Custom pallets built to your drawing
When a 48x40 doesn't fit your product, we have custom pallets built to your size and spec by partner pallet plants, then deliver them to your dock on a standing schedule. Freight is in the price.
A first-article sample can be approved before full production.
What we can have built
Custom pallet sizes
Footprints cut to your product, from small display pallets to oversized loads.
Plywood pallets
Plywood decks for a flat, clean surface, or all-plywood builds. All-plywood pallets are exempt from ISPM 15.
Block or stringer
Block pallets for full four-way entry and heavier loads. Stringer pallets where lighter weight and cost matter more.
Heat-treated builds
Solid wood parts can be heat treated and stamped for export. See heat-treated pallets.
Block vs stringer pallets
The first choice on most custom pallets is the frame.
| Feature | Stringer | Block |
|---|---|---|
| Fork entry | 2-way, or partial 4-way when the stringers are notched | Full 4-way |
| Typical empty weight (48x40) | About 33 to 48 lb | About 75 to 80 lb |
| Typical static load (48x40) | About 2,500 lb | About 5,500 lb |
| Common use | One-way and general shipping | Heavy goods, multi-trip and retail programs |
Typical figures for 48x40 builds. Real ratings depend on the lumber, fasteners and design, and the plant confirms them for your build.
What to send for a custom pallet quote
The more of this you have, the faster the price comes back.
- A drawing, or the length, width and height you need
- Deck boards: count, thickness and spacing, or “open to suggestions”
- Stringer or block, and which sides need fork entry
- What the pallet carries: weight per load, and whether it is racked, stacked or stored on the floor
- Heat treatment, if any of it ships overseas
- How many you use per week or month
- A photo of the pallet you use now, if you are replacing one
How a custom pallet order works
Spec it
Send the drawing or the details above. If you only have a sample pallet, photos with a tape measure in frame work.
Get a delivered price
Quotes come back within two business days, with freight in the price.
Approve a first article
A sample pallet can be built and approved before full production, so the first truckload matches what you signed off on.
Run it on a schedule
Standing weekly or monthly loads, with program pricing that can follow a published market index.
Custom pallet manufacturer or supplier?
We are not the pallet plant. Your custom pallets are built by partner pallet plants that make your design, and we handle the spec, the price, the delivery and the invoice. If a plant falls behind, lining up other capacity is our job.
That also means one invoice for your custom pallets and the rest of your warehouse supplies, and one call when something changes.
Running standard 48x40s too?
Most custom pallet buyers also use standard pallets. We supply both on the same invoice.
See standard palletsCommon questions
Is there a minimum order for custom pallets?
Custom builds are priced by volume, usually by the truckload. Tell us your weekly or monthly count and we'll quote what makes sense.
How long does a custom pallet take?
It depends on the design and the plant schedule. You get a delivery date with the quote, and we confirm it before production starts.
Can you match a pallet we already use?
Yes. Send photos and measurements, or set a sample aside for pickup, and we'll have it specified and quoted.
Can custom pallets be heat treated?
Yes. Solid wood parts can be heat treated and stamped for export under ISPM 15.
Can you supply plywood pallets?
Yes, through partner pallet plants. All-plywood pallets are exempt from ISPM 15, which can make exporting simpler.
Get a delivered price
Pricing comes back within two business days, with freight in the price.
Buying several things? Send one invoice for a free cost review.