The Ideal Container Delivery Site
How to Choose the Perfect Site for Shipping Container Delivery Get Simple Box is a multi-location storage company that provides shipping containers for people who
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Delivery process
At Get Simple Box, we prioritize a seamless container delivery to ensure a hassle-free experience for our customers. Our dedicated team coordinates logistics to provide timely and efficient transport, tailored to meet your schedule and needs. Our goal is to deliver your shipping container in perfect condition, ready for use, so you can focus on what matters most.
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Delivery & Logistics
Get Simple Box delivers shipping containers using specialized tilt-bed trucks that allow for safe, precise placement on residential, commercial, and construction sites. Understanding site access, foundation options, delivery methods, and placement requirements helps ensure your container is delivered efficiently and positioned correctly the first time.
DElivery Site Preparations
Before your container arrives, make sure the delivery area is clear, level, and free of obstacles. Remove low-hanging branches, vehicles, debris, or loose gravel, and confirm there is enough straight-line space for the truck to safely back in and pull forward. Mark the exact placement location if you won’t be present so our driver can place the container exactly where you want it.
DElivery Foundations
Shipping containers should be placed on a stable, level surface to ensure proper door operation and long-term durability. Many customers use concrete pads, gravel pads, railroad ties, or pressure-treated wood blocks. Elevating the container slightly also helps with drainage and airflow underneath.
DElivery Methods
Get Simple Box uses professional tilt-bed trucks designed specifically for shipping container delivery. The driver gently lowers one end of the container and slides the unit into place without dropping it. This controlled method allows for precise placement on residential driveways, job sites, and commercial properties.
DElivery Placements
Containers can be placed on driveways, gravel pads, construction sites, parking areas, or other accessible private property. As long as the site has sufficient access and clearance, our team will work with you to position the container in the most convenient location for your project.
Delivery Site Checklist
Containers go by many names. ISO, cargo container and shipping container are the terms generally used. Connex or conex is a military term meaning the same.
1. Firm Ground
2. Overhead Clearance
3. Room to Back in and Pull Forward
1. Firm Ground
The ground must be flat and firm. If your preferred location is on soft ground or is slightly sloped, we recommend bringing in gravel or using lumber blocks to help make the space more container friendly.
2. Overhead Clearance
Make sure that there are no low-hanging wires, branches, or anything that might get in the way of delivery. We require at least 15′ of clearance for our trucks to deliver containers.
3. Room to Back in and Pull Forward
There must be room for the truck to safely pull in off the road, back into place, and then pull forward.
A 20ft container requires 70ft of space for the truck, and a 40ft container requires 140ft of space for the truck and trailer.
Our delivery process
Our 4-Step Delivery Process is designed for safe, smooth, and accurate container placement.
Site Review
& Access Check
Arrival &
Positioning Setup
Conrolled
Unloading
Final Placement
& Door Check
Storage Container Delivery Reviews
We focus on being local, professional, and kind. If at any point you have questions or concerns, a local manager is standing by and ready to help within 1 business day.
Salem, OR
Great group of people. Very nice and professional. Nadia made the process of ordering a 40' conex simple. Delivery had to go through a tight spot Stephan did great, made it look like a walk in the park. Highly recommend.
Phoenix, AZ
From start to finish, Get Simple Box Storage Containers were simple and fast. Professional and treated us like family. We were able to look and walk around/inside the box we wanted. We showed up in the morning and we had our container by that afternoon.
Palm Springs, CA
recently used Get Simple Box of Palm Springs during a remodel, and they were absolutely fantastic! Their pricing was very fair, and they even managed to deliver the same day I called—which was a lifesaver since I had a water leak and needed to get my belongings off the floor quickly.
Stanwood, WA
Great customer service!! Fast turn around. The container is clean and perfect for our needs. I was stressing with our move, they helped a ton. Love supporting local.
We’ll treat you like we’d want to be treated.
- No pushy sales techniques
- No out-of-state contractors
- No cussing or crudeness
- Helpful service offered with a smile
We focus on being local, professional, and kind. If at any point you have questions or concerns, a local manager is standing by and ready to help within 1 business day.
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Step-By-Step Container Delivery Process
Many of our customers have never done a container rental or bought a shipping container before. If this is you, then you might be struggling to visualize what delivery of a shipping container looks like. Below is a step-by-step process of what it looks like, along with delivery videos of both a 20 foot container and a 40 foot shipping container.
1. Back into place
The driver will back into place and check that the area you want your shipping container placed appears suitable (level and firm ground, clear of debris, etc).
2. Set one end down
The driver will gently set one end of the container down on the ground.
3. Pull Forward
The driver will pull the truck forward and gently set the other end of the container down on the ground, blocks, or other dunnage.
Additional information
**The container is always securely resting on the truck, trailer, or the ground, so the box never *drops* or slides uncontrollably.
After delivery, the driver will take a few moments to sweep the deck of the truck, put away straps, and prepare for the next delivery. We count on about 10 minutes on-site at the customers location, provided the delivery area is clear and the driver knows where to set the container.
Delivery Site Checklist
Everything You Need To Know About Preparing Your Site for Delivery
Everything needed to prepare for container delivery—confirming contact details, container size and door orientation, evaluating site access and ground conditions, identifying potential delivery risks, and ensuring the site is ready to avoid delays or extra fees.
Storage Container Delivery Prices
Container delivery costs vary based on the size of the unit—whether you’re ordering a 10-foot, 20-foot, or 40-foot shipping container—and the distance from our nearest yard to your delivery location. Because we serve a wide range of areas, delivery fees are calculated to reflect travel time, fuel costs, and the type of equipment needed. For the most accurate quote, simply provide your zip code and container size, and we’ll calculate the delivery cost based on your location.
Affordable Delivery for Every Container Size
- 10', 20', or 40' options
- 10 & 20's = lower cost
- Delivery based on area
- Size & location based pricing
Delivery Fees Based
on Your Location
- Calculated from our nearest yard
- Distance + fuel = delivery fee
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Remote areas may need
special equipment - We only charge what’s necessary
Quick, Accurate Delivery Quotes
- Enter your zip code
- Pick your container size
- Quick Quoting
- No hidden fees, no surprises
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Frequently Asked Questions
At Get Simple Box, we make shipping container delivery simple and reliable. Below you’ll find answers to common questions about scheduling, truck access, placement, and what to expect on delivery day so you can plan with confidence.
Do I need to prepare anything before my shipping container is delivered?
You only need a clear, level area where the container can safely be placed. Make sure there’s enough space for the delivery truck to back in and pull forward, and remove obstacles like low branches or debris. Providing clear placement instructions helps ensure a smooth delivery.
What happens on delivery day?
Our driver will back the truck into place, gently set one end of the container down, then pull forward and lower the other end. Containers are never dropped, they are always placed securely on the ground or blocks for safety and door clearance.
What are your delivery hours and timing expectations?
Our delivery teams typically operate Monday–Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. We ask for at least three days’ notice so we can fit you into our schedule; deliveries within two days may incur an expedited fee.
What if the delivery site isn’t suitable?
Our drivers are experienced, but if the original location isn’t suitable due to access or space, they will work with you to place the container in a nearby alternate location that meets delivery requirements.
Should I buy extra blocks or dunnage?
If the delivery area is on a bit of a slope, we recommend getting some gravel or several 12-inch 4×6 treated lumber blocks to help get the Box level and get some air-flow underneath the Box.
Can a container be delivered on the street?
It’s always best deliver on private property. Containers may sometimes be placed in parking areas or loading zones, but only with prior permission from the city or HOA. We only recommend this option for a very short period of time. If your situation requires placement on a city street or other public place, it is THE CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITY to obtain proper permits.
What if the delivery driver gets stuck or can't deliver to my site?
Our drivers are amazing, but there are some times when a site just isn’t suitable, or a customer changes their mind.
If a customer’s ideal delivery location is not suitable, the driver will do all that they can to place the Box in an alternate nearby location.
We budget for up to 30 minutes at customer site to load or unload, and secure the container. Any additional standby or transport time will be billed at $100 per hour.
Any towing or repair bills resulting from insufficient site conditions will be sent straight through to the customer or delivery contact.
All Deliveries are subject to our Terms & Conditions.
How much room does a delivery truck need?
For a 20-foot container, we typically need about 70 feet of straight-line space for the tilt-deck truck to back in and pull forward. For a 40-foot container, around 140 feet of space is ideal. That means thinking ahead about your driveway, yard, or job site access.
Do I have to be present for delivery?
No, you don’t need to be there as long as the delivery area is clear and we know exactly where you want the container placed. Some customers leave a marker like a chair or cone to indicate placement.
Does Get Simple Box offer relocation services?
Yes, we can pick up and move your container to a new address. To schedule a relocation, we’ll need the pickup and delivery addresses, and it helps to send photos of the container so we can plan the safest way to load and transport it.
How soon can you deliver a container?
We can often deliver very quickly, but we always ask that you plan ahead and give us at least three days’ notice before you require delivery. All appointments depend upon availability, and three days or longer is often enough time to fit you in during your preferred times. If you need a delivery within two days or less, we may institute an expedited delivery fee.
Can Get Simple Box deliver containers outside your state areas?
We routinely deliver throughout Washington, Oregon, Arizona and California and can often move loaded containers into or between states. For long-distance deliveries, purchasing the container rather than renting can sometimes be more cost-effective.
Can the container be set on railroad ties?
We do not recommend railroad ties as they are often uneven and we’ve seen a lot of people injure themselves trying to drag them around. Containers are made to carry all of the weight at the corners, so all you need is a block under the corner (the drivers carry some dunnage on the trucks).
Where does Simple Box deliver containers to?
We can deliver to most addresses in Washington State, Oregon State, and Arizona State. We can also move customers loaded to other states.
Sometimes for a delivery that is further away from one of our locations, it is more cost-effective for a customer to buy the Box so that they are not paying a round-trip fee to have us come pick up the Box when they are all done.
Feel free to give us a call to confirm whether we can deliver to your specific address and to schedule your delivery date.
Choose Your Own Container at Get Simple Box
Pricing & Service Area Disclaimer:
At Simple Box, our goal is to offer the right box at the right price, with expert local delivery. We aim to have transparent process so that you can feel confident in the condition of the shipping container and the price quoted for delivery. Because shipping containers are heavily influenced by the price of steel, wood, fuel, and labor, all prices, including delivery rates, are subject to change without notice.