GMA 48x40 Block Pallet Specification

Name: GMA 48x40 Block Pallet Specification
Brand: United States Pallets
Availability: InStock

New GMA 48x40 inch wood block pallet with 4-way entry

Specifications

Parameter	Value
Length	48 in
Width	40 in
Height	5.5 in
Weight	45 lbs
Species	mixed hardwood
Top Boards	7
Bottom Boards	5
Blocks	9 (4 corner, 4 mid, 1 center)
Static	5,500 lbs
Dynamic	3,800 lbs
Racked	3,800 lbs

2026 Spot Pricing

Industry-typical 2026 spot pricing range: $18 - $28 per pallet at standard volume tier (50-499 units). Volume discounts begin at 500-unit orders. Standing-order programs lock pricing 90+ days.

Documentation Included

NWPCA Uniform Standard grade verification
ASTM D1185 test data on request (engineered pallets)
FSMA Sanitary Transportation Rule compliance certificate (food-grade)
IPPC stamp + treatment certificate (ISPM-15 export)
GDP supplier qualification (pharmaceutical)
FSC chain-of-custody (sustainable procurement)
Bill of Lading with pallet count and grade

Companion Resources

Does United States Pallets ship GMA 48x40 Block Pallet Specification 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.

Does United States Pallets supply GMA 48x40 Block Pallet Specification 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 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.

What credit terms does United States Pallets offer national customers?

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.

Can United States Pallets handle GMA 48x40 Block Pallet Specification 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.

Quote: GMA 48x40 Block Pallet Specification

Sub-2 hour response. Volume discounts available.

Operational details for Florida

Compliance specification

Heat-treatment chamber maintained at 56C core for 30 minutes per ISPM-15 Annex 1; each load shipped with a treatment certificate signed by a USDA-registered inspector.

Florida regulatory context

Florida DOACS regulations require ISPM-15 documentation on every export load originating from PortMiami, Port Everglades, JAXPORT, and Port Tampa Bay; we maintain on-call certification staff at all four ports.

FDA registered facilities in Lakeland and Jacksonville require pallets that meet FDA 21 CFR 178.3520 indirect food additive specification; our food-grade stock is tested for compliance every 90 days.

Pallet specification detail

Lumber spec for new GMA stock: mixed hardwood (oak, maple, ash, hickory) with minimum 600 SG (specific gravity); kiln dried to <19% moisture; visible defects limited to wane on outer 1/3 of deck board only.

ISPM-15 export pallets receive heat treatment to 56C core temperature for 30 minutes; stamping shows IPPC logo, country code 'US', registered facility number, and treatment code 'HT'.

Delivery and logistics

Flatbed delivery handles oversized loads or pallets with overhanging product; tarping included; preferred for export crates and bulk lumber shipments.

Customer use case

E-commerce fulfillment centers around Orlando and Lakeland use mixed-SKU GMA pallets for inbound, plus pallets-with-cardboard for outbound to last-mile carriers; we coordinate delivery with their dock-scheduling system (FreightSmart, DOCK365).

Pricing context

Volume pricing kicks in at 100 pallets, 500 pallets, and 2,000 pallets per month; sustained standing orders lock pricing for 12 months; spot orders subject to current lumber market pricing.

Sustainability

Lumber sourcing prioritizes regional Southeast US hardwood mills (FL, AL, GA, MS); reduces transport carbon vs Pacific Northwest stock; supports regional logging economies.