Pinetop-Lakeside Refrigerated Containers, Cold Storage Trailers, Walk-In Coolers & Refrigerated Trailers for Rent
Lock-N-Roll Cold Storage rents refrigerated trailers and containers in Pinetop-Lakeside, Arizona, for restaurants, hospitals, schools, grocers, caterers, events, and contractors in Navajo County that need temporary cold storage. Call 888 385-5513 for 24/7 support and emergency deployment coordination. Mobile kitchen and dishwashing facilities can be added when the site needs them.
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The Show Low Junior Rodeo ran June 5-6, 2026 at Linden Valley Arena with a Saturday night concert
Show Low is about 9 miles northwest of Pinetop-Lakeside.
The Show Low Junior Rodeo took place June 5-6, 2026 at Linden Valley Arena, with junior events on Friday and an open rodeo on Saturday. Attendance was open to the public with a $10 parking fee, team roping was one of the events, and the band Arizona Peaches was scheduled to perform at about 8 p.m. Saturday after the rodeo.
The 2025 Navajo County Fair ran September 10-13 in Holbrook with a carnival, rodeo and 4-H livestock auction
Taylor is about 21 miles north of Pinetop-Lakeside.
Taylor: The Navajo County Fair ran September 10 to 13, 2025, in Holbrook. Gates opened from 4 to 10 p.m. on Wednesday and from 8 a.m. to midnight Thursday through Saturday. The program included a demolition derby, a rodeo, a carnival, 4-H livestock shows with a Saturday-morning auction, vendor halls and a kids zone.
Pima is getting $2 million for a new fire station to replace a 50-year-old building that cannot fit standard fire trucks
Pima is about 87 miles south of Pinetop-Lakeside.
In April 2024, Rep. Juan Ciscomani announced $2 million in the FY24 appropriations package for a new fire station in the Town of Pima. It replaces a deteriorating 50-year-old volunteer fire department building that cannot fit standard fire trucks.
Crews removing unstable rock extended a US 60 closure between Superior and Miami in February 2025
Superior is about 90 miles southwest of Pinetop-Lakeside.
On February 4, 2025, ADOT warned of an extended closure of US 60 between Superior and Miami while crews removed unstable rock exposed by blasting. The highway had been set to reopen Tuesday afternoon, but crews determined that a multi-day operation was needed.
The 25th Safford Harvest Festival ran from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. on October 18, 2025 in front of City Hall
Safford is about 92 miles south of Pinetop-Lakeside.
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.
Compare refrigerated trailers and containers.
Review all 4 refrigerated trailer and container sizes for your Pinetop-Lakeside 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.
Fires
A large structure fire forced evacuations near Hansen and Sunset lanes in Pinetop-Lakeside on July 10, 2025
Navajo County Emergency Management told residents near Hansen and Sunset lanes, just north of State Route 260, to evacuate immediately around 7:45 a.m. on July 10, 2025, because of a large structure fire in Pinetop-Lakeside. Crews controlled the main threat around 9:30 a.m. with the help of a helicopter dropping water, and evacuations were lifted. Sunset Lane and SR 260 stayed closed to non-resident traffic, and the cause was under investigation.
A fire that starts before breakfast and closes the main road puts every nearby business on hold. Restaurants and shops along SR 260 have to decide quickly whether to keep food or throw it out. A generator trailer keeps coolers running if power is cut, and a portable refrigerated trailer gives a business a safe place to move stock until the road reopens.
Storms and outages
Pinetop-Lakeside's drainage repairs after the February 2019 storm, a 1,000-year event, were nearly done in October 2025
At its October 2, 2025 meeting, the Pinetop-Lakeside council heard that flood-repair work from the February 2019 storm, described as a 1,000-year event, was nearly complete. The project includes south and west drainage channels, an access road and a detention pond designed to handle runoff from the next big storm.
Drainage work takes years, and in between a heavy storm can still wash out a road or flood a basement. For a restaurant, grocer or lodging with a walk-in, the risk is a loss of power or access. A generator trailer keeps a cooler running through an outage, and a portable refrigerated trailer holds stock on higher ground while a lot is cleaned out.
Compare refrigerated trailer and container prices.
Starting prices by rental length for refrigerated equipment and supporting facilities in Pinetop-Lakeside. 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.
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Snowflake's council discussed a block wall and landscaping for the town yard at Hillcrest Drive and Sandtrap Lane in March 2026
Snowflake is about 27 miles north of Pinetop-Lakeside.
On March 1, 2026, Snowflake's council discussed the town yard at Hillcrest Drive and Sandtrap Lane after neighbors complained about its appearance. Several members supported replacing the fence with a block wall and adding landscaping, and staff said vehicle track-out was a concern but easy to mitigate.
Springerville held its spring clean-up on May 23, 2026, part of a packed Memorial Day weekend in Apache County
Springerville is about 38 miles east of Pinetop-Lakeside.
Springerville scheduled its Spring Clean Up for May 23, 2026, one of several Memorial Day weekend events in Apache County. Eagar's Ramsey Park Splash Pad was due to open the day before, and St. Johns planned a rodeo series, a market and a fundraiser the same weekend.
The state set aside $10 million for flood recovery in 2026, $5 million of it for Gila County
Hayden is about 93 miles southwest of Pinetop-Lakeside.
Hayden: The state budget in 2026 included $10 million for flood recovery after the September 2025 floods: $5 million to Gila County and $2.5 million each to Miami and Globe. The money followed FEMA's denial of federal disaster aid, which the governor announced in December 2025 and said she would appeal.
A 75-mile detour for the September 2024 US 60 closures ran through Winkelman on State Routes 177 and 77
Winkelman is about 93 miles southwest of Pinetop-Lakeside.
For blasting on the bridge project, ADOT fully closed US 60 between Superior and Miami from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on September 10, 11 and 12, 2024. The detour ran about 75 miles on State Routes 177 and 77 through Winkelman, and it added roughly an hour to trips between the two towns.
Construction
Pinetop-Lakeside voted 5-1 on hot-mix asphalt and has a 100,000-gallon water tank project backed by a WIFA grant
At the same October 2, 2025 meeting, the council voted 5-1 to buy hot-mix asphalt from Perkins Aggregates for paving. The town also described a 100,000-gallon water tank, partly funded by a WIFA grant, and about $100,000 in appraisals for right-of-way along Woodland Lake Road.
Paving crews and utility contractors work in the mountains while the weather lasts, and long days mean a mobile lunch. A mobile kitchen trailer feeds a crew at the yard, and a 20ft refrigerated trailer holds ice, water and meals.
Storms and outages
Navajo County declared a flooding emergency in July 2021 with sandbag stations at Mountain Meadow Recreation Park in Pinetop
On July 23, 2021, the Navajo County Board of Supervisors declared a state of emergency because of localized flooding. The hardest-hit areas included White Mountain Lakes, Linden, Lakeside and Heber, sections of Silver Creek Drive and Silver Creek Boulevard were closed, and sandbag stations opened in several communities, including Mountain Meadow Recreation Park in Pinetop.
When the sandbag stations open, businesses are already planning for a bad night. A grocery store or restaurant in a flood zone can stage perishables in a portable refrigerated trailer on higher ground before the storm arrives, and a generator trailer keeps the trailer running if the power fails. That is easier to do before the road closes than after.
Show Low's council approved a $56.4 million estimate in January 2026 for a 120,000-square-foot sports and event center
Eagar is about 38 miles east of Pinetop-Lakeside.
Eagar: In January 2026, Show Low's council voted unanimously to approve the updated programming design and cost estimate for its Sports & Event Center: about $56.4 million, with roughly $47 million for construction and about 120,000 square feet.
St. Johns fire crews joined the response to the 2,500-acre Transfer Station Fire on October 19, 2017
St. Johns is about 41 miles northeast of Pinetop-Lakeside.
The Transfer Station Fire, discovered around noon on October 19, 2017, burned an estimated 2,500 acres of grass about five miles from Eagar. A nearby laminating and wood facility was evacuated. St. Johns was one of the departments that responded, along with Eagar, Springerville, Alpine, Greer and Vernon, plus Arizona State Forestry.
The $44.7 million US 60 bridge replacement near Superior began in spring 2024 and was expected to finish in 2026
Kearny is about 93 miles southwest of Pinetop-Lakeside.
Kearny: The US 60 Queen Creek and Waterfall Canyon Bridges Replacement Project near Superior cost $44.7 million. It started in spring 2024 and was expected to finish in 2026. A 12-foot vehicle width limit and lane restrictions applied for the duration, with oversize loads rerouted. Bridge projects on the Copper Corridor's main highway ripple outward.
With the Gila River heading for a 23.5-foot crest on September 29, 2026, Thatcher residents filled sandbags
Thatcher is about 93 miles south of Pinetop-Lakeside.
Heavy rain in New Mexico pushed the Gila River toward a minor flood crest of 23.5 feet overnight on September 29, 2026, and warnings went out for Safford, Thatcher and Pima.
The 61st Lost Dutchman Days Rodeo added bleachers and drew thousands to Apache Junction
Apache Junction is about 105 miles southwest of Pinetop-Lakeside.
Apache Junction: The 61st annual Lost Dutchman Days Rodeo ran February 21–23, 2025 at the rodeo grounds on Lost Dutchman Boulevard, rain or shine, with expanded seating on the west and east sides of the main bleachers.
Fires
The 2002 Rodeo-Chediski Fire burned 460,182 acres and 491 structures and forced nearly 50,000 people to evacuate
The Rodeo and Chediski fires merged on June 22, 2002, and went on to burn 460,182 acres and 491 structures. Nearly 50,000 residents were evacuated from communities including Show Low, Linden, Clay Springs and Pinedale. About 6,600 firefighters and support staff worked on it, containment cost $43 million, and the Rodeo fire alone burned 9,000 acres in three hours.
Twenty years on, forest crews were still treating burn scars with prescribed fire and heavy machinery. For a business, the lesson of a fire like this is about what you can move quickly. A portable refrigerated trailer is a way to carry a store's perishables out of town, and a 20ft refrigerated container holds a larger inventory during a long evacuation.
Fires
The 2016 Cedar Creek Fire put Pinetop-Lakeside and Show Low on pre-evacuation notice and closed US 60
In June 2016, the Cedar Creek Fire grew to about 5,500 acres southwest of Show Low, and Navajo County issued pre-evacuation notices for Show Low, Pinetop-Lakeside, McNary, Fort Apache and Hon-Dah. A later update put the fire at about 15 square miles, with some of that burned by crews to remove fuel. US 60 closed near Show Low, no evacuations were ordered, and fire lines held overnight with about 600 personnel.
A pre-evacuation notice means a business has hours, not days, to decide what to protect. A restaurant that has a portable refrigerated trailer reserved for fire season can move its stock without a scramble, and a motel kitchen can use a 12ft refrigerated trailer at a safe location. The notice never became an evacuation order in 2016.
Holbrook's council approved a $571,521 fire truck on July 24, 2024 and talked about a rise in fireworks-related brush fires
Holbrook is about 53 miles north of Pinetop-Lakeside.
On July 24, 2024, Holbrook's council unanimously approved a new fire truck for $571,521, within a $700,000 budget, to replace a 1992 truck that needs frequent repairs. The fire department said calls for illegal fireworks, brush fires and injuries rose sharply after July 4.
Globe's mayor pointed to the 180,747-acre Telegraph Fire burn scar above the city after the September 2025 flood
Globe is about 69 miles southwest of Pinetop-Lakeside.
In an interview after the September 2025 flood, Globe Mayor Al Gameros said the Telegraph Fire, which burned 180,747 acres in 2021, had damaged the land above the city, and that there was nothing to hold the water back.
The Highline Fire burned 4,929 acres north of Payson in June 2017 and evacuated La Cienega and Ellison Creek Estates
Star Valley is about 72 miles west of Pinetop-Lakeside.
Star Valley: The Highline Fire started June 10, 2017 about eight miles north of Payson, in the old Dude Fire scar, and by June 16 it had burned 4,929 acres and was 35 percent contained with 1,069 people assigned.
A four-acre fire in a wash near Fountain Hills Boulevard and Arrow Drive forced evacuations at night
Fountain Hills is about 108 miles west of Pinetop-Lakeside.
A brush fire of about four acres burned in a wash near Fountain Hills Boulevard and Arrow Drive on a Tuesday night, close enough to homes that a neighborhood was evacuated.
The Gila River rose to at least 16 feet near Duncan in September 2026, and the sheriff warned the town's dike might breach
Duncan is about 109 miles southeast of Pinetop-Lakeside.
Late monsoon storms in September 2026 raised the Gila River from its typical depth of about one foot to at least 16 feet, covering some local roads in up to three feet of water. Greenlee County Sheriff Eric Ellison said that if Duncan's dike failed, the town would flood.
The Red Cross said responders in Mammoth and nearby communities can be nearly 100 miles away
Mammoth is about 110 miles southwest of Pinetop-Lakeside.
A Red Cross volunteer leader said in July 2025 that responders in Mammoth and nearby communities can be nearly 100 miles away, which causes delays. The organization was looking for at least one local volunteer in each major Copper Corridor town.
Plan around the Pinetop-Lakeside address.
A project in Pinetop-Lakeside starts with practical questions about power, placement, and access. The same planning applies across Navajo County, including Show Low, Taylor, Snowflake, Holbrook.
- 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
Timber Mesa's fire chief told the Pinetop-Lakeside council that about 70 percent of local wildfires are human-caused
At a May council meeting, Timber Mesa Fire Chief Randy Chevalier said about 70 percent of local wildfires are human-caused and that the community should focus on reducing ignition risks. Council members also discussed the 2026 Navajo County Community Wildfire Protection Plan, which includes a 10-year plan for cutting wildfire risk.
A town that plans for fire season usually has a plan for the food too. Restaurants and stores can choose a trailer in advance rather than scramble when a notice is issued. A portable refrigerated trailer held on a reservation can be on site fast, and the rental calculator shows what a short stay costs. A generator trailer covers an outage that comes with the smoke.
Renovation
Pinetop-Lakeside's council approved a grant application in April 2026 to renovate its community center, a project of about $510,000
In April 2026, Pinetop-Lakeside's council unanimously approved submitting its FY26 Community Development Block Grant application for a community center renovation, after a February 26 public input process. Staff estimated the project at just over $510,000, with final quotes still needed and the allocation to be confirmed by NACOG.
A community center often hosts receptions, fundraisers and town events, and a renovation takes it offline for a while. Groups that lose the building can hold an event in a park instead. A mobile kitchen trailer handles the cooking, and a portable refrigerated trailer holds the food, so the event goes ahead without the main hall.
Winslow's Standin' on the Corner Festival, set for September 25-26, 2026, marked 100 years of Route 66 with seven bands
Winslow is about 74 miles northwest of Pinetop-Lakeside.
Winslow's Standin' on the Corner Festival ran as a two-day event on September 25 and 26, 2026, marking the 100th anniversary of Route 66. The lineup included One of These Nights, an Eagles tribute band, the Josh Roy Band, High 90's, Tommy Dukes, Pure Prophet, the Chris Kane Trio and Ninth and Ash, with food trucks, vendors, adult beverages, and horseshoes and cornhole competitions.
Flash flooding left about four inches of water on Miami High School's floors and closed 4 miles of U.S. 60 on September 25, 2025
Miami is about 74 miles southwest of Pinetop-Lakeside.
Thursday's storms on September 25, 2025 dropped 1 to 2.5 inches of rain from Miami to Claypool, and the National Weather Service reported flash flooding in homes, cars and buildings across Globe, Miami, Claypool, Central Heights-Midland City and Inspiration.
A mulch pile over 30 feet high burned for a week in Camp Verde's Hayfield Draw area in October 2024
Camp Verde is about 112 miles west of Pinetop-Lakeside.
A mulch pile fire in the Hayfield Draw area of Camp Verde burned from October 12 to 19, 2024. The pile was more than 30 feet high. It took a week to burn out.
A July 2018 monsoon storm tore through a mobile home in Florence
Florence is about 112 miles southwest of Pinetop-Lakeside.
A monsoon storm tore through a mobile home in Florence on Monday, July 30, 2018. FOX 10 described the winds as so powerful that they destroyed the home, but its short report gave no wind speeds and named no victims.
Construction
Pinetop-Lakeside's pickleball club raised $102,302 and the council backed a state grant application for a new complex
On October 17, 2025, the Pinetop-Lakeside council unanimously authorized an application to Arizona State Parks and Trails for a pickleball complex. The town's pickleball club had raised $102,302 toward a $100,000 goal and raised its pledge to $125,000. Initial priorities are court pads, restrooms and parking, with lighting and fencing possible later and construction possibly starting in 2026.
A new complex means a grand opening, and the first tournament will bring players, spectators and a lot of hot drinks and cold water. Organizers can bring a portable refrigerated trailer to the site for the day, and a 12ft refrigerated trailer holds drinks and food for the volunteers. It saves running to the store while the games go on.
Construction
Mountain Meadow's 1.3-mile ADA path was about 90 percent complete in October 2025, with around 120 fruit trees
At the October 2, 2025 council meeting, the town reported that the Mountain Meadow park's 1.3-mile ADA path was about 90 percent complete, with about 120 fruit trees planted along the way. Mountain Meadow is also the park where Navajo County opened sandbag stations in the 2021 flooding.
A finished path is a reason for a ribbon cutting, and a ribbon cutting is a reason for lemonade and cookies. The town or a local group can bring in a portable refrigerated trailer to hold the refreshments, and a mobile kitchen trailer for a bigger event. A park that doubles as a flood-response site also benefits from knowing where cold storage could go in an emergency.
A fire near Forest Lakes in March 2026 was one of the first of what federal forecasters expected to be an early, intense season
Payson is about 77 miles west of Pinetop-Lakeside.
On March 21, 2026, a small fire of an acre or two burned near Forest Lakes, east of Payson, and the Forest Lakes Fire District responded. The National Interagency Fire Center called it one of the first blazes of what it expects to be an early, intense fire season, with drought conditions expected to return across Arizona by May.
A flash flood overnight in Clifton in October 2026 partly buried vehicles in debris and sent crews to the Flats and Wards Canyon
Clifton is about 87 miles southeast of Pinetop-Lakeside.
A flash flood struck Clifton overnight, and reports published on October 21, 2026 said debris partially buried vehicles and that the damage was significant. Public works crews were clearing roads in the Flats area and in Wards Canyon, and the Greenlee County Sheriff's Office was coordinating the cleanup.
Pinetop-Lakeside refrigerated trailer rental FAQs.
How much does a refrigerated trailer rental cost in Pinetop-Lakeside?
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 Pinetop-Lakeside?
Pinetop-Lakeside is about 130 miles east 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 Navajo County towns do you plan rentals for besides Pinetop-Lakeside?
Show Low, Taylor, Snowflake, Holbrook, and Winslow are also covered in Navajo County. Each rental is planned around the exact address, placement area, and power.
What should I prepare for my Navajo 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 Pinetop-Lakeside 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.