What to know
Most containers arrive on a tilt-bed truck or trailer. One seller’s guide says a loaded tilt-bed weighs around 30,000 lb, needs about 80 ft of straight room for a 20 ft and 120 ft for a 40 ft, and local delivery for 20–40 ft containers typically runs $300–$800.
Source: OnSite Storage container delivery guide (Sep 2026).
Price it with the container price calculator, or check access with the delivery site checker.
Worth checking
- Clear low branches and wires along the route
- Have someone on site to guide the driver
- Reschedule if rain has softened the ground
What to send sellers
- Pickup point (if moving one you own) and delivery address
- Photos of the drop spot and the route in
- Ground type and gate width
Questions
Can a container go in a tight backyard?
Sometimes. Smaller roll-bed or flatbed trucks handle 20 ft and smaller units in tight spaces. Send photos and measurements so sellers can say what truck they would use.
