Hickory Cold Storage, Emergency Walk-In Cooler and Refrigeration Trailer for Rent
Plan a refrigerated trailer or container for your Hickory project with Cold Storage Container Rental and Facilities. We help Catawba County hospitals, schools, hotels, food-service operators, and public agencies keep stock at temperature through renovations, power outages, and busy 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.
- Refrigerated trailer pricing
- Starting at $1,295for a 1–6 day rental
- Estimated delivery window
- 3 to 4 hours
Refrigerated rentals in Hickory, North Carolina.
With about 46,000 residents, Hickory is a city in Catawba County, North Carolina. The city limits take in about 33.2 square miles, or roughly 1,385 residents per square mile. Catawba County has 8 incorporated places, and Hickory is the largest. Hickory ranks 26th in North Carolina by population among 549 incorporated places. Long View sits about 4 miles away and Conover about 6, which helps when a Hickory project reaches into the surrounding area.
Census estimates put the population up about 5.4% since 2020. Ground elevation is about 1,190 feet above sea level. Cold-storage projects in Hickory can connect to research and hospital campuses and trade shows and furniture markets, which are common across North Carolina, from the Triangle, the Piedmont, and the Outer Banks and coast. In Hickory, temporary refrigerated storage typically serves hospitals, schools, grocers, distributors, caterers, and event venues. In North Carolina, planning can also need to allow for hurricane-season outages and mountain winter storms, so we ask Hickory customers about power early. Coastal storm recovery and mountain winter weather both affect how soon a unit can be delivered and connected. We review those details for each Hickory address.
Call 888 385-5513 to confirm availability in Hickory. Emergency deployment is coordinated 24/7, and the estimated delivery window is 3 to 4 hours, with final timing set in your quote. Refrigerated trailers and containers come in several sizes, and a mobile kitchen or dishwashing trailer can join the Hickory rental when you need it.
Hickory at a glance.
- Population (2025 estimate)
- 45,975
- Change since 2020
- +5.4%
- Land area
- 33.2 square miles
- People per square mile
- 1,385
- Rank in North Carolina
- 26th of 549 incorporated places
- County role
- Most populous of 8 incorporated places in Catawba County
- Elevation
- 1,190 feet
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau population estimates and Gazetteer (population, area, rank); Hickory on Wikipedia (elevation, county seat, name origin).
A refrigerated trailer plan for Hickory.
Start with refrigerated capacity, then add the kitchen and dishwashing facilities your site in Catawba County 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 Hickory 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
Compare refrigerated trailer and container prices.
Starting prices by rental length for refrigerated equipment and supporting facilities in Hickory, North Carolina. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
Plan around the Hickory address.
A project in Hickory 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.
Continue planning across the region.
Compare rental planning pages for other North Carolina cities near Hickory.
- Long View4 miles away
- Conover6 miles away
- Newton7 miles away
- Sawmills10 miles away
- Lenoir16 miles away
- Lincolnton19 miles away
- Morganton21 miles away
Hickory refrigerated trailer rental FAQs.
How much does a refrigerated trailer rental cost in Hickory?
Refrigerated trailer pricing is starting at $1,295 for a 1–6 day rental for the smallest trailer, and the same starting prices apply to Hickory projects. 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.
How quickly can a refrigerated trailer reach Hickory?
The estimated delivery window to Hickory is 3 to 4 hours. Final timing depends on availability, the route, site access, and your start date, and is confirmed in your quote. For urgent needs, call 888 385-5513 for 24/7 emergency deployment coordination.
Can you also serve Long View and other nearby places?
Yes. Places such as Long View (about 4 miles), Conover (about 6 miles), and Newton (about 7 miles) can be planned together with a Hickory rental, and the team can review one project that spans more than one address. Confirm each site's access, power, and dates in your quote.
What if a cooler fails or the power goes out in Hickory?
Call 888 385-5513 any time. Emergency deployment is coordinated 24/7: share the Hickory address, the holding temperature, the quantity of product, and whether power is available, and the team will confirm the quickest workable option. North Carolina sites can face hurricane-season outages and mountain winter storms, so ask about generator connections before the product is at risk.
Do I need a permit to place a refrigerated trailer in Hickory?
Requirements depend on the exact site and the local jurisdiction, so check with Hickory's town or city office and Catawba County before dispatch. Unit dimensions, electrical needs, and placement details are shared with you to support that conversation, and any required approval stays your responsibility to confirm.
Should I choose a trailer or a container for my Hickory site?
Compare the stock you need to hold, the required temperature, the placement area, and door access. Trailers and containers are separate formats, and a mobile kitchen or dishwashing trailer can be reviewed alongside the refrigerated unit when the site also needs cooking or ware washing.
Keep Hickory cold.
Share your site, dates, and storage needs. We’ll review the refrigerated trailer or container and supporting kitchen and dishwashing plan for your North Carolina project.