National Portable Storage Association

Storage types

Storage trailers for purchase or lease

A storage trailer is a steel and aluminum trailer used as extra warehouse space. It has dock-height access and roll-up or swing doors, and it moves by road. NPSA members lease or sell them in sizes from 28 ft to 53 ft for peak seasons and overflow stock.

Trailer on a chassis at the NPSA trade show
Quick facts from NPSA members
Standard sizes
28 ft, 40 ft, 45 ft, 48 ft, and 53 ft
Materials
Made from steel and aluminum
Doors
Roll-up or swing doors
Access
Loading dock accessible; pallet jack or forklift accessible
Options
Rent, lease, or purchase

How do storage trailers work as a warehouse on wheels?

Easily move your storage trailer from location to location, whether it’s to the other side of your job-site or across the country. Storage trailers are loading dock accessible, have roll-up or swing doors, and are pallet jack or forklift accessible. Made from steel and aluminum, they are strong and durable enough to withstand the rigors of road service and heavy pallet jack or forklift use.

When should I lease a storage trailer?

Whether you need a storage trailer for local storage, regional cartage, or nationwide transportation, a storage trailer can help you to quickly expand capacity. During seasonal demand or unexpected peak periods of business you can lease a storage trailer from one of our NPSA members. Keep your storage trailer for as long as you need and then get it picked up when you don’t. See how retailers use them in storage trailers for retail peak season.

Do storage trailers help control costs?

Storage trailers can also help you to keep your business costs down. Renting or leasing a storage trailer from an NPSA member is a predictable monthly expense which will improve your cash flow and free up capital. Many NPSA members also have maintenance services that take away the burden of maintenance, repair and road service. Let someone else worry about Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) / Department of Transportation (DOT) inspections, preventative maintenance, brakes, electrical, holes in roofs and sidewalls, floor damage, and hub seals.

What sizes can I rent or buy?

NPSA members have storage trailers for rent and purchase in standard sizes of: 28 ft, 40 ft, 45 ft, 48 ft, and 53 ft. A 53 ft container is a related option when you do not need road service.

How to get a quote

NPSA is a trade association. Its member companies rent and sell storage trailers. Send a quote request and it goes to member companies near you, or search the member directory yourself.

Questions

Storage trailers: common questions

What sizes do storage trailers come in?

NPSA members have storage trailers for rent and purchase in standard sizes of 28 ft, 40 ft, 45 ft, 48 ft, and 53 ft. Availability depends on the member company near you, so tell them how much pallet space you need and where the trailer will sit.

Can I lease a storage trailer for a few months?

Yes. During seasonal demand or unexpected peak periods you can lease a storage trailer from an NPSA member. Keep it for as long as you need and then get it picked up when you do not. Ask your provider about minimum terms and pickup fees.

What are storage trailers made of?

Storage trailers are made from steel and aluminum. They are strong and durable enough to withstand the rigors of road service and heavy pallet jack or forklift use. They have roll-up or swing doors and work with loading docks.

Who handles maintenance and inspections on a leased trailer?

Many NPSA members offer maintenance services that cover repair and road service. That can include Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and Department of Transportation (DOT) inspections, preventative maintenance, brakes, electrical, roof and sidewall holes, floor damage, and hub seals. Confirm what your lease covers.

Is a storage trailer cheaper than building more space?

Renting or leasing a storage trailer keeps costs down as a predictable monthly expense that improves cash flow and frees up capital. Compare the monthly rate with your real alternative, such as a warehouse lease, and ask each provider what the rate includes.

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