Commercial Refrigerated Trailer Rentals in Columbia, MD

Refrigerated trailer rental is a necessary expense for those who deal in perishable goods in Columbia, MD. With refrigerated trailers, also known as reefer trailers, your cargo can be kept at the right temperature ensuring a reliable transport and delivery of goods like food, pharmaceuticals, and cosmetics. Whether you are transporting sensitive products directly to customers in Maryland or storing for a later date, use the COOP platform to rent a refrigerated trailer when your business needs seasonal flexibility.

Common Refrigerated Trailer Features

Size and Dimensions

  • Lengths available: 28 ft., 45 ft., 48 ft., 53 ft.
  • Widths available: 96" or 102"
  • Inside heights up to 110"

Construction and Insulation

  • Heavy-duty duct floors
  • 3-inch insulation for improved temperature control
  • Aluminum body construction
  • Flooring options: Metal or wooden

Door Types

  • Full-swing or roll-up doors
  • Door placement options: Side and back

Compartment Flexibility

  • Flexible multi-compartment reefer rentals available in select markets

Load Capacity

  • Can carry up to 55,000 lbs of load
  • Licensed GCW (Gross Combination Weight) up to 65,000 lbs

Engine and Power

  • Electronic engines with improved power and fuel efficiency
  • Separate power supply for the cargo compartment

Refrigeration System

  • Diesel, Gas, or Electric-Powered Refrigeration Systems
  • Separate fuel tank for powering the refrigeration system
  • Single Temperature or Multi-Temp Units

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The specifications listed are based upon COOP's most commonly rented fleet. They are not the exact measurements of all fleet vehicles rented by COOP. Specifications will vary by make, model, and year of trailer.

Trailer Rental Options

No matter the job, enjoy the freedom of flexibility at competitive rates.

Seasonal demand with excess capacity

Efficiently secure trailers and vehicles for use during peak times.

Short & long term rentals

Get more choices to meet immediate needs or fulfill extended requests.

Bulk rentals

Streamline your fleet operations with multiple vehicles.

Storage Trailers

A secure and convenient solution for storing inventory.

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Bulk Commercial Vehicle Rentals

Looking for a large quantity of Refrigerated Trailers? Our team can help with all large-scale transportation needs for maximum efficiency and savings.

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Bulk rentals provide the opportunity for a price break on reservations.
Pick-up and source multiple vehicles from one location

With COOP, you have the ability to choose from hundreds of pick-up locations across the nation or locally in Maryland.

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Available Refrigerated Trailer Types

On the COOP platform, common variations of Refrigerated Trailers listed for rent in Columbia, MD include:

Front Fixed

Front fixed refrigerated trailers take their name from the temperature control unit placed at the front of the trailer unit. The most common types of refrigerated trailers have a power supply that is separate from the vehicles. Also including environmentally-friendly condenser units, these refrigerated trailer units will help you keep your cargo at the correct temperature during your journey.

Multiple Temperature Zone

Affording you the ability to set different required temperatures for different parts of your cargo area, multiple temperature zone reefer trailers are an excellent option for large loads of different perishable items. These are a good economic choice for a company that may have multiple deliveries of different perishable products in a day or single deliveries that have a wide variety of temperature requirements.

Wooden Floor

Due to the spacing between the flooring, wooden floor refrigerated trailers provide better air circulation than others with metallic floors. Because of this feature, they are a great option for fresh food or flowers, which both need air circulation to remain fresh. The wood also provides more shock absorption than the rigid metallic floors. The downside of these floors is that they will retain moisture over time and need to be replaced.

Metallic Floor

Metallic floor reefer trailers are more energy efficient because the metal floor will hold the required temperature for longer. As a downside, they will not provide the same level of air circulation that wooden floors do, and they are also more rigid which does not offer the same cushion. This will provide cost savings as a result of the decreased energy consumption. Additionally, metal floors in reefers are more level than wood, which can matter when every inch counts for your cargo needs.

Refrigerated Trailer Brands

COOP offers multiple brands of rentals in Columbia, MD, check below for some potential brands for rent depending on availability.

Fruehauf

The Fruehauf Trailer Corporation has revolutionized the trucking industry ever since August Fruehauf invented the first semi-trailer in Detroit in 1918. Over the many years that Fruehauf Trailer Corporation has been in business, they have never ceased to bring innovations to continue driving the industry forward. Acquired by Wabash National in 1997, that experience has been paired with another industry-leading brand, making their refrigerated trailers some of the best available.

Manac

Manac is one of the top specialty trailer manufacturers in North America and the largest in Canada. Known for bringing a unique balanced quality to its manufacturing and products, Manac celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2016. Their reputation for building dependable refrigerated trailers has put this company at the forefront of the industry for many years.

Great Dane

Great Dane has a track record with more than 100 years of manufacturing safe, durable, and efficient products. Their refrigerated trailers are an excellent representation of the excellence this company provides. Great Dane is one of the best known in the industry, for good reason.

Wabash

Wabash has a focus on technology and innovations that have driven their refrigerated trailer units to the top of the industry. The ArcticLite trailers from Wabash used lessons learned from the nation’s top refrigerated carriers to design new and unique functions that help maximize your profits and ensure the safety of your cargo.

Utility

Utility Trailer Manufacturing Company has brought a new refrigerated trailer to the market that delivers optimized thermal efficiency and maximized performance that you will not find with any other brand of reefer trailer. Utility owns the top-selling refrigerated trailer in North America, their new 300R unit, which comes from a long history of continuous improvements in their manufacturing process.

Renter Testimonial

Don't just take our word, hear what COOP customers have to say about our platform.

“The supply of short-term rental trucks was almost impossible. COOP was able to help by connecting us to equipment Owners that weren’t utilizing their fleets.”

Paul Meador
President, Everglades Harvesting Inc.

“I like the convenience of being able to pick up the vehicles when I need them, check them out on the app, take pictures, and get on the road.”

Jondra Grier
Manager, Mt. Pisgah Food Pantry

Refrigerated Trailer Uses

The commercial fleet vehicles rented on COOP can be used for any of your business needs. Here are some examples of the types of uses for Refrigerated Trailers rented on COOP.

Medical Equipment

Medical equipment is one of the most tightly regulated industries in the country because its products are used in human patients and have the potential to save lives when used. In many cases, medical equipment can have very specific temperature requirements, being rendered unusable if it ever falls out of a certain temperature range, even during shipping. This makes reefer trailers the right choice for your business if you need to deliver medical products in Columbia.

Produce Delivery

If you deliver fresh produce, you are part of the chain to ensure that families are getting nutritious food to eat. One of the most difficult parts of delivering produce is that if it isn’t handled correctly, it has the risk of going bad or spoiling. Refrigerated trailers are the right choice to ensure your Columbia produce deliveries maintain their nutritional value, and wooden floor reefer trailers will help keep your produce fresh during delivery. If you are in the food delivery business in Columbia and need to find a reliable refrigerated trailer, download the COOP app today to see what options are available!

Flower Delivery

The appearance of a beautiful flower can bring a smile to someone’s face, and if you are in the flower delivery business, you have a hand in making that happen. But to ensure that those flowers in your cargo load are handled properly, you should be using a refrigerated trailer to help maintain the beauty and allure that makes flowers so special. If your Columbia business delivers flowers, download the COOP app today to find the right refrigerated trailer to keep your flowers fresh and their beauty is maintained!

Personal Care Products

Even though natural personal care (and other products) are becoming more and more popular these days, it's a widely known fact that they will go bad faster than others and potentially spoil more easily. If your Columbia business delivers personal care products, a reefer trailer rented through the COOP website could give you peace of mind in knowing those products arrive at their final destination in good shape.

FAQs

Do I need to pay a deposit??

Once an Owner has accepted your reservation, you will be charged a prepaid mileage fee and a security deposit. The prepaid mileage fee is based on an estimated amount of miles for your reservation. Upon vehicle return, your mileage payment will be adjusted based on the actual mileage used. You may also be charged a security deposit that covers any incidentals during your rental. This deposit will be refunded upon vehicle return or applied to any other additional costs for your rental.

What methods of payment are accepted by COOP?

COOP accepts all major credit cards for deposit and rental payments.

Are month-long refrigerated trailer rentals available on the COOP app?

Yes, they are! COOP has many different brands and sizes of refrigerated trailers available for rent, depending on seasonal availability. Download the COOP app today to begin your search for a refrigerated trailer rental in Columbia. COOP also offers discounts for rentals that are longer than a week, so check out the platform to find out what your month-long discounts will be.

Who is COOP?

Our cutting-edge platform lets your business unlock the ability to rent and list quality trailers and new and late-model trucks, tractors, and vans all in one place. Backed by Ryder’s team of experts and years of extensive knowledge in the industry, we’re empowering companies to maximize the potential of their fleet operations.

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How COOP Works

With thousands of dry van, refrigerated, flatbed trailers, chassis, and new and late-model power units to choose from, COOP makes it easy for businesses to find more than just a rental vehicle. Here’s how you can too:

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Create Your Account

After completing the registration form, a COOP member will connect with you to set up your free account. Then, get ready to start reserving!

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Find Your Vehicles

You can use various filters or speak with our expert team to search for the equipment that perfectly fits your business’s needs. Request to reserve vehicles directly from a mobile device or desktop computer.

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Pick-Up

Once at the pick-up location, drivers will upload photos of the vehicle’s condition on the platform and get the keys from the vehicle’s owner to begin a rental and get on the road.

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Drop-Off

To complete reservations, simply have drivers return the vehicles to their designated locations, hand off the keys, and upload some return pictures. Pay the daily rate and mileage, and you're done!

Trust & Safety

Confidence on every rental.

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24/7 Roadside Assistance

Included with all reservations, we strive to get you the services you need and connect you with a local vendor to get you back on the road as quickly as possible.

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Carefully Vetted Vehicles

Our vehicle requirements are set in place to make sure your business receives regularly serviced and well-maintained vehicles in good working condition.

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