South Tucson Refrigerated Trailers, Cold Storage Trailers, Refrigerated Containers & Walk-In Coolers for Rent
South Tucson operations that depend on refrigerated stock can call Lock-N-Roll Cold Storage at 888 385-5513 for 24/7 support and emergency deployment coordination. Review refrigerated trailers and containers for your Pima County site, then add a mobile kitchen or dishwashing trailer if cooking and ware washing are also affected.
- Refrigerated trailer pricing
- Starting at $1,295 · by rental length
- Delivery planning
- Delivery schedule confirmed in your quote
A refrigerated trailer plan for South Tucson.
Planning a unit for South Tucson means planning for Pima County, roughly 115 miles southeast of Phoenix as the crow flies. Closest towns we also cover: Tucson (about 6 miles), Oro Valley (about 16 miles), and Sahuarita (about 18 miles).
The gem show is a small city that shows up every winter
Tucson is about 6 miles southeast of South Tucson.
The 2025 economic study counted 52 shows, 6,709 vendors and about $286 million in direct spending, spread across more than 40 locations in Tucson. Every one of those sites has to feed and water people, and a lot of them weren't built to do it at that scale.
Weather damage left thousands of Oro Valley residents in the dark until about 4 a.m. in March 2019
Oro Valley is about 16 miles north of South Tucson.
In March 2019, TEP crews blamed weather-related equipment damage for an outage that left thousands of residents in Oro Valley and the Catalina area without power. The estimated restoration time was 2 a.m., but some customers waited until about 4 a.m. Two years earlier, on June 7, 2017, more than 1,700 Oro Valley residents lost power in a short outage with the cause under investigation.
Wholesum finished a 10,000-square-foot addition with two cold rooms in Nogales on October 8, 2021
Nogales is about 58 miles south of South Tucson.
Wholesum, an organic grower and shipper with a distribution center in Nogales, broke ground in early 2021 and finished a 10,000-square-foot addition on October 8. The expansion added two new cold rooms for inventory, which made stored product easier to reach.
Sierra Vista secured $3.79 million to rebuild Buffalo Soldier Trail, which hadn't been repaired in about 20 years
Sierra Vista is about 58 miles southeast of South Tucson.
In April 2024, Congressman Juan Ciscomani announced $3.79 million for the City of Sierra Vista to reconstruct Buffalo Soldier Trail, replacing and repaving sections of a road that hadn't been repaired in about 20 years.
Mt. Graham Regional Medical Center started designing an $80 million to $100 million surgery and emergency expansion in 2025
Thatcher is about 82 miles northeast of South Tucson.
Thatcher: In February 2025, Mt. Graham Regional Medical Center in Safford reported that its finance committee approved starting design on a two-story addition with expanded surgery and emergency departments, estimated at $80 million to $100 million. The hospital called it its largest project since 1973, and its COO hoped to start construction within a year.
Bisbee was hit by about an hour of hail and floodwater on the night of August 5, 2026
Bisbee is about 82 miles southeast of South Tucson.
Severe storms hit southern Arizona late on Wednesday, August 5, 2026. One Bisbee resident described intense hail for a good hour, floodwater ran through the streets, and the Cochise County Sheriff's Office said the underpass at the Bisbee traffic circle flooded.
Compare refrigerated trailers and containers.
Review all 4 refrigerated trailer and container sizes for your South Tucson 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
South Tucson's council voted to hand its fire department to Rural Metro, ending city fire positions on January 31, 2026
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. The department will be funded through a city property tax over the next 20 years.
A change like this one is a handover, and the handover is when gaps appear. An apparatus bay, a station kitchen and a medical supply room all keep things cold, and a new operator may want temporary space while it settles in. A portable refrigerated trailer can be parked behind the station for the first months, and a generator trailer keeps it running if the power drops.
Fires
Tucson Fire was dispatched to South Tucson 92 times in two years, and 80 to 90 percent of South Tucson fire calls are medical
Tucson Fire was dispatched to South Tucson 92 times over two years, according to KGUN 9, and stayed on scene for just over a dozen calls in 2025, typically for fires or larger incidents. A South Tucson representative said about 80 to 90 percent of its fire calls are medical. Pima County will share contract costs under a four-year, $1.2 million agreement.
A department that answers mostly medical calls likely keeps temperature-sensitive supplies on hand, and those have little margin for a failed refrigerator. When a station's own cooler fails or the building loses power, a generator trailer and a portable refrigerated trailer are the quick fix while the repair is scheduled.
Compare refrigerated trailer and container prices.
Starting prices by rental length for refrigerated equipment and supporting facilities in South Tucson. 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.
Pima County closed Sahuarita Road between Wilmot and Country Club roads for flooding in June 2026
Sahuarita is about 18 miles south of South Tucson.
On June 17, 2026, Pima County closed Sahuarita Road between Country Club Road and Wilmot Road because of flooding, and also closed Alvernon Way south of Sahuarita Road.
Marana's April 2026 State of the Town covered a new airport tower and a record 820 chamber members
Marana is about 21 miles northwest of South Tucson.
At the sold-out State of the Town luncheon on April 2, 2026 at the Ritz-Carlton Dove Mountain, Mayor Jon Post said Marana Regional Airport was named Airport of the Year by the Arizona Aviation Safety Advisory Group and that construction on a new airport tower is advancing.
Power to the north end of Kearny was shut off for safety on May 29, 2024 and restored the night of May 30
Kearny is about 60 miles north of South Tucson.
During the Simmons Fire, power to the north end of Kearny was shut off for safety on May 29, 2024. It was restored Thursday night, May 30. The fire stayed within its existing footprint for two nights in a row with no new growth reported.
Coolidge Cotton Days at San Carlos Park mixes a carnival, a fun run and a cotton bale rolling contest
Coolidge is about 60 miles northwest of South Tucson.
The 44th annual Coolidge Cotton Days at San Carlos Park on West Central Avenue has arts and crafts, a carnival, a fun run, volleyball and horseshoe tournaments, cotton displays, a cotton bale rolling contest, a parade, a car show and food.
On August 18, 2021, floodwater closed U.S. 60 in Globe and cut off access to Cobre Valley Medical Center
Miami is about 83 miles north of South Tucson.
Miami: 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.
La Casita Café, Globe's 79-year-old restaurant on Broad Street, reopened eight days past its 40-day goal after the flood
Globe is about 84 miles north of South Tucson.
La Casita Café, a 79-year-old restaurant on Broad Street in Globe, was badly damaged in the September 2025 flood, and people trapped inside were rescued with help from nearby businesses.
Large events
South Tucson set its first annual Feria de Sur Tucson for South Fourth Avenue from noon to 7 p.m.
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. Organizers described it as an event with activities and performances for all ages.
Seven hours on South Fourth Avenue in April is a long day for a food vendor. Stands set up along the stretch from 28th to 36th have to bring everything they sell, and cold items spoil fast in the sun. A 20ft refrigerated trailer at one end of the street holds supplies for a group of vendors, and a generator trailer powers it without a hookup.
Storms and outages
Tucson crews added floodgates and handed out more than 104,000 sandbags last summer ahead of the 2026 monsoon
Tucson officials said on August 10, 2026 that washes had been cleared, sensors in several washes alert crews when floodwater reaches a set level, and floodgates were installed this year at North Camino de la Tierra and West River Road. The city gave out more than 104,000 sandbags last summer and deployed over 500 barricades at flood-prone spots before the season. Residents can report flooded roads at 311.
Preparation on the city's side helps with roads and washes, but a business still has to protect its own inventory. The safest plan is to know where the cold stock goes if a street floods or a storm cuts power. A portable refrigerated trailer on higher ground and a generator trailer can be reserved before the season starts.
A 2015 monsoon storm stalled over San Manuel and damaged roads and classrooms
Mammoth is about 37 miles north of South Tucson.
Mammoth: In early August 2015, a monsoon storm "just seemed to stop over San Manuel," a Pinal County official said, dropping a large amount of water in a short time. Public works crews worked through the weekend to make streets drivable, and a few classrooms at the local elementary school were damaged.
A Benson wash became a fast-moving river on August 16, 2022, snapping trees and displacing one household
Benson is about 42 miles southeast of South Tucson.
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.
Tombstone held its 97th Helldorado Days on October 16-18, 2026
Tombstone is about 61 miles southeast of South Tucson.
Helldorado Days ran October 16 to 18, 2026, in Tombstone. KOLD billed the festival as the oldest celebration of the Wild West, in the Town Too Tough to Die, and sent its chief meteorologist to report from the streets.
Florence approved a general plan change in October 2020 for a 357-acre sports and mixed-use complex
Florence is about 66 miles northwest of South Tucson.
In October 2020, Florence's council approved a general plan amendment for a sports-oriented mixed-use complex of about 357 acres at the southeast corners of Judd and Felix roads and of Felix Road and the extension of Bella Vista Road.
Construction
A $1.2 million federal storm drain was announced for Tucson's Elvira neighborhood and Barrio Nopal to carry airport runoff to El Vado Wash
In December 2023, Rep. Raul Grijalva announced $1.2 million in federal funding for a storm drain on Tucson's Southside serving the Elvira neighborhood and Barrio Nopal. The drain will collect flood flows from Tucson International Airport and carry them to the improved El Vado Wash channel, helping about 40 homes and improving access in and out of the neighborhoods.
Drainage construction means open trenches, heavy equipment and crews working through summer, and a crew like that eats on site. A mobile kitchen trailer and a 12ft refrigerated trailer at the staging yard feed a crew and keep water cold, and they move to the next phase when the drain is done.
Storms and outages
A July 11, 2026 monsoon storm left more than 10,000 people in Tucson without power on a Saturday evening
The monsoon storm that rolled over Tucson on the evening of July 11, 2026 left more than 10,000 people without power, dropped trees across the city and filled washes and streets. One car ended up nearly underwater near Golf Links and Kolb. It hit on a Saturday evening, when kitchens are busiest.
For a restaurant in the middle of a Saturday dinner rush, a blackout turns every ticket into a food-safety question. The walk-in loses temperature in a few hours, and the cook has to decide what can be saved. A generator trailer hooked to the cooler buys that time, and a portable refrigerated trailer takes the overflow.
Firesky Farm's third annual lavender festival drew a record 1,700 people near Patagonia on June 27, 2026
Patagonia is about 47 miles south of South Tucson.
Patagonia: Firesky Farm's third annual lavender festival on Saturday, June 27, 2026 drew a record 1,700 people. The farm has more than 7,000 lavender plants. The turnout is the sort of number that stretches a small farm's parking, restrooms and refreshments in the summer sun.
Eloy's 2026 development list includes a 122-acre data center and a 26-lot industrial park
Eloy is about 52 miles northwest of South Tucson.
The city's 2026 development pipeline lists Southwest Crossing, a 122-acre data center approved with questions about water use and building height, and the Sunshine Industrial Park, a 148-acre, 26-lot light industrial subdivision that has also been approved. It also shows the 338-acre TES Eloy mixed-use rezone near the treatment plant as an advanced application.
Sierra Vista's Fry Boulevard redesign would cut five lanes to two, with $2.35 million budgeted for construction
Huachuca City is about 54 miles southeast of South Tucson.
Huachuca City: Sierra Vista held open houses in November 2019 on its redesign of West Fry Boulevard between South Carmichael Avenue and North Garden Avenue, using a Complete Streets approach.
The Stronghold Fire broke out northeast of Willcox on April 28, 2025 and grew past 2,000 acres
Willcox is about 66 miles east of South Tucson.
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.
Lucid said it would roughly quadruple its Casa Grande factory to nearly 4 million square feet
Casa Grande is about 67 miles northwest of South Tucson.
In January 2024 Lucid announced phase two of its Casa Grande factory, which grows from about 800,000 square feet to nearly 4 million. Governor Katie Hobbs said about 2,500 people worked at the site, a workforce that didn't exist five years earlier.
Crews removing unstable rock extended a US 60 closure between Superior and Miami in February 2025
Superior is about 75 miles north of South Tucson.
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.
Plan around the South Tucson address.
A project in South Tucson starts with practical questions about power, placement, and access. The same planning applies across Pima County, including Tucson, Oro Valley, Sahuarita, Marana.
- 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
Tucson waited until August 1, 2026 for its first 110-degree day, the third-latest on record
Tucson hit 110 on August 1, 2026, which KOLD described as the third-latest first 110-degree day on record. Extreme HeatRisk lasted through August 3, with overnight lows forecast between 78 and 82.
A warm night is hard on refrigeration, because condensers need cool air after dark to catch up with the day. A unit that never gets that break works harder and can strain. A business whose cooler has been on the edge can rent a portable refrigerated trailer as a backup while a technician comes out, and the rental calculator shows the daily rate.
Construction
ADOT's $600 million rebuild of I-10 between Kino Parkway and Country Club Road runs through 2028
ADOT is rebuilding I-10 between Kino Parkway and Country Club Road, a $600 million project that began in mid-2025 and runs through 2028. It adds a lane in each direction, rebuilds the Kino interchange and swaps the Palo Verde and Irvington interchanges for a new one at Country Club. An $80 million rebuild of I-19 at Irvington is set to run alongside it from mid-2026.
A project that runs three years is a long stretch of work for large crews, and they need lunch every day. A contractor can park a mobile kitchen trailer and a 20ft refrigerated trailer at the staging yard for the duration, and swap them out between phases.
Large events
Tucson Meet Yourself opened its 53rd year downtown on October 16, 2026 with about 50 food vendors
Tucson Meet Yourself opened its 53rd year downtown on October 16, 2026, with about 50 food vendors, 10 villages and more than 100,000 people over a normal year. Pennington and Stone close to traffic until early Monday.
With 50 food booths on closed streets, what a booth needs to keep cold has to be in place before the barricades go up. Streets that stay closed through the weekend make restocking harder. A 20ft refrigerated trailer behind a cluster of booths, powered by a generator trailer, holds a weekend's supply.
Renovation
The roughly $200 million rehab of the 17-story Tucson House began with a March 10, 2026 groundbreaking
Work on the 17-story Tucson House at Speedway and Main is a roughly $200 million rehab, with a groundbreaking held March 10, 2026. It brings new heating and cooling systems, elevators, walls and windows, and is expected to finish in 2028. Residents can stay in the building during construction or relocate to other city housing.
A building where people keep living during the renovation has a lot of refrigerators that need to work. When a floor loses power for a repair, residents lose food unless there is a plan. A generator trailer can cover a shutdown, and a portable refrigerated trailer can hold residents' food in the parking lot for a few days.
Winkelman's 1916 Luten Historic Bridge is one of only two of its kind still standing, and the town marked its own centennial in 2014
Winkelman is about 56 miles north of South Tucson.
The Winkelman Luten Historic Bridge, built in 1916, is one of only two of its kind still standing in the country, the town says. Winkelman celebrated its own centennial in October 2014, when its ore cart was dedicated as the second of 10 planned along the Copper Corridor to draw tourists.
Hayden's July 4, 2025 celebration at the golf course offered free watermelon, hot dogs and raffles from 6 p.m., with fireworks at dark
Hayden is about 56 miles north of South Tucson.
Hayden's July 4, 2025 celebration was set at the golf course starting at 6 p.m., with free watermelon, hot dogs and raffles and fireworks at dark. The Hayden Public Library had a hand-print Fourth of July art program on July 3 and was closed on the holiday.
Lightning set a 4,000-square-foot home on Hombre Road on fire during a monsoon storm
San Tan Valley is about 76 miles northwest of South Tucson.
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.
Downed power lines closed Ocotillo Road between Power and Sossaman after a July 2022 monsoon storm
Queen Creek is about 81 miles northwest of South Tucson.
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.
Pima's Edd Hubbard Field served a free pancake breakfast for 1,000 at 6 a.m. to start the Gila Valley's Fourth of July
Pima is about 81 miles northeast of South Tucson.
The Gila Valley's Independence Day began at 5 a.m. with Thatcher fire trucks driving the streets, and at 6 a.m. Pima's Edd Hubbard Field hosted a free pancake breakfast for 1,000.
South Tucson refrigerated trailer rental FAQs.
How much does a refrigerated trailer rental cost in South Tucson?
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 South Tucson?
South Tucson is about 115 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 Pima County towns do you plan rentals for besides South Tucson?
Tucson, Oro Valley, Sahuarita, and Marana are also covered in Pima County. Each rental is planned around the exact address, placement area, and power.
What should I prepare for my Pima 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 South Tucson 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.