Shipping low grade boards

Where do you get a Gaylord from and are they called something different? I even asked for the big box that are pallet size and nobody knew what I was talking about when I was calling around.

Originally Posted by sledge

I wouldn't know any other description than how you described it to them. If they didn't understand that.. I'd say keep asking folks the way you did. Someone will understand.

You might also ask for Flexbins, cubic-yard boxes, cowboys/cowgirls, and pony boxes.

Bulk liquid containers are nice, too, but it's hard to know if they were used for food grade material. Plus, they are not cheap so places that have them usually have a system to reclaim them. But it doesn't hurt to ask.

You could also look into Supersacks. If you have a grain dealer, farm, or brewery in your area, check to see if they have these large, white, cubic-yard volume polypropylene sacks you can have to take. In our area, they see a lot of use but no one really knows what to do with them when they are empty. They fit on pallets when full and sometimes have sidewalls, which is nice. They also have high-weight-rated loops on the corners so that you can lift them with forks from the top, if they come off the pallet by accident. Make sure they are turned inside-out and shaken clean or you will be paying to ship a lot of dust and stale grains. They aren't as nice and tight as gaylords but they are standard shipping equipment and freight services don't usually balk at them (to my knowledge, anyway).

Originally Posted by CopperheadDave

Where do you get a Gaylord from and are they called something different? I even asked for the big box that are pallet size and nobody knew what I was talking about when I was calling around.

"Large boxes" that can handle a lot of wight are not cheap ( $65+ ). Good luck getting them for free. [LINK]