Vetted Partner Network
YES Containers works with experienced transport partners rather than one-off brokers. Drivers assigned to your move have handled container logistics before — they know what both sites need to look like before they arrive.
Move My Empty Container — Professional Relocation Service
Already own a shipping container and need it moved to a new location? YES Containers coordinates empty container relocation through a trusted network of experienced transport partners. Provide your pick-up and drop-off ZIP codes, get a quote, and we handle the rest — scheduling, dispatch, and on-site placement at the new location.
ZIP
Based quote — both locations
20 & 40
ft containers supported
USA
Nationwide service
Empty
Containers only
Partners
Vetted transport network
How Empty Container Moving Works
Three steps from quote to relocation. The container must be empty and both sites must meet clearance requirements before the move is confirmed.
Get a Quote
Provide the ZIP codes for both the pick-up location and the drop-off destination. YES Containers calculates the move cost based on distance and container size. Use the quote tool or call a specialist for an immediate estimate.
Confirm Your Move
Contact a YES Containers specialist to confirm your preferred move date, review site access requirements for both locations, and complete the booking. An invoice is issued and payment confirms the scheduling.
Relocation Is Handled
YES Containers dispatches an experienced driver through the partner transport network at the earliest available window. The container is picked up from the origin site and placed at the destination per your instructions.
Minimum Space Requirements at Both Sites
These clearance requirements apply to both the pick-up location and the drop-off destination. Review both sites before booking — if either location doesn't meet minimums, the move may need to be replanned or a crane option discussed.
Standard Container
Straight line clearance (roads)
60 ft minimum
Vertical clearance (roads)
14 ft minimum
Width clearance (roads)
12–14 ft
Vertical clearance at drop site
16 ft minimum
Ground condition
Firm, stable, no mud
Turns
No 90° turns on access route
Standard / High Cube Container
Straight line clearance (roads)
100–120 ft minimum
Vertical clearance (roads)
14 ft minimum
Width clearance (roads)
12–14 ft
Vertical clearance at drop site
16 ft minimum
Ground condition
Firm, stable, no mud or snow
Turns
No 90° turns on access route
Site Conditions — What Must Be Ready
Both the pick-up and drop-off sites need to meet these conditions before the driver is dispatched. Issues discovered on the day of the move can result in delays or rescheduling. Walk both sites before confirming your booking.
If your pick-up or drop-off location has access constraints — a tight urban yard, a site behind a building, or a location that requires lifting over obstacles — contact a YES Containers specialist to discuss whether crane-assisted options are available.
Both Sites Must Have
- Truck-accessible approach — no restricted-access lanes
- Firm, stable, level ground at the pick-up and drop-off point
- Level drop-off surface — prevents racking and door misalignment
- Clear path with no 90° corners along the full access route
- 14 ft vertical clearance on all roads leading to the site
- 16 ft vertical clearance at the actual placement location
- Container fully empty — no contents permitted during transport
Move Cannot Proceed If
- Container has any contents — must be completely empty
- Access route has mud, standing water, or saturated soft ground
- Snow or ice conditions make the site unsafe for the truck
- Route includes a 90° turn the truck cannot navigate
- Overhead clearance is below 14 ft on any road section
- Container exceeds maximum transport weight limits
Why Use YES Containers to Move Your Container
YES Containers coordinates empty container relocation through the same partner network used for standard deliveries — experienced tilt-bed and flatbed operators with nationwide coverage.
Transparent ZIP-Based Pricing
Moving cost is calculated based on the distance between pick-up and drop-off ZIP codes. No hidden surcharges — you see the full move cost in your quote before confirming the booking.
Flexible Scheduling
YES Containers works with the partner network to schedule your move at the earliest available window that fits your timeline. Most moves can be coordinated within a standard lead time similar to new container delivery.
Nationwide Coverage
Container moves are coordinated across the continental U.S. Whether you're moving a container between sites on the same property, to a different city, or to a different state, YES Containers can facilitate the logistics.
When to Use the Empty Container Moving Service
Any situation where a container you already own needs to be in a different location — whether the destination is across town or across the country.
Project Completion — Moving Off a Finished Site
A construction project wraps up and the container needs to move to the next jobsite or back to a storage yard. Coordinate the move as soon as the container is cleared and emptied.
Business Relocation
A business moves facilities and needs the on-site storage container repositioned to the new address. Coordinate the container move alongside other equipment and asset transfers.
Repositioning for Sale or Rental
You're selling a container that's currently at a difficult-to-access location, or repositioning it to a more central depot point. Moving it first can significantly affect the delivered price and delivery feasibility for the buyer.
Optimizing Container Placement On-Site
The container was originally placed in a workable but not ideal position. Moving it to a better orientation — opening side facing the work area, closer to a loading dock — improves daily workflow without buying a new unit.
Leased Property — End of Tenancy
You're vacating a rented site and need the container moved before the lease ends. Coordinate the move as part of site clearing to avoid holding over on property you no longer need.
Get a Quote to Move Your Empty Container
Provide your pick-up and drop-off ZIP codes and YES Containers will calculate the move cost. A specialist confirms site access requirements, schedules the earliest available driver, and coordinates everything through the trusted transport partner network.
- ZIP-to-ZIP pricing — both locations required for quote
- 20ft and 40ft containers supported
- Experienced tilt-bed transport partners nationwide
- Container must be empty before scheduling
- Both sites reviewed for access before dispatch
Discuss Your Container Move Before Booking
If your pick-up or drop-off site has access questions — tight access, elevated placement, or an unusual property layout — a YES Containers specialist can review the details before scheduling and confirm whether a standard tilt-bed move or an alternative approach is needed.
More YES Containers Services
From new container delivery and pick-up to rental, modifications, and certification — YES Containers handles the full container lifecycle.
Shipping Container Delivery
New container delivery — tilt-bed nationwide, mileage-based pricing, 100 miles included, and Pay-on-Delivery available.
Learn MorePay on Delivery (POD)
Inspect your new container before payment is completed. Available on qualifying orders — the strongest buyer protection YES Containers offers.
Learn MoreContainer Pick-Up
Buying a new container? Pick it up directly from the depot and eliminate the delivery fee entirely.
Learn MoreRush Delivery
Faster than the standard window — rush delivery options in select locations for time-sensitive container needs.
Learn MoreContainer Rental
Need temporary storage rather than moving an owned container? Rent from $100/month with no credit check and 24-hr approval.
Learn MoreInstallment Payments
Buy a new container and pay over time via PayPal — 0% APR Pay in 4 or Pay Monthly financing up to $10,000.
Learn MoreContainer Modifications
Custom fabrication — doors, windows, ventilation, flooring, electrical — for office, retail, and storage applications.
Learn MoreSeaworthy Certification
CSC recertification for containers returning to international shipping or freight operations.
Learn More