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GMA 48×40 pallets

The 48×40 GMA footprint is the default of North American supply chains — and the spec where consolidation produces the biggest savings. We aggregate demand across our customer base and bid every order against the network.

Specification

The spec we bid against.

The spec we bid against. Anything not listed here is negotiable on the quote.

Dimensions
48 in × 40 in
Deckboards
7 top / 5 bottom (typical)
Stringers
3 × 1¼ in notched
Load capacity
Up to 2,800 lb dynamic
Grades
Premium · A · B · C
Treatments
HT, KD-HT, none
Entry
4-way (partial) or 2-way

Ideal for

Where gma 48×40 pallets earn their cost.

CPG and grocery DC inbound

Food & beverage manufacturing

Pharma finished-goods staging

3PL crossdock operations

Retail backhaul pools

Why bid this through us

The GMA footprint is everywhere, which is exactly why pricing varies wildly by yard. Aggregating spend across our network lets us hold a tighter per-unit cost than a single buyer can negotiate alone — and our take is built into that aggregated rate, not stacked on top.

Side by side

How our GMA pricing holds up

Feature

Regional yard, direct

Chesapeake bid through network

Lead time

3–7 days

Under 24 hours

Price variance load-to-load

15–25%

Within 3% of last bid

Grade consistency

Whatever's on the lot

Audited against your spec sheet

Quality recourse

Up to you to chase

We own replacement

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A real quote in your inbox. Pallets on the dock tomorrow.

No discovery call required. Send us a spec and we'll put it out to competition across the network — the best prices in your market, back the same day.