Pallets & Skids — Sold By The Unit Or The Truckload.
A gaylord is only as good as what's under it. We stock standard GMA, block, and stringer pallets plus heat-treated ISPM-15 international skids. Bring the box, take the pallet — or the other way around.
| Type | Footprint | Capacity | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| GMA stringer | 48×40 | 2,800 lbs static | Most common North-American grocery / industrial pallet |
| Block (4-way) | 48×40, 48×48 | 4,600 lbs static | Forklift access from all four sides; common in auto |
| Half pallet | 48×20 | 1,800 lbs | Retail backroom, small POS |
| Heat-treated (ISPM-15) | 48×40, custom | 2,500+ lbs | Stamped for international shipping |
| Plastic / composite | 48×40, 48×48 | 3,000+ lbs | Hygienic; closed-loop programs |
| Custom-cut wood | any | by spec | Built to your dimension on request |
One yard, two products, zero broker fees.
Most box yards and most pallet yards are different operations, and you end up paying two trucks. We stock both — so when you need 200 gaylords on 200 pallets, that's one PO, one bill of lading, one truck. Ask us about bundle pricing.
Three grades, plain English.
All boards present, square, no visible damage. Used 0–3 times. For new-product first shipments and any program where the pallet is the package.
Repaired or replaced boards, square frame, fully load-rated. Used 3–10 times. The default for most industrial bulk shipping.
Multiple repairs, may have surface gouges. Load-rated for one-way use. Best for collection programs and recycling-bound freight.
From new to scrap, by the number.
A new GMA pallet costs $14–$22 depending on softwood market conditions. Over its life cycle, it might:
- Cycle 5–8 times as an A-grade in a closed-loop program
- Get downgraded to B after 8–10 cycles, costs $7–$11 when sold at B
- Receive its first board replacement at cycle 12–14
- Sell as C-grade at $4–$7 for years 4–6
- Reach end-of-life around cycle 20–25
- Be ground into mulch (about 70% of US pallets) or recycled as fiber feedstock (about 30%)
We participate at every stage of that cycle — buying new, selling used, repairing, and routing end-of-life to mulch/fiber. The pallet category is small but profitable for us specifically because nobody else integrates the stages this closely.
What the stamp means and when you need it.
The International Plant Protection Convention's ISPM-15 standard governs wood packaging used in international trade. The HT stamp (heat treated) means the pallet has been baked to at least 56°C for 30 minutes, killing pests in the wood. Almost every country requires it for inbound wood packaging.
What customs officials look for:
- Visible ISPM-15 stamp on at least two opposing sides of the pallet
- HT (heat treated) — not MB (methyl bromide, largely phased out)
- Country code (US for US-treated)
- Treatment facility ID
We carry ISPM-15 stock in standard GMA and block configurations. Custom-cut international pallets typically run a 7–10 day lead. We also offer a documentation packet for any international shipment that includes the original treatment certificate.