Delivery considerations
When you rent a storage container from United Rentals, we use a tilt-bed truck to deliver it to your requested location. Before your storage container is delivered, it is important that you prepare the site, prepare for delivery and communicate with your United Rentals sales representative to ensure a smooth delivery to your site.
Site preparation
- Clear the flat, level area of any hazards, including vehicles, trees, equipment, sand, mud and other obstructions
- Make sure there is at least 120 feet of clearance in front of the location and 14 feet of clearance above the location to allow for unloading without damaging the container
- Ensure that the location allows for proper groundwater drainage to reduce water seepage through the container floor
Delivery
- Schedule your delivery well in advance to guarantee you receive the container size you need when you need it
- Tell your United Rentals representative the exact intended location and inform them of the location of nearby power lines, new structures and/or equipment
- Tell your representative if you want the doors of the container to face toward the truck or away from the truck for delivery
Communication
- Communicate with your representative the day of the delivery so they can assist you with any questions or concerns
- If you are unable to attend the delivery, make sure you are available by phone to answer any questions the driver may have
- Contact your representative if you need to relocate your storage container after the initial delivery