Lowe's Packaging & Routing Guidelines

Explore Lowe's Packaging Guidelines: stack pallets on truckloads, use single SKU per pallet, mix POs, and follow carton and label specs for safe shipping.

Can I stack pallets?

For truckload shipments using the double stacked pallet option, pallets can be stacked. However, for weigh‐out product shipments, pallets cannot be double stacked.

Can you mix multiple SKUs per pallet?

No, each pallet should only contain like items (the same SKU) as outlined in the unitization requirements.

Can you mix POs in a single pallet?

Yes, the guidelines indicate consolidation loading where multiple POs (PO #1, PO #2, PO #3, PO #4) are combined on a pallet.

What are the max dimensions and weights for cartons?

For conveyable cartons the guidelines specify a maximum weight of 70 pounds and a maximum height of 24 inches (with ‘height’ defined as the shortest dimension). In addition, for breakpack shipments the master carton must have a longest side under 26 inches, a second longest side under 15 inches, and a shortest side under 10.2 inches.

What are the min dimensions and weights for cartons?

Cartons must weigh at least 1 pound and have a minimum height (i.e., the shortest dimension) of 1 inch.

Where do I place the label on a carton?

For master carton labeling, all required information (such as item number and master carton quantity) must be printed directly on every visible panel – that is, on the four sides and the top of the carton. In addition, icon placement is broken out by type: • Clamp Icon – if the carton can be safely clamped on all four sides, place the icon on every side; if only two sides are suitable for clamping, place it only on those sides. • No Clamp Icon – place on the side(s) where clamp handling is not permitted. • This Way Up Icon – for liquid or fragile items, the icon (with a single set of directional arrows) must indicate the proper orientation for storage and shipping. • Team Lift, Request Assistance, and Liquid Icons – must include the product weight (using whole numbers) and be positioned in accordance with handling requirements (for example, liquid items should be conveyed upright, ideally with flaps facing up).

Where do I place the label on a pallet?

For standard pallets, the GS1‐128 label is to be affixed on two sides in the upper right-hand corner – specifically on the sides facing the front and rear of the trailer. For mini-pallets, the guidelines state that if the pallet quantity is greater than one, the shipment must include a label (or two labels, depending on the guideline) that incorporates a valid 12of5; however, no specific placement location is provided for these mini-pallet labels.