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Drive-In Pallet Rack Suppliers — 76 US Companies

Drive-in rack trades selectivity for density. Forklifts drive directly into the rack structure to place and retrieve pallets, stacking them 5-10 deep in a single lane. If you store large quantities of the same SKU and don't need to access every pallet individually, drive-in makes your square footage work harder.

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Drive-In Rack Suppliers (76)

American Surplus

Used Equipment Dealer·Rumford, RI

American Surplus carries new and used pallet rack from 17+ brands including Ridg-U-Rak with nationwide delivery.

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Carolina Material Handling Inc

Supplier·Greensboro, NC

Greensboro-based material handling supplier selling new and used pallet rack systems conveyors and modular offices across the Southeast.

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Bakersfield Rack & Shelving

Supplier·Bakersfield, CA·Est. 1987

Family-owned pallet rack and shelving distributor serving the Southern San Joaquin Valley, offering a large local stock of new and used warehouse racking with in-house CAD design, engineering, and installation. Sister operation to Fresno Rack & Shelving.

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Precision Warehouse Design

Systems Integrator·Carrollton, TX

Over 85 years combined experience with 3,500+ projects. Offers pallet rack sales, design, delivery, installation, plus conveyor sortation systems.

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The Curtis Company

Supplier·Pelzer, SC

Full-service warehouse racking company that designs manufactures rebuilds installs and sells racking systems.

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Speedrack West

Supplier·North Plains, OR

Speedrack West distributes pallet rack and warehouse storage solutions across the western United States. They are an authorized Speedrack Products dealer.

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Rack Builders Inc.

Manufacturer·Schaumburg, IL·Est. 2009

Rack Builders designs and manufactures structural storage rack systems built to RMI specifications by licensed structural engineers. They specialize in selective push-back pallet flow and carton flow systems.

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QMH Inc.

Supplier·Rancho Cucamonga, CA

QMH provides pallet rack systems warehouse design and installation services from their Southern California facility.

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Greystone Equipment Company

Supplier·Ambler, PA·Est. 1996

Leader in material handling and storage equipment specializing in pallet racking, industrial storage solutions, and warehouse design for the greater Philadelphia region. Provides professional installation, warehouse layout consultation, and system dismantling services.

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Mid Florida Material Handling

Supplier·Orlando, FL

Mid Florida Material Handling distributes pallet rack and warehouse storage solutions serving the Orlando and central Florida market.

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Binghamton Material Handling

Supplier·Binghamton, NY

Binghamton Material Handling (BMH) is an authorized Ridg-U-Rak stocking distributor serving upstate New York.

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First Access Inc

Used Equipment Dealer·Whippany, NJ

Tri-state warehouse equipment provider buying and selling new and used pallet racking systems including selective, push-back, drive-in, and cantilever. Also offers installation and rack repair.

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IMH Group

Founding Member
Manufacturer·Riverside, CA·Est. 2019

IMH Group provides warehouse racking solutions for businesses looking to improve storage capacity, workflow, and overall efficiency. We offer pallet racking, custom layouts, installation, project management, and permitting support for warehouses throughout Southern California and beyond. From new material to custom-manufactured racks, our team helps businesses build safer, more organized, and more productive warehouse spaces.

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Cisco-Eagle

Supplier·Dallas, TX·Est. 1970

Cisco-Eagle is a full-service material handling systems integrator and distributor providing pallet rack shelving conveyor mezzanine and warehouse automation solutions since 1970.

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Pallet Racking Plus

Supplier·Bristol, IN

Pallet Racking Plus is an authorized Ridg-U-Rak stocking distributor based in Bristol Indiana.

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Abel Womack

Supplier·Lawrence, MA

Full-service material handling dealer serving the Northeast. Offers selective, double-deep, drive-in, push-back, cantilever, and mobile pallet rack plus forklift sales and rentals.

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Southeast Pallet Rack

Supplier·Birmingham, AL

Southeast Pallet Rack provides new and used pallet rack systems and warehouse storage solutions throughout the southeastern US.

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Phoenix Pallet Racking

Supplier·Phoenix, AZ

Local specialist designing and installing warehouse storage systems throughout Phoenix metro. Certified installers with safety inspections and system repairs.

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BHD Storage Solutions

Manufacturer·Austell, GA

BHD Storage Solutions specializes in industrial warehouse storage and racking systems with over 20 years of expertise from their Atlanta facility.

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Houston Pallet Racking

Supplier·Houston, TX

Leading provider of new, used, and replacement pallet racking systems with over 30 years of experience serving the greater Houston area.

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Nucor Warehouse Systems

Manufacturer·Los Angeles, CA

North America's largest pallet rack manufacturer, formed through Nucor's acquisition of Hannibal and Elite Storage Solutions. Operates manufacturing facilities in Los Angeles, Houston, and Atlanta.

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Massey Rack

Supplier·Houston, TX

Massey Rack is a pallet rack and warehouse equipment distributor serving the southeastern United States.

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Fresno Rack & Shelving

Supplier·Fresno, CA·Est. 1987

The largest stocking distributor of warehouse pallet racks in the Western US, offering new and used racking with in-house design, permitting, and installation crews. Family-owned business founded in 1987 with over 30 years of expertise.

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Rusty Rack Guys

Used Equipment Dealer·Sumner, WA·Est. 2000

Licensed and bonded general contractor selling installing and removing new and used pallet racking cantilever drive-in pushback carton flow and industrial shelving.

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Quality Material Handling

Supplier·Rancho Cucamonga, CA·Est. 1991

Full-service warehouse solutions provider and licensed General B Contractor offering warehouse design permitting installation and custom fabrication since 1991.

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RMH Systems

Supplier·Waukee, IA

RMH Systems is the largest Midwest material handling distributor with 80+ years of experience and multiple locations across Iowa and Illinois.

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UNARCO Material Handling

Manufacturer·Springfield, TN·Est. 1934

UNARCO is the oldest pallet rack manufacturer in the United States founded in 1934. They manufacture structural and roll-formed pallet racking and engineered warehouse storage systems.

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Burwell Material Handling

Supplier·Birmingham, AL

Burwell Material Handling is a multi-location material handling distributor with 18+ offices across the US carrying Ridg-U-Rak and other rack brands.

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Speedrack Products Group

Manufacturer·Sparta, MI·Est. 1954

Speedrack Products Group has been manufacturing quality pallet racking and storage systems since 1954. They produce roll-formed and structural rack systems from their Sparta Michigan facility.

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Arnold Machinery Company

Supplier·Salt Lake City, UT·Est. 1929

A 95+ year-old heavy equipment distributor operating 23 locations across the Intermountain West, with a full material handling division offering forklifts, warehouse racking, shelving, and AutoCAD warehouse design.

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Material Handling USA

Supplier·Salt Lake City, UT·Est. 1997

Comprehensive material handling and storage solutions supplier founded in 1997, offering pallet racking, shelving, mezzanines, and shipping supplies with custom warehouse design services. Serves nationwide across diverse industries.

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Culver Equipment LLC

Used Equipment Dealer·Phoenix, AZ·Est. 1997

Arizona largest used pallet rack supplier offering new and used warehouse equipment with CAD layout design custom fabrication and professional installation services.

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Advance Storage Products

Manufacturer·Huntington Beach, CA·Est. 1958

Advance Storage Products is a leading manufacturer of push-back pallet rack and other high-density storage systems. They operate manufacturing facilities in California Georgia and Utah.

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Warehouse Rack Company

Supplier·Houston, TX

Warehouse Rack Company is one of America's largest distributors of new and used warehouse equipment with 7 distribution centers across the US, Mexico, and South America.

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Warehouse Equipment & Supplies Co.

Supplier·Nashville, TN

20+ years providing premium material handling solutions including selective, drive-in, push back, pallet flow, and cantilever racking.

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Warehouse Solutions Inc

Supplier·Lakeside, CA

Southern California largest warehousing services company offering new and used pallet racking installation rack repair seismic inspections and permit services nationwide.

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Konstant

Manufacturer·Oakville, ON

Konstant is a Canadian manufacturer with 50+ years producing structural, roll-formed, and bolted pallet rack along with cantilever, push-back, drive-in, flow rack, mezzanines, and pick modules. Built to RMI, CSA, and ISO 9001:2015 standards.

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REB Storage Systems International

Supplier·Chicago, IL·Est. 1962

REB Storage Systems International has been a trusted name in rack and shelving system design and installation since 1962 with installers located throughout the country.

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Rack Men Equipment Co

Supplier·Cartersville, GA·Est. 1988

Trusted warehouse storage solutions provider since 1988 selling new and used racking from major brands including Husky Rack and Wire and Steel King.

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J&J Companies

Supplier·Columbia, PA

J&J Companies is an authorized Ridg-U-Rak quick-ship partner with 400000+ sq ft of warehousing across three facilities in Northeast Pennsylvania.

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Interlake Mecalux

Manufacturer·Melrose Park, IL

Interlake Mecalux is among the leading companies in the storage systems market specializing in the design manufacturing and sale of steel racking warehouse automation and warehouse management software.

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Dallas Pallet Racking

Supplier·Dallas, TX

Carries a large inventory of new and used pallet racking and industrial racks. Provides installation, warehouse relocations, and fast delivery across the DFW Metroplex.

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Camara Industries

Supplier·Orlando, FL

Camara Industries is a pallet rack and warehouse equipment distributor providing storage solutions across the northeastern United States.

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SpaceRak

Manufacturer·Marysville, MI

SpaceRak, a brand of Heartland Steel Products, manufactures engineered steel storage rack systems with 100% welded uprights from facilities in Marysville MI and Lodi CA. Traces roots to Eugene Welding Company (1945).

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Ziglift Material Handling

Supplier·Santa Fe Springs, CA·Est. 2001

Turnkey warehouse storage solutions provider founded in 2001, offering new and used pallet racking along with design, installation, and relocation services. Operates seven locations across four states.

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A and A Boltless Rack and Shelving

Supplier·Fontana, CA·Est. 1990

Family-owned wholesale distributor with over 35 years experience providing pallet racks boltless shelving mezzanines cantilever systems and material handling equipment.

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Diversified Rack & Shelving

Used Equipment Dealer·East Windsor, NJ

Diversified Rack & Shelving specializes in new and used pallet rack systems providing cost-effective warehouse storage solutions.

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SSI Schaefer

Systems Integrator·Charlotte, NC·Est. 1937

SSI Schaefer is a global leader in warehouse and logistics systems providing racking shelving automated storage and retrieval systems and warehouse management software. Founded in Germany in 1937.

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Southern Handling Inc

Supplier·Atlanta, GA

Over 30 years in material handling. Sells and installs pallet rack, drive-in rack, push back rack, cantilever, mezzanines, and lift trucks.

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Structural Engineering & Design (SCED)

Systems Integrator·La Verne, CA

Full-service engineering firm led by Bob Sharifi specializing in seismic engineering for pallet racking. Over 20 years experience in initial design, testing, inspections, permitting submittals, and seismic compliance.

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Cardinal Integrated Systems

Supplier·Louisville, KY·Est. 1947

Cardinal Integrated Systems has been providing material handling solutions since 1947 serving Kentucky Indiana and Ohio.

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UNIRAK

Manufacturer·Taylor, MI

UNIRAK manufactures quality pallet rack and storage products made in the USA at their Taylor Michigan facility. They offer selective drive-in push-back carton flow and mezzanine systems with quick-ship options.

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Gulf Coast Material Handling

Supplier·Mandeville, LA

Gulf Coast Material Handling distributes pallet rack and warehouse equipment serving Louisiana and the Gulf Coast region.

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Ridg-U-Rak

Manufacturer·North East, PA·Est. 1942

Ridg-U-Rak is one of the largest pallet rack and storage rack manufacturers in North America with annual production capacity exceeding 130 million pounds. Family-owned since 1942 they operate over 400000 sq ft of manufacturing space in North East PA.

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Ridg-U-Rak of Arkansas

Supplier·Little Rock, AR

Ridg-U-Rak of Arkansas is an authorized distributor of Ridg-U-Rak pallet rack systems serving the south-central United States.

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Rack USA

Supplier·Laredo, TX

Rack USA provides pallet rack systems and warehouse storage solutions.

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Material Handling Solutions LLC

Supplier·Charlotte, NC

Material Handling Solutions provides pallet rack design sales and installation for warehouse and distribution facilities.

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Hammerhead Warehouse Systems

Supplier·Orange County, CA

Specializes in engineered warehouse systems including design, installation, and support for distribution centers, manufacturing facilities, and cold storage operations. Available for on-site visits nationwide.

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DACO Corporation

Supplier·Kent, WA·Est. 1972

Pacific Northwest material handling, storage, and packaging solutions distributor founded in 1972. Specializes in pallet racking systems, industrial shelving, mezzanines, and turnkey warehouse solutions. Multi-year MHEDA MVP Award winner.

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Apex Warehouse Systems

Supplier·Greenville, SC

Apex Warehouse Systems distributes pallet rack and warehouse storage solutions serving the Carolinas with locations in Greenville SC and Charlotte NC.

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AR Racking Inc.

Manufacturer·Charlotte, NC

International manufacturer of industrial racking and storage systems with US operations in Charlotte, NC. Part of the Arania Group. Designs, manufactures, and installs a full range of storage solutions with a 5-year quality warranty.

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Mustang Material Handling

Supplier·Akron, OH

Ohio-based warehouse equipment dealer stocking new and used pallet racking systems with installation and repair services.

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United Material Handling

Manufacturer·Corona, CA

United Material Handling manufactures pallet rack and storage systems from their state-of-the-art facility in Moreno Valley CA. They are CWB certified with advanced robotic welding capabilities.

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Bode Equipment

Supplier·Londonderry, NH

Bode Equipment is an authorized Ridg-U-Rak distributor serving New England with locations in New Hampshire and Massachusetts.

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Steel King Industries

Manufacturer·Stevens Point, WI·Est. 1970

Steel King Industries is a leading single-source manufacturer of structural steel storage racks and material handling products. Founded in 1970 they manufacture all products in the USA using only US steel.

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Used Pallet Rack Suppliers

Used Equipment Dealer·Indianapolis, IN

Used Pallet Rack Suppliers maintains a large inventory of used selective pallet rack and drive-in systems with nationwide delivery.

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Warehouse Rack & Shelf

Supplier·Dallas, TX

Warehouse Rack & Shelf provides new and used pallet rack systems shelving and material handling equipment to warehouses across the US.

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Frazier Industrial Company

Manufacturer·Long Valley, NJ·Est. 1949

Frazier Industrial is the largest producer of 100% structural steel pallet rack systems in North America. With 10 fabrication facilities they serve industries including manufacturing automotive cold storage and e-commerce.

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Midwest Shelving

Supplier·Cheney, KS

Locally owned pallet racking and shelving supplier with 8+ years experience serving Kansas City, St. Louis, Wichita, and Tulsa. Designs, supplies, and installs various racking systems.

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Tri R Installations

Supplier·Magnolia, TX

Full-service warehouse solutions provider offering turnkey rack system design installation and project management.

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Atlantic Rack

Supplier·Miami, FL

Florida's largest distributor of pallet racks and material handling equipment providing both new and used storage systems.

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Pallet Rack Surplus

Used Equipment Dealer·Conyers, GA

Full-service material handling provider specializing in new and used pallet racking with surplus buying and liquidation services.

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SJF Material Handling

Supplier·Winsted, MN·Est. 1979

SJF Material Handling is one of the largest stocking distributors of new and used material handling equipment in the nation with over 20 acres of inventory. Founded in 1979 they offer pallet rack shelving conveyor and warehouse solutions.

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Alliance Pallet Rack

Supplier·Dallas, TX

Alliance Pallet Rack distributes pallet rack systems across Texas and Oklahoma serving Dallas Fort Worth Midland Odessa and other markets.

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T.P. Supply Company, Inc.

Supplier·Mt Airy, NC

T.P. Supply Co. provides pallet rack systems and professional installation services across the entire United States with a team of installation pros.

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Direct Pallet Racking

Supplier·San Antonio, TX

Direct Pallet Racking is a trusted partner for turn-key storage designs and pallet rack installation services across the United States.

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When to Choose Drive-In Rack

  • You store large volumes of a single SKU per lane (bulk storage)
  • LIFO (last in, first out) inventory rotation is acceptable for your product
  • You're running out of warehouse space and need to increase storage density
  • Cold storage — drive-in is the dominant system in freezer warehouses because every cubic foot of cooled space is expensive
  • Seasonal storage where you fill up and empty out entire lanes at once

Key Specs to Ask About

  • Lane depth (how many pallets deep — typically 5-10, sometimes more)
  • Pallet weight (affects rail gauge and upright sizing)
  • Clear height (drive-in can go 30+ feet with structural frames)
  • Rail type and profile (standard vs. heavy-duty, affects pallet guide-in)
  • Entry/exit configuration — drive-in (one entry) vs. drive-through (entries on both ends)
  • Column protection — essential, since forklifts are operating inside the structure

Common Applications

  • Cold storage and freezer warehouses
  • Beverage distribution (single-SKU, high-volume)
  • Building materials and bulk commodities
  • Seasonal inventory staging
  • Manufacturing raw material buffer storage

How It Compares

FactorDrive-In RackPush Back Rack
Inventory rotationLIFOLIFO
Max depth10+ pallets2-6 pallets
Forklift enters rack?Yes — drives into the structureNo — loads from the aisle face
Damage riskHigh — forklifts inside the rackLow — no entry needed
SKUs per bay1 SKU per lane (ideally)1 SKU per lane, but more lanes per bay
Cost per position$ (lower per position)$$ (carts and rails add cost)

Both are LIFO systems. Drive-in goes deeper and costs less per position, but forklifts operate inside the rack (more damage). Push back is shallower but loads from the aisle face — faster, safer, and better for operations with more SKUs.

Buyer Tips

Drive-in is unforgiving of sloppy forklift work. Budget for heavy column protectors and plan for wider-than-usual guide rails if your operators are less experienced.

Think carefully about lane depth vs. SKU count. If you go 10 deep but only have 6 pallets of that SKU, you're wasting space.

Cold storage? Get your concrete slab evaluated first. Freezer slabs behave differently under load, and your rack engineer needs that data.

Drive-through (open on both ends) converts LIFO to FIFO but requires aisle space on two sides. Worth it if product freshness matters.

Did you know?

Most drive-in rack damage happens when the forklift enters or exits the lane. That 90-degree turn at the mouth of the bay is where uprights take the hardest hits.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between drive-in and drive-through rack?
Drive-in has one entry point per lane — forklifts enter, place the pallet, and back out the same way. This means LIFO rotation (last pallet in is the first one out). Drive-through has openings on both ends, so you can load from one side and pick from the other, giving you FIFO rotation. Drive-through uses more floor space because you need aisles on both sides.
How many pallets deep should my drive-in lanes be?
Match lane depth to your typical lot size for a single SKU. If you regularly receive 8-pallet shipments of the same product, 8-deep lanes make sense. Going too deep means partially empty lanes wasting space. Going too shallow defeats the purpose of drive-in. Most installations fall in the 5-8 pallet range.
Is drive-in rack more expensive than selective?
Per pallet position, drive-in usually costs more than selective — roughly 30-50% more. But per pallet stored in the same footprint, it's often cheaper because you're eliminating aisles. In cold storage where cooled space runs $250-$400 per square foot to build, the density payoff is enormous.
Can I convert selective rack to drive-in?
Not really. Drive-in rack uses a completely different structural design — the uprights are deeper, the rails replace beams, and the load path is fundamentally different. You'd be replacing everything. If you need to increase density in an existing selective layout, push-back or pallet flow are easier retrofits.
Did you know?

A fully loaded drive-in rack system can hold more weight per square foot than the foundation of the Empire State Building was designed to support.

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