Services/Delivery & Logistics

Pallet Delivery That Keeps Your Operations Moving

Running out of pallets means stalled production lines, delayed shipments, and unhappy customers. Pallets West Coast provides reliable, flexible delivery across the Pacific Northwest and into Northern California so you always have the pallets you need, right when you need them.

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Flexible Options

Delivery Options to Fit Every Operation

From a single stack to a full truckload, we match the right delivery method to your volume, timeline, and budget.

Scheduled Route Delivery

Our most cost-effective option. We run regular delivery routes throughout Oregon, Washington, and Northern California. Your pallets ride along on an established route, which keeps per-pallet shipping costs low. Ideal for businesses with predictable weekly or biweekly pallet needs that can plan a day or two ahead.

Best for: Steady-volume accounts with flexible timing2-5 business days

Just-in-Time (JIT) Delivery

When your production schedule cannot wait, our JIT service delivers pallets exactly when you need them -- not a day early, not an hour late. We hold inventory earmarked for your order and dispatch it on your signal. JIT delivery eliminates the need to warehouse pallets on-site, freeing up floor space and reducing carrying costs.

Best for: Lean manufacturing and high-throughput operationsSame-day to next-day

Bulk Truckload Shipments

Need a full truckload of pallets? We load our flatbeds or enclosed trailers with 400 to 800+ pallets per shipment depending on size and stack height. Bulk orders come with the best per-unit pricing and are the preferred option for large distribution centers, national retailers opening new locations, and seasonal businesses stocking up before peak demand.

Best for: High-volume purchases and seasonal stocking3-7 business days

LTL & Partial Load

For orders that fall between a few stacks and a full truckload, our less-than-truckload service consolidates your shipment with other deliveries heading in the same direction. You pay only for the space your pallets occupy, not for a full truck. This option is popular with mid-size businesses and those trying a new pallet supplier for the first time.

Best for: Mid-size orders and new customer trial runs3-5 business days

Our Fleet

Built for Pallet Logistics

Our delivery vehicles are purpose-built for hauling pallets safely and efficiently.

Flatbed Trucks

Ideal for large volume loads. Side-loading capability for easy forklift access at your dock. Capacity: 400-800+ pallets per load.

Enclosed Trailers

Weather protection for new and heat-treated pallets. Keeps pallets clean and dry during transit in Pacific Northwest rain.

Box Trucks

Nimble delivery vehicles for urban locations, tight loading docks, and smaller orders. Perfect for retail store deliveries.

Lift Gate Service

For locations without a loading dock or forklift, our lift gate trucks lower pallets to ground level for easy unloading.

Coverage Area

Delivering Across Three States

Based in Eugene, Oregon, our delivery network spans the entire West Coast corridor. We operate scheduled routes and accommodate special requests throughout these regions.

Oregon

  • Eugene / Springfield
  • Portland Metro
  • Salem / Keizer
  • Corvallis / Albany
  • Bend / Redmond
  • Medford / Grants Pass
  • Roseburg
  • Klamath Falls
  • Coos Bay / North Bend

Washington

  • Seattle / Tacoma
  • Vancouver / Longview
  • Olympia / Lacey
  • Spokane (scheduled routes)
  • Tri-Cities (scheduled routes)

California

  • Redding / Red Bluff
  • Sacramento Metro
  • Chico / Yuba City
  • Eureka / Arcata
  • San Francisco Bay Area (by arrangement)

Do not see your area? We frequently deliver beyond our standard routes. Contact us with your location and we will let you know if we can reach you -- chances are good that we can.

Why Our Logistics Work

The Advantage of a Vertically Integrated Pallet Supplier

Most pallet delivery services are just trucking companies -- they haul someone else's product. At Pallets West Coast, we are the supplier, the recycler, the repair shop, and the delivery fleet. This vertical integration gives you several advantages:

  • No middlemen: you deal directly with the source, which eliminates markup layers.
  • Real-time inventory visibility: we know exactly what we have in stock and can confirm availability before scheduling delivery.
  • Combined services: we can pick up your used pallets and deliver fresh ones on the same truck, the same trip, cutting freight costs in half.
  • Quality control: the team that repairs and inspects your pallets is the same team that loads the truck. There is no handoff where quality can slip.
  • Faster response: when demand spikes unexpectedly, we pull from our own yard -- not a third-party warehouse 500 miles away.

Combined Pickup + Delivery

One of our most popular logistics arrangements is the swap route: our truck drops off a load of repaired or recycled pallets and picks up your accumulated empties on the same visit. This eliminates a separate pickup trip, reduces emissions, and keeps your dock cycling efficiently.

Seasonal & Surge Support

Holiday rushes, harvest seasons, and promotional events can double your pallet consumption overnight. We maintain buffer stock for our delivery accounts and can scale up shipments with as little as 24 to 48 hours notice. No long-term commitments required -- just tell us when you need more.

Delivery Tracking

Every delivery includes confirmation with estimated arrival windows. For recurring accounts, we provide consistent scheduling so your receiving team always knows when to expect our truck. Need proof of delivery? We provide signed delivery receipts for every drop.

Our Route Network

Scheduled Delivery Routes Across Three States

We operate a network of scheduled delivery routes that run weekly throughout the Pacific Northwest. Here is how our route system works and what each corridor covers.

I-5 Corridor South

Every Tuesday and Thursday

Eugene to Medford / Grants Pass / Roseburg

Our most frequent southern route covers the entire I-5 corridor from Eugene through Roseburg, Grants Pass, and Medford. Stops include agricultural operations, lumber companies, and distribution centers in the Rogue Valley. Transit time from our Eugene yard is 2-4 hours depending on destination.

I-5 Corridor North

Every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday

Eugene to Portland / Vancouver WA

Our highest-volume route runs north from Eugene through Salem, the Portland Metro area, and into Vancouver, WA. This route services major distribution centers, food processors, and manufacturing facilities along the Willamette Valley and Portland industrial zones.

Pacific Northwest Express

Every Wednesday and Friday

Portland to Seattle / Tacoma

Connecting Portland to the Puget Sound region, this route services the Seattle-Tacoma metro and surrounding industrial areas. It is our primary route for Washington state deliveries and often runs combined pickup-and-delivery loads for maximum efficiency.

Northern California Run

Every Thursday (biweekly to Sacramento)

Eugene to Redding / Sacramento / Chico

Our southernmost route reaches into Northern California, serving agricultural operations in the Sacramento Valley, distribution centers in Redding and Chico, and warehouse facilities along the I-5 corridor south of the Oregon border. Sacramento metro is served on a biweekly schedule.

Central Oregon Loop

Every Tuesday

Eugene to Bend / Redmond via Highway 126/20

A weekly east-side route crosses the Cascades to serve Bend, Redmond, and surrounding Central Oregon businesses. Popular with construction supply companies, breweries, and outdoor recreation industry warehouses in the high desert region.

Oregon Coast Connector

Biweekly (1st and 3rd Thursday)

Eugene to Coos Bay / North Bend / Florence

Serving coastal communities with pallet delivery and removal, this biweekly route reaches fish processing plants, lumber operations, and retail chains along the southern Oregon coast. Can be scheduled more frequently for high-volume coastal accounts.

Fleet Details

Fleet Specifications and Capabilities

Our fleet is purpose-built for pallet logistics. Here are the detailed specifications for each vehicle type so you can plan dock access, load timing, and staging accordingly.

Vehicle TypePallet CapacityBed LengthMax WeightLoading MethodBest For
53-ft Flatbed600-800+53 ft44,000 lbsForklift (side load)Bulk orders, warehouse deliveries
48-ft Flatbed500-70048 ft42,000 lbsForklift (side load)Standard high-volume delivery
Enclosed Trailer (53-ft)400-60053 ft42,000 lbsDock height (rear load)Weather protection, new/HT pallets
26-ft Box Truck150-25026 ft10,000 lbsDock or lift gateUrban, tight docks, retail stores
16-ft Box Truck (Lift Gate)50-10016 ft5,000 lbsLift gate (ground level)No-dock locations, small orders
Pallet capacity estimates based on standard 48x40 GMA pallets stacked in bundles of 15-20. Actual capacity varies with pallet size, stack height, and load configuration. Weight limits reflect DOT legal maximums.

JIT Delivery

Just-in-Time Delivery: How It Works

JIT delivery eliminates the need to stockpile pallets at your facility. We hold inventory earmarked for your account and deliver exactly when your production line or shipping schedule demands it.

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Demand Forecast

We work with your operations team to understand weekly consumption patterns, seasonal peaks, and typical order cadence. This forecast determines the buffer stock we hold in reserve at our facility.

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Inventory Earmarking

Based on your forecast, we earmark a designated quantity of pallets (type, size, grade) in our yard. This stock is set aside exclusively for your JIT orders and is not sold to other customers.

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Trigger and Dispatch

When you need pallets, you trigger an order via phone, email, or our standing order system. Our team pulls your earmarked stock, loads the truck, and dispatches same-day or next-day depending on your service level.

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Dock Delivery

Pallets arrive at your dock within the agreed window. Our driver confirms the count, obtains a delivery signature, and can pick up empty or damaged pallets on the same trip if you participate in our swap program.

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Pallets you need to warehouse on-site. We store your inventory at our facility until you need it.

Same-Day

Dispatch available for orders placed before 10 AM. Next-day delivery guaranteed for all other JIT orders.

98%+

On-time delivery rate for our JIT program. We hold more buffer stock than forecast to absorb demand spikes.

Transport Best Practices

Protecting Pallets During Transport

Whether you are receiving a delivery from us or shipping palletized goods to your customers, proper transport practices prevent damage and ensure pallets arrive in the condition they left.

Stack Height Limits

For transport, pallets should not be stacked higher than 6 feet (approximately 15-18 pallets per stack depending on pallet thickness). Taller stacks shift during transit and increase the risk of toppling, which damages pallets and creates safety hazards during unloading.

Secure Loads Properly

All pallet loads on flatbed trucks must be secured with straps, chains, or banding. We use ratchet straps rated for 5,000 lbs working load limit, positioned at regular intervals to prevent shifting. Enclosed trailers benefit from load bars or dunnage to fill gaps.

Weather Protection

New pallets and heat-treated pallets should be transported in enclosed trailers or tarped flatbeds to prevent rain exposure. Wet pallets gain weight (increasing freight cost), and repeated wet-dry cycles cause warping, cupping, and premature decay.

Forklift Handling at Delivery

Use forklifts with properly spaced tines (typically 32-36 inches for GMA pallets). Ensure the operator enters squarely and lifts from the correct entry side. Angled entry is the number one cause of stringer damage during unloading.

Staging Area Preparation

Prepare a clean, level staging area at your receiving dock before delivery arrives. Pallets should be stored on a hard, dry surface -- not directly on dirt or grass, which accelerates moisture absorption and wood rot from below.

Inspect on Arrival

Count the delivery against the invoice and inspect a random sample of pallets for damage before signing the delivery receipt. If any pallets are damaged in transit, note it on the receipt so we can arrange replacement. Claims reported at delivery are resolved fastest.

Frequently Asked Questions

Delivery & Logistics FAQ

What does delivery cost?

Delivery pricing depends on distance, volume, and delivery method. For scheduled route deliveries, freight is often included in the per-pallet price. For dedicated or rush deliveries, freight is quoted separately. As a general rule, the more pallets you order and the closer you are to our routes, the lower the per-unit delivery cost. Contact us for a precise quote.

Can you deliver and pick up on the same trip?

Absolutely -- this is one of our most popular logistics arrangements. Our swap route service drops off fresh pallets and picks up your used or damaged pallets in a single visit. This eliminates a separate pickup trip, cuts freight costs, and simplifies your dock scheduling. Swap routes are available for all recurring delivery accounts.

What if I need a delivery outside your standard routes?

We can arrange dedicated deliveries to any location in Oregon, Washington, and Northern California, even if it is not on a standard route. Dedicated deliveries are priced as a separate freight charge based on distance and load size. For locations that regularly need off-route delivery, we may add a new route stop if volume justifies it.

Do you deliver to residential addresses or job sites?

Yes, with some considerations. Residential and job-site deliveries typically require a lift-gate truck since most of these locations lack a loading dock. We recommend ensuring a clear, level area for the truck to access and pallets to be placed. Contact us to confirm vehicle access before scheduling.

How do I track my delivery?

For all deliveries, you receive an estimated arrival window when the order is confirmed. On the day of delivery, our dispatch team can provide a more precise ETA. For recurring accounts, you receive consistent scheduling so your receiving team always knows when to expect our truck. Signed delivery receipts are provided for every drop.

Never Run Out of Pallets Again

Reliable delivery, competitive pricing, and a fleet built for pallets. Tell us what you need and where, and we will take care of the rest.

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