordered rolling blackouts during Winter Storm Elliott after losing roughly 6,700 MW of generation. It was the first time in the utility's history it took that step. Short, repeated outages can interrupt walk-in coolers and kitchens across the TVA region with little warning.
Food service and business in Erwin
The kinds of operations that rent refrigeration in a city like Erwin 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.
Erwin 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.
Equipment you can rent in Erwin
Refrigeration is our focus, and Erwin customers rent the same four units as the rest of Tennessee:
Many Erwin 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 Erwin
Renting a refrigerated trailer in Erwin is simple, but a few items decide whether it runs smoothly on the first day.
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.
The Tennessee Department of Health says permanent food establishments must submit plans and specifications before construction or remodeling and be inspected before a permit is issued. Anyone placing a mobile kitchen or dishwashing trailer at a fixed site should check plan review needs with the health department.
- 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 Erwin 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.
Roads, routes, and access around Erwin
Highways and routes tied to Erwin:
Erwin sits at about 1,670 feet above sea level.
Nearby places we also serve: Church Hill (31 miles northwest), Black Mountain, NC (37 miles south), Abingdon, VA (46 miles northeast), Jefferson City (60 miles west), Forest City, NC (64 miles southeast).
- I-26: Passes through western and southern Erwin.
- TN-107: North Main Avenue.
Rental prices for Erwin 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 Erwin, setup, servicing, and minimum terms are confirmed in your quote.
More of Tennessee and the Southeast
Erwin is one of the places we list in Tennessee, and Tennessee is part of our Southeast service area. Browse the Tennessee 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 Erwin, TN.
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.
Erwin rental questions
Do you rent refrigerated trailers in Erwin, Tennessee?
Yes. HHrefrigeration rents refrigerated trailers, refrigerated containers, mobile kitchens, and dishwashing trailers to commercial and industrial customers in Erwin and Unicoi 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 Erwin is far from a major city?
We plan the delivery from your street address, not from a fixed point on the map. Erwin is about 430 miles east of Memphis, so we confirm the route, the final approach, and the timing with you in the quote.
What power does a refrigerated trailer need in Erwin?
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 Erwin site before delivery, and send the voltage, phase, and amps with your request.
Who do I contact about food safety rules in Unicoi County?
Start with Tennessee Department of Health, Environmental Health (Food Service program) (https://www.tn.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 Erwin 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 Erwin 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 earthquake season in Tennessee?
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. Earthquake risk in Tennessee is highest Year-round.
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.