Two-sided storage
Access both ends without unloading the whole container, which is useful when different teams or product groups share one unit.
Starting point
Request current yard price
Final price depends on branch inventory, color, delivery distance, delivery method, and site access. We confirm the landed price before you commit.
- Exterior
- 20 ft L x 8 ft W x 8 ft 6 in H
- Interior
- Approx. 19 ft 4 in L x 7 ft 8 in W x 7 ft 10 in H
- Door opening
- Approx. 7 ft 8 in W x 7 ft 5 in H
- Tare weight
- Approx. 4,800 lb
- Storage volume
- Approx. 1,170 cu ft
What helps us quote accurately
- Delivery location and nearest TCG branch
- Preferred placement direction, door orientation, and site access
- What you are storing and whether ventilation, shelving, or security upgrades are needed
- Timeline, site conditions, and whether blocks or pads are ready
- Which access style is required and how items will be loaded
Storage fit
Access built for real workflows
Jobsites and yards
Store material by phase or trade and reduce the wasted time caused by single-end access.
Inventory rotation
Helpful for first-in, first-out storage, seasonal material, or fast-moving commercial inventory.
Flexible placement
Door orientation becomes less limiting when both ends can be opened from the site layout.
Why this layout
The right door layout can matter more than the box itself.
Specialty containers are not just different for the sake of being different. The door layout should match how the customer loads, reaches, secures, and organizes material on site.
Cleaner condition
One-trip containers have usually made a single cargo trip, so they are typically cleaner and more presentable than used cargo-retired units.
Weather-resistant shell
Steel corrugations, cargo doors, seals, and marine-grade flooring make the container a practical choice for secure outdoor storage.
Access built around the job
Door configuration changes how fast crews can load, unload, and reach stored material. Confirm the access pattern before quoting.
Yard-backed support
The Container Guy helps confirm branch inventory, delivery requirements, site access, and sensible add-ons before you commit.
New or used
Choose the condition that fits the job
Decision
One-trip
Used
Appearance
Cleaner paint, fewer dents, and a better first impression for residential, commercial, and customer-visible sites.
Cosmetic wear, dents, scuffs, surface rust, patches, and original shipping markings are normal.
Budget
Higher upfront cost, usually better presentation and long-term resale appeal.
Lower upfront cost when function matters more than appearance.
Future modifications
Preferred base when the container may become an office, workshop, tool crib, or branded storage unit.
Still workable for many upgrades, but condition should be confirmed before heavy modification work.
Best fit
Customers who care about appearance, cleaner interiors, future modifications, or long-term storage value.
Jobsites, farms, yards, and storage uses where the container does not need to look new.
Delivery reality
Plan the placement before the truck rolls.
Most storage customers need the same thing: a clear path, a level placement area, and enough room for the delivery equipment to safely unload. We confirm delivery details before final quote.
Truck clearancePlan for straight-line room for a self-unloading trailer plus overhead clearance from trees, wires, signs, and building overhangs.
Ground conditionsFirm, level ground is best. Gravel, concrete, packed yard, timbers, or pads help keep doors operating properly.
Access pathTell us about gates, turns, slopes, mud, snow, fences, and where the doors should face.
Useful add-ons
Make the container work harder
Lock box and security
Protect the padlock area and make the container harder to tamper with.
Ask about securityVents and condensation control
Improve air movement for storage situations where moisture management matters.
Plan ventilationShelving and racking
Turn floor storage into organized, accessible inventory or tool storage.
Build a layoutAccess planning
Confirm how the special door layout affects placement, loading direction, security, and the way stored items will move.
Discuss accessBuyer questions
Common questions before you buy
A one-trip container has typically been manufactured overseas, loaded once, and shipped to North America. It is still a shipping container, but it normally has much less wear than a used cargo-retired unit.
Shipping containers are designed to be wind and watertight for cargo use. We still recommend confirming door seals, placement, and ventilation needs based on what you plan to store.
Choose the special door configuration when access speed, loading direction, or inventory reach matters more than buying the simplest standard cargo-door container.
A full foundation is not usually required, but firm and level support helps doors work properly and helps keep the unit stable. Gravel, concrete, timbers, or pads are common options.
Yes, as long as the site can be accessed safely and the container can be lifted or loaded. Let us know if you expect to relocate it so delivery and placement can be planned accordingly.
Container pricing depends on branch inventory, delivery distance, equipment, site access, and condition expectations. A quote lets us confirm the right unit and landed price before you commit.