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Explore technical documentation, freight guidance, and operational playbooks for pallets, gaylord boxes, IBC totes, drums, and related industrial packaging. Every article is curated to help operations, procurement, and logistics teams make faster decisions with verified specifications.

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Product Documentation

Comprehensive specifications for all industrial packaging materials including dimensions, capacities, and shipping information.

Pallets & Platforms

Wood Pallets

Wood pallets are the backbone of global logistics. The 48×40 GMA pallet is the North American standard.

Typical Truckload
480-520 pallets (53' dry van, nested 16-20 high)
Weight Range
37-45 lbs empty
Capacity
≈4,600 lbs static / 2,800 lbs dynamic
Common Sizes
48×40 • 42×42 • 48×48

Bulk Containers

Gaylord Boxes

Large corrugated boxes for bulk storage and transport, available in 2-wall through 5-wall construction.

Typical Truckload
60-70 new / 80-100 nested (48×40×36)
Weight Range
15-30 lbs per box
Capacity
800-2,200 lbs wall-dependent
Common Sizes
48×40×36 • 48×40×48 • 42×42×40

Liquid Storage

IBC Totes

Intermediate bulk containers for liquid storage and transport, typically 275-330 gallon capacity.

Typical Truckload
60-65 empty / 20-22 full (53' dry van)
Weight Range
120-150 lbs empty
Capacity
275-330 gal (max gross ≈3,250 lbs)
Common Sizes
48×40×46 • 48×40×53

Drums & Barrels

Metal Drums

Steel drums for chemical and industrial storage, primarily 55-gallon capacity with various closure types.

Typical Truckload
280-320 empty / 80-85 full (55 gal)
Weight Range
35-45 lbs empty
Capacity
55 gal (UN-rated to 600 lbs)
Common Sizes
55 gal Open Head • 55 gal Closed Head • 30 gal

Drums & Barrels

Plastic Drums

HDPE drums for chemical storage with excellent chemical resistance, primarily 55-gallon capacity.

Typical Truckload
400-450 empty / 80-85 full (55 gal)
Weight Range
15-25 lbs empty
Capacity
55 gal (UN-rated to 450 lbs)
Common Sizes
55 gal Open Head • 55 gal Closed Head • 30 gal

Flexible Containers

Bulk Bags

Flexible intermediate bulk containers (FIBCs) made of woven polypropylene for dry bulk materials.

Typical Truckload
30-34 loaded (1,000 lb) / 16-17 loaded (2,000 lb); 600-1,000 empty
Weight Range
3-8 lbs empty
Capacity
SWL 1,000-4,000 lbs (5:1-6:1)
Common Sizes
35×35×35 • 35×35×45 • 40×40×48

Shipping Containers

Wood Crates

Custom wooden shipping crates for heavy machinery and export applications, with ISPM-15 compliance options.

Typical Truckload
45-60 crates (48×40×36) per 53' trailer
Weight Range
75-220 lbs empty
Capacity
2,000-8,000 lbs payload
Common Sizes
48×40×36 • 48×48×48 • 96×48×48

Pallets & Platforms

Plastic Pallets

HDPE and PP pallets offering durability, hygiene, and ISPM-15 exemption for international shipping.

Typical Truckload
400-600 pallets (48×40, nested)
Weight Range
30-55 lbs empty
Capacity
3,000-5,000 lbs dynamic (10,000 lbs static)
Common Sizes
48×40 • 42×42 • 48×48

Industrial Reels

Wooden Spools

Large wooden spools and reels for cable, wire, and rope storage, typically made from hardwood construction.

Typical Truckload
Varies; 20-60 empty spools (flange 60"-120")
Weight Range
200-900 lbs empty
Capacity
Cable payload 6,000-50,000 lbs
Common Sizes
60" flange • 96" flange • 144" flange

Storage Containers

Plastic Crates

Stackable and nestable plastic crates for parts storage, distribution, and material handling applications.

Typical Truckload
1,200-1,800 standard / up to 8,000 nested
Weight Range
3-10 lbs per crate
Capacity
40-150 lbs payload (stack-rated)
Common Sizes
24×16×12 • 24×16×8 • 24×16×6

Recycled Materials

Cardboard Bales

Compressed cardboard bales for recycling and waste management, typically weighing 800-1,200 lbs per bale.

Typical Truckload
22-28 bales (1,200-1,500 lb OCC)
Weight Range
1,200-2,200 lbs per bale
Capacity
Compacted OCC & mixed paper feedstock
Common Sizes
48×40×48 • 60×48×48

Packaging Materials

Shipping Boxes

Corrugated shipping boxes in various sizes for e-commerce, retail, and industrial packaging applications.

Typical Truckload
Varies; ~3,000-5,000 flat-packed cartons (32-44 ECT mix)
Weight Range
1-8 lbs per carton
Capacity
Rated 40-95 lbs contents (wall-dependent)
Common Sizes
12×12×12 • 16×12×12 • 18×18×16

Building Materials

Lumber

Reclaimed and surplus lumber from pallet and crate disassembly, available in various grades and dimensions.

Typical Truckload
≈10-15 MBF (10k-15k board ft) at 45k lb GVW
Weight Range
2.5-3.0 lbs per board ft (species dependent)
Capacity
Structural ratings vary by species/grade
Common Sizes
2×4 • 2×6 • 4×4

Packaging Materials

Moving Boxes

Heavy-duty corrugated boxes designed for residential and commercial moving applications.

Typical Truckload
Varies; 2,500-3,500 small flats / fewer for wardrobes
Weight Range
1.5-6 lbs per box
Capacity
Double-wall rated 65-95 lbs contents
Common Sizes
16×12×12 • 18×14×12 • 24×18×18

Machinery

Equipment

Industrial packaging equipment including pallet manufacturing machines, repair tools, and handling equipment.

Typical Truckload
1 unit (dedicated freight required)
Weight Range
500-8,000 lbs depending on machine
Capacity
Production throughput varies by equipment
Common Sizes
Pallet nailer lines • Band saws • Conveyors

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