Shipping Containers for Sale and Rent in Arlington, TX
New and used 20ft, 40ft and 40ft high cube containers delivered across the Arlington area. Your container ships from the yard nearest to you, with one delivered price and one point of contact.
Buying a container in the Arlington area
Getting a container to your Arlington address comes down to one question first: can the truck get in? Tilt-bed delivery tilts the trailer and slides the container onto the ground, so it needs a long, straight, clear approach with room overhead and no low wires or branches. Flatbed delivery keeps the box on the trailer and it is lifted off at the site with a forklift or crane you provide. Both need firm, level ground. Tell us which setup your property allows and the delivery is planned around it. Send your ZIP code and what you need to store or work in. A real person checks stock at the yard nearest that ZIP for the size and grade you want, books tilt-bed or flatbed delivery, and sends one delivered price. You deal with one person from quote to drop-off.
Our containers come in 20ft, 40ft and 40ft high cube sizes, new (one-trip) or used. When you ask for a price, we match the size and grade you want to the yard closest to your ZIP code, so your container travels the shortest distance, and send you one delivered price. You deal with one person from quote to drop-off.
Tilt-bed or flatbed delivery
Most people choose tilt-bed delivery: the truck tilts its bed and slides the container straight onto your pad, so you need no equipment. If you have a forklift or crane on site, we can send the container on a flatbed instead and you unload it. How delivery works.
Beyond Arlington: nearby towns
Customers in Grand Prairie, Kennedale, Forest Hill, Mansfield, Richland Hills, Hurst, Bedford and Everman can request a delivered price the same way: send the ZIP code and what you need, and the size and grade are checked against the yards that serve that ZIP.
Should you buy or rent a container in Arlington?
Containers are available for sale and for rent. Buying suits a box that stays with you long term or sits on a permanent spot. Renting suits a project, a move or a season. Rental details come with your quote.
Storage, jobsites and more in Arlington
Common container uses in this region are jobsite storage for remodels and construction, business and inventory storage, and home storage during a move or renovation.
Heat and storm season are worth planning around in Tarrant County, so start the quote while your drop spot, ground work and any local approvals are being sorted. Send your ZIP code and what you need through the quote form, or look over pricing and buying to see how the process runs.
Local conditions to plan for
Humidity and condensation
Warm, humid air condenses on cool steel. Roof or wall vents, a few moisture absorbers and keeping stored things off the floor on pallets protect what is inside.
Storms and anchoring
A container is heavy but can still shift in extreme wind or flooding. Ground anchors or tie-downs are common in storm-prone areas, and some local rules require them for certain placements.
Placement rules
Rules for containers on private property are set by your city or county, and sometimes your HOA or deed restrictions. Some places treat a container like a shed; others have rules on size, placement, screening or how long it can stay. Check with your local planning or zoning office before delivery. See container rules in Texas for what we found on official state sites.
Sizes we deliver around Arlington
- 20ft standard container: 20' L x 8' W x 8'6" H
- 40ft standard container: 40' L x 8' W x 8'6" H
- 40ft high cube container: 40' L x 8' W x 9'6" H
- 10ft container: 10' L x 8' W x 8'6" H (availability varies, ask us)
Your price in the Arlington area
Container prices move with the size and grade you pick, what is in stock at the yard nearest to you and the distance to your site. Tell us your ZIP code and how to reach you, and you'll see the delivered price for your exact address. We usually reply within 1-2 business hours.
- Container and delivery in one price
- Tilt-bed (set on the ground) or flatbed (you unload)
- Nothing is ordered until you approve it
Delivery checklist
- A straight, clear approach: roughly 60 to 100 ft for a 20ft, 100 to 150 ft for a 40ft
- About 12 ft of width, and no low wires or branches overhead
- Firm, level ground at the drop spot, ideally gravel or blocks
How delivery works · Site prep
Renting instead of buying
Need storage for a few months, a move or a job in the Arlington area? We also rent containers by the month, delivered by tilt-bed and picked up when you're done. Rentals are quote-based: ask for a rental quote with your ZIP code and we'll confirm availability with it.
Tell us your ZIP code and what you need, and you'll get the delivered price for your address.
Get your priceQuestions people ask
Can I buy or rent a shipping container in Arlington?
Yes. Containers are sold and rented, with tilt-bed or flatbed delivery booked to your ZIP code. Send the size and grade you have in mind and one delivered price comes back from a real person who handles the order from quote to drop-off.
How is a shipping container delivered in Arlington?
Tilt-bed or flatbed. A tilt-bed slides the container onto the ground and needs a long, straight, clear approach with room overhead. A flatbed keeps the container on the trailer and you provide a forklift or crane to lift it off, which suits tight sites. Both need firm, level ground, and the approach has to match the trailer type.
What is the difference between a 20ft and a 40ft container?
A 20ft standard measures 20' L x 8' W x 8'6" H and suits home and farm storage or a small jobsite. A 40ft standard measures 40' L x 8' W x 8'6" H and suits bulk storage, equipment and larger jobsites. The 40ft high cube is the same footprint but 9'6" tall, which helps with tall items, shelving and workshops.
Can I use a container on a jobsite in Arlington?
Yes. Jobsite storage for remodels and construction is a common use in this region, alongside business and inventory storage.
How should I prepare the ground before delivery in Arlington?
Set a firm, level pad, keep it off low spots and drainage paths, and clear the area of overhanging branches and low wires. Leave the approach the trailer type needs, and check with your city, county or HOA about where the container can sit. The site prep guide walks through the details.
Get your price in the Arlington area
Start with your ZIP code. A real person checks stock at the yard nearest to you and sends the price for your container delivered to your site. We usually reply within 1-2 business hours.