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Professional ground-level placement

Container delivery planned around your property.

We deliver with our own tilt-bed equipment, review the route and placement area with you, and set the container on the ground where access safely allows.

30 route miles freeMeasured from our Hico yard.
$4.50 beyond the radiusPer additional one-way route mile, per trip.
Ground-level placementHandled with our tilt-bed trailer.
Same-day often availableFor in-stock units when scheduling allows.

How delivery works

From your quote to final placement.

A little planning before delivery helps protect your property and gets the doors facing the direction you want.

Choose your container

Select the size, grade and available color that fit your storage needs.

Confirm the delivered price

Enter your ZIP code or call us for a straightforward route-based quote.

Review access and orientation

We confirm the approach, unloading space and which direction the cargo doors should face.

Tilt-bed placement

We carefully unload the container at ground level in the approved placement area.

Tilt-bed trailer placing a shipping container on a rural property
Required space varies by container length, trailer, terrain and the direction the container must face.

Site-readiness checklist

Help us make delivery smooth and safe.

Walk the full route from the road to the placement area—not just the final spot. Pay special attention to turns, soft ground and overhead clearance.

Firm, reasonably level approach
Clear route for truck and trailer
Room to pull forward while unloading
Adequate gates and turning room
No low limbs or overhead lines
Ditches and culverts checked
Door direction selected beforehand
Placement area marked and ready
Not sure about access? Send photos of the entrance, route across the property and final placement area before delivery. We will review the site with you. Final placement remains subject to safe access and driver discretion on delivery day.

Common access concerns

Look beyond the final parking spot.

The truck and trailer need a workable path in, enough room to unload, and a safe path back out.

Gates, turns and entrances

Narrow openings, sharp turns and steep roadside entrances can limit trailer access even when the placement area is open.

Overhead clearance

Power lines, communication lines, tree limbs and roof overhangs must remain clear of the container and raised trailer.

Soft or wet ground

Heavy equipment can sink or lose traction on saturated soil. Weather may require rescheduling or an alternate placement plan.

Slopes and side grades

A reasonably level working area helps keep the truck, trailer and container stable throughout unloading.

Septic systems and buried utilities

Keep the delivery route away from septic tanks, field lines and areas that may not support a loaded truck and trailer.

Door orientation

Tell us which direction the cargo doors should face. Trailer approach direction directly affects final orientation.

Placement surfaces

Start with a firm, well-drained base.

The best preparation depends on the soil, drainage and how long the container will remain in place.

Preferred for many sites

Compacted gravel

A compacted, level gravel pad promotes drainage and provides a stable base. The four container corners should remain properly supported.

Stable finished surface

Concrete or asphalt

A suitable slab or paved area can provide excellent support when the delivery route and surface are rated for the truck and trailer.

Site dependent

Firm native ground

Dry, compacted ground may work, but soil conditions change with weather. Soft soil, standing water and uneven grades need attention first.

Two 20-foot shipping containers transported on one 40-foot tilt-bed trailer

Efficient multiple-container delivery

Two 20′ containers can often travel for one delivery charge.

When both containers fit the order and our 40′ trailer can safely reach and unload at the property, we can often deliver two 20′ units in one trip.

Every site is different. Combined delivery depends on the route, unloading space, placement locations and requested door orientation. We use our discretion, and separate trips may be required when one-trip delivery is not safe or practical.
Discuss Two-Container Delivery

Free site-photo review

Show us the route before delivery day.

Good photos help us identify access concerns early and recommend the best trailer approach and door orientation.

Entrance from both directions on the roadGates, turns, ditches and culvertsThe complete route across the propertyFinal placement area and desired door directionAny overhead lines, trees or slopes

Delivery questions

Before the truck arrives.

How is delivery priced?

Delivery is free within the first 30 route miles from our Hico yard. Beyond that radius, delivery is $4.50 per additional one-way route mile, per delivery trip. Your final quote confirms the route and total.

How much room is required?

There is no single clearance number for every delivery. Required space depends on container length, trailer configuration, terrain, turns and desired placement direction. Send photos or call us so we can review your specific site.

Will you level the container?

The customer should prepare a firm, reasonably level placement area. Discuss blocks or special placement needs with us before delivery so we can confirm what is practical for the site.

What happens if the ground is wet?

If the route or placement area is too soft for safe access, delivery may need to be rescheduled or moved to an alternate location. The driver makes the final safety decision at the property.

Can two 20-foot containers share one delivery charge?

Often, yes. When both units can be safely transported and placed from one 40-foot trailer, one delivery charge can usually cover the trip. Final arrangements depend on access, placement and driver review.

Ready for a clear container and delivery price?