If you’re shopping for a 40-foot double door storage container or shipping container in the Aurora and greater Chicagoland area, Great Lakes Kwik Space has been the region’s trusted source since 1990. A 40-foot double door container gives you everything a standard 40-foot storage container offers: 2,319 square feet of usable capacity, corten steel or aluminum construction, and a wind- and watertight shell with 1 1/8″ marine plywood flooring. Plus, you gain a second set of doors on the opposite end for faster, more flexible access to whatever you’re storing.
“Their customer service sets Great Lakes Kwik Storage apart. They took the time to understand our needs and offered options to meet those needs. I will use them again.” — Sterling M.
Aurora has grown into one of the busiest commercial areas in the western suburbs, and that growth touches nearly every type of business. That includes contractors working active job sites, warehouses managing seasonal inventory swings, manufacturers along the Fox River industrial belt, and retailers who need overflow space without signing a new lease. A double-door container gives all of these operations a way to add secure, on-site storage that can be delivered quickly and moved just as easily when the job changes.
Great Lakes Kwik Space is Chicagoland’s largest independently owned portable storage container company, and we’ve spent more than three decades learning what actually holds up on job sites and business lots across the region — through humid summers, road salt, and everything an Illinois winter can throw at a steel box sitting outdoors for months at a time.
“My company was installing a large industrial machine in the Aurora, IL area. We needed additional short term storage space while we were working. Bob and his team were incredibly helpful and got us the containers we needed right away.
The process was easy and the staff was very friendly throughout the entire process.
I’d recommend Great Lakes Kwik Space to anyone.” — Steve A.
A double-door container is often the right call when access speed matters as much as capacity. Instead of loading and unloading through a single opening, crews can work from both ends simultaneously, which reduces the shuffling and repositioning that slows down a single-door unit when it’s packed tight. For businesses constantly moving product in and out, the difference adds up fast.
“I purchased a 40′ used container from Rob and from start to finish it was a 5 star transaction. Rob was always very honest and upfront about everything and took the time to explain everything I needed. It is hard to find companies that are honest and great service like Kwik space was. ” — K W
Here’s what you’re getting with a 40-foot double-door storage or shipping container from Great Lakes Kwik Space:
| Size: | 40-Foot Double Door Storage Container |
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| Construction: | Aluminum |
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| Cubic Capacity: | 2,319 cf |
| Weight: | 8,730 lbs steel 7,341 lbs aluminum |
This container type has roughly the internal footprint of a small apartment, packed into a single delivery you can have on your lot within 24 hours of ordering.
A standard 40-foot storage container has one set of lockable cargo doors at one end. A double-door version adds a matching set on the opposite end, and the second access point makes a huge difference in how the container functions day-to-day.
If you’re storing long materials like lumber, pipe, conduit, or scaffolding, a double-door container lets you slide items straight through instead of maneuvering them in and stacking around what’s already inside. Loading crews can also split the work: one team loading from the front while another organizes or unloads from the back, which shortens the time a delivery truck or forklift needs to sit idle at the container.
| Feature: | 40-Foot Double Door Storage Container | 40-Foot Standard Container |
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| Door Access | Two lockable end doors | One set of end doors |
| Best For: | Drive-through loading, split storage, high-traffic access | All single-access industrial storage |
| External Dimensions: |
40′-0″ x 8′-0″ x 8′-6″
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40′-0″ x 8′-0″ x 8′-6″
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| Internal Dimensions: |
39′-5″ x 7′-8″ x 7′-10″
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39′-5 x 7′-8″ x 7′-10″
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| Cubic Capacity: | 2,319 cf | 2,319 cf |
| Weight: | 8,730 lbs (steel)/7,341 lbs (aluminum) | 8,730 lbs (steel)/7,341 lbs (aluminum) |
| Footprint: | Two standard parking spaces (end to end or side by side) | Two standard parking spaces (end to end or side by side) |
This is the feature double-door containers are known for. Position the container between two access points, such as a loading dock and a yard or two aisles of a job site, and vehicles or equipment can drive up to either end without needing to circle around. For forklift operators moving pallets in bulk, or for any operation where a truck needs to pull straight through rather than back in and out, drive-through access turns the container into more of a covered passage than a dead-end box.
Distribution and logistics operations use double-door containers as staging points between inbound and outbound freight. Product comes in one end as it’s received, gets organized inside, and goes out the other end when it’s ready to ship, without inbound and outbound traffic ever colliding at the same door. The separation is especially helpful during peak season, when a single-door container would force every truck onto the same queue.
Contractors who’ve relied on tool trailers often switch to a 40-foot double-door container instead, especially for jobs slated to run for months rather than weeks. A container sits lower to the ground, doesn’t need to be hitched and towed between sites, and holds significantly more than most tool trailers on the market. The second set of doors keeps the same load-from-either-end convenience crews are used to with a trailer, while adding the security and weather protection of a fully enclosed steel or aluminum shell.
Every double-door container from Great Lakes Kwik Space is built and delivered with the same standards we apply across our entire fleet.
“Great Lakes Kwik Space is a good partner to have for storage container requirements. Very responsive, quality offerings, and reasonably priced. We will definitely continue to work with them.” — Katie M.
Both new and used containers come through Great Lakes Kwik Space, and the right choice usually depends on budget, timeline, and how the container will be used.
Whichever route you take, every container that leaves our lot is inspected for structural integrity, door function, and weatherproofing before delivery. If a used unit needs a repair before it goes out, we handle it before it ever reaches your site, not after.
If you’re not sure which makes more sense for your project, our team can walk through your budget and timeline with you and point you toward the option that actually fits, rather than the one that’s easiest to sell.
Great Lakes Kwik Space has served the Chicagoland area since 1990, and our approach hasn’t changed much in that time: we do what we say we will. That means providing portable storage containers sized and configured to fit the way our customers actually work, not a one-size-fits-all box.
As Chicagoland’s largest independently owned portable storage container company, we’ve built our reputation on showing up when we say we will and standing behind every container we deliver.
“I have bought two containers from them and they have help moved them from yard to yard. Great people to work with. highly recommended.” — Kelly K.
Great Lakes Kwik Space is proud to be a Veteran-Owned Business, affiliated with the Marine Corps League. This reflects a commitment to service that carries over into how we treat our customers.
Beyond the 40-foot double-door unit, we offer standard dry containers, high-cube containers, refrigerated units, and storage trailers in a range of sizes, so you’re never stuck paying for capacity you don’t need.
We deliver containers on short notice, position them on your site with care, and remove them when you’re finished. You never have to make any long-term commitment.
We stand behind every container we rent or sell, and our team works directly with customers to solve storage challenges as they come up, not just at the point of sale.
“Just starting a shop project that will take 4 containers. We only had about a 60 hour windows to get the first one placed. It only took Rob and his team about 20 hours to get us one in perfect condition exactly squared up on our slab! Thanks guys, we’re getting ready for #2!” — Kevin C.
If a 40-foot double-door container meets your business or project needs, our team can help you get one on-site fast. Call us at (866) 524-6603 or fill out the form to receive a free, no-obligation quote. We’ll help you figure out whether the double-door configuration makes sense for your situation, walk you through pricing for new or used units, and coordinate delivery to your Aurora-area location.
A 40-foot double-door container offers 2,319 cubic feet of internal capacity, with internal dimensions of roughly 39′-5/8″ long, 7′-8″ wide, and 7′-10″ high. That’s enough room for large volumes of inventory, equipment, or materials while still fitting on most commercial lots and job sites.
A standard 40-foot container has one set of lockable cargo doors at one end. A double-door container adds a matching set of doors at the opposite end, allowing materials to be loaded or unloaded from either side. This is especially useful for long materials or businesses that need to load and unload simultaneously.
It depends on your budget, timeline, and the visibility of the container. New units offer the longest service life and best appearance, while used units are typically more affordable and available sooner. Every container we sell, new or used, is inspected for structural integrity and weatherproofing before it leaves our lot.
Yes. Many contractors switch from a tool trailer to a 40-foot double-door container for longer jobs, since the container doesn’t need to be towed between sites, holds more than most trailers, and still offers load-from-either-end convenience with its two sets of doors.
We deliver most containers within 24 hours of an order, and our team handles placement on your site so the unit is ready to use as soon as it arrives. Delivery timing can vary slightly based on your location within the Chicagoland area and current availability. Call us today for a more accurate estimate for your needs.
Rob was always very honest and upfront about everything and took the time to explain everything I needed.
“highly recommended. They provided us with a great storage container with ontime services.”
“Bought a used container, its perfect, no leaks and in good condition.”
“Good service and prompt delivery. A great option for temporary storage at a decent price.”
