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Pallet terms in plain English.
The words you’ll hear when ordering pallets — and what they actually mean.
| Size (in.) | Common industries & uses |
|---|---|
| 48 × 40 | Grocery, consumer goods and general freight — the most common pallet in North America |
| 42 × 42 | Telecommunications, paint |
| 48 × 48 | 55-gallon drums |
| 40 × 48 | Military, cement |
| 48 × 42 | Chemical, beverage |
- Stringer
- The long boards (or beams) between top and bottom decks that carry the load.
- Block
- Wood blocks used instead of stringers — they open all four sides to handling equipment.
- Deck boards
- The boards that make up the top and bottom surfaces of a pallet.
- 2-way / 4-way
- How many sides forks or pallet jacks can enter from.
- #1 / #2 grade
- Used-pallet grades. #1 has few or no repairs; #2 shows repairs and costs less.
- HT
- Heat treated — the treatment code stamped on ISPM-15 compliant wood packaging.
- Skid
- A pallet-like base without a bottom deck, common for machinery and heavy freight.
- GMA pallet
- The 48×40 stringer pallet standard used widely across North America.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Can’t find what you’re looking for? Our team is happy to help.
Yes. We manufacture custom pallets in-house to your dimensions, load requirements and entry type — from one-off specialty builds to recurring production runs.
Yes. We carry quality used pallets, including #1 and #2 grade 48×40s, as a cost-effective option for ongoing shipping needs. Availability of other sizes varies — ask our team.
Yes. We provide ISPM-15 compliant heat-treated pallets for international and export shipping, in standard and custom sizes.
Yes. Through our buy-back program we purchase reusable pallets. Value depends on size, condition and quantity — contact us to schedule an assessment or pickup.
Yes. We offer commercial cardboard recycling with pickup options for businesses that generate cardboard regularly.
Yes. We deliver pallets and pick up used pallets and cardboard throughout our Southern California service area.
We serve businesses across the Inland Empire — including Bloomington, Fontana, Rialto, Colton, San Bernardino, Ontario, Riverside and Jurupa Valley — and surrounding Southern California areas. Call to confirm service for your location.
Yes. We set up recurring supply programs with scheduled deliveries, so your operation has the pallets it needs without last-minute orders.
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