McNary Emergency Cold Storage, Refrigeration Trailer and Walk-In Cooler for Lease
Plan a refrigerated trailer or container for your McNary project with Cold Storage Container Rental and Facilities. We help Rapides Parish hospitals, schools, hotels, food-service operators, and public agencies keep stock at temperature through renovations, power outages, hurricane-season response, and events. Call 888 385-5513 for 24/7 support and emergency deployment coordination, and ask about a mobile kitchen or dishwashing trailer for the same site.
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- Refrigerated trailer pricing
- Starting at $1,295for a 1–6 day rental
- Delivery planning
- Delivery schedule confirmed in your quote
A refrigerated trailer plan for McNary.
Start with refrigerated capacity, then add the kitchen and dishwashing facilities your site in Rapides Parish needs.
12ft Refrigerated Trailer
A compact refrigerated trailer option for reviewing temporary ingredient or product storage where a smaller placement footprint is a priority. Confirm the required operating temperature and refrigeration package.
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20ft Refrigerated Trailer
A 20ft refrigerated trailer for temporary stock storage, with separate temperature configurations to match the food or goods being held.
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20ft Refrigerated Container
A container-format cold-storage option for projects comparing the placement, handling, and access of a refrigerated container with a trailer-based storage facility.
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24ft Mobile Kitchen
A compact cooking trailer with a convection oven, griddle, six-burner range, sinks, and reach-in cold storage for restaurant renovations and temporary meal service.
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38ft Mobile Kitchen
A 38ft mobile commercial kitchen trailer with a fryer, convection oven, griddle/oven, six-burner range/oven, sinks, and reach-in refrigeration and freezer storage.
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22-26ft Low Temp Dish Trailer
Low-temperature push-through dishwashing trailers in 22ft, 24ft, and 26ft configurations, with a soil tray, scraping table, three-compartment sink, and handwashing sink.
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Review all 5 refrigerated trailer and container sizes for your McNary project, with starting prices by rental length. Select a model for its specifications, photographs, and rental details.
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| Model | Format | Temperature options | Power example | Starting price |
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| 12ft Refrigerated Trailer | Refrigerated trailer | Confirm for the assigned 12ft unit | Confirm the assigned unit’s power requirements | Starting at $1,295 for a 1–6 day rental |
| 20ft Refrigerated Trailer | Refrigerated trailer | Separate 32°F, 15°F, and -5°F configurations; confirm the required unit | 220V, single-phase, 40–60A; verify the offered configuration | Starting at $1,495 for a 1–6 day rental |
| 20ft Refrigerated Container | Refrigerated container | Review the selected container's specification | Confirm the assigned unit’s power requirements | Starting at $2,495 for a 1–6 day rental |
| 40ft Refrigerated Container | Refrigerated container | Confirm for the assigned unit | Confirm the assigned unit’s power requirements | Starting at $3,495 for a 1–6 day rental |
| 40ft Refrigerated Container | Refrigerated container | Confirm for the assigned unit | Confirm the assigned unit’s power requirements | Starting at $3,495 for a 1–6 day rental |
Configuration examples shown. Confirm the assigned unit’s temperature range and connections in your quote. Starting prices by rental length are listed on each model page; delivery, setup, taxes, and availability are confirmed separately.
Thunderstorm Winds Near Mc Nary on May 23, 2026
On May 23, 2026, strong thunderstorm winds generated a local storm report about 1.18 miles west of Mc Nary, in Rapides Parish. The archived observation reads, “Numerous trees downed in the Glenmora area.” Food businesses experiencing equipment or utility trouble could need emergency refrigerated trailers during their wider cleanup.
The entry lists an estimated gust of 50 knots, or roughly 58 mph. NOAA’s property-damage estimate for this entry was $2,000.
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WinterFête’s Illuminated Procession Adds a Downtown Holiday Outing for Rapides Parish
Alexandria’s WinterFête offered McNary a Rapides Parish holiday outing on December 5, 2025, when the Museum of Art’s Illuminated Procession brought 24 lighted costumes through downtown. The Pineville Elementary School Drumline led the procession, with characters ranging from Santa to polar bears.
The free festival also offered skating, a lighted maze and food service, bringing cold storage for perishable ingredients into the serving preparations. Indie Village added arts-and-crafts booths alongside live music. Local reporting described fireworks and drone displays as further attractions, giving the gathering a program that continued beyond the procession itself.
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Compare refrigerated trailer and container prices.
Starting prices by rental length for refrigerated equipment and supporting facilities in McNary. Review the equipment details and project requirements with our team.
| Refrigerated unit | 1–6 days | 8–14 days | 15 days–1 month | More than 3 months |
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| 12ft Refrigerated Trailer ↗ | Starting at $1,295 | Starting at $1,595 | Starting at $1,895 | Starting at $1,995 |
| 20ft Refrigerated Trailer ↗ | Starting at $1,495 | Starting at $1,695 | Starting at $1,995 | Starting at $1,895 |
| 20ft Refrigerated Container ↗ | Starting at $2,495 | Starting at $2,495 | Starting at $2,995 | Starting at $2,995 |
| 40ft Refrigerated Container ↗ | Starting at $3,495 | Starting at $3,495 | Starting at $3,995 | Starting at $3,995 |
Supporting facility starting prices
| Supporting facility | 1–6 days | 8–14 days | 15 days–1 month | More than 3 months |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24ft Mobile Kitchen ↗ | Starting at $4,995 | Starting at $4,995 | Starting at $4,995 | Starting at $4,995 |
| 28ft Mobile Kitchen ↗ | Starting at $4,995 | Starting at $4,995 | Starting at $4,995 | Starting at $4,995 |
| 38ft Mobile Kitchen ↗ | Starting at $7,995 | Starting at $7,995 | Starting at $8,995 | Starting at $7,995 |
| 40ft Mobile Kitchen ↗ | Starting at $7,995 | Starting at $7,995 | Starting at $9,995 | Starting at $7,995 |
| 22-26ft Low Temp Dish Trailer ↗ | Starting at $4,995 | Starting at $4,995 | Starting at $4,995 | Starting at $4,995 |
| 38ft Low Temp Dish Trailer ↗ | Starting at $4,995 | Starting at $4,995 | Starting at $4,995 | Starting at $4,995 |
| 30ft Conveyor Dishwashing Trailer ↗ | Starting at $7,995 | Starting at $7,995 | Starting at $7,995 | Starting at $6,995 |
Starting prices by rental length. Prices, availability, delivery timing, and equipment details are subject to change and will be confirmed in your final quote.
Need help now? Call 888 385-5513 for 24/7 support and current availability.
Hail Near Glenmora on January 21, 2016
NOAA documented hail in the Glenmora area on January 21, 2016, in Rapides Parish. The damage account notes, “A photo of hail at Plainview High School in Glenmora was posted to social media.” Food businesses experiencing equipment or utility trouble could need emergency refrigerated trailers during their wider cleanup.
Thunderstorm Winds Near Forest Hill on May 23, 2013
A severe-weather report was logged about 1.78 miles east of Forest Hill on May 23, 2013 after strong thunderstorm winds affected the area. The archived observation reads, “A few trees were blown down in Woodworth, one of which landed on a house causing minor damage.” Where a food operation’s usual storage was unavailable, refrigerated containers could become part of a temporary operating plan.
Tornado Near Turkey Creek on February 14, 2026
The Turkey Creek area saw a tornado on February 14, 2026, according to the storm report for Evangeline Parish. The local account states, “Tornado touched down somewhere in the woods west of Veterans Memorial HWY then continued northeast to HWY 167 where it dissipated.” The practical concern for food premises would be whether walk-in coolers and other essential equipment remained in service.
LA 754: Resurfacing in Acadia Parish
A construction notice dated November 4, 2020 focused on LA 754 in Acadia Parish. The announced scope covered resurfacing. The published scope also covered asphalt work, surface milling and lane markings. The notice put the project value at $1.5 million. For food businesses expecting deliveries into cold storage, the construction schedule would be part of route planning.
The published limits ran from La. 95 to the St. The notice included lane closures during the work. The published completion target was spring 2021, subject to the project schedule.
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Flooding Near Mc Nary on March 10, 2016
A March 10, 2016 entry in NOAA’s storm archive describes flooding about 3.74 miles west of Mc Nary, in Rapides Parish. The damage account notes, “Heavy rain during the 9th and 10th drained into the upper reaches of the Calcasieu River in Rapides Parish.” Food operators relying on that approach would need to coordinate arrivals at cold storage with whatever access remained available.
NOAA’s property-damage estimate for this entry was $25,000.
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Alex Winter Fête Plans a Food and Arts Marketplace in Downtown Alexandria
Alexandria’s 2025 Winter Fête plans described a three-day downtown festival from December 4 to 6, offering a major Rapides Parish holiday outing for Lecompte. A city grant document anticipated about 25 food vendors, 75 arts-and-crafts vendors and 50 Indie Village vendors.
Thunderstorm Winds Near Oakdale on May 6, 2025
A severe-weather report was logged about 0.91 miles northeast of Oakdale on May 6, 2025 after strong thunderstorm winds affected the area. The local account states, “Metal siding was stripped from the Oakdale youth baseball facility and thrown into the powerlines.” For businesses unable to run their regular refrigeration, refrigerated trailers would offer another place to hold temperature-sensitive stock.
Dutch Oven Cooks Planned Demonstrations and Tasting at Indian Creek
The Central Louisiana Dutch Oven Cookers scheduled a December 2, 2023, gathering at Indian Creek Recreation Area in Woodworth. The town’s event listing placed demonstrations at 9 a.m. and tasting at noon, with food offered without a charge while donations were accepted. For cooks arriving with perishable ingredients, portable cold storage would be part of preparing for the outdoor cooking session.
Forest Hill’s 40th Nursery Festival Supports the Volunteer Fire Department
Forest Hill’s Louisiana Nursery Festival reached its 40th year in March 2026, offering a Rapides Parish outing for neighboring McNary. Local reporting described opportunities to buy plants, meet growers and enjoy carnival rides, with the weekend scheduled to continue through 3 p.m. on Sunday.
For restaurants preparing meals for festival visitors, walk-in coolers are part of the ingredient staging behind regular service. The festival itself highlighted the nursery trade that shapes Forest Hill’s economy. Its proceeds supported Fire District 17’s volunteer department, linking the gardening marketplace with a local public-service benefit while opening wholesale growers’ products to individual shoppers.
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LA 13: Resurfacing And Pavement Repair in Acadia Parish
A construction notice dated April 21, 2023 focused on LA 13 in Acadia Parish. The announced scope covered resurfacing and pavement repair. The notice put the project value at $4.1M. A business arranging delivery of portable walk-in coolers would need to factor the work into its access plan.
The published limits ran from 1.023 miles north of La. 92 (E. Whitney St.) to its intersection with Lovell Rd. The notice included lane closures during the work. The published completion target was August 2023, subject to the project schedule.
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Plan around the McNary address.
A project in McNary starts with the same practical questions: which functions need to remain available, how the trailer can reach its placement, and how utilities will connect.
- Share the site and storage needs
Send the address, start date, expected rental length, what needs to stay cold, its holding temperature, and the approximate quantity.
- Review the unit and site requirements
We match a refrigerated trailer or container to the product and space, then review power, placement, access, and any mobile kitchen or dishwashing support.
- Confirm the quote and delivery plan
Availability, rental terms, delivery, and setup are confirmed in your quote before the unit is scheduled.
Tornado Near Mc Nary on April 2, 2017
The Mc Nary area saw a tornado on April 2, 2017, according to the storm report for Rapides Parish. The damage account notes, “A few pine trees were snapped between Glenmora and Forest Hill.|Most damage was medium to small branches.” The practical concern for food premises would be whether walk-in coolers and other essential equipment remained in service.
The tornado was rated EF1. Its recorded path extended 7.29 miles, with a maximum width of 50 yards. NOAA’s property-damage estimate for this entry was $5,000. The wider storm episode developed around a cold front described in the regional weather account.
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Nation Road Crossing in Rayne Reopened in 2019
DOTD's May 8, 2019 update reported that Nation Road was open again at the Coulee Duralde crossing in Rayne. The $1.1 million project replaced a bridge on the north-south portion of the road north of I-10, within the city limits.
The contract included a new girder-span bridge, reconstruction of the road base, asphalt paving and drainage structures. The restored crossing gave refrigerated trailers another usable connection when planning commercial deliveries. Earlier notices had extended the construction schedule, but the final update on the source page confirmed reopening rather than another future closure.
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Flash Flooding Near Elizabeth on November 9, 2024
A severe-weather report was logged about 4.64 miles west-southwest of Elizabeth on November 9, 2024 after flash flooding affected the area. The archived observation reads, “The Allen Parish Sherriff's Office reported water over Highways 112, 462, 112, 10, and 165.” Refrigerated trailers carrying food into the area would have to follow any closures affecting their planned route.
Tornado Near Pine Prairie on February 14, 2026
A severe-weather report was logged about 4.47 miles northwest of Pine Prairie on February 14, 2026 after a tornado affected the area. The damage account notes, “The tornado started in the wooded areas southeast of the Crooked Creek Reservoir where an area of trees were snapped.” Where a food operation’s usual storage was unavailable, refrigerated containers could become part of a temporary operating plan.
Construction Plans for Nation Road in Acadia Parish
DOTD outlined bridge replacement and drainage work at Nation Road in Acadia Parish in a notice dated August 12, 2024. The published scope also covered drainage work, ground preparation and asphalt work. The notice put the project value at $780,000. Transporting refrigerated containers through the area would require a route compatible with the announced traffic arrangements.
The announced start was August 19, 2024. Routes named in the detour instructions included LA 35 and LA 98. The published completion target was December 2024, subject to the project schedule.
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Tornado Near Forest Hill on December 13, 2022
A severe-weather report was logged about 1.03 miles northeast of Forest Hill on December 13, 2022 after a tornado affected the area. The local account states, “An EF-1 tornado touched down near 10th street on the northwest edge of Forest Hill.” Any refrigerated trailers approaching an impassable stretch would need a different delivery route.
The tornado was rated EF1. Its recorded path extended 2.74 miles, with a maximum width of 100 yards. NOAA’s property-damage estimate for this entry was $40,000. The wider storm episode developed around a cold front described in the regional weather account.
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McNary refrigerated trailer rental FAQs.
How much does a refrigerated trailer rental cost in McNary?
Refrigerated trailer pricing is starting at $1,295 for a 1–6 day rental for the smallest trailer. Every trailer and container has starting prices listed by rental length, from 1–6 days to more than 3 months. Delivery, setup, site work, taxes, and the complete rental term are confirmed in your quote.
When can a refrigerated trailer be delivered to McNary?
Share your McNary address, desired start date, unit size, and access conditions. The team confirms availability and a workable delivery schedule in the quote; this page does not publish a fixed arrival time.
Should I choose a refrigerated trailer or a container?
Compare the stock you need to hold, the required temperature, the placement area, and door access. Trailers and containers are separate formats, and the rental team can review both for your site.
Can a mobile kitchen or dishwashing trailer be added?
Yes. A mobile kitchen trailer and a dishwashing trailer can be reviewed alongside the refrigerated unit when the site also needs cooking or ware washing. Configuration, connections, sanitation requirements, and availability are confirmed for the project.
What should I prepare for my Rapides Parish site?
Bring the address, placement plan, delivery access details, available power, the goods and holding temperature, dates, and a site contact. Confirm any applicable permit and approval requirements before dispatch.
Keep McNary cold.
Share your site, dates, and storage needs. We’ll review the refrigerated trailer or container and supporting kitchen and dishwashing plan for your Louisiana project.