Pallets
Sizes, grades, pricing and logistics for pallets, from the people who broker them.
What Is a Pallet? A Complete Guide for Shippers and Warehouses
A pallet is a flat platform that holds goods as one unit for forklifts and pallet jacks. Its parts, sizes, types, uses in shipping and warehousing, and what pallets cost.
How Do CHEP Pallets Work? Blue, Red and Black Pallets Explained
Blue CHEP, red PECO and black iGPS pallets are rented, not sold. How pallet pooling works, what it costs, and what to do with pooled pallets you don't own.
How to Ship a Pallet: Step by Step, With Costs and Freight Class
How to ship a single pallet LTL: measure, weigh, wrap and book it, work out the freight class under the 2025 density rules, and keep the cost down.
How to Stack, Wrap and Strap a Pallet for Shipping and Storage
How to stack boxes on a pallet, how high to go, and how to stretch wrap and strap a load by hand so it arrives intact. Patterns, height limits and common mistakes.
How Many Boxes Fit on a Pallet? How to Calculate Pallet Cube, CBM and Case Count
How to work out how many boxes fit on a pallet: boxes per layer, layers per pallet, ti-hi, pallet cube and CBM, with worked examples for a 48 × 40 pallet.
How Many Pallets Fit in a Box Truck, Cargo Van or Pickup?
How many pallets fit in a box truck, cargo van or pickup: counts for 10–28 ft box trucks, Ford Transit and other vans, and when payload limits the load first.
How Many Pallets Fit in a Shipping Container? 20ft, 40ft & High Cube
How many pallets fit in a 20ft or 40ft shipping container: counts by pallet size for standard, high cube and reefer containers, floor-loaded and double-stacked.
Wood vs. Plastic Pallets: Recycling & End-of-Life Compared
Wood and plastic pallets follow completely different recycling paths. Here is how each is repaired, reused, and recovered at end of life — and which to choose if closed-loop recyclability is your priority.
What Is a GMA Pallet? The 48 × 40 Standard, Grades & Pricing
A GMA pallet is the 48" x 40" wooden stringer pallet that moves most freight in North America. This guide covers its exact dimensions, the Grade A / Grade B / recycled grading system, weight capacity, and what one actually costs by the truckload.
Pallet Grades Explained: Grade A vs. Grade B vs. Recycled
Pallet grade is what you actually shop on — not size. This guide breaks down Grade A (#1), Grade B (#2), recycled, and remanufactured pallets: condition, price, and which to buy for the job.
Skid vs. Pallet: Is a Skid the Same Thing as a Pallet?
A skid has no bottom deck, just runners and a top. A pallet adds a bottom deck for stability and stacking. How to tell them apart, standard skid sizes and when to use each.
Who Buys Pallets? Where to Sell Wood Pallets in 2026
Pallet recyclers, brokers, and direct end-users buy used pallets year-round at $2–$8 each for Grade B and $0.50–$2 for Grade C. Here's how to find a buyer near you, what your pallets are worth, and how to sell them by the pallet or by the truckload.
How Much Does a Pallet Weigh - and How Much Weight Can It Hold?
An empty 48 × 40 wood pallet weighs 33–48 lbs and is typically rated about 4,600 lbs static, 2,500 lbs dynamic and 2,000–2,500 lbs racked. Weights and limits by pallet type.
Plastic Pallets: Sizes, Types, Cost & When to Choose Them Over Wood
Plastic pallets cost 3–10× more than wood up front but last 5–10× longer. The math favors plastic for closed-loop supply chains, food/pharma, and export — and wood for everything else.
Are Pallets Treated? Heat Treated Pallets, ISPM-15 and How to Read the Stamp
Most US pallets are untreated or heat treated, not chemically treated. What HT means, how to read the ISPM-15 stamp, when export pallets need it and the 2026 hyphen rule.
Standard Pallet Sizes & Dimensions: How Big (and How Tall) Is a Pallet?
The standard US pallet is 48 × 40 inches and about 5–6.5 inches tall. Chart of US, ISO and euro pallet sizes in inches and mm, heights, board sizes and how to measure a pallet.
Why Buying Wooden Pallets Online Is So Difficult
Buying wooden pallets online sounds simple — until you try it. Between vague quality definitions like “Grade A” and “Grade B,” strict minimum order quantities, high freight costs, and inconsistent quality control, sourcing pallets on the internet is full of pitfalls. This article breaks down why the process is so frustrating, from the lack of industry-wide standards to the hidden risks for food, medical, and export-related businesses — plus what those pallet quantity thresholds really mean in practical shipping terms.
Pallet Marketplace: Buy, Sell, and Exchange Pallets Online
In the dynamic global of logistics and supply chain control, performance and fee-effectiveness are paramount. One vital yet regularly unnoticed issue of this difficult internet is the pallet.
How to Clean Wooden Pallets
This guide outlines best practices for cleaning wooden pallets in high-volume operations such as distribution centers, manufacturing facilities, and large warehouses
How to Store Pallets Safely - Indoors, Outdoors and How Long They Last
How high to stack empty pallets indoors and outdoors under NFPA rules, how far to keep them from buildings, how to keep them dry and how long pallets last outside.
How to Avoid Scams When Buying Pallets Online
Many pallet buyers turn to online Facebooks groups are a very popular way for people to source cheaper pallets. Unfortunately these groups tend to attach a lot of scammers. This is a guide to help avoid common scams in the pallet industry.
A Guide to Buying a Truckload of Wooden Pallets
Wooden pallets are vital for many businesses, offering a robust platform for storing and transporting goods. When you're in the market for a truckload of pallets, it's important to approach the purchase strategically. Here’s a clear guide to help you buy a truckload of wooden pallets.
Top ERP Software for Pallet Suppliers
In the pallet industry, efficient management of resources, inventory, and operations is crucial to maintaining profitability and ensuring smooth operations. Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software can play a pivotal role in streamlining these processes by integrating various business functions into a single cohesive system.
Pallet Design Software: A Comprehensive Guide
Pallet design software refers to a specialized set of tools and technologies aimed at optimizing the creation and analysis of pallets used in logistics and supply chain operations
What Are Pallets Made Of? Wood, Plastic and the Main Types of Pallets
Most US pallets are wood, and 81% of new pallet lumber is now softwood. What pallets are made of, stringer vs. block, 2-way vs. 4-way, and plastic, presswood and metal pallets.
The history and evolution of pallet pooling
By the mid-20th century, pallet pooling had become a concept for handling goods in supply chains more efficiently and sustainably. Pallets were traditionally utilized in a one-way, disposable manner before formal pooling systems were established, resulting in a significant amount of pallet waste.