Dollar General Packaging Guidelines

Yes, pallets can be stacked. Dollar General prefers a stacking height of 68 inches (including the pallet) unless it prevents cubing out the trailer.

Source: Dollar General Domestic Vendor Guide - Oct 15, 2024

Mixed purchase orders within a carton are not supported according to the documentation.

Source: Dollar General Domestic Vendor Guide - Mar 29, 2022

Purchase orders cannot be mixed within a single pallet. Each shipment must have a separate Bill of Lading and a Packing Slip corresponding to the Purchase Order, with one SKU per pallet.

Source: Dollar General Domestic Vendor Guide - Oct 15, 2024

No, different SKUs should not be mixed within a single carton. Shippers must contain the same product and product quantity to ensure consistency.

Source: Dollar General Domestic Vendor Guide - Oct 15, 2024

Containers should be designed to fit on a 48"(L) x 40"(W) pallet with no overhang and minimal underhang, unless otherwise approved by the Dollar General Buyer.

Source: Dollar General Domestic Vendor Guide - Mar 29, 2022

Maximum dimensions for shipping cartons are 42 inches in length, 24 inches in width, and 30 inches in height. Minimum dimensions are 9 inches in length, 6 inches in width, and 2 inches in height.

Source: Dollar General Domestic Vendor Guide (Non-Import) - Jul 16, 2024

The maximum weight for shipping cartons is 100 lbs*, and the minimum weight is 2 lbs. (*Shippers greater than 40 lbs must be approved by the Dollar General Buyer.)

Source: Dollar General Domestic Vendor Guide (Non-Import) - Jul 16, 2024

The maximum weight for pallet loads should not exceed 2500 pounds. There is no mentioned minimum weight for pallet loads.

Source: Dollar General Domestic Vendor Guide - Oct 15, 2024

Inner packaging does not require markings unless it's fragile, in which case "FRAGILE" must be indicated. Outer packaging must include the product style, description, and packaging quantity. Packaging with assortments must have "Assortment" indicated and all outer packaging must have expiration dates when applicable.

Source: Dollar General Domestic Vendor Guide (Non-Import) - Jul 16, 2024

Dollar General prefers a stacking height of 68 inches (including the pallet) unless it prevents cubing out the trailer.

Source: Dollar General Domestic Vendor Guide - Mar 29, 2022