Plan ahead

Delivery and pickup

A safe, prepared site keeps delivery straightforward. Review the space, access, and ground requirements before scheduling.

Tilt-bed delivery

The truck or trailer tilts while the driver pulls forward, sliding the container into place. The driver needs clear access, room to maneuver, and enough straight space to pull completely out from under the container.

We complete most deliveries ourselves. Rollback delivery may be arranged for a 20 ft container when a full truck and trailer cannot fit.

Customer pickup

We can arrange a depot pickup date after your purchase. You are responsible for proper equipment and safe transport.

Pickup commonly requires at least a 3/4-ton truck, a trailer with the proper length and GVWR, and approved straps or chains and binders. There is no pickup charge.

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Delivery guidelines

Please review these requirements before ordering. A prepared site helps protect you, your property, the container, and the delivery equipment.

60 ftMinimum straight clearance for a 20 ft container

120 ftMinimum straight clearance for a 40 ft container

12 ftClear travel path

14 ftEntrance or gate width

14 ftTravel height

Up to 18 ftUnloading height

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Delivery day

What to expect

A few days before delivery, we confirm the contact information, address, door direction, delivery timeframe, site readiness, weather concerns, and special instructions.
After the container is loaded and the driver leaves the depot, they will contact you with an estimated arrival time.
Delivery equipment may vary. Containers are normally delivered on a tilt-bed trailer or, for some 20 ft deliveries, a rollback tow truck.
Unloading typically takes about 20–30 minutes when the site is ready.
Wait-time charges may apply if the driver must wait more than 30 minutes before delivery can be completed.
The travel path must be clear. We do not drive through ditches, bushes, low tree branches, or make an approach that risks damage.
We do not deliver on steep inclines or declines, and the placement area must be reasonably level. The driver’s safety decision is final.

Not sure whether the truck will fit?

Send your ZIP code and site photos. We’ll help you review access before delivery is scheduled.