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Dollar General pallet spec sheet 2026
Vendor-facing guide for Dollar General pallet supply. Detailed pallet specification + inspection criteria. Updated 2026-09-01.
Dollar General pallet spec (2026)
Dollar General enforces the following pallet spec across all vendor deliveries: 48x40 GMA-A recycled, tight-load-optimized for small-format stores.
Compliance framework: Dollar General Vendor Guide. Rejection cost: $75-$225 per rejected pallet.
pallet spec sheet 2026: the 2026 playbook
The full Dollar General pallet spec: 48x40 GMA-A recycled, tight-load-optimized for small-format stores. Deckboard minimum thickness, stringer specs, fastener requirements, load ratings, moisture content, and rejection triggers are all defined in Dollar General Vendor Guide.
Why USP is the 2026 choice for Dollar General vendors
- All 27 Dollar General DC destinations - one supplier, one invoice, one account rep
- Dollar General Vendor Guide documentation attached to every drop - no chasing paper after the fact
- 24-hour quote turn - no 5-day silence like the big pool operators
- Emergency-load protocol - 6-12 hour turnaround for Dollar General peak season pressure
- Buyback program - $1-9/pallet on end-of-life units returning from Dollar General DCs
- Transparent unit economics - line-item pricing, no opaque bundled quotes
Dollar General vendor pallet FAQ
How do I become a Dollar General pallet vendor?
Dollar General vendor qualification requires meeting Dollar General Vendor Guide, passing a spec audit, and demonstrating multi-DC delivery capability across 27+ US locations. Typical timeline: 3-6 months from first outreach to first PO.
What is the Dollar General pallet spec?
48x40 GMA-A recycled, tight-load-optimized for small-format stores. Full spec details in Dollar General Vendor Guide.
What happens if a pallet is rejected at a Dollar General DC?
Rejection cost: $75-$225 per rejected pallet. Plus downstream restocking labor and reappointment fees. USP's defect-rate guarantee keeps rejection rate under 1%.
Can USP deliver to all 27 Dollar General DCs?
Yes. USP operates a national network with regional consolidator yards positioned for 24-48 hour delivery to every Dollar General DC in the US.
What does a Dollar General-compliant pallet cost 2026?
Recycled Grade A: $10-16/pallet delivered. New GMA: $12-25. ISPM-15 heat-treated: $14-28. Plus Dollar General Vendor Guide compliance premium ($1-3/pallet). Volume tiers unlock better pricing.
How fast can I get a quote for Dollar General-vendor pallet supply?
USP standard: 24-hour quote turn for existing vendors, 48-72 hours for new accounts requiring credit qualification.
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