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

Trailer Leasing in Shively, KY

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 rentalsrefrigerated 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

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 rentalsrefrigerated 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 provides high-quality new and used cargo containers that are for rent and for sale in the Kentucky and Southern Indiana regions, including Jeffersonville, IN.

Trailer Leasing in Jeffersonville, IN

Jeffersonville, IN may not be the largest city in the state, but it sure is one with several claims to fame. From the county seat of Clark County to the proud city that Papa John’s Pizza originated from to the site of the annual Abbey Road on the River Beatles music festival, Jeffersonville – or Jeff, as it’s oftentimes referred to – has a rich history that extends throughout the ages and a promising future ahead.

The History of Jeffersonville, IN

Jeffersonville originally wasn’t a city at all – it was founded as a settlement in 1786 strategically placed around Fort Finney with access to the Ohio River’s protection and water, but it didn’t obtain its current title until 1801, when it was named after Thomas Jefferson the year he took office.

In the 18th and 19th centuries, Jeffersonville played crucial roles in several landmark events, including:

  • Functioning as a shipyard during the early-mid 1800s and during WWII
  • Being one of the largest routes for fugitives in the Underground Railroad
  • Being home to the Jefferson General Hospital – the 3rd largest in the nation during the Civil War
  • Being a main military supply depot during the Civil War and WWI
    • In fact, Jeff still a functioning portion of the original Quartermaster Depot running today!
  • De-segregating their schools 2 years before Brown v. Board of Education passed and being considered a model city for it

Jeffersonville has also had difficulties at points, though, just as every other city. Hit by the devastating Flood of 1937, 90% of the city was flooded and there was no electricity and no escape, as all roads leading into the city were covered due to a levee failure. There was also a time period in the 1930s where Jeffersonville was nicknamed “Little Las Vegas” due to a booming gambling scene to recover from the Great Depression. This business was so big that it brought in famous mobsters such as Clark Gable, Al Capone, and John Dillinger; however, the gambling scene was run out by the early 40s due to public outcry and rising violence.

Jeffersonville in Modern Times

In 2008, Jeffersonville made its largest annexation in the city’s history, a planned 6 annex zones that would add 7,800 acres. Only 5 of these zones were annexed in the end, but they expanded Jeffersonville’s land and population by approximately 5,500 acres and 9,500 people, which has grown to be what Jeffersonville is today. As of the 2020 census, the population rests around 50,000 people and the city limits encompass a total of 34.35 square miles of area.

With its proximity to Louisville by bridge over the Ohio River, the conversion of the Big Four Bridge – once a railway bridge – into a pedestrian and bicycle bridge caused a larger amount of foot traffic to come into Jeffersonville, so they constructed the Big Four Station, which is a plaza and part that features green space, fountains, a playground, and access to downtown. This is also where the Abbey Road on the River music festival is held – the largest Beatles-inspired festival in the world!

While the original “Papa John”, John Schnatter, might not own the franchise anymore, the 4th largest pizza delivery chain was still founded in a small closet-turned-oven-kitchen at the back of a tavern in 1984. Just 9 years after John Schnatter made his first pizza in that closet, the company went public and now has over 5,500 locations across the globe. The tavern, which belonged to Schnatter’s father, is called Mick’s Lounge and is still functioning today!

Jeffersonville’s long history in the shipyard business came to a relative halt in 2018, when the largest inland shipbuilder in the US, Jeffboat (which was previously known as Jeffersonville Boat & Machine Company and Howard Shipyard during WWII) closed due to overproduction after 200 years. However, this 80-acre property is now under the jurisdiction of the city and, in 2022, it was announced by city officials that there were plans in the works to redevelop it.

Jeffersonville is also the home of the United States Bureau of the Census’s National Processing Center, where a majority of collection, capture, and deliverance of census data occurs! This plant is one of Southern Indiana’s largest employers.

Storage Container Rentals & Trailer Leasing in Jeffersonville, IN

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! 

Rent a Conex Box in Jeffersonville, IN 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 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 rentalsrefrigerated 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!”

Names that shipping containers are called

Other Names for a Shipping Container

If you’ve ever done any researching for new or used shipping containers, then perhaps you’ve caught sight of a few names that are different variations but all point to the same thing. We prefer the easy, self-explanatory version name – just the regular ol’ ‘shipping container’ – but do like to switch it up sometimes!

Some of the names might make you scratch your head and think, “Where did that come from?” but many have evolved just as any other slang does – in a specific location and with a specific definition in mind! The most commonly used in the actual shipping industry are ‘ISO Container’ and ‘Intermodal Container,’ but there are plenty of other names that float around outside of the industry.

Some of the popular iterations of the same product are:

1. Sea Can

2. Conex (Box)

3. Intermodal Container

4. ISO Container

5. Cargo Container

6. Sea Van

7. Dry Box

8. Freight Containers

9. Container Van

10. Sea Container

Regardless of what they’re called anywhere else or by anyone else, Moon Trailer Leasing offers used and new shipping containers/sea cans/cargo containers/etc. at the best price and with the best quality around. Our locally-owned and operated branches are always ready to help you find what you need when you’re looking for a freight container, and we’ll do it with a smile on our face!

Our new 20 and 40 ft. ISO containers are:

  • For short or long term rental
  • Located at both our Louisville and Lexington, Kentucky locations
  • Equipped with swinging doors on one or both ends
  • Boast better security with solid metal walls and lock boxes that are standard on most units
  • Built to ISO Standards (You can be assured a clean, dry, and secure sea container!)
  • Forklift accessible
  • Cargo-worthy and protected from wind and water

To find dimensions, visit Moon’s Shipping Container page on the website and call to speak with a representative about your delivery location and our evaluation and accessibility services!

Our used 20 and 40 ft. shipping containers are:

  • Affordable with a variety of grades and conditions svailable
  • Recommended for a pre-purchase unit inspection – we want you to know what you’re getting!
  • Part of our expert staffs’ specialties, so that you can get help getting exactly what you need
  • Hi-cube and standard available
  • Ground-level and dock-level available
  • For rent or for purchase

Our used Conex boxes have delivery and accessibility evaluations available, as well, so that you don’t have to worry about a thing during purchase. Our used shipping containers are sold “as is” and are available for pre-sale inspection. The inventory we have are often random colors and may have dents and some rust due to handling and the shipping process but are priced accordingly to those factors! These Conex boxes provide an ideal mix of economy and function for storage.

 

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 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 rentalsrefrigerated 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!”

What to put in she sheds and what every mancave needs to have. He/She Shipping containers

Fun Stuff to Put in Your He/She Shipping Container

Man-caves, she-sheds, bachelor pads, personal studios – there have been many names for those little spaces that are special to us. And now, shipping containers are coming into style as an alternative to building, buying, or renovating a shed or area in your house. More people than ever are opting for a he/she shipping container to give these reliable Conex boxes a second life!

Repurposed shipping containers boast a lot of valuable qualities that are important to the success of outdoor structures, and their worth shifts with location. But regardless of who utilizes the container, everyone receives the same basic amenities:

  • A durable, element-proof structure
  • Secure steel walls
  • An environmentally-friendly option
  • Cost-effectiveness
  • Extra space
  • Pest-resistance

Any additional renovations made to the container, such as adding in windows or extra doors, may compromise certain aspects of the benefits that shipping containers offer, but with proper installation, it still present a superior alternative to traditional structures! It’s customizable nature and versatility make it a great foundation to build the he/she shipping container of your dreams!

If your New Year’s Resolution in 2023 is to construct a space like this for your peace of mind as an escape from the everyday in an effort to improve your mental health and quality of life, we highly recommend considering a shipping container as your structure – it even comes in two different sizes: 20 feet and 40 feet with a Hi-Cube and double-door option available for each size for optimum personalization.

But what about after you’ve decided on a shipping container? A lot of people have a vision in mind for their sacred space, but if you’re looking for some fun assets to include, here’s our suggestions for some little details that can make all the difference!

10 Fun Additions to Your He/She Shipping Container

  • A Chalkboard Game Table

This one can be a party-pleaser across the board! The ability to write and draw directly on a piece of furniture is certain to entertain any young ones that come through your space, but it’s also particularly useful for keeping score during card, board, or drinking games, curating reading lists, and letting your creativity flow whenever the urge hits!

  • A Murphy Bar

One of the primary features of a man-cave or she-shed is that it’s a smaller space to keep chores like cleaning minimal and the costs of decorating low but still with a high-satisfaction yield. Murphy bars are a great space-saver, as they function as both storage and tabletop room, and can be customized to fit right into whatever he/she shipping container theme you have in mind. Double win!

  • Drinko Plinko

Who doesn’t love making an everyday task into a game? Pop open your bottle of beer and watch as the cap trickles down into a category that can be anything you can dream up! Make it a drinking game, a decision-maker, get some reusable labels and have it be different every time – the world is your oyster!

  • A Multipurpose Foosball/Pool/Ping Pong/Picnic Table

Again, a big space-saver with more functions than one! There are several options for a multi-purpose table that supports pool, ping-pong, foosball, and just a regular table. That means several big items that would normally require oodles of space, can all be accessed in one! Games to play and a place to eat, craft, and hang out: there’s no loss!

  • A (Not So) Secret Door

Especially if you choose to have the larger 40 foot container, there are tons of interior renovations that can make your he/she shipping container one-of-a-kind; you can even make it a bona fide he and she container by splitting it down the middle with a wall! To make it even cooler, we suggest putting in a secret door between the two “rooms” that can disguised as a bookshelf, floor to ceiling framed picture or poster, mirror, or pantry!

This is also a good idea for those who want a light/dark option. By adding windows or glass doors, one side can let in all the natural light you want, but for movies, gaming, or soft-light relaxation, you can keep the other half closed-off and as dark as you’d like.

  • Lots of Natural Light

Speaking of natural light, however, it’s one this we do recommend putting into your he/she shipping container! If you’re looking for a place to get away and de-stress, or a studio for art, photography, or studying, natural light is a great addition and a wonderful way to connect with your surroundings, especially if your shipping container will be placed near natural areas with lots of greenery.

  • Hanging Seats

Hanging seats can be a great way to create a unique conversation spot, a relaxing reading range, or personalized napping nook. They come in all sorts of fun shapes, sizes, materials, and styles, so the opportunity to find exactly what you want is there. Whether it’s a hanging tent, a hammock seat, a wicker egg chair, a swinging bench, or a full-sized bed, your he/she shipping container can host whatever will make you happiest!

  • A Portable Projector

If you don’t want to buy a TV and then have it take up space on a stand or go through the steps to mount it so that it doesn’t come crashing down, a great alternative is investing in a portable projector. Most are able to connect to your phone, laptop, or gaming system with ease, so anything you can do on a TV, you can also do on this small, storable projector as well!

Bonus: you can even take it outside, so on nice evenings, you can enjoy the screen on the container’s exterior with friends and family.

  • Repurposed Racks

Racks are a great ally when it comes to storage. Whether it be for hanging coats, purses, keys, leashes, photos, or mounting shot glasses on, there are plenty of repurpose-able materials that add a touch of unique personality! From hockey sticks, golf clubs, baseball bats, and foosball rods to ladders, faucet heads, railroad spikes, and doorknobs, practically everything that has lost its original function can be brought new life as something different!

  • A Personalized Fridge

A staple in he/she shipping containers! Whether it houses specialty drinks, your favorite snacks, precious art supplies, medicines, or cosmetics, refrigerators are a great item to have that makes your cozy little ‘you’ space have everything you might want to have a good time. Paint it to fit your color palette, paste acrylic stickers on it to boast your initials, or design it to look like a money safe, an old-fashioned trunk, or another chalkboard!

Moon Has Your Next Shipping Container Project!

Moon Trailer Leasing has new and one-trip used shipping containers for rent or for sale, so whatever your need may be, Moon has a solution! Find your perfect he/she shipping container, or use it for a different project – it’s a multi-use tool for your creating pleasure!

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 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 rentalsrefrigerated 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!”

What's the difference between ground level offices and mobile offices?

Ground Level Offices vs Office Trailers: What’s the Difference?

If you know about our mobile office for rent services, then you might be aware that we offer two different types office: ground level offices and mobile offices. Both of these container-based offices are wonderful additions to worksites, but you might be wondering – what’s the difference?

While the two are comparable in many ways, there are a few factors that distinguish one from the other.

1. Set-Up and Placement

The most obvious difference is that mobile offices are mounted on a chassis and wheels and then pulled by a trailer to the job site, where is sits in a locked position on a cinderblock mount. They include OSHA-compliant stairs, as well, as opposed to the ground level offices, which have no need.

Ground level offices are completes flat, made out of repurposed shipping containers, and are placed on the jobsite via a crane after being transported.

2. Size Availability

Due to the mobile trailer option not being made from a shipping container, there are differing sizes in what stock we have to offer.

Mobile Offices – 20 ft. and 30 ft.

Ground Level Offices – 20 ft. and 40 ft.

Our ground level offices are offered in the same dimensions as our shipping containers for rent or for sale, save for the Hi-Cube option, which is unique to the non-office containers.

3. Storage Options

Due to the heightened security that a shipping container affords, we offer a variety of different ground level configurations to fit your needs. One of those options is a container office that is made up of  50% storage and 50% office, with an interior wall to separate the spaces.

With the space constraints of the mobile offices, we unfortunately cannot provide that extra storage space at this moment in time, but there is still plenty of space in the office area to enjoy!

4. Long-Term Cost

Due to the upkeep of the chassis and wheels, usually the mobile offices have a few costs down the road that ground level offices can avoid, depending on how often the office moves sites. Since ground level offices are generally a little more expensive to move with the equipment required, they’re better as a long-term, yet still temporary office solution for one site, whereas the mobile office is convenient for companies that need a more portable option.

What Doesn’t Change?

While there are a few things that change between the two office options, there are plenty of things that are the same across the board! And we want to say, we think that they’re the most important details in the end, because Moon want you to have the best portable office around!

1. Terrain

Both offices are compatible with multiple kinds of terrain – the only requirement that they need are a flat surface to rest on for stability. If the site is very rural or natural, then it might be best to keep in mind the transportation methods of each office! The mobile office needs a truck to pull it as well as a jack to lift it for chassis care , but the ground level office are delivered on a tilt bed trailer or roll-back truck, so there could be additional equipment needed – such as forklifts, jacks, or cranes – to place it in the right location.

2. Quality

One thing that never changes at Moon is the quality of our products, our services, and our customer appreciation. We provide only the best shipping container-based offices, regardless if it’s an actual repurposed shipping container ground level office or the portable office. Our offices come with water and weatherproof exteriors, and our customer service is second to none! The durability and versatility of mobile offices are made even better by the quality of the construction, and that’s what we aim to give.

3. Accommodations

While there is some variation between every unit, mobile and ground level offices alike, we make sure to keep our customer’s comfort and safety in mind. All portable offices have:

  • Insulated walls, ceilings, and floors
  • Vinyl flooring
  • Interior wood paneling
  • Florescent lighting
  • Electric heating
  • Electric ac unit
  • Sliding windows
  • A lockable steel exterior door

With AC for your hotter months and heat for the colder ones, we make sure to include these kinds of amenities in all our portable offices. And, with the included security of the thick, steel, shipping container walls, our ground level offices not only provide comfort, but safety, as well.

4. Moon’s Satisfaction Guarantee

Finally, we’ll never change the satisfaction guarantee that Moon operates on. We value our customers, and are greatly invested in their experience and satisfaction with our service, so we remain as proactive as possible with our clients. Along with our mobile offices, we offer portable restrooms and showers, dumpsters, and refrigerated container storage so that you and your job site have everything you need to be successful.

If you are looking for mobile office 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 rentalsrefrigerated 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!

 

Industrial-chic shipping containers

Exploring Shipping Container “Industrial-Chic” Décor

If you’ve never heard the term “industrial-chic,” then you may be surprised at everything that falls under this stylistic umbrella-term. It’s used to describe any repurposed industry-centered item or location and industry-reminiscent aesthetics that revolve around raw materials. These can all include:

  • Weathered wood
  • Building systems
  • Exposed brick
  • Industrial lighting fixtures
  • Concrete
  • Old factories
  • Other industrial spaces
  • Industrial-use items

What we like to focus on, however, is shipping container chic. You might have read our last blog, “5 Amazing Storage Container Projects,” and those projects can actually all be considered “industrial-chic,” despite how different they look! The term is so broad, and yet very distinctive, which is a large reason why some companies choose it – to be distinguished.

“Industrial chic” isn’t supposed to look perfectly finished – that’s one of the details that makes it attractive! Shipping containers are about as raw as you can get – the color varies, it might have a few dents in it because it really was used for an industry at some point, and it’s really just a big, metal box.

Here are some examples of places that really lean into the “industrial-chic” style with shipping containers – one of them right here in Louisville!

Let’s See Some Industrial Chic

1. Copper and Kings: Louisville, KY

After their grand opening in October of 2014, Copper and Kings Distillery made itself out to be a staple in Kentucky’s rich history in the distilling business. By offering their guests opportunities for mixology classes, rooftop-bar experiences, and tours of their on-site brandy distillery, where they deviate from Louisville’s bourbon-centered focus, Copper and Kings brings an interactive flare to the restaurant and bar business.

Apart from what they offer in terms of services, Copper and Kings built itself an industry chic-centered aesthetic, featuring stacked shipping containers at the entrance, as restrooms on the grounds, a gift shop, and an informational center, as well. Check out Copper and Kings’ industry chic theme at:

📍1121 E Washington St, Louisville, KY 40206

2. SteelCraft: Long Beach, CA

Preferring the term “urban-chic,” this outdoor community space has long since grown from it’s original first location. Striving to be more than just a place to hang out and eat, the organization makes every effort to be a part of the community through, “outreach, live music, and community events.” They now have three locations, offering vendors of the likes of:

  • Hangry Belly
  • Smog City Brewing
  • La Taquiera Brand
  • Modern Filipino Kitchen by Aysee
  • Off Duty Wine Bar
  • Dark Horse Coffee Roasters
  • Duck Donuts

Their spaces are made completely of repurposed shipping containers, each taken from the shipping industry and designed for a new life as a community vendor. As another facet of the industrial-chic style, ‘urban-industrial chic’ certainly ranks high on our lists! Find the urban-industrial chic SteelCraft at any of their three locations:

📍3768 Long Beach Blvd. Long Beach, CA 90807

📍16500 Bellflower Blvd., Bellflower, CA 90706

📍12900 Euclid St., Garden Grove, CA 92840

3. Crackheads and Choice Juicery: Carlsbad, CA

Are you craving breakfast and some juice? How about some served out of a couple of repurposed shipping containers? Find your balance in Carlsbad Village with Crackheads Breakfast and Choice Juicery, two restaurants you get in addition to that distinctive urban-industrial chic aesthetic with just a taste of the raw charm of the shipping container. As part of an outdoor food-hall, this is one industrial chic design that fits right into the setting. Find these amazing vendors at:

📍430 Carlsbad Village Dr, Carlsbad, CA 92008

4. Red Fish Blue Fish: Pensacola, FL

With the same bouncy, festive feeling you get reading Dr. Seuss’ rhymes, Red Fish Blue Fish captures that industrial-chic feeling with reclaimed wood from an old Coca-Cola warehouse and their main operations functioning out of a multi-shipping container building. With a focus on sustainability, Red Fish Blue Fish perfectly encapsulates one of the best parts of the industrial-chic aesthetic – the reuse of already existing materials. Since the industrial trend started with vast, abandoned factory spaces that served as a natural aesthetic in itself. Find this sustainably-made industrial chic restaurant at:

📍5 Via De Luna Dr. B, Pensacola Beach, FL 32561

5. Odette Estate: Napa Valley, CA

Circling back around to California, the Odette Estate’s slogan, “Effortlessly Elegant, Deliberately Bold” is a great way to describe their particular brand of industrial-chic. Using repurposed shipping containers to function as the winemaker’s office, lab, employee break room, and employee restrooms, Odette went a step further and, like Red Fish Blue Fish, drew from the sustainable aspect of industrial-chic with natural-light high and exposed ceilings, recycled plywood flooring, and LED light fixtures.

They certainly go to show that shipping containers can fit in anywhere – we’ve seen them now on beaches, in cities, in the middle of a winery, where doesn’t it fit? Check out this elegantly-styled industrial design at:

📍5998 Silverado Trail, Napa, CA 94558

6. Detroit Shipping Company: Detroit, MI

As a doggedly determined start-up composed of 21 shipping containers that would house the future Detroit Shipping Company, this is another urban-industrial chic hub for food, drink, and good times. Not to mention that in the heart of a car-industry city, industrial-chic isn’t hard to come by.

Containing lots of Michigan favorites and staying pretty local to cater to Detroit residents, the shipping-container compound hold live music, comedy, and other shows in an area that gets a bad rap, proving that industrial-chic doesn’t have to follow the status quo. Find this entertainment hub at:

📍474 Peterboro St, Detroit, MI 48201

7. The Eddy: Reno, NV

As a highlight if the social scene in Reno, The Eddy presents an intriguing mixture of a more modern, urban feel and that classic industrial-chic. Some of it’s biggest selling features include a myriad of local brews and and cocktails made out o the repurposed shipping containers that make up the property and the interactive space that fills in all the cracks. From giant Jenga and darts to interactive Burning Man sculptures and pop-up shops, the family and pet-friendly Eddy is sure to have something for everyone. But what else can you expect from a business that operates out of something as versatile as a shipping container? Find this hotspot at:

📍16 S Sierra St., Reno, NV 89501

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 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 rentalsrefrigerated 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

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 rentalsrefrigerated 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!”

Used and new storage containers for sale or rent

Choosing a Storage Container: Which One Is For Me?

All storage situation have different storage needs – Moon knows that. In fact, that’s exactly why there’s an option for 20 foot standard, 40 foot standard, 20 foot Hi Cube, and 40 foot Hi Cube storage containers available.

All of our storage containers boast:

  • A highly-monitored structure to maintain integrity and safety
  • Double swing doors at both ends of the container
  • Short or long term rental
  • Location accessibility evaluation
  • Secure lock boxes
  • ISO-Standards for cleanliness, dryness, and security

But which one would be better for your storage needs?

Here’s a few things to consider when making your decision on storage container size.

Use

While it may be one of the more obvious considerations, it’s still a very important one. What will it be used for? Is it workshop storage? Commercial storage? Parts, pieces, delicates, size – it all contributes to the ultimate decision.

If it’s commercial use that the storage container will be used for, ask yourself if the contents will grow. Spare parts and pieces always seem to have a way of multiplying, and if your business if one that finds yourself with an excess of materials that need to be put somewhere, consider opting for a 40 foot container for future materials.

If your storage container will be put towards personal or residential use – for short term storage of items while you deep clean in preparation for a move, or for long term use of seasonal items, make sure you correctly measure how much material you have. Our dimensions allow for plenty of space for most items, but some pieces of furniture may require disassembly if they’re to be put with other big items or bulk boxes.

We also offer a refrigerated option for both 20 and 40 foot containers, with the only difference that the 20 foot is a standard container and the 40 foot is a Hi Cube container. Be sure to take into account that these units offer approximately 2 feet less than the space you would get with an regular container – 17′ 11″ for the 20 foot container and 37′ 11″ for the 40 foot containers – in order to take into consideration the space necessary for the refrigeration equipment.

Dimensions

To avoid any stress about sizes and space, our storage containers have a comprehensive list of dimensions, as listed below.

Dimensions of 20 or 40 foot storage containers

Standard or Hi Cube?

Besides just a 20 and 40 foot size option, Moon also offers the Hi Cube option for both lengths. These containers add an additional foot of height to your storage solution, making any tight spaces just a little easier to breathe in.

Standard containers come in approximate weights of 8,000 lbs. with a 2,694 cubic foot storage capacity for the 40 foot, and 5,000 lbs. with a 1,665 cubic foot capacity for the 20 foot storage container.

This may be changed by negligible amounts from standard to Hi Cube storage containers, but depending on your need, one foot may make all the difference, especially if your contents are fragile and you want some wiggle room.

Space Availability

Speaking of wiggle room, another factor you’ll have to consider is the space you have available for a storage container. These can be delivered and placed on ground level or on a chassis for dock-level access – again, it’s all very dependent on the application your storage container will be serving.

Moon offers a delivery location accessibility evaluation, so that you don’t have to worry, but if you’re in the initial stages of decision-making, our delivery methods for 20 foot storage containers are via a 35 foot flatbed roll-back truck, and our 40 foot storage containers are via a semi-truck with a 40 foot tilt-bed trailer.

Be sure to assure plenty of space for delivery, and call 502-776-2199 for a delivery location accessibility evaluation!

Moon Services

If you are looking for shipping or storage container rental 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 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!”