Florida Pallet Supply is a commercial pallet supplier founded in 2009, delivering new, recycled, and heat-treated pallets to businesses across Florida, Georgia, New Jersey, Maryland, and Delaware.
Who We Are
Florida Pallet Supply was founded in 2009 with a single focus: give Florida's warehouses, distributors, and manufacturers a reliable source for commercial-grade pallets at competitive prices with dependable delivery.
Over fifteen years, we expanded from serving Florida's 67 counties to a five-state footprint covering the full I-95 corridor from Miami to Wilmington. Today we supply food and beverage producers, retail distribution centers, manufacturers, pharmaceutical companies, agriculture operations, and 3PL logistics providers across Florida, Georgia, New Jersey, Maryland, and Delaware.
We are not a broker. We maintain our own inventory, run our own fleet, and answer the phone when you call. Every order is quoted, confirmed, and tracked by our operations team from placement to delivery.
Our Expertise
Fifteen years of specialization in commercial pallet supply means we understand the requirements, tolerances, and logistics challenges that generalist suppliers miss.
Our team grades every pallet to GMA specifications: Grade A for stringent food and pharma applications, Grade B for standard warehouse and distribution use, Grade C for single-trip or light-duty applications. We do not ship mixed grades without disclosure.
We supply ISPM-15 certified heat-treated pallets carrying the IPPC mark required for export shipments to the EU, Canada, Australia, China, and most international markets. Our heat-treated inventory is stocked separately and documented at point of sale.
We understand FDA FSMA HARPC requirements, GDP (Good Distribution Practice) for pharmaceutical supply chains, and the pallet sanitation standards major food retailers require from their suppliers. We can document pallet sourcing and treatment history for compliance audits.
We run dry van, flatbed, drop trailer, and live load delivery options across all five states. Our fleet is dispatched from Florida operations hubs with routes covering every major distribution corridor from I-4 to I-95 to I-78.
Our customers rely on us as a continuity supplier when primary vendors fall short. We maintain buffer inventory specifically to handle surge orders from food distributors, retailers, and manufacturers during peak seasons or supply disruptions.
We have established routes through Florida, Georgia, New Jersey, Maryland, and Delaware. We know the port terminals, the distribution parks, and the preferred delivery windows for major facilities in each state from Doral to Elizabeth to Wilmington.
Company History
From a single-state pallet operation to a five-state commercial supplier serving over 2,500 business locations.
Service Territory
We cover the full I-95 and I-75 corridors, serving every major distribution hub, port terminal, and manufacturing region across our five-state footprint.
Our Fleet and Operations
Flatbed, dry van, drop trailer, and live load delivery across five states. Our fleet handles every type of pallet delivery requirement.
Industries We Serve
We work with businesses across every major industry that moves product on pallets. Our expertise is deepest where pallet compliance and reliability matter most.
FDA FSMA-compliant new and heat-treated pallets for food processors, beverage producers, grocery distributors, and restaurant supply chains. We know HARPC, SQF, and retailer compliance requirements.
Learn More →GDP-compliant pallets for pharmaceutical distributors, medical device manufacturers, and biotech companies. Documentation support for FDA-regulated supply chains in the NJ pharma corridor and MD biotech hub.
Learn More →High-volume GMA pallet supply for distribution centers, fulfillment operations, and retail supply chains. We supply pallets compatible with Walmart, Target, Costco, Publix, and Whole Foods requirements.
Learn More →Durable industrial pallets for auto parts, building materials, heavy equipment, and general manufacturing. Custom sizes and high load-capacity options for non-standard applications.
Learn More →Produce pallets for citrus, tomato, berry, and vegetable operations across Central and South Florida and Georgia's agricultural belt. ISPM-15 pallets for export produce shipments through Port Everglades and Port of Savannah.
Learn More →ISPM-15 certified heat-treated pallets for international shipments. We supply exporters at Port of Miami, Port Everglades, Port of Savannah, Port Newark, and Port of Baltimore with IPPC-marked pallets for any destination country.
Learn More →Get in Touch
Fill out our quote form or visit our contact page. We respond to all quote requests within one business day.
Commercial pallet supplier serving FL, GA, NJ, MD, and DE since 2009
Common Questions
Florida Pallet Supply was founded in 2009, giving us over 15 years of experience in commercial pallet supply, delivery logistics, and pallet grading across the southeastern and mid-Atlantic United States. We have grown from a Florida-only operation to a five-state supplier serving 2,500+ business locations.
We deliver pallets to businesses in Florida (all 67 counties), Georgia (all 159 counties), New Jersey (all 21 counties), Maryland (all 24 counties), and Delaware (all 3 counties). Our fleet routes cover the full I-95 corridor and major distribution hubs in each state.
We stock GMA standard 48x40 pallets in new and recycled grades A, B, and C; block pallets; ISPM-15 heat-treated export pallets; custom sizes; and specialty pallets for pharmaceutical and food-grade applications. Orders ship on dry van, flatbed, or drop trailer depending on volume.
Yes. Florida Pallet Supply supplies ISPM-15 certified heat-treated pallets for export shipments. These pallets carry the IPPC mark confirming they meet international phytosanitary standards required by most countries for wood packaging materials. We serve exporters at Port of Miami, Port Everglades, Port of Savannah, Port Newark, and Port of Baltimore.
We supply pallets to businesses of all sizes, from small businesses ordering a partial truckload to large distribution centers with ongoing weekly supply contracts. Request a free quote online to discuss quantity and delivery options for your specific needs.
Get your free pallet quote from our team. We respond within one business day across all five states.
All pallets stamped IPPC HT for ISPM-15 export compliance to 180+ countries; documentation includes treatment temperature logs and the registered facility number.
FL DEP solid-waste rules classify wood pallets as recyclable; our recycled pallet stream qualifies for the FL Recycling Business Assistance Center small-business grant program.
Florida Department of Agriculture inspects pallet treatment facilities under the federal cooperative inspection agreement; our Tampa and Jacksonville locations are stamp-authorized facilities.
Pallet weight: new GMA averages 38-42 lb per unit; recycled Grade A averages 35-39 lb; lighter chemical-industry 40x40 pallets weigh 28-32 lb; freight estimation should use 40 lb/pallet for inbound planning.
Deck board edge type defaults to chamfered for forklift safety; square-edge available on request for ASRS compatibility; rounded-edge banding tracks available for high-throughput line-side delivery.
Live-load operations bring the trailer to your dock for a 90-minute window; loader/unloader provided; suited to customers without dedicated dock space or with intermittent volume.
Cold storage facilities (Plant City corridor) use HDPE plastic pallets that wash down at 180F; suitable for USDA Grade A dairy plants and frozen-protein operations; we lease as well as sell.
Net 30 terms standard for established customers with credit approval; Net 15 or COD for first three orders; credit card and ACH accepted for spot orders.
Carbon footprint per delivered pallet (cradle-to-gate, including 75-mile delivery): new GMA ~21 kg CO2e; recycled Grade A ~7 kg CO2e; custom builds vary by spec.
Florida Pallet Supply's lumber sourcing prioritizes Southeast US mill stock from Florida, Alabama, Georgia, Mississippi, and the Carolinas. Mixed hardwood blends typically include oak, maple, ash, and hickory at 600+ specific gravity, kiln-dried to 12-19 percent moisture before fabrication. Southern Yellow Pine #2 grade dominates new GMA builds because of consistent dimensional stability, predictable nail-holding capacity, and competitive economics against Pacific Northwest stock. Regional sourcing reduces transport carbon by approximately 60 percent compared to PNW lumber delivered to Florida operations.
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.
Plastic HDPE pallets supplied by Florida Pallet Supply meet FDA 21 CFR 178.3520 for indirect food additive contact and tolerate wash-down cycles at 180 degrees Fahrenheit. Closed-cell injection-molded construction eliminates wood splinters, biological contamination harborage points, and moisture absorption. Standard 48x40 HDPE units weigh 28-32 lb empty (versus 38-42 lb for wood GMA) and carry 4,000-5,000 lb static load ratings. Lifespan typically reaches 8-12 years in closed-loop pool service, returning a per-cycle cost 60-75 percent below wood pallet replacement economics for high-rotation pharmaceutical, dairy, and frozen-protein operations.
Heat treatment to ISPM-15 specification at Florida Pallet Supply runs in computer-monitored kilns sized for 1,200-pallet batch loads. Wood core temperature is verified by 9-point thermocouple grid: 4 surface probes plus 5 deep-core probes inserted into representative deck boards on each batch. Compliance demands 56 degrees Celsius core temperature held for 30 continuous minutes; our standard cycle holds 58 degrees for 35 minutes for a documented compliance buffer. Each batch generates a treatment log with timestamp, temperature curve, kiln number, lumber lot reference, and inspector signature, archived in the chain-of-custody database for the full 7-year retention period required for export verification.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Procurement managers evaluating Florida Pallet Supply for new vendor onboarding typically request: (1) APHIS facility registration certificate for ISPM-15 compliance, (2) ISO 9001 alignment documentation, (3) FDA 21 CFR 178.3520 third-party lab test reports for food-grade stock, (4) sample lumber lot for incoming inspection, (5) reference customers in similar industry vertical, (6) financial stability indicators (D&B report, bonding capacity), (7) hurricane/disaster continuity plan documentation, (8) insurance certificate including general liability and product liability minimums.
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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