Space to Maneuver
Please make sure there is enough space for the truck to make wide turns, get between gates or other obstructions, and safely set up for delivery. Remember, trucks make wide turns.
Delivery
From depot to your property
Container delivery requires adequate space and access. We'll explain truck requirements, placement and what to expect before delivery day.
Delivery Preparation Checklist
Make sure your site is prepared for delivery.
Hard Surface
The delivery truck can weigh as much as 45,000lbs. Soft surfaces such as mud or wet grass can cause the truck to sink and get stuck. If there is a risk of sinking, the driver may refuse delivery at the site.
Space to Deliver
The truck will need at least 12 feet in total width, as well as space to maneuver after the box is dropped.
- 75' for 20' containers
- 120' for 40' containers
- Additional space to turn and drive away
Free From Obstructions
The truck is 13'6" before it tilts, and can be up to 16' tall at its peak during delivery. Make sure there are no power lines, tree branches, or other obstructions.
Delivery space requirements
Site access
Confirm how much truck access is available at the delivery site. Approach paths need room for the truck and trailer to maneuver. Catalog guidance on this site: 20′ containers typically require at least 75 feet for delivery; 40′ containers typically require at least 120 feet.
Clearance
Delivery trucks require approximately 12 feet of width and adequate overhead clearance along the entire approach and placement area. The truck is about 13'6" tall while traveling and can reach roughly 16 feet at its highest point while tilting the container into place. Check for power lines, tree limbs, roof overhangs, gates and other overhead or side obstructions before delivery.
Site preparation
Before ordering, know whether the site is level where the container will sit. Soft ground, steep grades, or unfinished pads can delay or prevent placement.
Placement
Decide where the container will be placed before the truck is dispatched. Placement options may be limited by access path, overhead obstacles, and how the truck can approach the pad.
Door orientation
Confirm which direction the doors should face before delivery day. Door orientation is harder to change after the container is set.
Delivery day
Delivery timing depends on depot inventory and site readiness. Market pages on this site commonly describe typical confirmed delivery windows of about 3–7 business days, subject to inventory and access.
Confirm access before you order
If you are unsure about truck access, clearance, or placement, call Western Container Sales before scheduling delivery.
Call (800) 768-6080 to confirm access and delivery for your site.