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Moon Trailer Leasing offers delivery for Best Shipping Container Rentals Crestwood KY.

Best Shipping Container Rentals Crestwood KY

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Crestwood, KY is a charming city in Oldham County, Kentucky that is located just outside the larger city of Louisville. It is a relatively small, residential community with a population of about 6, 264 people. Crestwood is known for having beautiful neighborhoods, phenomenal schools, wonderful restaurants, and a rich cultural history that dates all the way back to 1839. It was even listed as the 52nd best place to live in America in 2005. Moon Trailer Leasing is proud to provide the best shipping container rentals Crestwood KY!

A Brief History of Crestwood

Something interesting to note about the history and evolution of the city of Crestwood is the fact that it not only wasn’t officially a city until 1970, but it also wasn’t given the name of Crestwood until 1909! Originally, Crestwood was known as Beard’s Station due to Joseph Beard, a man who initially purchased 263 acres of land in the area now known as Waldeck farm, making the decision to donate a portion of his land to the construction of the railroad that was to run from Louisville to Frankfort. While Crestwood has grown and developed since its beginnings in 1839, it continues to honor its rich cultural history through the maintenance of historic places such as Harrod’s Creek Baptist Church, Camp Kavanaugh, Waldeck Farm, Yew Dell Botanical Gardens, and Duncan Memorial Chapel. 

Because of the beautiful neighborhoods and amazing schools that Crestwood has to offer, it is the perfect place for families to live. In fact, Oldham County Schools have ranked in the 98th percentile on the state assessment, and each school in the district maintains the highest possible accreditation from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS), designating OCS as an award-winning school district both on the state and national levels. Schools here are:

  • Camden Station Elementary School
  • Centerfield Elementary School
  • Crestwood Elementary School
  • Kenwood Station Elementary School
  • Locust Grove Elementary School
  • East Oldham Middle School
  • South Oldham Middle School
  • South Oldham High School

There are numerous parks that can keep the kiddos entertained for hours, such as The Maples Park, Briar Hill Park, and Peggy Barker Park. Similarly, Yew Dell Botanical Gardens also offers several special events throughout the year for children as well as adults! If you’re looking for a place to go that has a great atmosphere, amazing food, and top-notch beer, 3rd Turn Brewing at Oldham Gardens is just the place.

Affordable Shipping Container Rentals Crestwood, KY

Moon Trailer Leasing offers our services to all of the surrounding areas around Louisville, KY, and are happy to deliver the best shipping container rentals Crestwood KY.

Moon Trailer Leasing has been in the business of renting storage trailers since 1992. Our guarantee makes it so that you have professional service from the time you contact us to the time we pick up your rental. 

Best Storage Containers and Shipping Container Rentals in Crestwood

Looking to rent a storage container? We have short or long term rentals, available for delivery in a few hour’s notice. Plus, we offer a free Delivery Location Accessibility Evaluation, to determine the best location for your storage container. 

We have clean, dry, and secure 20 ft and 40 ft storage containers, also known as Conex boxes. They are built to ISO standards, have 1-2 swing doors, and are totally forklift accessible. They can be placed at ground level or dock level access. Need extra clearance? Rent a Hi-Cube containers, which meets requirements that demand extra floor to ceiling space (8 ft 5-1/2” floor to ceiling height). In addition, we also sell used storage containers at affordable prices. 

Storage Trailers 

Interested in renting a storage trailer? We offer 28 ft, 40 ft, 45 ft, 48 ft and 53 ft trailers for monthly rent. In addition to storage trailers, we offer ground level storage containers for rent along with portable moving and storage containers that are specifically designed for furniture and other lighter-duty storage applications. Storage trailers are loading dock accessible, equipped with either swing doors or roll-up doors, have durable hardwood floors, and are pallet-jack and forklift accessible. If you are uncertain what size or specifications are suited for your needs, our expert staff can help you make an informed decision about what is right for you! 

If you are looking for shipping container rentals or purchasing options in Kentucky or Southern Indiana, consider giving Moon Trailer Leasing a call. Our experienced team has decades of experience serving the needs of customers throughout Louisville, Lexington, Clarksville, Jeffersonville, and New Albany. We also specialize in other related services including portable restroom and shower rentals, dumpster rentals, refrigerated container rentals and more. For additional details or to get a fast and easy quote for your project, give us a call at 502-776-2199. “Ask for the Moon, and get it!”

Moon Trailer Leasing offers delivery for Shipping Container Leasing and Sales in Scottsburg, Indiana.

Trailer Leasing in Scottsburg, IN

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Scottsburg, Indiana is a classic small town that approximately 7,345 people call home located 30 miles north of Louisville, KY and 85 miles south of the capital of Indiana, Indianapolis. Right off of the busy I-65 interstate, this charming little town has a lot of offer travelers, including the annual festivals Pig Roast in the Park, a nonprofit fundraiser for the city and locals, and Leota County Frolic, which celebrates the country’s heritage. Here you can find plenty to do, including:

  • Live bluegrass music
  • An antique farm machinery show
  • A watermelon eating contest
  • Arts and crafts booths
  • A quilt raffle
  • A local flea market
  • The pedal pull
  • Euchre tournaments
  • Firework displays
  • A slow-pitch softball tournament
  • And plenty of delicious food

Scottsburg was mapped in 1871, has had a function post office since 1873, and was named after a railroad official named Horace Scott. It sits as the County Seat of Scott County and is home to the Scott County Home, Scottsburg Square Historic District, and Scottsburg Depot – all of which are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Trailer Leasing in Scottsburg, IN

Moon Trailer Leasing offers delivery to Scottsburg, Indiana on several of our premium products, which include:

  • Storage Containers for Rent
  • Storage Containers for Sale
  • Portable Offices for Rent
  • Storage Trailers for Rent

Our guarantee makes it so that you have professional service from the time you contact us to the time we pick up your rental. Moon Trailer Leasing has been in the business of renting storage trailers since 1992 and offer 28 ft, 40 ft, 45 ft, 48 ft and 53 ft trailers for monthly rent in both regular and Hi-Cube styles. 

In addition to storage trailers, we offer ground level storage containers for rent, portable moving and storage containers that are specifically designed for furniture and other lighter-duty storage applications, and mobile offices that come both ground-level or trailer-style with OSHA-approved steps. Storage trailers are loading dock accessible, equipped with either swing doors or roll-up doors, have durable hardwood floors, and are pallet-jack and forklift accessible. If you are uncertain what size or specifications are suited for your needs, our expert staff can help you make an informed decision about what is right for you! 

If you are looking for shipping container rentals or purchasing options in the Kentucky or Southern Indiana, considering giving Moon Trailer Leasing a call. Our experienced team has decades of experience serving the needs of customers throughout Louisville, Lexington, Clarksville, Jeffersonville, and New Albany. We also specialize in other related services including portable restroom and shower rentals, dumpster rentals, refrigerated container rentals and more. For additional details or to get a fast and easy quote for your project, give us a call at 502-776-2199.

“Ask for the Moon, and get it!”

Moon Trailer Leasing offers leased and for sale storage containers in Shively, KY.

Trailer Leasing in Shively, KY

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Shively, KY has a long history with the Louisville area as a home rule-class city in Jefferson County under the metro government, and Moon Trailer Leasing is proud to serve the area for their trailer leasing and sales needs! While the city has somewhat of a rocky past, Shively is undergoing several projects by the local and metro governments as well as the community that lives there to make it part of Kentucky’s natural charm.

A Brief History of Shively

Shively has been around practically since Louisville was founded in 1778, starting out as a small farming community whose landowners included the Shively family that the city is named after. The area once included a mill and tavern that were known as the “Shively Precinct” until 1816, when the land was donated to a church – the modern day Parkview Methodist.

In 1831, a stagecoach stop was added to the area, followed by the Elizabethtown and Paducah Railroad in the 1870s. After the Civil War, the Shively area became a refuge for German immigrants, who erected St. Helen’s Catholic Church in 1897, which was what the area was briefly known as until the Post Office couldn’t adopt the name due tot he existence of another St. Helen’s in Lee County, KY. This church and school was torn down in 2014.

The era of Prohibition and the Great Depression saw relative historic success for Shively, as the Brown-Forman distillery – who manufactures several popular brands of alcohol like Old Forester, Jack Daniels, Woodford Reserve, Finlandia, and now-sold off Early Times – managed to obtain one of the few permits to make medicinal alcohol during Prohibition, boosting the economy of the city while others’ fell. At the end of Prohibition, 8 distilleries opened in Shively, and Louisville attempted and failed to annex and tax those distilleries until they convinced the residents to incorporate separately in May of 1938. The distilleries left Shively with a $20 million revenue stream that kept it funded into the 50s and 60s, when it became the fastest-growing city in Kentucky.

The following era saw the gradual decline in the environment, brought on by the distilleries closing, the population falling, and racism taking ahold of the city as white flight segregated the area and saw the Wade Incident of 1954. Since then, the black population has increased to make up approximately 30% of the total population, but the city was again hit with scandal in the 80s, when the police chief admitted to taking bribes that would allow prostitution in the area, which earned it the nickname “Lively Shively.”

Today, Shively is a stop in the Kentucky Bourbon Trail with the Brown-Forman Distillery, a Bulleit Bourbon tourist attraction, and the Michter’s Distillery and is slowly improving with the help of various public works projects and businesses moving into the area. The city of Shively includes a total of 4.6 square miles, 0.01 square miles of it water. According to the 2020 census, the population has grown by 2.4% from 2010 to 15,636 people.

Storage Container Sales in Shively, KY

Moon Trailer Leasing offers delivery on several of our premium products, which include:

  • Storage Containers for Rent
  • Storage Containers for Sale
  • Portable Offices for Rent
  • Storage Trailers for Rent

Our guarantee makes it so that you have professional service from the time you contact us to the time we pick up your rental. Moon Trailer Leasing has been in the business of renting storage trailers since 1992. We offer 28 ft, 40 ft, 45 ft, 48 ft and 53 ft trailers for monthly rent.

In addition to storage trailers, we offer ground level storage containers for rent along with portable moving and storage containers that are specifically designed for furniture and other lighter-duty storage applications. Storage trailers are loading dock accessible, equipped with either swing doors or roll-up doors, have durable hardwood floors, and are pallet-jack and forklift accessible. If you are uncertain what size or specifications are suited for your needs, our expert staff can help you make an informed decision about what is right for you! 

If you are looking for shipping container rentals or purchasing options in the Kentucky or Southern Indiana, considering giving Moon Trailer Leasing a call. Our experienced team has decades of experience serving the needs of customers throughout Louisville, Lexington, Clarksville, Jeffersonville, New Albany, and the surrounding areas. We also specialize in other related services including portable restroom and shower rentals, dumpster rentals, refrigerated container rentals and more. For additional details or to get a fast and easy quote for your project, give us a call at 502-776-2199. “Ask for the Moon, and get it!”

Moon Trailer Leasing and Moon Container Storage have what you need to build a shipping container house in Louisville, KY, but you'll need to get the permits yourself!

Permits and Approvals Needed to Build a Shipping Container Home in Louisville, Kentucky

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If you’re considering buying a plot of property and building a shipping container home on it, or perhaps you already have a plot of land that you want to develop with a shipping container house, then there are a few things to know before you start building. Louisville, KY requires a few permits, approvals, and prerequisites just as they would if you decided to build a traditional house. Considering that constructing a shipping container house is not a DIY project, you’ll need a team of professionals to ensure your home is safe to live in and properly made, and those professionals will be able to help you get the approvals and code compliance that you need to successfully build your shipping container project.

Below, we’ve outlined the general information on the City of Louisville’s “Quick Guide to Permitting Your Shipping Container Project.”

Building Permit

Building permits are one of the most important permits to obtain. They can be issued to a contractor or a property owner and is official, governmental permission to:

  • Construct
  • Enlarge
  • Remodel
  • Remove
  • Repair
  • Or otherwise change the occupancy of a building

Louisville also requires a submittal and drawings to explain the project to be included with your completed building permit application form. Here is the official Residential Building Permit Checklist to check off before you submit your building permit application!

Zoning

Within the link included, you’ll find the Louisville Land Development Code, where you’ll find important zoning information regarding:

  • Unit number and building size for zoning districts (Chapter 3)
  • Fence height and location (Chapter 4)
  • Building height and location (Chapter 5)
  • Front, side, and rear yard setbacks (Chapter 5)

Based on city zoning laws, you may not be able to build a residential structure in an agricultural or commercial zone, and the zone that your property is in will dictate how large, small, or what kind of amenities your house can have.

Preservation Districts and Overlays

Further than zoning, your property might reside in a protected district with specific laws pertaining to design stipulations and restrictions, or in overlay districts, which are defined as, “geographic zoning districts layered on top of another existing zoning district, or districts, that implements additional regulations.” You’ll want to check to see if those restrictions or additional regulations apply to you!

Plumbing

For applications to plumbing permits through the State Department of Housing, Buildings, & Construction Division of Plumbing, check the link above.

Required Inspections

According to the City of Louisville, “all permits require inspections by our department to ensure that all applicable code requirements have been met and that the project has been constructed according to the approved plans. The number of inspections varies according to each project but generally occur at the foundation stage, the framing stage, and a final inspection of everything. It is the responsibility of the permit holder to notify the department when the work is ready for inspection.”

You can request an inspection on the City of Louisville’s website.

Code Compliance

You’ll need to have a plan for code compliance from your contractor and professionals in the construction submittal before building for:

  • Foundations
  • Openings for doors and windows
  • Roofs
  • Attached patios and decks
  • Interior finishes and equipment
  • Electrical and HVAC systems
  • Insulation and energy code requirements
  • Utility connections
  • Snow and roof loads
  • Interior live loads
  • Lateral stability
  • Energy code compliance
  • Interior systems

Utility Easements

An easement, which is defined by the Kentucky government as, “the right to use the real property of another for a specific purpose.” Your property may contain utility easements which may prohibit the property from construction for utility purposes, so you’ll want to confirm the existence of any easements before you plan your shipping container house.

Metropolitan Sewer District (MSD) Requirements

Our local sewer district, MSD, has requirements regarding flood plain, sewer connections, storm drainage, & erosion control that may impact your ability or the risk of building a shipping container house on your property.

Once you’ve made sure you have these requirements checked off, Moon Container Storage will be waiting with shipping containers to sell you for your housing project!

If you are looking for shipping container rentals or purchasing options in the Kentucky or Southern Indiana, considering giving Moon Trailer Leasing a call. Our experienced team has decades of experience serving the needs of customers throughout Louisville, Lexington, Clarksville, Jeffersonville, and New Albany. We also specialize in other related services including portable restroom and shower rentals, dumpster rentals, refrigerated container rentals and more. For additional details or to get a fast and easy quote for your project, give us a call at 502-776-2199. “Ask for the Moon, and get it!”

Moon Trailer Leasing has had their identity stolen and used for scam after scam in the shipping container industry, so be aware of the red flags.

Watch Out! Don’t Fall for Shipping Container Scams

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If you’ve ever been the target of a scam, then you might know that while many scams can be deceivingly accurate or realistic, there’s always one factor or another that you can identify as a consumer and protect yourself from losing money and setting plans back because of it. The shipping container industry has not escaped this scam-ridden fate, and those in the market for a shipping container should be more wary than ever when buying a shipping container.

Recently, Moon Trailer Leasing has been the victim of a string of identity thefts, where scammers take our name, information, and products to illegally scam consumers who are looking for a used shipping container to buy or rent. We’ve been doing our best to combat this surge in scams, but we’re committed to our customers and want to make sure that you’re equipped with knowledge that will keep you and your money safe.

Here’s how to spot a shipping container scam!

Red Flags for Shipping Container Scams

Knowing the red flags for a shipping container scam is important. When you’re buying a big-ticket item such as a Conex Box. Moon Trailer Leasing of Lexington and Moon Container Storage of Louisville are legitimate businesses verified by Google Businesses and Bing Businesses. You can be assured that the number listed on our website or those on our Google Search pages are the numbers that you should call with questions.

Red flags that you might encounter with a shipping container scam:

1. You’re contacted without having filled out a “Request a Quote” form or contacting us first via phone or social media messaging.

  • We cannot send unsolicited emails to contacts that have not willingly given us their information. If you’re contacted via phone or email by someone posing as Moon Trailer Leasing or Moon Container Storage without having contacted us first, the sale is likely a scam.

2. The seller’s contact information does not line up with our official information.

  • If a seller calls you from an unverified number or an email tries to lead you to a different website than the one below, then the sale is likely a scam. Be sure to click on any name that appears on the “From” line in emails, as scam emails will sometimes try to cover their burner email with a realistic name that shows up as a placeholder.

3. The price or discount is too good to be true and/or not listed on our official website.

  • We want our customers to know about any sales or discounts that we have going on and will make every effort to market that to those interested. However, if you receive a digital flyer, coupon, or discount email that lists a price much lower than market value or that isn’t marketed or mentioned anywhere on our website, you should double check with our staff about the promo.

4. The seller attempts to get you to make a deposit before viewing the unit in-person, or is aggressive in their sale.

  • Moon values our customers and aims for the highest satisfaction from them, so we always recommend coming to see the storage container you’re interested in first, meaning that while we will conduct a sale entirely online if necessary, it’s not our go-to or only sales method as a scammer might suggest. A scammer also might be aggressive in their sales tactic and try to pressure you into paying before viewing – which Moon will never do – and require a monetary deposit through an unofficial financial avenue such as:
    • Venmo
    •  Paypal
    • Direct account transfers
    •  CashApp
    • Zelle

5. The seller cannot answer questions that a legitimate employee should be able to answer.

  • If a caller or emailer lacks a general knowledge about shipping containers or about Moon, this is a red flag. Our employees are highly trained, so if you get a call from Moon, the person that you speak with will be able to answer any question you have or direct you to someone who has that knowledge!

Contact Moon to Beat Shipping Container Scams

You can get ahead of the scammers by contacting Moon Trailer Leasing and Moon Container Storage directly and learning more about us and what we do. Our trailer leasing and storage trailers in Kentucky and Southern Indiana are best that there are, so check us out for your needs today!

If you are looking for a portable office, shipping container rentals, or purchasing options in the Kentucky or Southern Indiana, considering giving Moon Trailer Leasing a call. Our experienced team has decades of experience serving the needs of customers throughout Louisville, Lexington, Clarksville, Jeffersonville, and New Albany. We also specialize in other related services including portable restroom and shower rentals, dumpster rentals, refrigerated container rentals and more. For additional details or to get a fast and easy quote for your project, give us a call at 502-776-2199. “Ask for the Moon, and get it!”

Facts about shipping container homes that you should know before you build

Fun Facts about Shipping Container Tiny Homes

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Shipping containers are one of those things that have a huge impact on everyday life, but are never really talked about. Considering that they transport half of the sea-bound global goods that make their way from different continents, they’re rarely considered when it comes to consumer trends, since they’re out of sight and out of mind. They’ve been here, though, helping us get goods across the sea since the mid-1950s, but it wasn’t until 1987 that the first patented shipping container home came about.

Since then, they’ve grown in popularity, but are still considered a relative rarity when it comes to permanent living solutions. Since used shipping containers sell for cheaper prices than you’d find for most other pre-built materials, they do seem pretty convenient to use as a foundation to your new living situations. If you’re interested in buying or renting a used shipping container, you can always contact Moon for a quote! If you’re still thinking about it, or perhaps you’re just interested in the concept, here’s 5 fun facts about shipping container homes that you might not have known!

1. You never know what it was used for to ship.

One thing that needs to be taken into account when searching and getting quoted for a used shipping container is the materials that it once shipped. Any container that was used to ship hazardous materials won’t be available for the general public’s use, but in regards to allergies or general cleanliness, you’ll definitely want to double check with your contractor what exactly used to reside within the walls of your potential home.

2. The total cost for building shipping container houses are lower than traditional houses.

This being said, when it comes to living quarters, nothing ever should be cheap. Quality materials that will last are of much higher value than those you can get for a quick buck. Insulation, plumbing, HVAC systems, and the like should not include any cut corners since they play an important role in your everyday life at home. This is why there is a big rift in what you’ll find pricing to be on different sites that specialize in shipping container homes, whether they sell pre-fabricated shipping container homes or only provide information on how to build one. An average that it often used for single-container homes is approximately $30,000 – but again, that’s all dependent on the services and materials you choose to employ in your shipping container home.

3. They’re very versatile.

Taking into account the fact that you can easily have as much space as you want with no limit (except for land space, that is) on the number of shipping containers you can use for your house, the modular nature of these homes is entirely customizable based on your desires and budget. The containers that Moon offer come in 20 foot and 40 foot as well as Hi-Cube dimensions to create any size of house you need.

4. They’re already durable and weatherproof.

With an original job that involves transporting goods across bodies of water, these containers have to be up for the job of protecting that which they’re entrusted with, and since most containers are retired after only a few uses, their integrity stands up to the test. Made from heavy-duty metals such as steel or aluminum and meant to withstand all kinds of weather, sea salt, and conditions, shipping containers are waterproof, fireproof, and sometimes even have earthquake and storm-resistant ratings.

5. In order to build one yourself, you’ll need professional training.

If you’re looking to DIY the entire thing, as we mentioned before, these shipping container homes are only as cheap as the materials and labor allow. If you don’t have professional training in plumbing, metalwork, carpentry, or electrician trades, you’ll want to budget for these services. Too many things can go wrong if they are attempted by a novice or guided by online tutorials, and will only make the house more expensive in the long run. Check out the Container Home Hub’s article, Building a Shipping Container Home in Kentucky – A Complete Guide, for more information about Kentucky shipping container homes.

For Your First Steps, Call Moon

If you’re looking for shipping container rentals or purchasing options in the Kentucky or Southern Indiana, considering giving Moon Trailer Leasing a call. Our experienced team has decades of experience serving the needs of customers throughout Louisville and Lexington, Kentucky and in Clarksville, Jeffersonville, and New Albany, Indiana as well. Along with delivering clean, high quality, well-constructed units designed to meet your needs, our team is proud to offer competitive rates and top-notch customer service. Additionally, we also specialize in other related services including portable restroom and shower rentals, dumpster rentals, refrigerated container rentals and more for when you need them during your project. For additional details or to get a fast and easy quote for your project, give us a call at 502-776-2199 or fill out our online form!

“Ask for the Moon, and get it!”

How the Healthcare Industry Uses Storage Containers

How the Healthcare Industry Uses Storage Containers

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Good healthcare is crucial for the happiness and success of a community. Providing this healthcare is a complicated and large-scale task that requires a variety of facilities and professionals. Because of their scale, hospitals, offices, and other healthcare facilities encounter logistical issues on a daily basis. Staffing problems, overcrowding, and transportation complications are just a few of the problems the healthcare industry faces. Keep reading to learn how the healthcare industry uses storage containers to solve some of these problems. 

Mobile Offices

Mobile office containers and trailers are a highly mobile and cost effective office solution. For overcrowded hospitals, medical offices, or pharmacies, the mobile office can be a great way to save valuable space. These offices are typically constructed in small trailers or storage containers. Because of this, they can be easily delivered and transported. Another perk of the mobile office is its fast deployment time and flexibility. Because of their mobility, office trailers can be delivered or picked up as needs arise or change. At Moon we offer 20, 30, and 40 foot offices with a variety of features including easy access steps, heating, and air conditioning. To learn more about mobile offices and their uses, check out our blog on How Mobile Offices are Used in Disaster Relief Efforts.

Shipping

Such a large web of facilities creates the need for fast and effective transportation and shipping. Healthcare facilities use shipping containers for the transportation of equipment, supplies, and medications. Some medications and vaccines need to be shipped at very specific temperatures, which creates the need for refrigerated containers. These units are very similar to normal shipping/storage containers, with the important additions of a refrigeration system and insulation that help to maintain a specific temperature inside the unit. Visit the Moon Refrigeration blog for more information on refrigerated shipping and storage solutions!

Mobile Clinics/Hospitals

Overcrowded hospitals pose a massive challenge to the healthcare industry. Running out of rooms or overfilling a hospital can have drastic consequences, putting extreme strain on staff and reducing the efficacy of treatment efforts. Overcrowding has become a very common issue in the last couple of years as the healthcare industry deals with the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic. Some hospitals have adopted creative solutions to this problem, like this temporary Italian hospital made of storage containers. These mobile shipping container hospitals can be extremely effective at combating overcrowding. They can also be useful in more remote areas that may not have adequate access to healthcare. 

Looking to buy or rent a storage container or mobile office?

Moon Trailer Leasing has been in the business of renting storage trailers since 1992. We are veterans in the storage trailer rental industry. Here at Moon, we offer 28, 40, 45, 48, and 58 foot trailers for rent. Whether your extra storage requirements are short or long term, our storage trailers will enable you to meet seasonal requirements or an unexpected increase in demand quickly. In addition to storage containers, we offer a variety of mobile office trailers and containers. Call us today at (502) 776-2199 or visit www.moontrailerleasing.com/get-a-quote/ to get a quote today!

Pros and Cons of Renting or Buying Cargo Shipping Containers for Travel, Storage, International Purposes

Should I Rent or Buy A Shipping Container? 5 Important Questions To Consider

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In the market for a shipping container? If you’re not sure what you’re looking for, it can be stressful! Shipping containers can be a major investment, so it’s important to consider your specific needs in the decision-making process. 

Here at Moon Trailer Leasing, we talk customers through the logistics of buying and renting containers every day. We have decades of experience helping businesses and individuals make informed choices for their needs. 

That’s why we’ve compiled some of the most important questions you should consider when buying or renting a container. By the time you read through these, you should have a much clearer idea of what you’re looking for! Let’s dive right in.

Question 1: What is it for?

The biggest question you’ll face is why am I purchasing a shipping container. Is your business in need of a durable shipping container for intercontinental voyages, for years on end? Are you looking to remodel a used shipping container into a tiny home, or repurpose it as a shed or pool? Do you want to customize the sides of the trailer with your business logo or some sort of design? If you want to permanently modify or maintain a shipping container for a significant amount of time, you should likely consider buying it outright.

On the other hand, if you’re using a shipping container for temporary storage, travel, an event, as an office, or for other related business endeavors, renting may be in your best interest. Asking yourself this question is a great way to get the ball rolling and begin to figure out what you’re looking for. 

Question 2: How long will I need it?

The next question to consider is time-frame. Renting a shipping container is far more affordable if you plan on using it on a weekly or monthly basis. However, if you know you’ll consistently need a container for over a year, consider buying. The bottom line is: if your time-frame is up-in-the-air in any way, start with renting! 

Some rental companies also provide on-site storage and delivery options for rentals, which makes the whole process a breeze. If you work with a leasing company like Moon, you won’t have to worry about finding a storage space, lugging the container around, or exposing it to the elements. We’re here to handle everything for you!

Question 3: Where will it travel?

As mentioned in Question 1, the types of trips that your shipping container will make is very important to consider. If you’re using the container for storage, renting with a company that can keep it safe for you is a great idea. If you’re thinking about taking the container around the world, or altering it in any major way, buying is better. Unfurnished containers can weigh anywhere between 5,000 and 8,000 pounds, often requiring semi-trucks using special trailers to be moved. That’s why some leasing companies offer transportation, delivery, and relocation services, which can make traveling with your container remarkably easier. At Moon, we offer all of this, as well as a preliminary Delivery Accessibility Evaluation to help assess your specific needs before bringing you your trailer. 

Question 4: What size do I need?

Shipping containers are not one-size-fits-all. There are so many sizes on the market, designed for specific purposes and activities. Many people tend to overestimate and underestimate their sizing needs and purchase the wrong size container. We have both 20 ft and 40 ft containers available for purchase or rental, as well as 20 and 40 ft “Hi-cube” containers which are 1 foot taller than standard containers. If you’re stocking up a trailer for overseas or intercontinental travel, it’s not a good idea to have a lot of empty space for your items to roll around! We can evaluate your inventory and sizing needs to help you choose a trailer specific to your cargo needs. 

Question 5: What quality of shipping container do I need?

Are you looking for a “brand new” trailer, or are you okay with a used one? Many used cargo containers for sale are deemed to be wind and watertight and have a long life ahead of them. Choosing to buy or rent a used trailer can be markedly more affordable, especially during shipping container shortages and economic downswings. At Moon, we rent and sell both new and used containers that are thoroughly-inspected to meet ISO requirements as well as our own rigorous quality standards. Make sure you’re working with a company you can trust, or you may find holes or signs of disrepair after it’s too late!

Ready to Buy? We Offer New & Used Shipping Containers for Purchase 

Moon Trailer Leasing offers a variety of shipping containers for sale in Kentucky, Indiana, Ohio, and Tennessee ready for immediate shipment from our Louisville and Lexington Kentucky yards. We also sell shipping containers from our affiliated depots throughout the US. 

The conditions of these storage containers range from new (“one trip containers”) to various grades of used containers. Pricing per unit is based directly on age, condition and remaining life expectancy. All containers for sale in our Louisville, KY yard as well as units sold from our affiliated depots are sold “as is” and are available for pre-purchase + on-site inspection. 

While many used shipping containers for sale may not be as aesthetically pleasing as newer containers, they may provide an ideal mix of economy and function for your particular storage application.

Ready To Rent? Explore Our Range of Sizes and Amenities

​​We maintain a large inventory of storage containers available for rent that are delivered on our company owned trucks from our Louisville and Lexington, KY locations. Our 40 foot storage containers are delivered using our semi-trucks with 40 foot tilt-bed trailers.  The 20-foot shipping containers are delivered on our 35 foot flatbed roll-back truck. We can easily evaluate your required delivery location to determine if placement is possible.

We rent portable storage containers in a variety of sizes and configurations. For example, we rent containers that have double swing doors on one end or on both ends. Our Hi-Cube containers offer extra clearance for requirements that demand extra floor to ceiling space (8 ft 5-1/2” floor to ceiling height). Shipping containers can be placed at ground level or put on a chassis for applications that require dock level access. All units are forklift accessible.

Contact Moon Trailer Leasing Today

If you are looking for shipping container rentals or purchasing options in the Kentucky or Southern Indiana, considering giving Moon Trailer Leasing a call. Our experienced team has decades of experience. We serve the needs of customers throughout Louisville and Lexington, Kentucky and in Clarksville, Jeffersonville, and New Albany, Indiana as well. Along with delivering clean, high quality, well-constructed units designed to meet your needs, our team is proud to offer competitive rates and top-notch customer service. Additionally, we also specialize in other related services including portable restroom and shower rentals, dumpster rentals, refrigerated container rentals and more. For additional details or to get a fast and easy quote for your project, give us a call at 502-776-2199. “Ask for the Moon, and get it!”

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Trailer Leasing in St. Matthews, Kentucky

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St. Matthews is a residential and commercial district located in the heart of Louisville, Kentucky. It is one of the premier shopping areas in the state, featuring miles of stores along historic Shelbyville Road, as well as the fifth-largest mall in Kentucky, Mall St. Matthews. St. Matthews earned its name in 1850 from the establishment of the St. Matthews Episcopal Church, the first in the area. It was also known as one of the leading potato-exporters in the country in the early 20th century.

St. Matthews is also a desirable residential community, well-regarded for its connection to beloved greenspaces such as Cherokee and Seneca Parks as well as its close proximity to shopping, highly-rated schools, and other parts of the city. Some popular entertainment venues include Dave & Busters, Cinemark St. Matthews, Ten Pin Strike and Spare, Lazer Blaze, and Malibu Jack’s.

St. Matthews offers plenty of fine dining and local favorites for interested foodies. Grab a specialty dessert at historic Plehn’s Bakery, enjoy a fine steak at Jeff Ruby’s Steakhouse, munch on specialty tacos at Taco Luchador, or treat yourself to a mouth-watering biscuit at the aptly-named Biscuit Belly.

If you are looking for shipping containers, storage trailers or portable office space in St. Matthews, Kentucky, contact Moon Trailer Leasing today. As one of Kentucky’s largest full-service leasing companies, we are able to offer a broad range of products for rent or purchase to businesses throughout the St. Matthews area. Keep reading to learn about everything Moon Trailer Leasing offers.

Storage Containers 

Looking to rent a storage container? We have short or long term rentals, available for delivery in a few hour’s notice. Plus, we offer a free Delivery Location Accessibility Evaluation, to determine the best location for your storage container. 

We have clean, dry, and secure 20 ft and 40 ft storage containers, also known as Conex boxes. They are built to ISO standards, have 1-2 swing doors, and are totally forklift accessible. They can be placed at ground level or dock level access. Need extra clearance? Rent a Hi-Cube containers, which meets requirements that demand extra floor to ceiling space (8 ft 5-1/2” floor to ceiling height). In addition, we also sell used storage containers at affordable prices. 

Storage Trailers 

Interested in renting a storage trailer? We offer 28 ft, 40 ft, 45 ft, 48 ft and 53 ft trailers for monthly rent! Storage trailers are loading-dock-accessible and are equipped with either swing doors or roll-up doors. Featuring durable hardwood floors, our storage trailer rentals are also pallet-jack and forklift accessible. We can deliver incredibly quickly, meeting seasonal demands or last minute requests.

Why Moon?

We’ve been renting storage containers to the Louisville, Southern Indiana, and Lexington area since 1992. As one of the most well-regarded leasing companies in the region, we take pride in our wide variety of offerings, expert quality of service, and quick response rate. 

As a Moon Company, Moon Trailer Leasing is able to offer a wide variety of leasing services in addition to storage trailers and containers. From dumpsters, moving containers and portable restrooms, to grease trap cleaning, refrigerated containers and warehouse space, Moon Trailer Leasing is a full service company. One call, and you can access all of our services! Call 502-776-2199 or Contact us today by email. 

 

 

 

 

Shipping Containers Southern Indiana

Conex Boxes at Moon Trailer Leasing

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Moon Trailer Leasing offers quality Conex boxes for rent and sale. These versatile shipping containers can handle a wide array of transportation, shipping, and cargo needs in a globalized context. Here’s why you should consider renting or buying a Conex box with Moon. 

Versatility

The Conex box, also referred to as a shipping container or ocean freight container, is at the heart of modern industry all around the world. These steel containers are designed to be safe, secure, and reliable for all kinds of freight. In fact, they are so common that today there are an estimated 30 million or more of these containers in use around the world.

One key aspect of their versatility is the variety of sizes there are available. Here at Moon, we offer both 20 and 40 foot containers for rent and sale. Depending on the scale of shipping in your business, you may prefer one of these two sizes. 

Quality Steel That Meets Regulations

Moon’s Conex boxes are all ISO-approved. The ISO, or International Organization for Standardization, is an organization that issues standards around industrial practices. ISO guidelines around Conex boxes include safety and strength specifications to ensure you are getting a quality Conex box. This also ensures containers are weatherproof and tamperproof, keeping goods safe as they travel across the world to consumers. Our ISO-approved Conex boxes have the durability, strong steel components, and stackability you need to ensure your products are transported safely and efficiently. 

Features That Increase Efficiency

Those efficiency-focused features play a key role in your success in the industry. For example, Moon’s Conex boxes come with secured lock boxes to increase security (in most units). Our Conex boxes also have swinging doors on both the front and back of each unit, making loading and unloading easier. They are also accessible by forklift, meaning you can move units around quickly. All of these features work together to give you the flexibility you need to meet challenges in the day-to-day operations of your business. 

Conex Boxes for Every Situation

Here at Moon, we are proud to offer a wide selection of Conex boxes that vary in use and grade. Our units come in different colors, conditions, sizes, and grades. We price these units fairly depending on all of these factors. This means that we have something for everyone, depending on what you are looking for and what your budget is. From well-used to like new, and from high grade to lower grade, we offer this selection so that you always have options when you work with us. We will work with you to determine the best unit for your unique situation. 

If you are interested in learning more about purchasing used Conex boxes from Moon Trailer Leasing, please contact us today by phone at 502-776-2199 or by email. Locally-owned and operated, Moon Trailer Leasing has offices in Louisville, Kentucky and Lexington, Kentucky. Moon Trailer Leasing has sold new and used Conex boxes to customers throughout Kentucky and Southern, Indiana for over two decades.