About Us

What We Do

Tidewater Storage Trailer Rentals, Inc. was founded in 1982 by Roger Cando and Tom Eakes to provide dependable storage trailers and containers to businesses across southeastern North Carolina. As a trusted mobile storage company, Tidewater Storage Trailer Rentals is the first, oldest, and only container sales and rental company domiciled in Wilmington, NC, making us a reliable local source for storage units that Wilmington, NC businesses depend on.

Operating within a 150-mile radius of Wilmington, NC, we proudly support commercial, industrial, and military clients seeking portable storage units for rent, storage trailers, and containers backed by decades of experience. Tom and Roger have been friends since their teenage years and remain active Wilmington, NC residents. Our commitment to long-term service and mobile storage units near me is rooted in the local community.

From an original fleet of eleven units, Tidewater has grown into a robust inventory of more than 1,100 combined units supporting a wide range of mobile storage units, trailers, and containers. Our current fleet includes 20’ and 40’ ground-level containers, 40’ office/storage combination containers, 20’ office containers, and 28’ to 53’ dry van units commonly used as warehouse trailers. We also supply specialty configurations that support businesses that need a mobile storage unit for job sites and long-term projects, as well as temporary storage units for evolving operational needs.

We provide storage trailers and container rentals across Eastern North and South Carolina, including Raleigh, Myrtle Beach, Jacksonville, NC, and all points in between. Businesses searching for portable storage Wilmington solutions or mobile storage containers near me can rely on our responsive service footprint. Our reach also supports government and defense contractors with onsite storage container rental options serving Camp Lejeune, Cherry Point, Pope AFB, Fort Bragg, and Seymour Johnson AFB.

OUR EVERYDAY TEAM

To ensure reliable logistics, we own and operate our own single-axle trucks and 42’ hydraulic rollback drop-deck flatbeds, allowing us to deliver storage containers Wilmington clients need efficiently and on schedule. All deliveries are handled by our in-house drivers, ensuring accountability, safety, and expertise throughout every portable storage container for rent experience.

Our sales inventory includes containers and trailers readily available at our Wilmington, NC yard for customers who need portable storage containers for sale without extended lead times. Available equipment includes one-trip containers, chassis, tunnel-tainer units with doors on both ends, 45’ containers, insulated containers, and open-top trailer containers. If you’re comparing portable storage units near me or sourcing a storage unit in Wilmington NC, we provide dependable, ready-to-go options.

We build long-term partnerships by delivering fast, dependable service and flexible solutions tailored to each customer’s operational needs. Our experienced drivers assist with placement and setup, ensuring proper positioning of rental containers on job sites and facilities. As one of the most reliable mobile storage facilities in the region, we also offer complete container modifications, including personnel doors, windows, HVAC systems, shelving, lighting, roll-up doors, and custom fabrication for storage trailers and containers that work as hard as your business does.

Burt Sampson joined Tidewater in 1998 and is a graduate of UNCW with a degree in marketing. He is part owner of Tidewater, along with Mr. Eakes and Mr. Cando. Burt serves as Vice President and General Manager. Burt manages all the sales of containers, trailers, and specialty equipment. He also oversees the drivers, equipment, inventory, and all day-to-day functions of the company. His extensive knowledge of the industry has continued to increase business over the years and built relationships with customers and vendors alike that prove Tidewater is a top-notch company all around.

Amy Osgood joined our team in 2004 as an office assistant and grew to Office Manager and Rental Coordinator. Amy holds a bachelor’s degree in business and an MBA in HR. Her functions include AP, AR, Payroll, Customer Service, database management and much more. Amy also manages invoicing, leases, and customer accounts.

Ray Meny-Plunkett is our most recent hire to the Tidewater family. He has brought new life to the crew. Ray has experience in equipment usage having owned his own tree service company in Virginia until he moved to Surf City, NC.

Mike Teachey has recently rejoined our team after some time apart. We are happy he has returned to Tidewater and brought back his experience and knowledge to assist us in providing excellent customer service.

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