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
Related
Where this fits.
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