Every pallet size, construction type, material spec, and application guide in one place. Florida Pallet Supply serves FL, GA, NJ, MD, and DE with new, recycled, and custom pallets built to spec.
Dimensions, load capacities, deck specs, and industry applications for every standard pallet size stocked and supplied by Florida Pallet Supply.
The North American standard. GMA-spec stringer pallet used across grocery, manufacturing, and retail. Static 5,500 lbs, dynamic 2,200 lbs, racking 2,800 lbs.
View Full Specs →Square format for drums, chemical totes, and telecom equipment. Static 3,500 lbs, dynamic 1,700 lbs. Available new and recycled.
View Full Specs →Large square format for HVAC equipment, machinery, and oversized loads. Static 6,500 lbs, dynamic 2,800 lbs.
View Full Specs →Compact square format for paint, oil, and beverage operations. Static 3,000 lbs, dynamic 1,500 lbs. Fits standard bays with space to spare.
View Full Specs →Small-format pallet for hardware, display, and specialty packaging. Static 2,500 lbs, dynamic 1,200 lbs. Common in retail and promotional programs.
View Full Specs →MIL-DTL-27442 military spec and grocery distribution. Static 5,000 lbs, dynamic 2,000 lbs. Dual-use for defense and civilian supply chains.
View Full Specs →Oversized format for doors, windows, and long building materials. Static 5,500 lbs, dynamic 2,500 lbs. Built to order by Florida Pallet Supply.
View Full Specs →Half-pallet for retail endcap and in-store display programs. Static 2,750 lbs, dynamic 1,100 lbs. Standard in grocery and club store display programs.
View Full Specs →EUR/EPAL standard for European and international logistics. ISPM-15 heat-treated, IPPC-stamped. Static 4,000 lbs, dynamic 3,300 lbs.
View Full Specs →Any dimension from 30x30 to 96x48 and beyond. Military, industrial, and specialty configurations. Built to your exact spec by Florida Pallet Supply.
View Full Specs →Block vs stringer, entry type, heat treatment, and grading - all the structural decisions that determine which pallet is right for your application.
Nine-block construction with true full 4-way entry. Static 8,000 lbs, dynamic 4,600 lbs, racking 5,500 lbs. Required for drive-in and push-back racking systems.
View Full Specs →Three-stringer construction - the most widely used pallet type in North America. Static 5,500 lbs, dynamic 2,200 lbs. Available in 2-way and notched 4-way entry.
View Full Specs →ISPM-15 compliant - heated to 56C for 30 minutes, HT-stamped with IPPC mark. Required for all international wood pallet shipments. Available in all standard sizes.
View Full Specs →When to specify full 4-way entry vs standard 2-way. Entry type affects forklift compatibility, racking system requirements, and total cost.
Read the Guide →New vs Grade A recycled vs Grade B recycled - when each makes sense. Capacity, consistency, and cost compared across all three grades.
Read the Guide →Which pallets work in selective rack, drive-in rack, push-back rack, and cantilever systems. OSHA compliance notes and capacity reference tables.
Read the Guide →Wood species, grading standards, and capacity references - the technical specs that define pallet performance in your supply chain.
Grade A, Grade B, Grade C, and Premium - what each means for board integrity, repair level, and load capacity. Grade selection guide for common applications.
Read the Guide →Southern Yellow Pine, Oak, Mixed Hardwood, and Recycled Mix compared by strength, weight, cost, and application. SYP vs hardwood decision guide.
Read the Guide →Static, dynamic, and racking load capacities for all major pallet types in one reference table. Includes explanation of how each capacity is measured and when it applies.
View Capacity Tables →Cost, weight, lifespan, repairability, export compliance, and moisture resistance compared. When plastic has an edge and why wood dominates for most applications.
Read the Comparison →Florida Pallet Supply built this resource as a practical reference for procurement managers, warehouse operators, and supply chain teams across our service area. Every spec table, capacity figure, and construction detail is drawn from NWPCA standards, GMA specifications, ISPM-15 requirements, and our own production experience building and supplying pallets across Florida, Georgia, New Jersey, Maryland, and Delaware.
If you need a pallet that matches a specific spec in one of these guides - or if your application requires something not covered here - contact Florida Pallet Supply directly. We supply new pallets, Grade A and Grade B recycled pallets, heat-treated ISPM-15 export pallets, block pallets, and fully custom pallets built to your exact dimensions and load requirements.
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New, recycled, and custom pallets delivered across Florida, Georgia, New Jersey, Maryland, and Delaware. Fast turnaround and competitive pricing.
FSMA Section 204 traceability supported on every food-grade load; pallet ID linked to the lumber lot, kiln batch, and dispatch ticket in our chain-of-custody database.
Florida Sales Tax Exemption Form DR-46NT applies to pallets purchased for resale or for use in manufacturing of tangible personal property; we provide the form with every commercial invoice.
Florida Department of Transportation hauler permits restrict pallet loads above 80,000 lb GVW to specific corridors; our DOT-permitted carriers handle the routing.
48x40 GMA load capacity is 2,800 lb racked (face-loaded), 4,600 lb static, and 2,500 lb dynamic per ASME MH1 2016; deck board span 3.5 inches; deflection under rated load <0.5 inch.
Standard 48x40 GMA pallets feature 5/8 inch deck boards with a 4-board face pattern; bottom configuration is 3-board for four-way fork entry; nail pattern uses 2.5 inch screw-shank galvanized fasteners.
Drop-trailer programs maintain a customer-dedicated 53-foot trailer on-site; we swap full-for-empty on a scheduled 24/48/72-hour rotation; preferred for high-throughput dock operations.
Restaurant supply distributors move pallets between regional warehouses and individual restaurants on small-truck (26-foot box truck) routes; we offer mini-pallet 24x24 and 32x32 builds for restaurant kitchen door access.
Lumber index pricing: we benchmark against the Random Lengths southern yellow pine #2 index for hardwood-blend spec; updates monthly; standing-order pricing protects against +/-15% market swings.
Lumber sourcing prioritizes regional Southeast US hardwood mills (FL, AL, GA, MS); reduces transport carbon vs Pacific Northwest stock; supports regional logging economies.
Florida Pallet Supply's quality management system follows ISO 9001 alignment principles with documented procedures for incoming lumber inspection, build-spec verification, finished-pallet QC, heat treatment monitoring, shipping documentation, and customer complaint resolution. Internal audits run quarterly; external customer audits are accepted on 30-day notice. Statistical process control charts track key dimensions (deck-board thickness, stringer thickness, nail count, moisture content) with control limits set at +/- 5 percent of nominal. Non-conformance is logged, root-caused, and corrective action implemented within 5 business days.
Block pallet construction at Florida Pallet Supply uses nine 4-inch hardwood blocks arranged in a 3-by-3 grid with continuous-face top and bottom decks. Each block is precision-cut from kiln-dried hardwood and nailed with eight 3-inch screw-shank fasteners per block. The continuous-face deck is critical for ASRS (Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems) and AGV (Automated Guided Vehicle) compatibility because stringer interruptions in conventional pallets cause sensor read failures that halt automation lines. Block construction also supports true four-way pallet jack entry from all four sides, eliminating the partial-entry limitation of notched stringer pallets.
Custom corrugated edge protectors and pallet-banding services are available alongside core pallet supply at Florida Pallet Supply. Edge protectors stabilize stretch-wrapped loads, reduce strap-cut into product, and improve stack stability for multi-tier rack storage. Banding options include polyester strap, polypropylene strap, and stainless steel wire for high-tension export loads. Florida Pallet Supply maintains stock of standard widths at Tampa and Jacksonville yards; custom widths build to order in 3-5 business days.
Fork-pocket dimensions and fork-clearance specifications matter for warehouse equipment compatibility. Standard 48x40 GMA pallets provide 3.5-inch fork-pocket height (the gap between top deck and bottom deck created by stringers). This accepts standard 2-inch fork tine height with 1.5 inches of vertical clearance. Heavy-duty pallets with thicker stringers may reduce fork-pocket to 3.25 inches, requiring tine-height verification against your forklift fleet. Florida Pallet Supply confirms fork-pocket dimensions on every custom build to prevent dock-floor mismatch issues.
Yes - when properly inspected and graded. Recycled Grade A pallets must demonstrate no broken or replaced boards, fully legible GMA stamp, and pass dynamic load test before grading. Load capacity meets the 2,500 lb dynamic / 4,600 lb static specification per ASME MH1 2016. Recycled Grade B pallets retain structural integrity but show repaired boards; load capacity is typically reduced to 2,000 lb dynamic for non-critical industrial loads.
Pool pallets are owned by the rental company (CHEP blue, PECO red) and circulate in a closed-loop. You pay per trip and return them. Owned pallets are yours - bought once, depreciated over service life. Pool models work for closed-loop CPG-to-major-retailer flows (Costco, Walmart, Kroger). Owned models work for variable distribution lanes, export, custom specs, and any operation outside the major-retailer pool network. Florida Pallet Supply supplies owned pallets and supports the buy-back program at end-of-life.
Yes. Florida Pallet Supply offers API integration with major WMS systems including Manhattan Active, Oracle WMS Cloud, SAP EWM, Blue Yonder, HighJump, and Mecalux Easy. Custom integration with proprietary ERP systems supported via REST API or EDI. Per-pallet barcode data, lot traceability records, treatment certificates, and POD documentation flow automatically to the customer system.
Both. Per-pallet pricing is standard for orders under 1,000 pallets per quote. Per-truckload pricing applies when orders fill a 53-foot dry van (~600 pallets for standard 48x40 GMA, ~300 for oversized custom). Truckload pricing typically saves 5-15 percent over per-pallet equivalent because freight bundles efficiently. Standing-order customers receive freight bundled into per-pallet pricing for predictable accounting.
Yes. Florida Pallet Supply welcomes customer tours of the Lakeland and Jacksonville processing yards. Tours typically take 90 minutes and include the receiving dock, inspection stations, heat-treatment kilns, build floor, dispatch staging, and quality records library. 30 days notice required for scheduling. Tours are common during initial vendor qualification and quarterly review for standing-order customers.
The IPPC stamp is branded into the wood (not painted or stickered) on at least two opposite sides of each pallet, after heat treatment completes. The stamp shows the IPPC wheat-stalk logo, US country code, the facility's APHIS-registered number (assigned by USDA), and the HT treatment code. Hand-drawn, painted, or stickered marks are rejected at customs because they can be falsified. Stamp legibility must survive normal pallet handling for the full export trip.
Net 30 standard for established customers with credit approval. First three orders run Net 15 or COD. ACH transfer is preferred for invoice payment; credit card accepted with 2.5 percent processing surcharge above $10,000 per transaction. Wire transfer accepted for large orders and international customers. Letter of credit available for export orders over $50,000 on request.
Yes. Florida Pallet Supply ships mixed orders routinely. Common scenarios: new pallets for high-visibility customer-facing shipments (DTC e-commerce, retail-ready displays) and recycled Grade A for industrial inbound. Pricing applies per pallet type; freight bundles all types on a single truckload. Standing-order programs can lock pricing on a multi-type basket.
CP (Chemical Pallet) series are specialized European specs designed for chemical industry export. CP1 measures 1200x1000mm, CP2 1200x800mm, CP3 1140x1140mm, CP9 1140x1140mm reinforced. All carry ISPM-15 heat treatment. EUR/EPAL pallets measure 1200x800mm, use an 11-board pattern, weigh ~25 kg, and are the dominant general-purpose European spec. Florida Pallet Supply builds both CP and EUR/EPAL for European exporters; lead time 7-10 business days, EPAL certification optional.
Yes. Knockdown (KD) pallets ship flat to save freight space and assemble on-site. Common for international shipments where dimensional weight constraints favor flat-pack. Florida Pallet Supply builds KD pallets in 48x40 GMA and custom sizes; assembly hardware (nails, brackets) included. Per-pallet pricing runs 10-15 percent higher than pre-assembled but freight savings often offset for trans-oceanic shipments.
Same-day delivery in 19 Florida same-day counties carries no premium over standard pricing for orders confirmed by 2 PM EST. Next-day statewide delivery also has no premium. Emergency dispatch (24/7 outside business hours) carries a $250-500 freight surcharge depending on origin yard and destination distance. Weekend dispatch with 24-hour notice runs $100-250 freight premium for premium-account customers.
Wood GMA pallets typically last 8-15 trips in a typical distribution cycle (warehouse to retail and back). Heavy-duty builds with reinforced stringers and 7/8-inch deck boards stretch lifespan to 20+ trips. Block pallets last longer than stringer pallets - typically 25-40 trips - because the continuous-face deck distributes load forces across nine support blocks instead of three stringers.
Total cost of ownership analysis for pallet vendor selection should include: per-pallet purchase price, freight delivery cost, dock labor for receiving, storage cost in yard, repair cost over service life, end-of-life recovery value, compliance documentation overhead, and risk premium for supply disruption. Florida Pallet Supply's standing-order model with buy-back program typically delivers 8-18 percent lower TCO than spot-market alternatives because the buy-back recovers $3-5 per Grade A return that would otherwise be lost.
Sourcing teams running pallet RFPs typically score Florida Pallet Supply against five dimensions: price competitiveness (per-pallet and total cost of ownership including freight), service reliability (on-time delivery rate, dock-scheduling integration capability), spec breadth (new, recycled, custom, ISPM-15, HDPE, specialty), compliance documentation (FSMA, GDP, ITAR, USMCA, ISPM-15), and sustainability program (Scope 3 reporting, buyback program, recycling diversion rate). Florida Pallet Supply scores in the top quartile on service reliability and spec breadth among Florida regional suppliers.
Vendor qualification timelines at major Florida operations (Publix, Walmart Florida DCs, Tropicana, Florida pharmaceutical distributors) typically run 60-120 days from RFP submission to first PO. Florida Pallet Supply provides standardized qualification packet within 48 hours of request, accelerating timeline to the customer-side review phase. Standing-order agreements typically execute within 21 days of qualified-vendor status approval.
Florida Pallet Supply maintains compliance with standards from the National Wooden Pallet & Container Association (NWPCA - palletcentral.com), USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS - aphis.usda.gov), International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC ISPM-15 - ippc.int), FDA Food Safety Modernization Act Section 204 (fda.gov), Random Lengths lumber pricing index (randomlengths.com), American Society of Mechanical Engineers MH1 pallet load standard (asme.org), Florida Department of Agriculture (FDACS - fdacs.gov), Customs and Border Protection wood packaging requirements (cbp.gov), Florida Citrus Mutual (flcitrusmutual.com), Florida Tomato Committee (floridatomatoes.org), and the Florida Customs House Brokers Association (flchba.com). Compliance documentation is provided with every export load at no additional charge and supports customer audits, internal QC review, and regulatory submission as required.
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