48x40 GMA dominates US retail. 36x36 used in beverage racks, lawn/garden, light industrial.
48x40 Standard
GMA 48x40 inches dominates US distribution.
36x36 Use Cases
36x36 inch pallets used in beverage display racks, lawn/garden retail (Home Depot, Lowes), light industrial. Smaller footprint for lighter loads.
Cost
48x40: $11-18. 36x36: $9-15.
Truck Loading
48x40 in 53 dry van: 26 positions. 36x36 in 53 dry van: 32 positions but less product per pallet.
Best Choice
Default 48x40 for general distribution. 36x36 only if specifically required by retailer or application.
Companion Resources
Does United States Pallets ship pallet comparison to all of United States?
Yes. We deliver to every commercial address in United States, with same-day shipping standard in our Southeast/Mid-Atlantic core and scheduled weekly delivery elsewhere. national-area accounts are typical - submit a quote with your dock location and we route accordingly.
How does United States Pallets compare to United States-based local pallet suppliers?
Local United States suppliers offer geographic proximity. United States Pallets offers nationwide sourcing depth, multi-grade inventory always in stock, sub-2-business-hour quote response, audit-ready documentation, and standing-order automation that local yards typically don't match.
Does United States Pallets supply pallet comparison for export from national?
Yes, with ISPM-15 heat-treated pallets carrying IPPC stamps and full ISPM-15 documentation. Required for international shipments to all WTO member countries. Common for national customers with port access via United States's major export gateways.
How fast does United States Pallets deliver to national, United States?
Same-day shipping in our Southeast/Mid-Atlantic core (FL, GA, AL, TN, MS, SC, NC, KY, VA) and scheduled weekly delivery elsewhere. Express options available for national rush orders. Quote response under 2 business hours, dispatch within hours of order confirmation.
Can national customers run a buyback program alongside their pallet purchases?
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.
Quote Request
Sub-2-hour response.
