February 2018

Working with disaster relief agencies is an especially rewarding part of the work we do here at PRT. We provide laundry trailers, shower trailers, decontamination trailers and portable restrooms to governments agencies and non-profit organizations to alleviate the lack of critical services that often occurs in the wake of serious natural disasters.Rent Our Portable Trailers - Laundry, Showers, Restrooms & More! We often rent our resources out to governments who are preparing for or responding to specific natural disasters within their jurisdictions. But we also work with several organizations who make it their ongoing mission to help with any natural disaster – in any location – whenever they occur. Rent our portable trailers: laundry, showers, restrooms and more! We love the organizations that embrace this challenging yet critical work, and we’d like to take a few minutes today to tell you about one of our favorites – Eight Days of Hope.An Emergency Trip that Turned into a Lifetime of Service Based out of Tupelo, MS, Eight Days of Hope is a Christian non-profit organization that executes disaster relief and rebuilding efforts across the United States – wherever help is needed.  And the organization has a backstory that is just as amazing as the important work they do.Originally, Eight Days of Hope was intended to be a one-time visit to the Gulf Coast, with a small handful of people carpooling to assist the cleanup effort after Hurricane Katrina.  That was thirteen years ago, and that one-time trip has evolved into an ongoing mission that has touched the lives of tens of thousands of people.Over the past thirteen years, Eight Days of Hope has recruited and put to work more than 30,000 volunteers.  They’ve worked on more than 3,000 homes.  Their work has taken them to Iowa, North Carolina, Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Tennessee, West Virginia, New York, Illinois, and more.How Laundry Trailers Can Help With Disaster ReliefWhen Eight Days of Hope recently reached out to PRT, they were looking for a portable laundry trailer to add to their fleet of rapid response resources.  In dealing with several different natural disasters, the organization has learned that victims often face a number of potentially life-changing decisions in the first week after a disaster occurs.On their early projects, the leaders of the organization focused on the physical aspects of disaster response: helping victims dig out from the muck that is left behind in the wake of a disaster.  But as their experience grew, they recognized how important it is for victims to have access to critical resources like plumbing and laundry while they make the important decisions that have been thrust on them with very little notice.Having access to laundry services is important for health and sanitation.  Flood waters are notoriously dangerous – often contaminated by both chemicals and disease.  But laundry services also help to restore the dignity of the victims – offering comfort and normalcy at a time when their lives have been utterly disrupted.  This was the driving force behind Eight Days of Hope’s search for a new laundry trailer – and we were more than happy to help them with this important mission.High-Capacity, Low Maintenance and Built to Last in Tough Conditions There were three primary requirements to find the right laundry trailer for this application.  First, it would need to be a high-capacity unit with the ability to service large numbers of people in a short amount of time.  Second, it needed to be extremely mobile and low-maintenance so that it could be easily relocated, re-positioned, and set up for service.  And finally, this unit would need to be built with commercial-grade components to stand up to the challenging conditions of a disaster response site.We found a perfect match with an 8-station laundry trailer from our Comfort Series.  This trailer is like a portable laundromat, providing a comfortable and sanitary oasis in the midst of the most challenging conditions.  When you step into the trailer, you are greeted by five stackable Samsung washer/dryer sets.  And three more stacks span the front wall for a total of eight complete washer/dryer sets.  The floorplan also includes two stationary countertops for sorting and folding, and an oversized utility sink for cleaning bulky items.While eight families at a time might seem like a lot of traffic, this laundry trailer is up to the task.  A 100-lb propane tank is mounted externally on the tongue of the trailer – feeding two on demand water heaters and all eight gas-powered clothes dryers.  The entire floor is constructed with ¾” Drymax OSB moisture-resistant subflooring.  And the unit is kept comfortable – even at maximum capacity – by a roof-mounted 15,000 BTU air conditioner.Customize Our Disaster Response Units to Meet Your NeedsWhen disaster strikes anywhere in the contiguous forty-eight states, Eight Days of Hope’s rapid response team is onsite within 48-72 hours.  When the organization deploys to a recent disaster, it is critical that team members can easily identify each other and their equipment.  To help with this, we applied a custom wrap to the entire trailer to make it match the rest of the organization’s fleet of mobile resources.And custom wraps are only the tip of the iceberg.  We can customize almost every aspect of new mobile response units – from the floorplan and functional infrastructure to the colors, finishes, and materials used in construction.  If you have a special requirement that you would like to discuss, let us know – there’s a very good chance we’ll be able to provide whatever customizations you need.Our inventory of disaster response resources includes laundry trailers, shower trailers, decontamination trailers, and much more.  And we have a wide range of flexible financing options to choose from, with something to fit almost every budget.  Give us a call at (877) 600-8645 today to learn more. 

As a major supplier of restroom rentals, PRT does a lot of business with construction companies and general contractors. When a company goes on site to erect a new building, build a bridge, or take on a civil infrastructure project – their team is going to need a place to use the restroom for the duration of the project.  And PRT’s luxurious restroom rentals are renowned across the industry for their comfort, cleanliness, and affordability.After years of helping some of the world’s biggest contractors, we’ve gotten pretty good at estimating the restroom capacity for a team of construction workers.  But we ran into an unusual situation recently while working with one of the top contracting firms in the southeast.  When we started asking questions about the size of the team, we figured out that the restroom wasn’t for their team at all.  They were doing a massive restroom remodeling job, and the restroom rentals were for their client.Big League Contracting in the Southeastern U.S. If you’ve ever paid attention to the construction of a new home in your neighborhood, you probably have a solid appreciation for the complexity of building and remodeling jobs.  A homebuilding project is a serious undertaking, with a complicated mix of scheduling for workers, equipment, materials, and budget.  Now, imagine that same process applied to a building that is two, three, or even ten times as big as a house.That’s the type of project our client works on.  They’re one of the premier general contractors in the southeastern United States – and they have built up an impressive portfolio of projects that include car dealerships, community centers, hotels, and office buildings.When they reached out to us recently, they were starting a bathroom remodeling project at a large restaurant.  The contractor had their own portable restrooms for their crew.  And the restaurant had made arrangements to accommodate its customers while the remodel was underway – but one group was left out.  There wasn’t enough capacity in the temporary bathroom arrangements to accommodate the restaurant’s staff.  And that was PRT’s task – to provide sanitary and comfortable restrooms for the restaurant’s employees, with hot water hand wash to comply with state and local regulations.Compact and Convenient Restroom Rentals for Any Application After a few conversations to learn more about the size of the staff, their shift schedules, and their normal accommodations, we recommended a 3-station unit from our Comfort Elite line of luxury restroom rentals.  This versatile design provides a luxurious experience with reliable hot water hand-washing to comply with government regulations for the food service industry.The 3-station unit we delivered features two women’s suites and one men’s suite – each with its own private locking external entryway.  Inside each spacious suite is a fully functional authentic china toilet with a foot pedal flush mechanism.  The back wall of each suite features a wall-to-wall locking vanity with a beautiful marble countertop and a metered hot water faucet.  All of the necessities for a comfortable and sanitary experience are provided, including a liquid soap dispenser, a convenient paper towel dispenser, and an in-counter wastebasket.These restroom rentals stay comfortable year-round, with a roof-mounted 13,800 BTU air conditioner and integrated heat strips in each suite.  The entryways are safe and secure at any time of day, with bright amber porch lighting and an LED occupancy indicator light for each suite.  Maintenance needs are kept to a minimum with an oversized onboard waste tank, which has an LED level-indicator in the trailer’s large mechanical room.  And fresh water can be provided from a direct hookup, or from a 100-gallon onboard tank.Flexible Financing Solutions for Short-Term and Long-Term Restroom Rentals We work with contractors and rental fleets of all sizes, from every corner of the country.  And over the years, we have put together a flexible array of financing options to make sure that we have a solution to fit any budget.  We offer short-term and long-term rental agreements; we have easy-approval credit checks; and our lease-to-own program has quickly become a favorite option for many of our smaller clients.If you would like to learn more about our extensive inventory of luxury portable restroom rentals, give us a call today at (877) 600-8645.  One of our trained customer service representatives will help you find the perfect solution for your unique needs – well within the bounds of your existing budget. 

The annual holiday season is a boom time for shipping companies.  Every shipping company experiences a seasonal uptick at this time of year – so much so that many companies require large numbers of additional staff, along with temporary office space and restroom rentals to accommodate them all. We recently provided some high-capacity restroom rentals to a Chicago company that has made itself a premier player in the modern shipping industry – not by driving trucks, but rather by driving the technology surrounding shipping forward. However, like any other big shipping company – they still have a huge seasonal surge during the holiday gifting season.  They bring in large numbers of seasonal staff during this busy season.  And we’re proud to say that this year, PRT luxury restroom rentals became a key part of their ongoing success. An Original Leader in Modern Shipping Technology When you think of a traditional shipping company – the image you conjure up probably includes 18-wheelers, flat-bed railroad cars, planes, and delivery vans.  And while all of these elements are still an important part of the shipping industry in 2018, you might be surprised to see just how much progress has been made in the area of high-tech supply chain management. Our new client got their start in 1988, when they set out as a small group to develop a modern new approach to the age-old problems of shipping and supply chain management.  Over the years since that time, they have experienced tremendous growth – becoming a Gold Certified Microsoft Partner and expanding to include three separate divisions. One thing that never changed is their dedication to providing best-in-class service for their customers; while also providing a best-in-class working environment for their employees.  Since its inception, the company has been owned by its managers and managed by its owners.  It remains that way today, and the company’s track record over the past three decades is proof that this is a winning formula. The Face of Today’s High-Tech Supply Chain Management One division of our new client’s business is dedicated to outsourced managed transportation services – and it is this line of work that led them to contact us about seasonal restroom rentals.  They provide a single source solution for companies that want to outsource all aspects of their supply chain and/or distribution networks.  And many of their clients experience increased demand during the holiday gifting season. Another division of their company is dedicated to transportation management software.  They offer hosted or cloud-based logistical management solutions built on the Microsoft Dynamics framework.  Their solutions can be purchased as packaged products, or tailored for special applications using a software-as-a-service business model. The third division of their company conducts independent supply chain network optimization studies.  This niche gives the entire company a unique and valuable perspective of the industry-wide state of affairs in today’s fast-paced world of supply chain management.  And it provides the perfect vantage point from which to develop custom software and service offerings to maximize productivity and efficiency for their clients. Accommodating Seasonal Employees with High-Capacity Restroom Rentals Handling the seasonal uptick in shipping for a single company is one thing.  But when you are responsible for the shipping needs of hundreds of different companies – well, that’s a whole different level of complication and coordination.  But that’s just what our client deals with every year when the holiday season rolls around. They manage a highly-optimized distribution network in the greater Chicago metropolitan region, and the number of people required to make it work seamlessly climbs steeply as the volume of shipping peaks during the holiday season. Managing this process entails an astonishing level of attention to detail, with massive efforts to handle hiring, equipment acquisition, and employee accommodations.  They need to provide working space for all their seasonal hires – and, of course, they need to provide comfortable and sanitary high-capacity restroom rentals.  That’s where PRT comes in, and we found the perfect solution to meet their needs. Restroom Rentals for High-Capacity, High-Traffic Applications After listening to our client’s estimates for capacity, traffic, and scheduling requirements, we recommended a 10-station unit from our Coastal Series.  The spacious floorplan features a dedicated women’s suite with 5 stalls with floor-to-ceiling privacy walls.  Within each locking stall is a full-size, fully-functional flushing china toilet.  The men’s suite features 2 privacy stalls and 3 wall-mounted china urinals with privacy dividers. In the common area of both suites, a beautiful designer Corian-style countertop sits atop a wall-to-wall locking vanity.  An in-counter sink features a metered automatic faucet.  Both vanities include a framed shatterproof glass mirror, a paper towel dispenser, a liquid soap dispenser, and an in-counter wastebasket. The entire unit is ducted for climate control, with built-in air returns, a roof-mounted air-conditioner, and integrated heat strips throughout both suites.  Internal temperature in both suites is regulated with a simple wall-mounted thermostat. Find the Perfect Restroom Rentals Solution for Your Business’s Unique Needs We were thrilled when we learned how pleased our new Chicago client is with this high-traffic, high-capacity luxury restroom rental solution.  They decided to extend their rental contract for an extended period – making them the latest addition to our long list of repeat customers. If your business is looking for luxury restroom rentals for a unique application, get in touch with PRT today at (877) 600-8645.  One of our trained representatives will guide you through our extensive selection of new and used luxury restroom rentals.  We have a wide range of flexible financing options available, and we would love to help you find the perfect solution for your restroom rental needs.  

PRT was recently contacted by the production crew for one of television’s hottest comedies.  The show periodically shoots on-location on the east coast, and they needed to provide top-notch restroom facilities for the show’s cast, which includes A-list celebrities and TV veterans.This wasn’t the first time PRT has been asked to provide luxury portable restroom rentals for a big-time television production.  But this was a special occasion nonetheless, because several of us at PRT are huge fans of this show.As soon as we received the phone call, the team at PRT knew that this could develop into a long-term partnership.  PRT’s portable restrooms provide unmatched luxury and comfort, and over the years we’ve received excellent feedback from some of Hollywood’s biggest celebrities.   Luxury Portable Restroom Rentals for On Location Filming   After talking with the show’s production crew and learning about their particular needs for features and capacity, we recommended the Royal 7-Station Plus.  This is our newest designer restroom, and it is built to impress!     Our Royal series luxury portable restroom rentals feature the finest components and finishes that are available on the market today.  When guests enter the restroom suite they are greeted by the pleasant glow of a working fireplace, which provides warmth and comfort to the powder room.  Earth-toned wall coverings, wood-grain wainscoting, and soft wall-sconce lighting complete the rich and relaxing atmosphere.Behind each floor-to-ceiling wood paneled privacy door is a spacious stall with a real, flushable china toilet.  The vanities feature designer clear vessel sinks with automatic metered hot water faucets and oversized wood-framed glass mirrors.  Automatic soap dispensers, paper hand towels, and in-counter wastebaskets provide a clean and sanitary experience for even the most discerning guests.   Year-Round Comfort in any Climate   No matter what’s happening with the weather outside, visitors will relax in comfort thanks to our four-season climate control.  A roof-mounted air conditioner keeps the entire unit cool throughout the summer.  The working fireplace, integrated heat strips, and optional wall-mounted heaters provide warmth and comfort during even the coldest east coast winters.Our luxury portable restroom rentals are compact and extremely mobile, so that you can install them instantly in almost any tight location.  For this application, the production crew situated the entire trailer inside a large tent that serves as an on-location hospitality room for the show’s cast.   Flexible Long-Term Rental Agreements, and More   We keep a wide-ranging inventory of new and used luxury portable restroom rentals in stock at all times.  And with a full selection of financing options available, we’re able to help almost any customer find the perfect portable restroom to suit their needs – well within their budget.We offer long-term rentals, low-rate financing, and a lease-to-own program.  For this particular application, the production crew decided that a long-term rental agreement would best suit their needs.  We worked with the crew to identify the perfect trailer from our existing inventory, and they were up and running soon after our initial phone call.As we expected, the cast and crew have been thrilled with the unit we delivered to them.  When we called to check in with the production crew recently, we got some very positive feedback – and the crew let us know that they have decided to extend their rental agreement for another term.  Here at PRT, we’re all very pleased to play a small part in the continuing success of the program, and we can’t wait to see what happens in the show’s upcoming new season. 

The restroom rentals business is a wide-ranging industry with many different niches and specializations.  At PRT we have a unique role in the big picture.  We serve as a hub of sorts, connecting players from every nook and cranny of the industry.  We work with original equipment manufacturers, service providers, fleet owners, and end users… pretty much everyone. If it involves luxury restroom rentals, PRT is involved in one way or another.   We work with some of the most exclusive clients in the industry, and many of the largest restroom rentals fleets in the world rely on PRT for our proven experience and expertise.  But we take even more pride in our work with small businesses.  Early on, we adopted strategy for client satisfaction that means we give the same level of service to each and every one of our customers.  And when you look at our history of successful relationships with pumper services and small fleets – you can see how that strategy has paid off over the years. Pumper Services – Unsung Heroes of the Restroom Rentals Industry Without local pumper services companies – there would be no restroom rentals industry.  It’s as simple as that.  Over the years, waste tanks on portable restrooms and luxury restroom trailers have gotten larger and larger.  But at some point, no matter how large a tank is – it needs to be pumped clean. Pumping is obviously not the most glorious aspect of the business.  To the contrary, pumping is one of the grittiest, most thankless jobs we know of.  But it is a key piece of the puzzle, and without pumping services many rental fleets – big and small – would be out of business in short order. We’re always happy to hear from any company involved in pumper services – and we have helped many local pumper services to expand their operations and grow their revenue by adding high-end luxury restroom trailers to their list of services.  We work with pumper services across the country every day.  We recognize the key role they play – and we have fine-tuned our product offerings and financing options to make sure that we can always accommodate their needs. Small Fleets Bring Restroom Rentals to Remote Locations Some of our clients have huge fleets of equipment, with huge regional service areas.  Others are small, family-owned local companies that operate in smaller areas.  Some of our smaller clients carve out their livelihoods in one state, one county, or even one small town. The team at PRT assigns the same priority and urgency to all our rental fleet clientele – regardless of the size of their territory or the size of their fleet.  After all, we’re a family-owned small business ourselves! We know that small fleets provide critical services in remote areas where companies and their employees would otherwise have very few options for safe and reliable sanitary services.  We believe that people in every locale deserve the same level of service – and the same access to luxurious accommodations.  And this belief is always evident in our product offerings and financing options. Flexible Financing for Pumper Services and Small Rental Fleets PRT offers a wide range of flexible financing options, to ensure that our full line of luxury restroom rentals is always within reach for any size company.  We have a variety of short-term and long-term rental contracts available – so that any of our partners, in any location, can offer the very best accommodations for their clientele.  And our easy-approval, competitive-rate financing program has helped many small rental fleets to expand their operations with affordable new luxury restroom trailers. Our new lease-to-own program has quickly become a very popular option with pumper services and small fleet owners who want to acquire additional rental units, but don’t have the capital on hand to purchase new equipment outright.  Our lease-to-own program allows you to take ownership of any unit over time, with low monthly payments that can be arranged to fit almost any operating budget. PRT’s Extensive and Exclusive Inventory of Luxury Restroom Rentals We keep a wide-ranging inventory of new and used luxury restroom units in stock at all times – so that our selection is second to none in the industry.  Our inventory ranges from high-traffic, high-capacity commercial units for construction sites and remote work camps… all the way up to high-end luxury units designed for executive retreats and exclusive destination weddings and special events. And our inventory doesn’t stop at luxury restroom rentals.  We stock every type of mobile sanitation resource available – including mobile hand-washing stations, ADA-compliant accessible restrooms, shower trailers, laundry trailers, environmental decontamination trailers, emergency response units, and more. If you operate a pumper service or small rental fleet, and you would like to learn more about your options for acquiring new equipment to grow your business and build your revenue – please get in touch with PRT today.  Call us now at (877) 600-8645, and one of our trained representatives will help you find the perfect solution for your business and your budget.  

At Portable Restroom Trailers, there are several aspects of our restroom rentals business that we’re quite proud of.  I’m sure you’ve heard us talk about our work supporting first responders and emergency workers.  And there’s a good chance you also know that we love helping small businesses.  But did you know that we also work hard to cultivate relationships with women-owned businesses and women-majority businesses? And there’s a very good reason for that last one.  At PRT, we are both a woman-owned business and a women-majority business.  We’re made up largely of a very dedicated group of hard-working women – so it’s a special treat when we get to help other women-owned businesses comply with local regulations, expand their capacity, and increase their revenue. For several years now, we’ve been growing our participation in the larger community of women-owned businesses.  During that time, one of the best relationships we’ve built is with a Florida company that processes and packages sausage.  Sometimes people act surprised when they learn that our restroom rentals business is run by women.  Well, our sausage-processing partners get the exact same response sometimes – and with that in common, we’ve been able to forge a wonderful partnership together. Making Sausage on the Florida Coast The company we’re working with is located on the gulf coast of Florida, north of the city of Tampa.  They have been in business for many years, operating a full processing facility where their majority-woman workforce carries out every detail of making and packaging sausage for sale in major grocery stores around the United States. With large tanks, onsite refrigeration capabilities, a large sausage processing facility, and a busy loading dock – their facilities take up a full acre of land.  Many of their processes take place in dedicated shifts, with many employees all working at the same time.  When a team of workers reaches their break time, many people all reach the break room at the same time. The management realized several years ago that its employees could make better use of their break time – and the company could increase its effective production time overall – by expanding their restroom capacity.  And, as you would expect, that’s where PRT and our portable restroom rentals come in to the story. A Special Restroom Rentals Agreement for a Special Client We keep a wide inventory of portable restroom rentals on hand at all times.  And we’re proud of our ability to customize units as needed to fit special applications.  One of the most common customizations we do is to make a restroom gender-dominant.  Sometimes we configure a restroom to be male-dominant for construction sites and work camps.  In this case – we needed to deliver a restroom that would accommodate four times as many women as it would men. We talked with the company’s ownership and agreed on which options would be required.  We discussed capacity requirements for each gender.  And we found a great match for their application in our Executive Series Advantage 11-station restroom rentals.  The unit we delivered is divided into two sections – with a 2-station men’s suite and a 9-station women’s suite. The Executive Series provides a luxurious and comfortable experience, and it’s built with tough materials that can stand up to heavy foot traffic from large groups.  Each roomy stall has a 3/4 height privacy door concealing a full-size authentic china toilet.  Locking designer vanities support solid surface countertops with metered hot and cold faucets.  And the entire unit is climate-controlled for year-round comfort – even in the hot Florida summertime. Learn More About PRT Restroom Rentals If your organization is looking for restroom rentals to comply with local regulations, to expand your capacity, or to accommodate more workers – get in touch with us today at (877) 600-8645.  One of our trained representatives can guide you through all of the options and upgrades that are available in our extensive line of portable restroom rentals.  We have a wide range of flexible financing options, with something to fit almost any budget.