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Pallet supplier · Providence, RI

Pallets in Providence, RI. Delivered by the truckload.

Recycled and new 48x40s from a vetted yard near you. Freight included.

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Delivered prices

Providence pallet prices, delivered.

Pick a grade, quantity and delivery ZIP to see your delivered price range.

1 · Grade
2 · Quantity616 = one full 53' truck

Your delivered price

$6.75–$8.75/pallet

Load total
$4,158–$5,390
Trucks
1 × 53'
Delivery date
In writing on your quote. Often 0–2 business days after your PO.

Prices as of October 30, 2026. Freight included. Your account manager confirms the final price in writing.

More about Providence

Local details

How we supply Providence

Sourcing

Chesapeake Pallets is a pallet broker based in Atlanta. We don't own a yard. For each load we buy from the closest vetted yard that has your grade in stock. One account manager handles your quote, paperwork and invoice.

Where we deliver

Pallet delivery around Providence.

Receiving docks are around ProvPort on the city's south side, in Pawtucket and Central Falls, Cranston and Johnston to the west, Warwick near the airport, East Providence across the river, and Quonset in North Kingstown.

  • Providence
  • Pawtucket
  • Central Falls
  • Cranston
  • Johnston
  • Warwick
  • East Providence
  • Lincoln
  • Cumberland
  • Woonsocket
  • North Kingstown

What Providence makes and ships

Providence at a glance

Providence freight works around a working waterfront and a bridge rebuild. ProvPort lands salt, cement and offshore-wind parts where the Providence River meets Narragansett Bay, while westbound I-195 traffic still shares the eastbound Washington Bridge.

Rhode Island's capital region still makes things. Commerce RI, the state's economic development agency, counts jewelry and textiles among its design and custom manufacturing strengths and lists food and beverage and logistics as key sectors. On the water, ProvPort imports salt, cement, energy cargo and offshore-wind components, exports scrap metal and equipment, and has on-dock rail. Down Narragansett Bay, Quonset Business Park pairs the Port of Davisville with its own short-line railroad. Rhode Island is also one of the main landing states for longfin squid, according to NOAA Fisheries.

Pallet demand here is a mix of small plants, seafood packers and regional distributors. Jewelry, textile and other custom makers ship cartons of light, valuable goods and want square, uniform decks more than heavy-duty lumber. Seafood packers need tight boards that survive freezers. Distributors along I-95 and I-295 cycle standard 48x40s. Because westbound I-195 still runs on the eastbound Washington Bridge, a delivery between Providence and East Providence goes smoother with clear appointment details.

Who buys pallets in Providence

Local buyers

Warehousing and storage · NAICS 493
64establishments
Food manufacturing · NAICS 311
253establishments7,170 jobs
Grocery wholesalers · NAICS 4244
308establishments3,761 jobs
Providence-Warwick, RI-MA MSA. Source: BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages, 2024 annual averages (private sector).

Ports, rail and highways

How freight moves

I-95 runs through downtown Providence between Boston and New York, I-195 heads east toward Fall River and New Bedford, and I-295 bypasses the city to the west. Route 146 climbs northwest to Worcester, and Route 4 and Route 403 lead to Quonset. The westbound Washington Bridge on I-195 closed in December 2023; that traffic now shares the eastbound span, and RIDOT's schedule opens lanes on the new bridge in November 2028. A regional freight railroad reaches ProvPort over a city-owned track and runs trains to Davisville.

  • I-95
  • I-195
  • I-295
  • Route 146
  • ProvPort
  • Quonset/Davisville

Which pallet to order

The right pallet grade for Providence.

Most Providence-area buyers do well with recycled GMA-style 48x40s: Grade A for anything shipping to a retailer, Grade B for storage and moves inside the plant. Seafood packers and food plants should order AAA or new pallets that hold up in freezers. Heavy equipment moving through ProvPort or Davisville often needs block pallets or custom sizes, and anything bound overseas needs HT pallets stamped under ISPM 15. Small custom manufacturers can ask for pallets sized to their cartons, and your account manager confirms the spec in writing.

Buying pallets in Providence: questions

Does the Washington Bridge work affect pallet deliveries to East Providence?
It can. Westbound I-195 traffic has shared the eastbound Washington Bridge since December 2023, and RIDOT expects lanes on the new span in November 2028. Tell your account manager which side of the river your dock is on and your appointment rules, so the carrier plans the approach around the bridge.
Can you deliver to Quonset Business Park in North Kingstown?
Yes. We deliver truckloads to manufacturers and warehouses in Quonset Business Park, off Route 4 and Route 403. Port and rail shippers there often need block pallets, custom sizes or HT pallets for export, so describe the load and your account manager spells out the spec on the quote before the truck is booked.
What pallets do Rhode Island squid and seafood packers use?
Freezer work calls for tight-deck AAA or new pallets with sound boards that won't split under tall stacks of frozen cartons. If cartons leave the country, they also need HT pallets bearing the IPPC mark. Tell your account manager your stacking height and room temperature, and the grade spec goes on the quote.
Do jewelry and custom manufacturers in Providence need a special pallet?
Usually not. Light, high-value cartons ride well on a standard recycled 48x40 in Grade A, as long as the deck is flat and free of protruding nails. If the product is long, oddly shaped or headed overseas, ask about custom sizes or HT pallets marked under ISPM 15.
Where can I buy pallets in Providence, RI?
From us, by the full truckload: 616 recycled 48x40s per truck, or 520 block pallets. Call (470) 206-3352 or book a test load.
What do pallets cost delivered to Providence, RI?
Full-truckload prices run from $4.75 a pallet for Grade B to $10.50 for AAA, freight included. Heat-treated adds $1.00–$1.50 per pallet.
When will a load reach Providence, RI?
Your delivery date is on the quote, in writing, before you send a PO. Standard 48x40s often arrive in 0–2 business days. New and custom builds take longer.

Pallets delivered to your dock. Price and delivery date in writing.

First load: no contract, Net 30. Off-spec? Refuse it and pay nothing.

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