Frequently asked questions

Companies that rent, lease or sell storage products to end users join as Regular members: $600, or $5,000 for a national company with 10 or more staffed locations. Suppliers to the industry join as Associate members, with dues by annual revenue from $700 to $5,000.

Regular members are portable storage companies that rent, lease or sell storage products to end users. Associate members provide products, financial, legal or other services or support to the industry. Wholesale marine container suppliers are Associate members with their own two dues categories.

Discounted registration for all NPSA events, a listing on the NPSA website with the chance to receive leads, the printed directory, the quarterly newsletter The Dispatch, the Community Forum, members-only research, the Mentorship Program, training videos, member-only insurance products and advocacy.

NPSA offers a subscription workforce training video library with over 1,000 titles, more than 600 also in Spanish, focused on OSHA compliance, safety and human resources. NPSA lists the price as $79 for 12 months of complete access.

Start with a market check, a business plan, a first fleet you can finance, a delivery method and the right insurance and permits. Our guide walks through each step, and NPSA membership connects you with operators who have done it.

Send a quote request on this site with what you need and the delivery city and state. A member company that serves your area will contact you. You can also search the NPSA member directory yourself.

Your request goes to NPSA, and an NPSA member company near the delivery location contacts you by phone or email to confirm the unit, size, dates and price. Prices and availability come from the member, not from NPSA.

It depends on what you are storing. A room or two often fits in a smaller unit, while a whole home may need a large unit or several. Sizes vary by company, so use our size guide and let the member confirm what fits.

Often, it depends on where the unit goes. Many cities need a permit for a container on the street, and many HOAs limit how long one can sit in a driveway. Check with your city and HOA before delivery. Our permits guide explains what to ask.

Yes. NPSA members offer mobile offices built from storage containers, storage trailers or modular buildings. They come with insulation, finished walls, flooring, electrical wiring and lighting, a door and a window, and a 20 ft office fits in a standard parking spot.

Yes. Many members rent reefer containers and refrigerated trailers for events, food service and seasonal overflow. Ask about power, cool-down time and placement when you request a quote.