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Where Can I Rent a Trailer in Elmo, TX?

Need a trailer in Elmo, TX? Kaufman Trailer Rentals offers 24/7 self-service pickup on dump, utility, and car hauler trailers, just down US-80 from Kemp.

Published October 21, 2026

Dump trailer hitched to a pickup truck on a gravel driveway in rural Kaufman County, Texas

Where Can I Rent a Trailer in Elmo, TX?

Elmo sits on US-80 between Terrell and Wills Point, a stretch of old farm country where most jobs still call for a trailer rather than a truck bed alone. If you are looking for trailer rental in Elmo TX, the nearest option is Kaufman Trailer Rentals, based 14 miles west in Kemp.

There is no office to visit and no counter to wait at. Every trailer in the fleet is rented through a self-service, contactless system, so you can book and pick up any time, day or night, without coordinating around business hours.

Pick the Right Trailer for the Job

Most jobs around Elmo fall into a few categories: clearing debris, hauling a vehicle, or moving equipment and materials. The fleet is built around those three needs.

  • 14k hydraulic dump trailers — brush clearing, fence tear-outs, gravel or dirt hauling, cleanout debris
  • 14k car haulers — moving a vehicle, tractor, or other equipment that needs to roll on and off
  • 20' open utility trailers — lumber, fencing, hay, general equipment and materials
  • Enclosed cargo trailers — gear or goods that need to stay dry and out of sight

Cleanouts and Junk Removal Without Renting a Trailer

Not every job needs a trailer sitting on your property for a week. If you are clearing out a shed, a rental house, or storm debris and just want it gone, the junk removal service works like a dumpster rental without the long-term commitment.

A 3-day rental runs $350. If you would rather have the crew load it for you instead of filling it yourself, a live load is $250. Either way, it is built for one-time cleanout jobs rather than ongoing hauling.

24/7 Contactless Pickup With Lockii

Every trailer is secured with a Lockii smart-lock system. Once your rental is booked, you get access to pick up the trailer yourself, hook up, and go, no staff required and no set hours to work around.

This matters for anyone in Elmo running on a weekend schedule. If you want to grab a dump trailer Friday night after work and have it back Saturday evening, you do not need the rental yard to be open when you show up.

What It Costs and What to Bring

Dump trailer rentals run $150 per 24 hours. That is a flat day rate, so a weekend cleanout or a single afternoon job costs the same per day whether you use every hour or not.

Before you head out from Elmo, make sure your tow vehicle is ready. A few basics make pickup faster:

  • Tow vehicle with a properly rated hitch and ball size for the trailer you booked
  • Working trailer lights and a functioning electrical connector
  • Straps or chains if you are hauling loose material or equipment
  • Your booking confirmation for smart-lock access at pickup

Serving Elmo and the Rest of Kaufman County

Kaufman Trailer Rentals is locally owned, not a national chain, and the Kemp base puts Elmo well within easy reach via US-80. The same fleet and the same 24/7 pickup system cover the surrounding area too.

Beyond Elmo and Kemp, the service area includes Kaufman, Terrell, Forney, Mabank, Mesquite, Ennis, Seagoville, Crandall, Heath, Combine, Talty, Waxahachie, Red Oak, Palmer, and Gun Barrel City, along with the broader Kaufman, Rockwall, Henderson, Van Zandt, Ellis, Navarro, and eastern Dallas County region.

Check Availability & Book

If you have a cleanout, a vehicle to move, or a load of materials to haul around Elmo, the trailer you need is likely sitting ready in Kemp right now. Call (469) 689-1299 or email KaufmanTrailerRentals@gmail.com to check availability, or book online and pick up the trailer yourself whenever your schedule allows.

Common questions

How far is Elmo from the Kemp trailer yard?

About 14 miles, a quick drive along US-80.

Do I need to meet someone in person to pick up a trailer?

No. Pickup is self-service and contactless through the Lockii smart-lock system, available 24/7.

What is the rate for a dump trailer?

Dump trailer rentals are $150 per 24 hours.

Can I use the junk removal service instead of renting a trailer myself?

Yes. A 3-day junk removal rental is $350, or $250 for a live load where the crew loads it for you.

Ready to book?

Reserve online. Unlock at pickup.

Every trailer is on a smart lock. Book online, pay, and get an unlock code — no waiting on the shop, no keys to hand off.