To ensure your container doors open and close smoothly, place the unit on firm, level ground:
Acceptable Surfaces
Concrete slabs, asphalt, compacted crushed gravel, or firm, dry packed dirt.
Soft Ground Warning
Avoid wet grass, soft soil, sand, or mud. A heavy delivery truck will sink and become stuck on soft ground.
Blocking & Leveling
Placing treated wood blocks (such as 4×4s or 6×6s) or concrete patio pavers under the four corner castings keeps the unit level and elevates the steel base off wet soil.
Underground Hazards
Identify septic tanks, drain fields, sprinkler systems, shallow utility lines, and pipes prior to arrival to prevent ground-weight damage.
Containers are loaded onto our trailers based on how you want them to land. You must specify your door orientation prior to loading at the yard:
Doors Facing the Cab (Doors Off Last)
The closed steel front wall of the container slides off the trailer first. The cargo doors come off last, pointing back out toward where the truck drives away.
Doors Facing the Rear (Doors Off First)
The cargo doors slide off the trailer bed first. This puts the doors closest to the point where the truck first backs up (ideal when backing up toward a fence, wall, or building).
Customer Presence
Have a property representative on-site during delivery to confirm placement location and approve door positioning.
Gates & Entryways
Measure all access gates, driveway entryways, and property turns in advance to ensure the truck can navigate the approach.
Permits & Regulations
Check with your local city, county, or HOA regarding temporary or permanent storage container placement rules.
Inaccessible Sites
If site conditions are too wet, tight, or obstructed for safe unloading, redelivery or dry-run fees may apply. Contact us ahead of time if you have concerns about site access.
