Benson Cold Storage Trailers, Walk-In Coolers, Refrigerated Trailers & Refrigerated Containers for Rent
When walk-in cold space is full, down, or being rebuilt, Lock-N-Roll Cold Storage can coordinate temporary refrigerated storage for Benson and the rest of Cochise County. Serving grocers, caterers, hospitals, schools, and industrial sites, our team is available at 888 385-5513 for 24/7 support and emergency deployment coordination. Mobile kitchens and dishwashing trailers are available as supporting facilities.
- Refrigerated trailer pricing
- Starting at $1,295 · by rental length
- Delivery planning
- Delivery schedule confirmed in your quote
A refrigerated trailer plan for Benson.
Benson is in Cochise County, about 155 miles southeast of Phoenix in a straight line. Closest towns we also cover: Huachuca City (about 20 miles), Tombstone (about 20 miles), and Sierra Vista (about 24 miles).
South Tucson set its first annual Feria de Sur Tucson for South Fourth Avenue from noon to 7 p.m.
South Tucson is about 42 miles northwest of Benson.
The City of South Tucson announced its first annual Feria de Sur Tucson for a Sunday in April, from noon to 7 p.m. on South Fourth Avenue between 36th and 28th streets.
Bisbee's Fourth of July coaster races returned in 2023 after a year off, running from Tombstone Canyon to Main Street
Bisbee is about 43 miles southeast of Benson.
Bisbee's Fourth of July coaster races date to 1914 and returned in 2023 after being canceled in 2022 because of department shortages. Junior drivers aged 9 to 12 and senior drivers aged 13 to 16 compete, with about 15 to 25 in each division.
The 25th Safford Harvest Festival ran October 18, 2025 with pumpkin rolling, a costume contest and an Oktoberfest beer garden
Clifton is about 98 miles northeast of Benson.
Clifton: The 25th Safford Harvest Festival was held Saturday, October 18, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. on the lawn in front of Safford City Hall. The day had pumpkin carving, a costume contest, pumpkin rolling and performances by local groups, and an Oktoberfest beer garden opened at 3 p.m. All proceeds went to the City of Safford Employees United Way campaign.
Coolidge Dam held 220,700 acre-feet in December 2022, its highest level since March 2017
Coolidge is about 99 miles northwest of Benson.
After a very wet monsoon, Coolidge Dam held 220,700 acre-feet by late December 2022, its highest mark since March 2017 and the highest December total on record, according to USGS data.
The Pinebrooke Fire burned about 8 acres south of Florence and destroyed one home on May 22, 2024
Florence is about 102 miles northwest of Benson.
The Pinebrooke Fire burned about 8 acres roughly 6 miles south of Florence, west of State Route 79, on Wednesday, May 22, 2024, and was 35 percent contained by early evening.
Compare refrigerated trailers and containers.
Review all 4 refrigerated trailer and container sizes for your Benson project, with starting prices by rental length. Select a model for its specifications, photographs, and rental details.
Scroll across the table to compare specifications and starting prices.
| Model | Format | Temperature options | Power example | Starting at |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12ft Refrigerated Trailer | Refrigerated trailer | Confirm for the assigned 12ft unit | Confirm the assigned unit’s power requirements | $1,295 |
| 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 | $1,495 |
| 20ft Refrigerated Container | Refrigerated container | Review the selected container's specification | Confirm the assigned unit’s power requirements | $2,495 |
| 40ft Refrigerated Container | Refrigerated container | Confirm for the assigned unit | Confirm the assigned unit’s power requirements | $3,495 |
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.
Storms and outages
A Benson wash became a fast-moving river on August 16, 2022, snapping trees and displacing one household
A flash flood on Tuesday, August 16, 2022, turned a wash near a home in Benson into a fast-moving river that swept trees, branches and debris across the road. Trees were snapped, pavement cracked and one home was severely damaged. The household was displaced and the American Red Cross of Southern Arizona helped. The report mentioned no rescues or injuries.
A wash flood comes and goes within an hour, but the cleanup takes weeks. Homes and shops near a wash lose their power and their food,. A generator trailer holds a cooler through an outage, and a portable refrigerated trailer is useful for a business that needs to move its stock to higher ground.
Fires
The Slavin Fire, about 15 miles southeast of Benson, burned an estimated 120 acres and led to 12 evacuations in May 2017
The Slavin Fire started about 15 miles southeast of Benson in Cochise County in late May 2017, with lightning suspected. It burned an estimated 120 acres and reached 80 percent containment. Cochise County evacuated 12 residents in Dragoon Ranch Estates, who were later allowed to return home, and one vacant structure was destroyed. Arizona State Forestry sent extra crews and aircraft.
A fire that small can still empty a subdivision for a day. The crews that fight it eat on the road, and the neighbors who leave their homes leave their refrigerators too. A portable refrigerated trailer at a staging area holds water and food for responders, and a generator trailer is useful for a household or small business that must move its food and keep it cold.
Compare refrigerated trailer and container prices.
Starting prices by rental length for refrigerated equipment and supporting facilities in Benson. 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 ↗ | $1,295 | $1,595 | $1,895 | $1,995 |
| 20ft refrigerated trailer ↗ | $1,495 | $1,695 | $1,995 | $1,895–$2,195 |
| 20ft refrigerated container ↗ | $2,495 | $2,495 | $2,995 | $2,995 |
| 40ft refrigerated container ↗ | $3,495 | $3,495 | $3,995 | $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 ↗ | $4,995–$7,995 | $4,995–$7,995 | $4,995–$7,995 | $4,995–$7,995 |
| 38ft mobile kitchen ↗ | $7,995 | $7,995 | $8,995 | $7,995 |
| 40ft mobile kitchen ↗ | $7,995 | $7,995 | $9,995 | $7,995 |
| 22–26ft low-temp dishwashing trailer ↗ | $4,995 | $4,995 | $4,995 | $4,995–$6,995 |
| 30ft conveyor dishwashing trailer ↗ | $7,995 | $7,995 | $7,995 | $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.
A 60 mph storm tore solar panels off a Rancho Vistoso roof in August 2018
Oro Valley is about 52 miles northwest of Benson.
On the night of August 1, 2018, a monsoon storm with winds estimated near 60 mph hit the area around Rancho Vistoso Boulevard and Tangerine Road in Oro Valley and sheared the solar panels off a home's roof, damaging the roof and the front walkway.
Rep. Grijalva toured Nogales Wash on July 28, 2026, with $10 million approved against a $30 million project
Nogales is about 52 miles southwest of Benson.
U.S. Rep. Adelita Grijalva toured the Nogales Wash in late July 2026 to see the monsoon damage along the channel that drains from Sonora into the Santa Cruz River.
The 30th Apache Leap Mining Festival in Superior had a parade, carnival rides and a $2,500 mining competition purse in March 2018
Superior is about 105 miles northwest of Benson.
Superior held its 30th annual Apache Leap Mining Festival from March 16 to 18, 2018, with a "Women in Mining" theme. The weekend included carnival rides, a parade, live Folklorico and Mariachi music, chihuahua races, a beer garden, a handmade crafts market and a Kid's Zone with mining-related tasks.
About 1,000 floating propane tanks turned the September 2025 Globe flood into a hazardous materials emergency
Globe is about 105 miles north of Benson.
The September 2025 Globe flood carried about 1,000 propane tanks downstream, which created a major hazardous materials emergency on top of the flooding itself. Heavy equipment was used to remove tanks dislodged from a distribution facility.
La Casita Cafe, a 79-year-old Globe restaurant, reopened eight days past its 40-day goal after the September 2025 flood
Miami is about 107 miles north of Benson.
Miami: La Casita Cafe, a 79-year-old restaurant on Broad Street in Globe, was badly damaged in the September 2025 flood. People trapped inside were rescued with help from nearby businesses. The owners set a goal of reopening within 40 days and missed it by eight.
Storms and outages
A multi-vehicle crash closed westbound I-10 at milepost 299, about five miles west of Benson, on August 16, 2026
On August 16, 2026, ADOT closed the westbound lanes of Interstate 10 at milepost 299, about five miles west of Benson, because of a crash. The Arizona Department of Public Safety said three vehicles were involved. The eastbound lanes were not affected, and the reports gave no reopening time.
I-10 carries a lot of freight, including refrigerated loads. When a lane closes with no reopening time, a driver with a refrigerated load has to decide whether to wait or to find a place for the cargo. A 20ft refrigerated trailer or container at a yard in Benson gives a shipper a transfer point and a buffer.
Storms and outages
I-10 eastbound near Benson was closed for about ten hours on September 28, 2026 after a crash involving a trooper and a semi
A crash between an Arizona DPS trooper and a semitruck on Monday, September 28, 2026 closed eastbound Interstate 10 near mile marker 302 near Benson. The semi caught fire. The roadway was closed from around 9 a.m. until 7 p.m., about ten hours, and the trooper was taken to a hospital with significant injuries. The semitruck driver was not injured.
Ten hours is a long time for a truck of fresh produce or frozen product to sit. Reefer units burn fuel, and a stuck driver may be on the clock. A shipper that can reach a local portable refrigerated trailer can transfer cargo into a cold space until the road reopens, and a generator trailer keeps the load at temperature if a unit fails.
Mammoth's tentative FY 2025-26 budget totaled $15.3 million, up from $13.66 million, with a hearing on July 3
Mammoth is about 58 miles northwest of Benson.
The Town of Mammoth held a budget work session on June 26 and a public hearing on the FY 2025-26 budget and property tax levy on July 3, 2025, at 6 p.m. at Town Hall, 125 N.
Douglas weighed a bid from Wild West Supermarket to reopen the former Food City on San Antonio Avenue
Douglas is about 58 miles southeast of Benson.
Douglas' mayor announced on Facebook that the city had received a bid from a grocery company for the old Food City building at 1300 San Antonio Avenue. The Arizona Corporations Commission lists the owner as Carniceria Wild West LLC in Tucson, and the bid is for Wild West Supermarket & Restaurant.
Three industrial projects in Casa Grande added up to more than 500,000 square feet
Casa Grande is about 108 miles northwest of Benson.
In October 2022 three projects were moving in Casa Grande: Opus Development's two light industrial buildings of 153,000 and 173,000 square feet on 22 acres at Confluence Industrial Park, Southwark Metal Manufacturing's 140,000-square-foot plant for air conditioning components on Ash Avenue, and LCY Electronic Materials' 80,000-square-foot chemical plant in the Central Arizona Commerce Park.
The new town signed a three-year fire service agreement with Rural Metro
San Tan Valley is about 113 miles northwest of Benson.
On December 17, 2025, the San Tan Valley Town Council approved a three-year fire service agreement with Rural Metro Fire, with residents who subscribe continuing to pay the company directly.
Storms and outages
A head-on crash between two semis closed I-10 eastbound for several hours near Pomerene Road on October 19, 2026
At about 12:02 a.m. on Monday, October 19, 2026, two semitrucks collided head-on on eastbound Interstate 10 near milepost 307, close to Pomerene Road. One truck crossed the median, and the second caught fire. The driver who crossed the median was seriously injured, and the other driver was not seriously hurt. The eastbound roadway was closed for several hours before it reopened.
A midnight closure means trucks waiting in the dark with cargo. Drivers who wait overnight with a refrigerated load have few places to put it. A portable refrigerated trailer staged at a yard or truck stop gives drivers an option for moving a load, and a 20ft refrigerated trailer holds a full pallet load while the highway reopens.
Fires
The Stronghold Fire northeast of Willcox burned more than 2,000 acres after starting on April 28, 2025
The Stronghold Fire started northeast of Willcox in Cochise County on Monday, April 28, 2025, and had burned at least 2,000 acres by the time the first reports came out. Spring wildfires in dry grassland can turn a smoky afternoon into an evacuation notice quickly.
A fire in Cochise County can affect roads and supply across the whole county. A restaurant, grocery or event vendor in Benson that plans for a fire season can reserve a portable refrigerated trailer in advance, and a generator trailer in case a utility cuts power to protect lines. Booking early is easier than calling during the smoke.
El Tour de Zona used Veterans Memorial Park in Sierra Vista as base camp for about 500 riders in April 2026
Huachuca City is about 20 miles south of Benson.
Huachuca City: El Tour de Zona ran as a three-day festival in April 2026 with about 500 riders from more than two dozen states. Veterans Memorial Park in Sierra Vista was the base camp.
The fifth Tombstone Film Festival runs January 28-31, 2027, and the 45th Quilt Show opens January 30
Tombstone is about 20 miles southeast of Benson.
The fifth annual Tombstone Film Festival is set for January 28 to 31, 2027, at Schieffelin Hall, showing Western films. The 45th Annual Tombstone Quilt Show opens January 30 and runs to February 23 at the Tombstone Association of the Arts, 383 E.
Marana's Founders' Day brings a parade, 18 food trucks and 25-plus vendors to the municipal complex
Marana is about 61 miles northwest of Benson.
Marana's Founders' Day Parade & Festivities is next set for Saturday, March 20, 2027 at the Ed Honea Marana Municipal Complex on Civic Center Drive. The most recent edition had a parade with more than 60 entries, 18 food trucks, over 25 artisan vendors and exhibitors, live performances, kids' activities and Marana Food Bank donation stations.
Mt. Graham Regional Medical Center opened a 32,000-square-foot office complex on July 24, 2025
Thatcher is about 70 miles northeast of Benson.
Thatcher: Mt. Graham Regional Medical Center cut the ribbon on Medical Office Complex 2 on Thursday, July 24, 2025. The 32,000-square-foot building houses obstetrics and gynecology, orthopedics, spine and pain care, and Roadrunner Rehab. The CEO and the board president cut the ribbon alongside the Graham County Chamber of Commerce.
The 25th Safford Harvest Festival ran from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. on October 18, 2025, with an Oktoberfest beer garden
Pima is about 73 miles northeast of Benson.
Pima: The 25th Safford Harvest Festival was held Saturday, October 18, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. on the lawn in front of Safford City Hall, with resources set up along Main Street.
Plan around the Benson address.
A project in Benson starts with practical questions about power, placement, and access. The same planning applies across Cochise County, including Huachuca City, Tombstone, Sierra Vista, Willcox.
- Share the need
Tell us what you are storing, the holding temperature, quantity, location, and dates.
- Review the unit
Choose a refrigerated trailer or container and any supporting kitchen or dishwashing facility.
- Review the site
Confirm access, placement, power, and any water and drainage needs.
- Coordinate deployment
Confirm availability, rental terms, delivery, and setup in your quote.
- Plan the pickup
Schedule removal after stock has moved back to permanent storage.
Fires
The Shaw Fire near Cochise Stronghold spread into Coronado National Forest and forced evacuations on April 20, 2026
On April 20, 2026, the Shaw Fire burned near Cochise Stronghold and spread into the Coronado National Forest. Evacuation orders were issued, and campers, residents and hikers were told to leave. Officials used "Go" and "Set" statuses for different areas.
A Go order has a short timeline, and campers and hikers leave quickly with what they have. Businesses and relief groups nearby, including those in Benson, can end up serving evacuees and crews. A mobile kitchen trailer can feed a shelter, and a portable refrigerated trailer holds the food. The same equipment is useful for any Cochise County emergency.
Large events
El Tour de Zona brought about 500 cyclists to Cochise County in April 2026 and an estimated $1 million in spending
El Tour de Zona ran as a three-day festival in April 2026 with about 500 riders from more than two dozen states, using Veterans Memorial Park in Sierra Vista as base camp. The rides included a 65-mile route over the Mule Mountains on Saturday and a final leg to Tombstone on Sunday, and officials estimated roughly $1 million in local spending.
A cycling weekend sends hundreds of hungry riders and their support crews across the county. Aid stations need water, fruit and drinks kept cool in April sun. A portable refrigerated trailer works as a base for a rest stop, and a generator trailer powers it where the road has no outlets.
A power outage shut down all of Fort Huachuca for more than an hour on December 17, 2019
Sierra Vista is about 24 miles south of Benson.
On the morning of December 17, 2019, a power outage affected the entire Fort Huachuca installation in Sierra Vista for more than an hour. Operations were disrupted, and openings were delayed at schools, clinics, daycare facilities and the commissary.
A cigarette ignited a planter on McKeown Avenue in downtown Patagonia on June 29, 2026, and bystanders put it out with a hose
Patagonia is about 35 miles southwest of Benson.
On Monday, June 29, 2026, a cigarette ignited a planter on McKeown Avenue in downtown Patagonia, and the fire spread to a grass lot near the Lending Shed donation kiosk.
Mt. Graham Regional Medical Center opened a 32,000-square-foot office complex in Safford on July 24, 2025
Safford is about 73 miles northeast of Benson.
MGRMC cut the ribbon on Medical Office Complex 2 in Safford on Thursday, July 24, 2025. The 32,000-square-foot building houses Mt. Graham Obstetrics and Gynecology, Mt. Graham Orthopedics, Mt. Graham Spine and Pain, and Roadrunner Rehab.
Winkelman Flats Public Park on the Gila River offers RV camping, tubing, ball fields and a rodeo arena
Winkelman is about 78 miles north of Benson.
Winkelman Flats Public Park sits on the Gila River and has RV camping, swimming, tubing, canoeing, fishing, ball fields and a rodeo arena, according to the town's own page.
Hayden Public Library started its AZ Bingo Challenge on January 9, 2026 with Creepy Crawlers of the Sonoran Desert
Hayden is about 79 miles north of Benson.
Hayden Public Library kicked off its AZ Bingo Challenge on January 9, 2026 with a Creepy Crawlers of the Sonoran Desert program from 1 to 2 p.m. January programs included storytime on January 12, State Symbols wood art on January 14, San Xavier painting on January 21, a Saguaro Blossoms STEAM program on January 23, a Code Talker presentation on January 28 and a Youth Advisory Board meeting on January 30.
Large events
The Willcox Wine Country Festival returned to Railroad Park on Saturday, October 17, 2026
The Willcox Wine Country Festival returned to Railroad Park on North Railroad Avenue in Willcox on Saturday, October 17, 2026, starting at 11 a.m. The city's listing said further information would come from willcoxwinecountry.org. The festival centers on wines from Arizona's Willcox-area wineries, poured in the park downtown.
Wine festivals mean wine that needs to stay cool, and the food vendors who feed the crowd need a way to keep it fresh. October afternoons in a park are still warm. A 12ft refrigerated trailer holds a vendor's stock, and a generator trailer powers it in a park.
Large events
Tombstone's 97th Helldorado Days ran October 16-18, 2026, the same weekend as the Willcox wine festival
Helldorado Days, billed as the oldest celebration of the Wild West, ran October 16 to 18, 2026 in Tombstone. It was the 97th annual edition, and it overlapped with the Willcox Wine Country Festival on October 17, so anyone supplying food or drink in the county had two destinations to cover.
Two big events on one weekend stretch a county's food suppliers. Caterers in Benson can serve both, but they need extra cold storage. A 20ft refrigerated trailer can hold supplies for two events at once, and a mobile kitchen trailer lets a team cook on a street without a kitchen. The rental calculator shows a weekend's cost.
Twenty-five thousand people and a row of funnel cake
Tucson is about 36 miles northwest of Benson.
The 100th Tucson Rodeo opened in 2025 with record crowds: about 11,000 on Saturday, a sellout, and about 10,350 on Sunday, close to 25,000 over the opening weekend.
The Willcox Wine Country Festival returns to Railroad Park on October 17, 2026
Willcox is about 37 miles northeast of Benson.
The Willcox Wine Country Festival returns to Railroad Park on North Railroad Avenue in Willcox on Saturday, October 17, 2026, starting at 11 a.m. The city's listing says more information is coming from willcoxwinecountry.org.
Sahuarita lost power twice in two months in 2023, including 4,000 customers overnight in September
Sahuarita is about 37 miles west of Benson.
On July 19, 2023, about 1,405 TEP customers in Sahuarita lost power during a severe thunderstorm and dust storm advisory, with service back by 6:30 p.m. Then overnight on September 11 into September 12, more than 4,000 customers lost power, mainly around Sahuarita Road and Nogales Highway.
A $120,000 State Parks grant is funding the first phase of a Telegraph Canyon trail near Superior, with crews expected to work into spring
Kearny is about 86 miles northwest of Benson.
Kearny: The Legends of Superior Trails, working with the Tonto National Forest, will build an official trail through Telegraph Canyon near Superior. A $120,000 Arizona State Parks and Trails grant funds the first phase.
Graham County opened five bids in January 2026 for a flood-resistant crossing at Tally Wash
Duncan is about 93 miles northeast of Benson.
Duncan: Graham County's board opened five bids on January 5, 2026 for a crossing at Tally Wash that would work in all weather and reduce the flood hazard. The low bid was $1,458,546.59, the highest was $2,263,204, and $1.8 million was appropriated. A license with Freeport-McMoRan covers a temporary two-lane bypass and laydown yard.
Eloy firefighters call I-10 mile markers 209 to 219 the "Bermuda Triangle" for dust-storm crashes
Eloy is about 93 miles northwest of Benson.
In July 2025, Eloy Fire Battalion Chief Matt Mayo said crews expect I-10 accident calls whenever a storm moves in, and the department's nickname for mile markers 209 to 219 is the "Bermuda Triangle."
Benson refrigerated trailer rental FAQs.
How much does a refrigerated trailer rental cost in Benson?
Refrigerated trailer rentals start at $1,295, with starting prices listed by rental length from 1–6 days to more than 3 months. Delivery, setup, site work, taxes, minimum duration, and the complete rental term are confirmed in the final quote.
When can a refrigerated trailer be delivered to Benson?
Benson is about 155 miles southeast of Phoenix in a straight line, and the road route is confirmed in the quote. Share your address, desired start date, unit size, and access conditions, and the team confirms availability and a workable delivery schedule.
Which Cochise County towns do you plan rentals for besides Benson?
Huachuca City, Tombstone, Sierra Vista, Willcox, Bisbee, and Douglas are also covered in Cochise County. Each rental is planned around the exact address, placement area, and power.
What should I prepare for my Cochise County 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 Benson cold.
Share your site, dates, and storage needs. We’ll review the refrigerated trailer or container and supporting kitchen and dishwashing plan for your Arizona project.