Delivery Requirements

Space to Deliver

All of our containers have delivery requirements and are delivered on flatbed semis where the container slides off the back. The 10’ and 20’ containers are delivered on a straight, one-piece flatbed truck that is approximately 28’ long. The delivery truck would need a relatively straight shot of around 60’ in order to drop a 20’ container and about 50’ for a 10’ container.

40’ storage containers are delivered on a tractor-trailer combo unit that is approximately 70’ long. This vehicle needs about 120’ of a straight shot to deliver a 40’ container. Also, because of the configuration of the delivery vehicle, the site needs a fairly wide driveway in order to enter the property. A minimum of 10′ is required.

Ultimately, our drivers always have the final say if they cannot deliver the unit where you need it.

Room to Maneuver

In addition to straight away backing space, the truck also needs to be able to maneuver into position at your delivery site. Because 40′ shipping containers are delivered on a tractor-trailer combination, we’ll need extra space to make the turn off the road into your delivery site.

Please make the driver aware of any septic tanks or sprinkler systems on the property, especially if it is being delivered at a residential site.

Container Position

To prepare for delivery, know which way you want the container to be loaded – doors to the cab or storage doors to the rear.

“Doors to the cab” is placed with the storage (swing) doors opening towards the front of the truck

“Doors to the rear” is placed with the storage doors opening towards the back of the truck.

For office containers, you’ll need to specify the orientation of the container by visualizing which way you want the entry doors placed on the truck – so either on the Driver’s side or the Passenger’s side.