--- title: "National Portable Storage Association (NPSA)" description: "NPSA is the trade association for the portable storage industry: container, trailer and mobile office companies and their suppliers." url: https://npsa.preview.multisites.ai/ publisher: National Portable Storage Association (NPSA) phone: "(816) 960-6552" email: info@npsa.org --- National Portable Storage Association # The association for the portable storage industry NPSA brings together the companies that rent, sell and lease storage containers, trailers and mobile offices, and the suppliers who serve them. Over 700 member companies and counting. [Join NPSA](https://npsa.preview.multisites.ai/join-us)[Las Vegas 2027 show](https://npsa.preview.multisites.ai/2027-conference--trade-show) [**Need a container, mobile office or trailer?**Get quotes from NPSA member companies near you](https://npsa.preview.multisites.ai/request-a-quote) ![A red container office on display at the 2026 NPSA Conference & Trade Show in San Antonio](https://npsa.preview.multisites.ai/_astro/show-red-office.1WZJpUSM_ZrNVNG.avif) ![A keynote audience at the NPSA Conference & Trade Show](https://npsa.preview.multisites.ai/_astro/keynote-crowd.e-YaG0X0_1HCGvQ.webp) ![Winners of the NPSA Portable Storage Awards](https://npsa.preview.multisites.ai/_astro/awards-group.BqNv-U4S_2d7MD0.webp) [Next show Las Vegas, NVApril 4-6, 2027Paris Las Vegas](https://npsa.preview.multisites.ai/2027-conference--trade-show) - 700+member companies - 75exhibitors at the 2026 show - 40,000+feet of exhibit hall space in San Antonio - 1,000+workforce training videos for members Membership ## Built for the companies that keep America’s storage moving NPSA is dedicated to helping smaller companies grow. Members get access to industry experts willing to answer questions and share ideas, plus the programs below. - **Member rates at every event.** The Conference & Trade Show and the Fall Networking & Seminar. - **Leads from this website.** Members are listed in the online directory with the chance to receive leads. - **The Community Forum.** Ask the industry a question and get answers fast from your peers. - **Training and research.** Workforce training videos, white papers and The Dispatch newsletter. [All member benefits](https://npsa.preview.multisites.ai/member-benefits) Membership dues Regular $600 fewer than 10 staffed locations National $5,000 10 or more staffed locations Associate from $700 suppliers and service providers, by revenue [Find my membership category](https://npsa.preview.multisites.ai/join-us#finder) Two questions. You get the exact category, dues and application form. Events ## The only show dedicated solely to portable storage Three days of networking, education and a trade show floor full of containers, trailers, modifications and the people who build the industry. [All events](https://npsa.preview.multisites.ai/events) [![The trade show floor at the 2025 NPSA Conference & Trade Show in Las Vegas](https://npsa.preview.multisites.ai/_astro/show-floor-vegas.BArtOeVA_1eTtoT.webp)Next2027 Conference & Trade ShowApril 4-6, 2027 · Paris Las Vegas](https://npsa.preview.multisites.ai/2027-conference--trade-show) Save the date ### 2028 Conference & Trade Show May 7-9, 2028 · Orlando, FL [Recap ### 2026 Fall Networking & Seminar, Milwaukee Ken Schmidt, Carl Gould and a night at the Harley-Davidson Museum.](https://npsa.preview.multisites.ai/2026-fall-seminar--milwaukee-wi)[Exhibit ### Put your company on the show floor Booths from 10 x 10 to outdoor demonstration space.](https://npsa.preview.multisites.ai/exhibitors-2026) Find storage ## Need portable storage? Start with the right unit NPSA members rent and sell storage containers, mobile offices, trailers and moving containers. Pick what you need, or answer two questions and we will point you to the right one. [Request a quote](https://npsa.preview.multisites.ai/request-a-quote)[Which unit do I need?](https://npsa.preview.multisites.ai/find-storage) - [Type 01Storage containersSteel units in lengths from 5 to 53 ftExplore](https://npsa.preview.multisites.ai/portable-storage-containers) - [Type 02Mobile officesInsulated, wired and ready to workExplore](https://npsa.preview.multisites.ai/mobile-offices) - [Type 03Storage trailers28 to 53 ft, built for the road and the dockExplore](https://npsa.preview.multisites.ai/storage-trailers) - [Type 04Mobile self-storageDelivered, loaded at your pace, moved for youExplore](https://npsa.preview.multisites.ai/mobile-self-storage) - [Type 05Refrigerated unitsReefer containers and trailers for cold goodsExplore](https://npsa.preview.multisites.ai/refrigerated-units) ### Or start with what it is for - [Local move](https://npsa.preview.multisites.ai/local-move) - [Long distance move](https://npsa.preview.multisites.ai/long-distance-move) - [On-site storage](https://npsa.preview.multisites.ai/portable-storage-on-site) - [Storage centers](https://npsa.preview.multisites.ai/portable-storage-centers) - [Heavy industrial](https://npsa.preview.multisites.ai/heavy-industrial) - [Light industrial](https://npsa.preview.multisites.ai/light-industrial) Portable Storage Awards ## The 2026 winners Recognition by industry peers, presented at the 2026 Conference & Trade Show in San Antonio, TX. Nominations for the 2027 awards are open. 1. Portable Storage Company of the YearNorthland Mobile to You 2. Supplier of the YearOmni-View 3. Lifetime AchievementKevin Smith, Sr., Equipment Management Services, LLC 4. Award for Innovation360 Products North America Inc. 5. Modification/Structure, over $50,000Conteneurs Experts Inc. 6. Modification/Structure, under $50,000The Container Guy & Midstate Containers [Nominate for 2027](https://npsa.preview.multisites.ai/portable-storage-awards)[Watch the winners](https://npsa.preview.multisites.ai/portable-storage-awards-2026) [Play video: 2026 Portable Storage Company of the Year: Northland Mobile to You](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RH477WMk4DI) **Portable Storage Company of the Year, 2026**Northland Mobile to You From members and exhibitors ## Why companies keep coming back [Play video: NPSA member testimonial: Jesse Moreno, DSV Road Inc.](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xESbsC5JA7c) **Jesse Moreno**DSV Road Inc., NPSA member > “Built Rite Industries has been displaying at the NPSA Trade Shows for nearly 20 years. I have consistently exhibited because after each Show I walk away with new leads, contacts, and a wealth of knowledge.” **Craig Rapoza**Owner, Built Rite Industries Thank you to our sponsors ## Double Platinum and Platinum sponsors [Supplier directory](https://npsa.preview.multisites.ai/sponsors/directory)[Become a sponsor](https://npsa.preview.multisites.ai/sponsors) - [![CAI International Inc.](https://npsa.preview.multisites.ai/_astro/cai.BoHLi-F1_PEmM0.webp)](http://www.capps.com/) - [![CARU Containers](https://npsa.preview.multisites.ai/_astro/caru.C4n4tEMZ_Ik88D.webp)](http://www.carucontainers.com/) - [![Textainer Equipment Management (U.S.) Limited](https://npsa.preview.multisites.ai/_astro/textainer.EAPxwLYa_Z1pNVkJ.webp)Textainer](https://www.textainer.com/) - [![Triton Container Sales](https://npsa.preview.multisites.ai/_astro/triton.BDCjodU7_ZAp9Tp.webp)](https://www.tritoncontainer.com/services/container-sales) - [![USA Containers](https://npsa.preview.multisites.ai/_astro/usa-containers.vvlNYER0_Z1SQDHh.webp)](https://usacontainers.co/) - [![CHS Container Trading and Modifications](https://npsa.preview.multisites.ai/_astro/chs.Br8kdrtl_Z1bPewM.webp)](https://chs-containergroup.com/de/en) - [![Epic Concepts, LLC](https://npsa.preview.multisites.ai/_astro/epic-concepts.CU-X-4OD_ZOg9z0.webp)](http://www.epic-concepts.com/) - [![SeaCube Containers LLC](https://npsa.preview.multisites.ai/_astro/seacube.DsmVJ9pn_ZVtpcG.webp)](https://seacubecontainers.com/) - [![Touax Global Container Solutions](https://npsa.preview.multisites.ai/_astro/touax.DFLbGCxU_BxTzN.webp)](https://www.touax-container.com/) - [![WNG Container Service Co., Limited](https://npsa.preview.multisites.ai/_astro/wng.D9N92bhn_Z29kYV4.webp)](https://www.wngcontainer.com/) Learn ## Straight answers from the industry Guides for operators starting or growing a portable storage business, and for customers renting their first container. [All guides](https://npsa.preview.multisites.ai/guides)[Glossary](https://npsa.preview.multisites.ai/glossary) [For operators ### How to start a portable storage business How to start a portable storage business: startup costs, fleet size, delivery trucks, licenses, permits, and a first-90-days plan for new operators. Read the guide](https://npsa.preview.multisites.ai/guides/how-to-start-a-portable-storage-business)[For operators ### Shipping container grades explained: One-trip, IICL, cargo worthy, and WWT Shipping container grades explained for operators: one-trip, IICL, cargo worthy, wind and water tight, as-is, and what a CSC plate does and does not prove. Read the guide](https://npsa.preview.multisites.ai/guides/shipping-container-grades)[For customers ### Portable storage container sizes: What size do you need? Storage container sizes explained: 8, 12, 16, 20 and 40 ft units, high cube, what fits in each, and how to pick a size when sources and providers disagree. Read the guide](https://npsa.preview.multisites.ai/guides/what-size-portable-storage-container) For the industry ## Grow your portable storage business with NPSA Members get event rates, the Community Forum, the directory listing and leads from this website. [Join NPSA](https://npsa.preview.multisites.ai/join-us)[See member benefits](https://npsa.preview.multisites.ai/member-benefits) Need storage? ## Get quotes from NPSA member companies Tell us what you need and where. A member company that serves your area will contact you. [Request a quote](https://npsa.preview.multisites.ai/request-a-quote)[Which unit do I need?](https://npsa.preview.multisites.ai/find-storage)