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Central Texas Mobile Storage Guide to Shipping Containers

Looking for a secure, affordable, and flexible storage option? Whether you’re a contractor, small business owner, or homeowner, shipping containers are one of the best ways to protect your tools, equipment, inventory, or personal belongings.

At Central Texas Mobile Storage, we’re proudly based in Waco, TX, and have helped hundreds of customers within a 90-mile radius—and beyond—find the right storage solution for their needs. Whether you’re looking to rent short-term or buy for long-term use, we make it easy to get the container that fits your project.

What Is a Shipping Container?

A shipping container is a large, standardized steel box originally designed for transporting goods across oceans and railways. Today, they’re commonly repurposed for secure, mobile storage and modular building solutions due to their durability, portability, and weather resistance.

Container Sizes We Offer

We offer a variety of container sizes to fit nearly any storage need, but these are the ones our customers ask for most often:

  • 20-foot containers – Ideal for residential or smaller commercial use
  • 40-foot containers – Our most popular option for larger storage needs and job site

What Are the Exterior and Interior Dimensions of Shipping Containers?

20-foot Standard Container:

  • Exterior: 20′ L x 8′ W x 8’6″ H
  • Interior: 19’4″ L x 7’8″ W x 7’10” H
 

40-foot Standard Container:

  • Exterior: 40′ L x 8′ W x 8’6″ H
  • Interior: 39’6″ L x 7’8″ W x 7’10” H

How Much Do Shipping Containers Weigh?

  • 20-foot Standard: ~5,000 lbs empty
  • 40-foot Standard: ~8,500 lbs empty

Note: Weight increases with modifications like shelving or insulation.

Why Use Shipping Containers for Storage?

  • Durability: Weather-resistant and built from steel
  • Security: Lockable, sealed, and difficult to break into
  • Mobility: Delivered to your site and repositionable as needed
  • Versatility: Perfect for construction, farming, retail, events, and more

Rent vs. Buy: What’s Right for You?

  • Rent: Best for short-term use; flexible and lower upfront costs
  • Buy: Ideal for long-term needs; one-time investment with full ownership and customization

Our Delivery and Pickup Process

We handle everything:

  1. Schedule delivery at your convenience and our availability
  2. We use roll back trucks and semi-trucks for easy placement
  3. When you’re done, just call and we’ll pick it up

Locations We Serve

We proudly deliver throughout Central Texas, including:

  • Austin
  • Bryan/College Station
  • Burleson
  • Crawford
  • Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW)
  • Gatesville
  • Georgetown
  • Hillsboro
  • Killeen
  • Round Rock
  • Temple/Belton
  • Waco
  • West
 

Don’t see your city on our list? Contact us – we may still be able to help

Common Use Cases

Our containers are trusted by businesses, organizations, and individuals across Central Texas for a wide range of storage needs. Here are some of the most popular ways our customers use them:

  • Jobsite Storage – Secure space for tools, equipment, and materials
  • Seasonal Inventory – Extra storage for holiday or overflow stock
  • Agricultural Equipment – Weatherproof protection for tractors, tools, and feed
  • Event Storage – Convenient storage for fairs, festivals, markets, and pop-up events
 

Need something specific? We’ll help you find the right fit.

Ready to Get Started?

  • Call us: 254-829-2411
  • Email us: support@centexms.com
  • Request a quotecentexms.com

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