Industrial Outdoor Storage (IOS) and Trailer Storage in Northeastern Pennsylvania

IOS and trailer storage vacancy is under 3% nationally. Rents have risen more than 120% since 2020. Municipalities are restricting new development, and institutional operators are locking up what’s left.

Mericle has been building and managing industrial properties in Northeastern Pennsylvania since 1985. We own the land, employ the crews, and manage the properties. No outside capital. No exit timeline. When you need space now and room to grow later, we can offer both.

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All sites offer quick I-81 access inside fully permitted business parks, with month-to-month or long-term leases available.

What is industrial outdoor storage (IOS)?

Industrial outdoor storage (IOS) refers to permitted outdoor land used for storing trailers, containers, equipment, vehicles, or bulk materials. IOS sites are typically cleared, graded, and compacted to support heavy tractor-trailer traffic, and are located inside or adjacent to industrial business parks with direct highway access.

Where can I find IOS and trailer storage space near I-81 in Pennsylvania?

Mericle has more than a dozen IOS and trailer storage sites along the I-81 corridor in Northeastern Pennsylvania, located inside established business parks in the Scranton, Wilkes-Barre, Pittston, and Hazleton markets. Sites range from 35 to 377 trailer spaces and are available on month-to-month or long-term lease.

How much does trailer storage cost in Northeastern Pennsylvania?

NEPA has the cost advantage when it comes to rates compared to competing marketing. Pricing varies by site, size, and term length. Contact our leasing team for current availability and rates.

What is the difference between IOS and trailer parking?

Trailer parking typically refers to short-term or overflow storage of trailers near a distribution center or trucking operation. Industrial outdoor storage (IOS) is a broader category that includes trailer parking as well as container storage, equipment laydown, fleet parking, and bulk material storage. Both uses are permitted at Mericle’s NEPA sites.

Can I start with trailer storage and expand into a building later?

Yes. Mericle owns land, employs construction crews, and manages properties across Northeastern Pennsylvania. Tenants can start with an outdoor storage site and transition to a Mericle-built facility as their operation grows, working with a single landlord throughout.