Safford Refrigerated Containers, Walk-In Coolers, Refrigerated Trailers & Cold Storage Trailers for Rent
Plan a refrigerated trailer or container for your Safford project with Lock-N-Roll Cold Storage. We help Graham County hospitals, schools, hotels, food-service operations, and public agencies protect stock during renovations, outages, events, and emergency response. Call 888 385-5513 for 24/7 support and emergency deployment coordination, and ask about a mobile kitchen or dishwashing trailer to go with it.
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- Starting at $1,295 · by rental length
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El Tour de Zona brought about 500 cyclists to Cochise County in April 2026 and an estimated $1 million in spending
Benson is about 73 miles southwest of Safford.
Benson: 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.
US 60 closed between Superior and Miami from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on September 10-12, 2024, with a detour of about 75 miles
Miami is about 78 miles northwest of Safford.
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.
Timber Mesa's fire chief told the Pinetop-Lakeside council that about 70 percent of local wildfires are human-caused
Pinetop-Lakeside is about 92 miles north of Safford.
Pinetop-Lakeside: 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 power outage shut down all of Fort Huachuca for more than an hour on December 17, 2019
Sierra Vista is about 95 miles south of Safford.
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.
Compare refrigerated trailers and containers.
Review all 4 refrigerated trailer and container sizes for your Safford 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 Gila River flood warning on September 29, 2026 sent Safford and Thatcher residents to sandbag stations
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. Graham County and Safford opened self-fill sandbag sites at the fairgrounds on Armory Road and the Mesa Yard Office Complex on West Discovery Park Boulevard, with more in Thatcher and Pima. Farms, homes, businesses, roads and bridges near the river were at risk.
When a river is forecast to crest at night, the question for a store or restaurant is how long a power loss would last. A market, clinic or farm stand near the river can have a refrigerated trailer staged on higher ground and a generator trailer ready, instead of hauling product out after the water arrives.
Fires
Three fires in four days in August 2025 included an asphalt plant blaze on Airport Road in Safford
Safford Fire Department answered three fires between August 22 and 24, 2025. An old van used for storage on East Bowler Lane burned on the 22nd. On the 23rd, a pallet caught fire under large oil storage tanks at the CKC Construction & Materials asphalt plant on East Airport Road after a weed burner was used to unclog a pipe, and firefighters put it out. On the 24th a hay baler caught fire on North Judd Lane. No one was hurt.
Small fires are still hard on a small business: a shop with stored tools, a plant with a shut-down line. A contractor or farm operator who loses cold storage or power for a few days can bring in a 20ft refrigerated trailer or a refrigerated container for the stretch it takes to clean up and rebuild.
Compare refrigerated trailer and container prices.
Starting prices by rental length for refrigerated equipment and supporting facilities in Safford. 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.
Eastern Arizona College began renovating the Hoopes Center and Mark Allen Hall in October 2023, reusing old buildings to cut costs by 70 percent
Thatcher is about 4 miles west of Safford.
Thatcher: In October 2023, Eastern Arizona College announced a multimillion-dollar renovation of the Hoopes Activities Center (15,250 square feet) and Mark Allen Hall (10,030 square feet). The Hoopes Center gained a larger café, eSports space and an eastside campus store, while Mark Allen Hall received a student kitchen, a redesigned commons, quiet study areas and a new east entrance.
Pima opened sandbag stations as the Gila River approached a 23.5-foot crest on September 29, 2026
Pima is about 9 miles northwest of Safford.
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 2017 Frye Fire burned more than 48,000 acres on Mount Graham and closed State Route 366 for flash flooding and debris flow
Clifton is about 28 miles northeast of Safford.
Clifton: The Frye Fire, started by lightning in June 2017, burned more than 48,000 acres on Mount Graham. At the end of July the Arizona Department of Transportation closed State Route 366, the Swift Trail Parkway above Safford, because of flash flooding and the risk of debris flow, with no reopening date.
Four years after the Bighorn Fire, crews were still managing sediment in the Cañada del Oro Wash
Oro Valley is about 80 miles west of Safford.
The Bighorn Fire left a large load of sediment and debris in Oro Valley's primary watershed, the Cañada del Oro Wash, and by July 2024 Pima County was working to manage it with a FEMA grant of about $2.5 million.
Helldorado Days began in 1929 for Tombstone's 50th anniversary and is held the third weekend of October
Tombstone is about 80 miles south of Safford.
Tombstone started Helldorado Days in 1929 to mark the town's 50th anniversary, inviting back founding pioneers and former residents. The festival is held on the third weekend of October.
The 2002 Rodeo-Chediski Fire burned 460,182 acres and 491 structures across the Mogollon Rim country
Springerville is about 95 miles north of Safford.
Springerville: The Rodeo and Chediski fires merged on June 22, 2002, and together burned 460,182 acres and 491 structures. Nearly 50,000 people left communities that included Show Low, Linden, Clay Springs and Pinedale. Some 6,600 firefighters and support staff worked the fire, and containment cost $43 million.
Santa Rita Fire District took over fire service in northern Sahuarita on July 1, 2024, with five stations
Sahuarita is about 97 miles southwest of Safford.
Since July 1, 2024, the Santa Rita Fire District, formerly Green Valley Fire, has covered northern Sahuarita, including Rancho Sahuarita, with five stations. Rural Metro subscriptions ended that day, and fire protection is now funded through property taxes.
Storms and outages
Quarter-size hail and floodwater displaced at least 25 people in Graham County in October 2016
Storms late on a Saturday and early Sunday in October 2016 dropped hailstones the size of quarters on Safford and the rest of Graham County and damaged carports and cars. The Red Cross said at least 25 people were displaced by floodwater, though by the time its volunteers arrived they had already found places to stay. No major injuries were reported.
Hail and flooding strip a grocery, restaurant or church kitchen of its ordinary routines in an evening. The kind of group that opens a shelter or feeds displaced neighbors can bring in a mobile kitchen trailer and a portable refrigerated trailer for donated food, so a disaster response isn't stuck cooking in a flooded church basement.
Construction
Safford Mine aims to start a rail-to-truck acid transload facility near Fort Thomas by the end of 2026
Freeport's Q2 2026 update for the Safford mine described the Ashurst Acid Transload Facility, a rail-to-truck sulfuric acid facility near Fort Thomas meant to cut long-haul truck traffic. Mobile equipment will move acid from rail cars into carrier tanks on paved, contained surfaces, with a target of starting operations by the end of 2026. The mine reported about 1,560 employees in Safford and 230 contractors.
A project with hundreds of contractors and a remote site makes meal and cold-storage logistics a real line item. A site contractor can run crew meals through a mobile kitchen trailer, keep drinks and food in a 20ft refrigerated container in the yard, and avoid sending everyone to town at lunch.
A landslide blocked U.S. 70 in Duncan and about 40 telephone poles were knocked into a culvert in September 2026
Duncan is about 36 miles east of Safford.
During the September 2026 flooding, a landslide from a hillside embankment blocked U.S. 70 in Duncan, and the Arizona Department of Transportation briefly closed the road to clear it.
A Valentine's Day fire in February 2024 destroyed two historic buildings on Bisbee's Main Street
Willcox is about 41 miles south of Safford.
Willcox: A fire broke out around 9:30 p.m. on February 14, 2024 at 30 Main Street in Bisbee. Crews spent most of the next day containing it. The fire destroyed two historic buildings, and investigators later suspected an electrical cause. Main Street closed for the foreseeable future, though many nearby businesses reopened the next day.
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 61 miles west of Safford.
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.
Twenty-five thousand people and a row of funnel cake
Tucson is about 83 miles southwest of Safford.
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.
South Tucson's council voted to hand its fire department to Rural Metro, ending city fire positions on January 31, 2026
South Tucson is about 86 miles southwest of Safford.
South Tucson's City Council voted to contract with Rural Metro Fire Department to run the South Tucson Fire Department, which keeps its name and branding. City officials told employees that all city fire positions would end January 31, 2026, and that in February the department would lose its one full-time employee and more than 30 reserves.
Douglas weighed a bid from Wild West Supermarket to reopen the former Food City on San Antonio Avenue
Douglas is about 100 miles south of Safford.
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.
By March 20, 2024 Bisbee had decided its burned Main Street buildings could not be saved and began taking down the walls
Bisbee is about 100 miles south of Safford.
Bisbee: Five weeks after the fire, Mayor Ken Budge and Fire Chief Jim Richardson reported that architects and brick masons had concluded the burned buildings could not be braced and would need to be rebuilt.
Construction
Mt. Graham Regional Medical Center started designing an $80 to $100 million expansion in 2025, its biggest since 1973
In February 2025, Mt. Graham Regional Medical Center in Safford reported that its finance committee approved starting design on a two-story addition to the main hospital with expanded surgery and emergency departments, estimated at $80 million to $100 million and called the largest project since 1973. The COO said the hospital hoped to start construction within a year.
A hospital addition runs for years alongside a working hospital, with temporary service lines and a lot of cold-chain items to protect: vaccines, pharmacy stock, lab samples and food. A refrigerated trailer and a generator trailer give a facility a backup plan during utility tie-ins, which is when most planned shutdowns happen.
Renovation
Mt. Graham Regional Medical Center opened a 32,000-square-foot office complex in Safford on July 24, 2025
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. The CEO and board president cut the ribbon with the Graham County Chamber of Commerce.
A clinic that opens with vaccines, injectables and sample storage depends on cold storage working from the first day. A practice moving into a new building can hold stock in a 12ft refrigerated trailer while the permanent coolers are inspected, and keep that unit on call for a power or equipment failure after the move.
The Simmons Fire burned on both sides of the Gila River in May 2024 and was 85 percent contained by June 1
Winkelman is about 63 miles west of Safford.
Winkelman: The Simmons Fire started the evening of May 28, 2024, northwest of Kearny, burning on both sides of the Gila River. It passed 400 acres by May 29 and was over 85 percent contained by June 1, with more than 150 firefighters on it.
ADOT's September 2024 US 60 closures sent a 75-mile detour over State Routes 177 and 77
Hayden is about 64 miles west of Safford.
Hayden: For blasting on a 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 added roughly an hour to trips between the two towns.
Marana's Founders' Day brings a parade, 18 food trucks and 25-plus vendors to the municipal complex
Marana is about 87 miles west of Safford.
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.
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 88 miles west of Safford.
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.
Florence's 40th Annual Home Tour on February 14, 2026 opened 16 historic sites in the downtown district
Florence is about 101 miles west of Safford.
The Town of Florence held its 40th Annual Home Tour on Saturday, February 14, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., with 16 sites including the Silver King Hotel, the first Pinal County Courthouse, the Pinal County Historical Museum and the Brunenkant Bakery.
Show Low's America 250 summer included a barbecue throw down, a Fourth of July parade and a heat warning
Show Low is about 101 miles north of Safford.
In April 2026, Show Low's mayor outlined a patriotic summer: America 250 flags at city facilities, a Memorial Day softball tournament, Puzzle Palooza, a Red, White and Blue Owl event at the Aquatic Center, an anniversary party with a barbecue throw down in May, and the Fourth of July parade.
Plan around the Safford address.
A project in Safford starts with practical questions about power, placement, and access. The same planning applies across Graham County, including Thatcher, Pima.
- 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.
Large events
The Gila Valley's America 250 Fourth of July ran from a 6 a.m. breakfast for 1,000 to fireworks at 8:30 p.m.
The Gila Valley's Independence Day schedule started at 5 a.m. with Thatcher fire trucks driving the streets and a 6 a.m. free pancake breakfast for 1,000 at Edd Hubbard Field in Pima. Safford's parade ran down Main Street at 10 a.m., free hot dogs followed in Thatcher at 1 p.m., and at 6 p.m. the Graham County Fairgrounds hosted food trucks, free Popsicles and music ahead of fireworks at 8:30.
A day that starts at dawn and ends at 11 p.m. with a free breakfast, lunch and Popsicles at the other end is a cold-chain problem across three towns. The groups serving the crowd can stage food in a 20ft refrigerated trailer at the fairgrounds, cook from a mobile kitchen trailer and run both off a generator trailer.
Large events
Gila Valley Pioneer Days returned to Edd Hubbard Field in Pima on July 24 and 25, 2026
Gila Valley Pioneer Days came back to Edd Hubbard Field in Pima, a few miles up the valley from Safford, on July 24 and 25, 2026. The program included parades, live entertainment, food vendors, a fireworks show and a rodeo with stick horse races, chicken and pig catches and boot races.
A two-day summer event in the Gila Valley means vendors working in 100-degree heat for a day and a half. A food vendor can park a 12ft refrigerated trailer behind the booths, hold drinks and prep, and use a mobile kitchen trailer to cook, so the stands only carry what they sell in the next hour.
A flood on August 18, 2021 closed U.S. 60 in Globe and cut off access to Cobre Valley Medical Center
Globe is about 72 miles northwest of Safford.
On August 18, 2021, steady rain sent water and debris down a burn scar in the Pinal Mountains and into Globe. Floodwater closed U.S. 60 in both directions near milepost 247 for part of the day and cut off access to Cobre Valley Medical Center.
Pinal County offered up to 25 sandbags per household at its Riverside Maintenance area during the 2025 monsoon
Kearny is about 72 miles west of Safford.
Kearny: During the 2025 monsoon, Pinal County Public Works offered up to 25 sandbags and sand per household at its Riverside Maintenance area, 54970 E. Florence-Kelvin Hwy., open Monday through Thursday from 5 a.m. to 4 p.m. Residents had to bring their own shovels and were asked to call 520-363-9820 first.
A winter storm on February 22, 2023 cut power to more than 1,600 homes in Show Low, and the White Mountains braced for more snow
Eagar is about 91 miles north of Safford.
Eagar: On February 22, 2023, a winter storm with heavy, damaging winds knocked out power to thousands of Arizona customers, including more than 1,600 homes in Show Low, according to Arizona Public Service.
Two inches of rain sent mud and boulders through Miller Canyon in July 2011, weeks after the Monument Fire
Huachuca City is about 91 miles southwest of Safford.
Huachuca City: In July 2011, about two inches of rain fell in a short time on ground the Monument Fire had stripped of cover, and flooding hit Miller Canyon and Circle S Ranch Estates south of Sierra Vista.
Large events
The 25th Safford Harvest Festival ran from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. on October 18, 2025 in front of City Hall
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. The daytime 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.
A twelve-hour festival with a beer garden is a cold-keg and ice job before it's a party. The organizers can place a 12ft refrigerated trailer behind the lawn for kegs, drinks and food, and rely on a generator trailer for the stage and the vendors, without running cords across Main Street.
Fires
Flash flooding after the Frye Fire closed SR 366 on Mount Graham above Safford in July 2017
The Frye Fire, started by lightning in June 2017, burned more than 48,000 acres on Mount Graham. At the end of July the Arizona Department of Transportation closed State Route 366, the Swift Trail Parkway above Safford, at the Round the Mountain trailhead because of flash flooding and the risk of debris flow, with no reopening date. Officials warned the following July that burn-scar runoff could send water, rocks and debris downslope without warning.
Years after a big fire, the burned slope still decides when the road is open. A business that depends on one mountain road for deliveries or supplies can keep a refrigerated container or trailer staged at the bottom, so a closed highway doesn't mean spoiled stock at the top.
Safford refrigerated trailer rental FAQs.
How much does a refrigerated trailer rental cost in Safford?
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 Safford?
Safford is about 145 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 Graham County towns do you plan rentals for besides Safford?
Thatcher and Pima are also covered in Graham County. Each rental is planned around the exact address, placement area, and power.
What should I prepare for my Graham 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 Safford 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.