Standard GMA 48x40 stringer is the US retail default. Rentable block (CHEP/PECO) used for retailer-mandated routes.
Standard GMA 48x40
GMA 48x40 stringer pallet - purchased outright, owned by shipper. 80%+ of US retail distribution.
Rentable Block
Rentable block pallets (CHEP, PECO) - rented per trip, returned to pool. Required for some retailer routes.
Construction Difference
GMA stringer: 4-way notched stringer with 7 deckboards. Rentable block: 9-block 48x40 with full 4-way entry.
Cost
GMA stringer: $11-18 new (purchase). Rentable block: $3-7 per trip (rental).
Best Use Cases
GMA stringer: general US retail, high-volume FMCG. Rentable block: retailer-mandated, seasonal, lower-volume.
Companion Resources
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.
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 buy back used pallets in national?
Yes. We buy back used pallets from national 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.
Can United States Pallets handle pallet comparison for high-volume national operations?
Yes. Standing-order programs for national 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.
What documentation accompanies pallet comparison loads?
BOL, packing list, grade certifications standard. Heat-treated loads add IPPC stamps and ISPM-15 documentation. Pharma-grade loads add batch records. Food-grade loads add FSMA Sanitary Transportation Rule certifications. All documentation ships electronically before delivery.
Quote Request
Sub-2-hour response.
