San Tan Valley Walk-In Coolers, Refrigerated Trailers, Refrigerated Containers & Cold Storage Trailers for Rent
Lock-N-Roll Cold Storage rents refrigerated trailers and containers in San Tan Valley, Arizona, for restaurants, hospitals, schools, grocers, caterers, events, and contractors in Pinal 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.
- Refrigerated trailer pricing
- Starting at $1,295 · by rental length
- Delivery planning
- Delivery schedule confirmed in your quote
A refrigerated trailer plan for San Tan Valley.
Planning a unit for San Tan Valley means planning for Pinal County, roughly 40 miles southeast of Phoenix as the crow flies. Closest towns we also cover: Queen Creek (about 5 miles), Florence (about 11 miles), and Apache Junction (about 13 miles).
A July 2022 storm left thousands in Pinal County without power, and a state of emergency followed
Maricopa is about 29 miles west of San Tan Valley.
Maricopa: Monsoon storms in July 2022 knocked down transmission towers and lines in Eloy and Arizona City, in Pinal County. Over 7,000 APS customers were out on Tuesday, July 19, with a state representative saying about 20,000 had been out at the worst point.
Fountain Hills planned a Dark Sky Discovery Center and a Sprouts in 4 Peaks Plaza
Fountain Hills is about 31 miles north of San Tan Valley.
Fountain Hills: Town planning updates described the Dark Sky Discovery Center at Centennial Pavilion as a tourism and education hub, with its large telescope installed in 2025, exterior construction underway and the interior planned to open in the fall.
Globe's mayor pointed to the 180,747-acre Telegraph Fire burn scar above the city after the September 2025 flood
Globe is about 48 miles east of San Tan Valley.
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.
A flash flood warning on September 19, 2025 covered Carefree and Cave Creek, with floodwater at Dixileta Drive
Carefree is about 49 miles northwest of San Tan Valley.
A Flash Flood Warning was in effect on the morning of September 19, 2025 for parts of the north Valley, including Carefree and Cave Creek. KOLD's reporter was live at Dixileta Drive and North Valley Parkway, where floodwater covered the roadway.
Compare refrigerated trailers and containers.
Review all 4 refrigerated trailer and container sizes for your San Tan Valley 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.
Community events
San Tan Valley took over its own services on July 1, 2026, as Arizona's 92nd municipality
San Tan Valley voted to incorporate on August 5, 2025, Pinal County approved it on September 17, and the town took over services from the county on July 1, 2026, including roads and public safety. With more than 100,000 residents it's the most populous community ever to incorporate in Arizona, and new retail includes The Home Depot, WinCo Foods and Skyline Ranch Marketplace.
A town that's just starting up schedules more public events, grand openings and ribbon-cuttings, usually without a venue that has its own kitchen. A portable refrigerated trailer plus a mobile kitchen trailer is a self-contained way to cater an event on a school field or a vacant lot, and a generator trailer powers both.
Large events
The town held a free festival at Poston Butte High School to mark its Operational Independence Day
San Tan Valley's Community Festival on Wednesday, July 1, celebrated the Fourth of July, the nation's 250th anniversary and the town's Operational Independence Day. It ran from 7 to 9 p.m. at Poston Butte High School and was free to attend.
A two-hour evening event in July means a lot of people needing something cold in a short time. A food vendor or the school's booster club can work from a 12ft refrigerated trailer parked near the field, fully stocked before the gates open. For a larger town event, a 20ft refrigerated trailer holds more, with a generator trailer in place of outlets.
Compare refrigerated trailer and container prices.
Starting prices by rental length for refrigerated equipment and supporting facilities in San Tan Valley. 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.
Downed power lines closed Ocotillo Road between Power and Sossaman after a July 2022 monsoon storm
Queen Creek is about 5 miles northwest of San Tan Valley.
Monsoon storms on Thursday, July 14, 2022, brought down power lines in Queen Creek and closed Ocotillo Road between Power and Sossaman roads until noon Friday while crews worked on repairs.
Country Thunder Arizona returned to Canyon Moon Ranch in Florence April 9-12, 2026
Florence is about 11 miles southeast of San Tan Valley.
Country Thunder Arizona ran April 9 through 12, 2026 at Canyon Moon Ranch on East Water Way in Florence, with Lainey Wilson, Brooks & Dunn, Lonestar, Scotty McCreery, Gavin Adcock, Zach Top and Ian Munsick on the bill.
Eloy's first hospital opened off I-10 at Sunshine Boulevard with an emergency department and a trauma room
Eloy is about 31 miles south of San Tan Valley.
Exceptional Community Hospital, off Interstate 10 at the Sunshine Boulevard exit, opened as Eloy's first hospital with an emergency department and trauma room, an outpatient clinic and an imaging suite offering X-ray, CT and MRI.
Paradise Valley approved an 82-room redevelopment of the shuttered Smoke Tree Resort in January 2024
Paradise Valley is about 35 miles northwest of San Tan Valley.
On January 11, 2024, the Paradise Valley Town Council unanimously approved a special-use permit for Walton Global to redevelop the closed Smoke Tree Resort. The 5-acre site at Scottsdale Road and Lincoln Drive is slated for an 82-room boutique hotel with a restaurant, cocktail bar, café, spa, resort pool and an underground garage.
Kearny's Winter Wonderland coincided with the Copper Basin Chamber's First Saturday on December 6, 2025
Kearny is about 38 miles east of San Tan Valley.
The Copper Basin Chamber of Commerce held its December 1st Saturday event in collaboration with the Town of Kearny's Winter Wonderland on December 6, 2025, and called it successful.
Cave Creek improved 19 town roads for nearly $2 million and nearly doubled Memorial Arena parking
Cave Creek is about 51 miles northwest of San Tan Valley.
A February 2026 town update said Cave Creek had improved 19 roads for nearly $2,000,000 and nearly doubled the parking capacity at the Memorial Arena ahead of Rodeo Days.
Greystar's $500 million Peoria Place covers 88 acres, starting with an industrial park at 79th and Grand avenues
Youngtown is about 52 miles northwest of San Tan Valley.
Youngtown: Greystar's Peoria Place covers 88 acres in downtown Peoria and is valued at $500 million, with apartments, build-to-rent homes and 20 acres of open space planned. Its first phase, Caliber, is a three-building industrial park at the southwest corner of 79th and Grand avenues, expected to finish between April and June 2024.
The 28th Litchfield Park Art and Wine Festival drew more than 125 artists to Litchfield Square Park on March 7-8, 2026
Litchfield Park is about 52 miles northwest of San Tan Valley.
The 28th annual Litchfield Park Art & Wine Festival ran March 7 and 8, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Litchfield Square Park. More than 125 artists lined the streets around the park next to the historic Wigwam Resort, with live jazz and blues and a wine garden pouring Arizona wines.
Fires
Sparks from a welder closed the San Tan Valley Walmart on March 4
Firefighters said sparks from a welder started a fire on March 4, 2026 at the Walmart near Hunt Highway and Gary Road in San Tan Valley, and the store was closed until further notice.
A big-box grocery that closes without warning has refrigerated and frozen stock on the floor and in the back. That stock is on a clock, particularly if the power is shut off for the investigation. A 20ft refrigerated trailer at the dock can take the most at-risk product, and a generator trailer keeps it cold if the building's power is off. For a longer closure, a refrigerated container is an option.
Construction
Skyline Ranch Marketplace changed hands in May 2025, with 225,000 square feet and a spring 2026 target
Pennant Development and Realm LP closed on the remaining parcels of Skyline Ranch Marketplace in May 2025, buying about 31 acres and 225,000 square feet at Gary Road and Hunt Highway from WinCo Foods for $10 million. Construction was set to begin in July 2025, with retailers expected to open by spring 2026.
A retail center that fills in over a year has tenant after tenant opening into a half-finished site. Restaurants and grocers in the first wave can start with a temporary refrigerated trailer for cold storage, and a dishwashing trailer and a mobile kitchen work for a restaurant waiting on plumbing and hood approvals.
The 61st Lost Dutchman Days Rodeo added bleachers and drew thousands to Apache Junction
Apache Junction is about 13 miles north of San Tan Valley.
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.
Clever Koi's Heritage District kitchen fire left a hole in the ceiling
Gilbert is about 14 miles northwest of San Tan Valley.
A fire in the kitchen of Clever Koi's Gilbert location, in the Heritage District, spread into the ventilation system on a Wednesday afternoon in August 2019. The sprinklers contained it until firefighters arrived.
Western Week brings Pony Express riders from Holbrook into Old Town
Scottsdale is about 39 miles northwest of San Tan Valley.
Western Week in Old Town Scottsdale ran through February 1, 2026. More than 20 Pony Express riders from the Navajo County Sheriff's Posse rode in from Holbrook on January 30 carrying letters from Arizona schoolchildren.
Miami and ADOT held a public meeting on January 7, 2026 about 3.6 miles of new trail to the Bullion Plaza Cultural Museum
Miami is about 41 miles east of San Tan Valley.
The Town of Miami and ADOT held a virtual public meeting on January 7, 2026 at noon to present a trail system study. The recommendations cover about 3.6 miles of new trail, running from near the Miami Unified School District west to the Bullion Plaza Cultural Museum.
Construction
The San Tan Valley Home Depot opened with 108,000 square feet and about 170 jobs
The Home Depot at 1400 W. Hunt Highway in Skyline Ranch Marketplace, at Hunt Highway and Gary Road in San Tan Valley, opened on a Thursday in January after slipping past an earlier November target. It covers 108,000 square feet and employs roughly 170 associates, about half of them new to the company.
A building that size is a long job with a big crew. A refrigerated container in the staging yard stores crew drinks and meals, and when the store opens, a mobile kitchen is a good way to cater a staff lunch or a grand-opening event in the lot.
Storms and outages
A 60 mph storm dropped San Tan Valley from 108 to 88 degrees in one night
A monsoon storm hit San Tan Valley on the night of August 17, 2023 with more than an inch of rain in an hour and peak winds above 60 mph, dropping the temperature from 108 to 88 degrees. The next morning, trees were uprooted and trampolines lay scattered along streets, and one resident had a tree fall on her house.
A sharp temperature swing and then a flood watch is a stressful stretch for any kitchen or store with a heavily loaded cooler. A generator trailer on standby and a refrigerated trailer on call keep inventory safe if the grid goes down before the storm clears.
Spring training in Mesa now plays through 105-degree afternoons
Mesa is about 18 miles northwest of San Tan Valley.
Mesa: The 2026 Cactus League drew about 1.75 million fans to 237 games, up 3.4 percent from 2025, even as March ran hot. On March 20 Phoenix reached 105, and eight of that day's nine games were pushed later to dodge the worst of the sun.
Strong storms in July 2016 knocked down trees and cut power in the Coolidge area
Coolidge is about 18 miles south of San Tan Valley.
Storms on the evening of July 27, 2016 knocked down trees in the Coolidge area, and residents were cleaning up the next day. Several power outages were reported, though no injuries or business damage were mentioned.
Fab 52 took 3.5 years and 55 cranes, and then it won Project of the Year
Chandler is about 19 miles west of San Tan Valley.
Intel's Fab 52 in Chandler is 2.9 million square feet, with about 685,000 square feet of cleanroom. Building it took roughly three and a half years, up to 55 cranes at once and more than 31,000 craftworkers over the course of the job.
Chase Field is getting fixed. Where does the beer go?
Phoenix is about 41 miles northwest of San Tan Valley.
Phoenix: HB 2704, signed on September 3, 2025, set aside up to $500 million for Chase Field, with the Diamondbacks adding $250 million, and air conditioning and the retractable roof lead the list.
The Chocolate Affaire brought 12,000 people to the Civic Center, and came back in 2026
Glendale is about 44 miles northwest of San Tan Valley.
The Chocolate Affaire returned to Glendale Civic Center on February 14 and 15, 2026, free admission and free parking, after drawing more than 12,000 people and over 50 vendors the year before.
Plan around the San Tan Valley address.
A project in San Tan Valley starts with practical questions about power, placement, and access. The same planning applies across Pinal County, including Florence, Apache Junction, Coolidge, Casa Grande.
- 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.
Storms and outages
A microburst snapped 50 power poles near Hunt Highway and Arizona Farms Road
A likely microburst in June 2016 brought down 50 power poles in the rural area near Arizona Farms Road and Hunt Highway in San Tan Valley, according to SRP, leaving about 2,500 customers without power at the peak. A single-story home in Magma Ranch lost its roof and nearly every window, and by Thursday morning only a couple dozen customers were still without power.
Rural lines run a long way between substations and a pole failure far from town means a long repair. A farm, packing operation or small store out there with perishable stock can't wait on a utility, and a 12ft refrigerated trailer with a generator trailer keeps product cold while crews replace poles.
Storms and outages
Dust storms hit San Tan Valley in August 2025 and again in July 2026, with outages both times
A dust storm on Monday night, August 25, 2025 left some San Tan Valley residents without power and caused what was described as major damage. On July 12, 2026 another dust storm moved through, and about 1,000 SRP customers east of San Tan Valley lost power, with restoration estimated for about 10 p.m.
Two summers, two dust storms, two outages. For a store, restaurant or clinic here, a plan that works is a generator trailer and a refrigerated trailer available before the storm line shows up on radar, because a dust wall can shut off a block's power in minutes and take hours to clear.
The Pinal County Fair ran five days in March with free admission and a livestock auction
Casa Grande is about 23 miles southwest of San Tan Valley.
The 2025 Pinal County Fair ran March 12 to 16 at the fairgrounds, 512 S. 11 Mile Corner Road in Casa Grande, with free admission, 4-H and FFA shows, arts and crafts, livestock shows and an auction, concerts and food vendors.
ADOT's $44.7 million replacement of the Queen Creek and Waterfall Canyon bridges on US 60 began in spring 2024
Superior is about 25 miles east of San Tan Valley.
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.
Gatorade broke ground on a 750,000-square-foot warehouse in Tolleson Corporate Park
Tolleson is about 45 miles northwest of San Tan Valley.
Gatorade held a groundbreaking for a distribution warehouse of about 750,000 square feet in Tolleson Corporate Park, a building that more than doubles the company's presence in the city.
The Copper Basin Chamber's Annual Pioneer Days were set for April 16-19, 2026 at Pioneer Park in Kearny
Hayden is about 46 miles east of San Tan Valley.
Hayden: The Copper Basin Chamber of Commerce planned its Annual Pioneer Days for April 16 to 19, 2026 at Pioneer Park in Kearny. The chamber also ran its 1st Saturday events through March 2026 and was recruiting volunteers and members.
Wind carried culvert pipes from a construction site into an Avondale neighborhood on August 9, 2026
Avondale is about 46 miles west of San Tan Valley.
A storm late on Sunday, August 9, 2026 blew large culvert pipes from a nearby construction site into a neighborhood near Indian School and El Mirage roads in Avondale.
Community events
The new town signed a three-year fire service agreement with Rural Metro
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. The town will get semi-annual reports on response times, staffing and equipment, in what it described as an interim period while it evaluates long-term public safety needs.
Fire service in a growing town comes down to long shifts in the heat and a lot of calls. For a department or a community group planning a fundraiser, open house or a long-incident rehab area, a refrigerated trailer holds the drinks and food, and a mobile kitchen feeds a crew at a staging area or a station event.
Fires
Lightning set a 4,000-square-foot home on Hombre Road on fire during a monsoon storm
A neighbor saw lightning hit a 4,000-square-foot house on Hombre Road in San Tan Valley on a Thursday night during a monsoon storm. Rural Metro Fire crews arrived around 11 p.m., and the roof burned completely and partly collapsed. No one was home, and no injuries were reported.
A storm-sparked fire in a rural neighborhood can start without anyone around, and a long outage often follows when lines are down too. A neighbor or small business that depends on cold storage can use a generator trailer and a refrigerated trailer to bridge a few days. In a larger rebuild, a mobile kitchen keeps a crew fed on a site far from a restaurant.
Tempe Diablo Stadium drew 96,211 for 15 Angels games in 2026
Tempe is about 26 miles northwest of San Tan Valley.
Tempe Diablo Stadium drew 96,211 fans to 15 Angels spring training games in 2026, up from 93,994 in 2025 and an average of about 6,414 a game in a stadium that holds roughly 9,600.
ASU's 2026 Tempe construction list includes a $187 million library and a $115 million modernization of Bateman Physical Sciences Center
Guadalupe is about 27 miles northwest of San Tan Valley.
Guadalupe: ASU's 2026 construction list for the Tempe campus includes the $187 million, 80,000-square-foot John S. McCain III Library and Museum, a $115 million modernization of the Bateman Physical Sciences Center's H-wing, and a new residence complex with about 800 beds by fall 2028.
Winkelman posted an asphalt paving bid dated February 19, 2025
Winkelman is about 47 miles east of San Tan Valley.
A banner on the Town of Winkelman's website referenced an asphalt paving bid dated February 19, 2025. The page describes the town as a service center and residential area for mining workers' households, with State Routes 77 and 177 running through it.
Goodyear's capital plan includes a $114 million bridge, a wash trail to the ballpark and a new fire building
Goodyear is about 48 miles west of San Tan Valley.
At an April 2026 public works event, the city's projects included the Estrella Parkway bridge from Vineyard Avenue to MC85 at $114.4 million, a $32.3 million Bullard Wash trail extension to the ballpark, and a $34.5 million fire resource management building at the Municipal Operations Complex. Goodyear's capital improvement program is roughly $1 billion.
San Tan Valley refrigerated trailer rental FAQs.
How much does a refrigerated trailer rental cost in San Tan Valley?
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 San Tan Valley?
San Tan Valley is about 40 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 Pinal County towns do you plan rentals for besides San Tan Valley?
Florence, Apache Junction, Coolidge, Casa Grande, Superior, Maricopa, Eloy, and Kearny are also covered in Pinal County. Each rental is planned around the exact address, placement area, and power.
What should I prepare for my Pinal 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 San Tan Valley 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.