If you have never had a shipping container delivered, here is what to expect. The process is straightforward — no crane or heavy equipment needed on your end.
Tilt-Bed Trailer Delivery
Containers are delivered on a tilt-bed trailer. The driver backs the trailer to your desired spot, hydraulically tilts the bed, and the container slides off at ground level. The entire process takes about 15–20 minutes on a clear site.
What You Need on Your End
- Level surface: Gravel, concrete, asphalt, compacted earth, or bare ground. No foundation required.
- Clearance for a 40ft container: 10 feet wide by 125 feet long for the tilt-bed trailer to back in and slide the container off.
- Clearance for a 20ft container: 10 feet wide by 100 feet long.
- Tight delivery option: For 20ft containers on tight sites, a roll-back wrecker-style delivery requires only 75 feet of straight run. Call for pricing on this service.
Delivery Timeline
Most containers are delivered within 3–7 business days from our Texas depots. In major metros like Houston, Dallas, and El Paso, same-week delivery is often available for in-stock units.
Security and Gated Sites
If delivery is to a plant or facility where there may be delays for security, an additional $100 applies to the base delivery cost.
Ready to schedule a delivery? Call (214) 399-9272 or request a free quote. We deliver to 90+ Texas cities.