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San Bernardino, California

Shipping containers for sale in San Bernardino, CA — new, used & conex

Delivered on our own trucks across the Inland Empire. San Bernardino is the rare city where the code is on your side: in commercial zones outdoor storage is required to be inside cargo containers. A Development Permit and screening, and you are compliant.

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New, used & refurbished containers for sale in San Bernardino

San Bernardino’s fulfillment centres and warehouse networks drive relentless container demand, and the city sits on an unusual piece of infrastructure: the old Norton Air Force Base is now an air cargo hub, with Amazon Air, UPS and FedEx all operating from it. Add the rail yards and the I-10, I-215 and I-15 junctions feeding the Cajon Pass, and freight moves through here by air, rail and road at once.

The county is also the largest in the United States by area, and that changes the job. A drop on the valley floor in Rialto or Fontana is straightforward. A drop up the mountain toward Lake Arrowhead or Big Bear means grades, switchbacks, and winter chain controls. A drop out in the high desert toward Victorville or Barstow means heat and often unpaved ground. Tell us where it is going and we will tell you honestly what the truck can do and when.

We supply new one-trip, used, and refurbished containers in every standard size, plus high cubes for warehouse overflow, all wind and water tight and fitted with a lock box. Modifications are done in our own shop — doors, vents, insulation, lighting, power, and shelving. Same-day quotes, multi-unit pricing for operators running several sites, and delivery typically within 3–7 business days.

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Where you can put a container in San Bernardino

San Bernardino has the most container-friendly commercial rule of any city we serve, and almost nobody knows it. Development Code § 19.06.030(1)(B)(2) does not merely allow containers in commercial zones — it requires that outdoor storage happen inside them.

RuleWhat the city requires
Commercial zones“Outside storage, which shall be limited to within cargo containers only, shall be confined to the rear of the principal structure(s) or the rear two-thirds of the site, whichever is the more restrictive”
ScreeningScreened from public view from adjoining properties and public rights-of-way by walls, fencing and landscaping
ApprovalA Development Permit is required
Industrial zonesOutside storage confined to the rear of the principal structure or the rear two-thirds of the site, screened from public view
Vacant parcelsNo storage on a vacant parcel
Building materialsMay be stored on the parcel while a valid building permit is in effect
Residential zonesNo container provision. Accessory structures: max 16 feet high, no more than 50% of the main structure footprint, at least 10 feet from any other structure

Read that first row again. In most cities a container is something you have to justify. In San Bernardino commercial zones it is the approved method — loose outdoor storage is what the code is trying to prevent.

San Bernardino’s industrial-light zone exists specifically to serve “major vehicular, rail, and air transportation routes serving the City,” and warehousing and distribution are permitted uses. If you are running a distribution operation in the Inland Empire and need overflow storage that satisfies the code rather than fighting it, containers are the intended answer here. Worth confirming the current chapter version with Planning — the code was amended in 2024.

Container delivery in San Bernardino

San Bernardino sits in the middle of the largest warehouse corridor in the western United States. The roads reflect that, and most deliveries here are among the easiest we do.

  • Distribution and warehouse parks — wide aprons, dock-height concrete, turning radii designed for 53-foot trailers. A container truck is a small vehicle in that context.
  • Rail-adjacent industrial land — generally straightforward, but check for low rail bridges on the approach. Overhead is the constraint, not width.
  • Older residential grids — narrower streets and detached rear garages. Measure the gate at its narrowest point, posts included.
  • Foothill properties toward the mountains — grade and unpaved approaches. A tilt-bed needs level ground to place accurately; on a slope it is a crane or side-loader conversation.
  • Santa Ana winds — high-wind days are a real scheduling factor for a lifted container. We will move a slot rather than take the risk.

You need roughly 60 feet of straight clear run for a 20ft and 100–120 feet for a 40ft, plus 14 feet of overhead clearance the whole way in. Our full container delivery guide covers site prep, the three ways a container comes off a truck, and the eight things that most often go wrong on the day.

Delivery is quoted to your address before you commit. Send a photo of the approach and the drop spot and we will confirm the truck.

Use cases

Container solutions for San Bernardino

Construction & job sites

Secure tool and material storage from fulfillment centre builds to airport-district projects — dropped right where the crew works.

Container homes & ADUs

High-cube boxes built out as backyard studios and accessory dwelling units for San Bernardino County’s growing housing market.

Pop-ups & mobile offices

Retail pop-ups, event bars, and turnkey site offices — modified, delivered, and ready to open.

Cold storage & reefers

Temperature-controlled units for restaurants, growers, and biotech that need reliable cold on site.

FAQ

San Bernardino container questions, answered

+What is the typical delivery time to San Bernardino?
Delivery to valley-floor locations is typically 3–7 business days. Mountain and high desert addresses can take longer depending on access and season. Quotes come back the same day and we confirm the window then rather than promising a date we cannot hold.
+Can you deliver up the mountain to Lake Arrowhead, Crestline or Big Bear?
Often, but it needs a conversation first rather than a booking. Sustained grades, tight switchbacks, low tree cover, and narrow mountain roads all limit what a tilt-bed carrying a 40ft container can reach, and in winter chain controls and snow can close the window entirely. A 20ft unit is far more likely to make it up. Send the address and a photo of the final approach and we will tell you what is realistic before you pay for anything.
+Do you deliver out to Victorville, Hesperia and the high desert?
Yes. The main things to plan for out there are ground firmness and heat. A tilt-bed needs roughly 100 feet of straight clearance and ground solid enough not to sink, which on unpaved desert lots matters more than space. And a sealed steel box in high desert summer gets seriously hot, so vents matter for anything temperature-sensitive.
+What size works best for fulfillment and warehouse overflow?
40ft high cubes are the usual choice — most storage per dollar, and the extra foot of interior height matters when you are racking or moving palletised stock with a forklift. 20ft units place more easily on constrained yards and are easier to position beside a specific dock or door. Tell us the yard space you have and we will tell you what fits.
+Can we rent through peak season instead of buying?
Yes, and for fulfillment operations that is usually the right call. Rental covers the Q4 build and the overflow that comes with it, we deliver and collect on our own trucks, and there is nothing left standing empty in February. If you need the space every year, buying works out cheaper within a couple of years and we will say so.
+Do I need a permit to place a container in San Bernardino?
It depends on zoning and duration, and this county has a lot of jurisdictions. A container on an industrial or commercial site is treated differently from a permanent accessory structure on a residential lot, and requirements differ between the City of San Bernardino, Rialto, Colton, Fontana, Redlands, and unincorporated San Bernardino County — mountain and desert communities have their own rules again. Confirm with the relevant planning department and we will supply dimensions, weights, and placement drawings.
+How much are shipping containers in San Bernardino?
Expect $1,400 to $7,000 depending on size, condition, and delivery distance. One-trip units run roughly $5,000–$6,000 for a 20ft and $6,500–$7,000 for a 40ft; used units run about $1,200–$2,500 for a 20ft and $2,600–$3,300 for a 40ft. Rentals start around $100 a month for a 20ft and $200 a month for a 40ft. Mountain and remote desert deliveries can carry additional cost, and we will tell you that up front rather than on the invoice.
+Do you deliver to Rialto, Fontana, Redlands and Rancho Cucamonga?
Yes — San Bernardino and the surrounding valley, including Rialto, Colton, Fontana, Redlands, Loma Linda, Highland, Rancho Cucamonga, Yucaipa, Bloomington, and Muscoy, plus the mountain and high desert communities beyond. For Riverside County addresses see our Riverside page. Send the delivery ZIP and we will price it.

We also deliver to: Riverside, Anaheim and Los Angeles. We also serve buyers across the rest of the state — see every city on our shipping containers for sale in California page.

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