White-wood = generic non-pool pallets (purchased). Blue = CHEP pool pallets (rented).
White-Wood Definition
White-wood pallets are generic purchased pallets (any wood color, no painted markings). Not part of any pool. Owned outright by shipper or buyer.
Blue (CHEP) Definition
Blue pallets are CHEP pool pallets, painted CHEP blue with CHEP logo. Pool-owned, rented per trip.
Cost Model
White-wood: capital purchase ($11-18 new, $2-11 recycled). Blue: per-trip rental ($3-7).
Best Use Cases
White-wood: when pool not required, custom dimensions, captive systems, high-volume DCs. Blue: when retailer pool exclusive, seasonal, low capital.
Mixing
Most US shippers use mixed approach - pool for retailer-mandated routes, white-wood for general distribution.
Companion Resources
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.
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.
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.
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.
Quote Request
Sub-2-hour response.
