Drive-in and drive-through racking
Drive-in rack removes the aisles between bays. Forklifts drive right into the rack and set pallets on rails, stacking lanes several pallets deep. You trade pallet access for a big jump in storage per square foot.
Quick facts
- Inventory flow
- Drive-in LIFO · Drive-through FIFO
- Lane depth
- Commonly 4–10 pallets
- Built from
- Structural steel
- Floor space saved
- Up to ~75% vs selective
How it stacks up
Drive-in vs drive-through
Drive-in rack has an entry on one side only, so the last pallet in is the first one out (LIFO). Drive-through rack is open at both ends: load from one side, pick from the other, first in first out (FIFO).
Built tough on purpose
Forklifts work inside the structure, so drive-in rack is almost always structural steel with guide rails at the floor. Correct rail height, anchoring and load signage are critical, and this is a system we always certify.
Supplied, installed and certified
Whatever system you choose, RackGuy handles it end to end: components from our used stock where it makes sense, installation by our own crews, and a PSR and load signage so it's ready for inspection. How certification works.
Common questions
How deep can drive-in racking be?
Lanes of 4 to 10 pallets are common. Deeper lanes add density but slow access and increase the chance of damage.
Is drive-in racking FIFO?
Drive-in is last in, first out. If you need first in, first out, use drive-through racking or pallet flow racking.
What forklifts work with drive-in racking?
Most counterbalance and reach trucks can work drive-in rack if the truck fits the lane width and lift height. Operators need training for working inside the structure.
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Learn more →Get used rack priced today
Anywhere in Southwestern Ontario. Send a sketch or call with your sizes and we'll come back with layout, parts and install pricing.