Custom wood crates for Lancaster operations with same-day quote response.
Get a Price →United States Pallets is the national-network alternative to local Pennsylvania pallet suppliers for Lancaster-area B2B buyers. Where regional vendors offer geographic proximity, USP offers nationwide sourcing depth, multi-grade always-in-stock inventory, sub-2-hour quote response, and the documentation discipline Wood Crates customers need at scale.
United States Pallets is the national-network alternative to local Pennsylvania pallet suppliers for Lancaster-area B2B buyers. Where regional vendors offer geographic proximity, USP offers nationwide sourcing depth, multi-grade always-in-stock inventory, sub-2-hour quote response, and the documentation discipline Wood Crates customers need at scale.
Custom-built wood crates for industrial shipping, export, and storage.
Yes. We buy back used pallets from Lancaster collectors, recyclers, and warehouses - 250-pallet minimum per load, single-size only (no mixed-size loads). Fast ACH payment, typically same-day or net-7 depending on volume. Pickup arranged on standard outbound delivery routes.
Net-30 credit terms standard after the first 1-3 prepaid or COD loads while credit is being established. Submit a credit application with three trade references; approval typically processes within 48 hours. Volume accounts can negotiate net-45 or net-60.
Yes. We deliver to every commercial address in Pennsylvania, with same-day shipping standard in our Southeast/Mid-Atlantic core and scheduled weekly delivery elsewhere. Lancaster-area accounts are typical - submit a quote with your dock location and we route accordingly.
Yes. Standing-order programs for Lancaster operations running 500+ pallets/week lock in tiered pricing, reserve delivery slots, and run on autopilot in the background. Custom contract terms available for accounts running 2,000+/week.
Yes. Backhaul logistics are coordinated on outbound delivery routes - empty or non-spec pallets get picked up on the return leg of new pallet deliveries. Per-pallet freight cost on the backhaul approaches zero for accounts running both new-pallet purchase + buyback simultaneously.
Response under 2 business hours.
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.
Port of Philadelphia (PhilaPort) and Pittsburgh Inland Port require ISPM-15 documentation for export loads; we coordinate with Greenwich Terminals and Penn Terminals for certified loads through pier gate inspections.
Lancaster County agricultural packers require ISPM-15 documentation for produce export to Canada; we maintain seasonal inventory at Harrisburg and Lancaster yards for Pennsylvania Dutch wholesale distribution.
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.
Recycled-Grade A pallets meet 48x40 GMA spec with cosmetic wear only; no broken boards, no replaced stringers, all original GMA stamp visible; suitable for primary food-grade and pharmaceutical loads.
Standard delivery scheduling: orders confirmed by 2 PM EST ship same day from the nearest yard; orders after 2 PM ship next-business-day; weekend dispatch available with 24-hour notice for premium accounts.
Construction supply yards (Home Depot, Lowe's distribution) move lumber and hardware on 48x40 GMA in 5,000+ pallet weekly cycles; we supply both the inbound load pallets and the return-stream recycled stock.
Custom pallet pricing depends on lumber spec, build complexity, and quantity: small runs (50-200 units) typically $35-55 per unit; large runs (500+ units) drop to $22-32 per unit; quotes returned in <2 hours.
Lumber sourcing prioritizes regional Southeast US hardwood mills (FL, AL, GA, MS); reduces transport carbon vs Pacific Northwest stock; supports regional logging economies.