Why Wood Skids Matter
If you’re shipping, storing, or transporting heavy equipment, lumber, or crates, you know how important a sturdy skid is. A wood skid provides a stable, durable base that protects your goods during handling, storage, and shipping. Using a low-quality skid can lead to damage, instability, or even safety concerns.
That’s why sourcing skids from a reputable manufacturer matters. At Trumbull Forest Products, we take pride in crafting wood skids built for strength, durability, and reliability—tailored to your load requirements and shipping conditions.
Whether you’re a small business shipping goods occasionally or a larger operation needing high-volume skid production, the right skid can make all the difference.
Where to Buy Wood Skids — Local, Marketplace, or Manufacturer
So, where can you reliably buy wooden skids? Here are some of the most common approaches businesses use—and why working with a manufacturer often turns out to be the smartest choice.
Local lumber yards and pallet/skid vendors
Many cities have wood and pallet suppliers. These vendors often carry standard-size skids and may offer custom cutting or assembly on request. For smaller jobs, quick turnaround, or when you need skids fast, these local sources can be convenient.
However, local shops often offer limited stock of materials or pre-built skids, which may not meet heavier-duty or specialized needs. If you need custom sizes, heavy-duty skids, or bulk orders, you may find more value in working directly with a dedicated manufacturer.
Online directories and marketplaces
Some buyers turn to online platforms or marketplaces listing pallet and skid suppliers. This can provide access to a wide range of vendors and sometimes lower prices, especially for bulk orders or standard sizes.
Still, quality and consistency can vary widely. Wood type, manufacturing standards, and load capacities are not always clearly specified—making it essential to rely on a trusted supplier.
Directly from a specialized manufacturer — The smart choice for reliability
For businesses needing dependable, heavy-duty skids, working directly with a manufacturer is often the best move. That’s where Trumbull Forest Products fits in.
Based in Atlantic, Pennsylvania, we specialize in custom wood skids, pallets, crates, and hardwood lumber tailored to meet a variety of industrial needs.
By working directly with us, you benefit from:
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Customized skid dimensions and weight capacity
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High-quality hardwood sourced from our own sustainable forestry operations in Western PA, Ohio, and Northern West Virginia
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Options for special treatments and packaging solutions
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Consistent quality control, expert craftsmanship, and volume capacity for large orders
Why Choose Trumbull Forest Products for Wood Skids
Our Expertise & Manufacturing Capabilities
At Trumbull Forest Products, we’re more than a lumber supplier—we’re a full-scale manufacturer. Our sawmills are equipped with modern machinery, allowing us to produce hardwood lumber and skids to precise specifications.
Because we source our hardwood logs directly from our own sustainable forestry operations, we ensure consistent quality. Our offerings include wood skids, pallets, crates, dunnage, industrial blocking, and custom-cut lumber suitable for heavy-duty shipping and storage.
Whether you need a simple skid for a light load or a robust solution for export shipments, we deliver with reliability and experience.
Flexibility for Custom Projects
Off-the-shelf skids often come in standard sizes that may not fit your project. Trumbull Forest Products allows you to specify your exact skid dimensions, weight capacity, materials, and any special treatment requirements.
Whether you need a handful of custom skids or a large recurring order, we have the production capacity and expertise to support your operation.
What to Consider When Buying Wood Skids
Before ordering skids—whether from a local vendor, marketplace, or manufacturer—consider the following:
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Load weight and size requirements
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Material type, with hardwood offering superior durability
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Custom sizing needs for irregular or oversized loads
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Treatment requirements such as heat-treating or kiln-drying
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Volume and lead time to ensure deadlines are met
When you partner with Trumbull Forest Products, we help guide you through these decisions so you get skids that match your needs exactly.
Our Service Area — Where We Deliver & Who We Serve
Trumbull Forest Products proudly supplies businesses throughout Ohio, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia.
We serve clients in cities such as Youngstown, Cleveland, Pittsburgh, Erie, Akron, Canton, and Columbus. Our service area also includes many surrounding communities and nearby regions.
If your business is located in or near these areas, we’re ready to supply custom wood skids, pallets, crates, and hardwood lumber. If you’re outside these regions, we can often accommodate special logistics arrangements depending on order size and timing.
How to Order Wood Skids from Trumbull Forest Products
Here’s what to expect when working with us:
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Contact our team by phone or through our website.
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Share your project requirements, including dimensions, load capacity, material preferences, and order quantity.
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We’ll prepare a detailed quote and estimated timeline.
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Once approved, we manufacture your order with quality and precision.
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Delivery or pickup is arranged based on your location and needs.
We keep the process easy, efficient, and personalized—because no two businesses have the same shipping or storage requirements.
Common Uses for Wood Skids — Is a Skid Right for You?
Wood skids are versatile tools used across a wide range of industries. They provide stability and support where standard pallets may not be the best option.
Common uses include:
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Shipping heavy machinery or equipment that doesn’t fit standard pallets
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Transporting large crates, machinery parts, or long lumber items
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Storing long materials such as steel beams, pipes, or timber
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Supporting stacked crates or irregular-shaped loads
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Acting as dunnage or blocking for freight loading
If your business frequently handles large, heavy, or awkward materials, custom wood skids from Trumbull Forest Products may be the ideal solution.
Why Investing in Quality Skids Saves Money in the Long Run
Quality skids are an investment that pays off. Lower-quality or insufficiently engineered skids may fail during shipping, causing damage, delays, and costly interruptions.
By choosing well-built, custom skids from Trumbull Forest Products, you reduce the risk of damage, ensure better stability, and improve the reliability of your shipping and storage operations.
The upfront investment is minimal compared to the cost of damaged goods, missed deadlines, or safety incidents.
Get Started with Trumbull Forest Products — Let’s Build Your Skids
If you’re looking for where to buy wood skids, we hope this guide has helped clarify your best options. And when quality and customization matter, partnering directly with a trusted manufacturer makes all the difference.
At Trumbull Forest Products, we’re ready to help you with your next skid, pallet, or crate project. Contact us, call us at (814) 382-7767, or email sales@trumco.com to get started.
Whether you’re in Youngstown, Cleveland, Pittsburgh, Erie, Akron, Canton, Columbus—and nearby—we look forward to serving you.
Contact us today to request a quote and start building custom wood skids designed for your exact needs.
