Pallet Shuttle Systems
Pallet Shuttle System for High-Density Warehouse Storage
Running out of floor space does not always mean you need a bigger building. For many warehouses, pallet shuttle racking is a practical way to store more pallets in the same footprint while reducing forklift travel. Bob's Commercial, based in Newark, NJ, designs, supplies, and installs deep-lane storage matched to your products, your building, and your daily workflow.
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What Is a Pallet Shuttle System?
A pallet shuttle system uses a small motorized pallet shuttle that travels inside the rack lane. The forklift operator places the shuttle at the lane entrance and sets down a pallet, and the shuttle carries it to the next open position. Retrieval works in reverse. Because the forklift stays in the aisle, loading is quicker and the risk of rack and product damage drops. Some people call this setup a pallet runner system, and the structure that supports it is the shuttle rack, built with deep lanes and rails.
Benefits of Pallet Shuttle Racking
Deep-lane shuttle designs are a good fit for operations that need:
High-density storage with fewer aisles
Faster loading and retrieval
Less forklift traffic inside the racking
Cleaner SKU organization, with one product per lane
Fewer product impacts and a safer work area
Food, beverage, consumer goods, and seasonal inventory are common uses, especially when you store many pallets of the same SKU.
Semi Automated and Automated Options
A semi automated pallet shuttle is operated by a forklift driver who sends the shuttle on its way. Radio shuttle racking is a common version, where the operator controls the shuttle with a handheld radio remote. For higher volumes, an automated pallet shuttle setup moves pallets with very little operator involvement. It can connect with your WMS and wider warehouse automation, which suits high-volume, cold storage, and 24/7 facilities.
Designed Around Your Operation
Every pallet shuttle system we deliver is customized to your product sizes, throughput targets, FIFO or LIFO workflow, and building constraints. A pallet shuttle rack system can be planned for new construction or added to existing pallet racking layouts. If your products need gravity-fed first in, first out movement, we can also compare the design with pallet flow racking, so you choose the right fit rather than the most complex one.
Pallet Shuttle Cost: What Affects Your Budget
There is no single price, because every project is different. The main factors are:
Lane depth and number of lanes
Pallet size and weight
Number of shuttles needed
Level of automation
Storage environment, such as cold storage
Installation scope and site conditions
A site survey lets us scope the project accurately and give you a clear quote. You can also ask our team about financing.
Why Work With Bob's Commercial
One team manages your project from start to finish: consultation and site survey, CAD layout, engineering, permit management, project management, installation, and later rack inspection and repair. That means fewer handoffs, clearer accountability, and a system built to be safe, compliant, and reliable for the long term.
Frequently Asked Questions
How is a pallet shuttle different from drive-in racking?
Can shuttle storage be added to existing racking?
Does it support both FIFO and LIFO?
Is it suitable for cold storage?