Drive-In & Drive-Through Rack
Forklifts drive directly into the storage lane to reach more pallet positions per square foot. Drive-in suits LIFO workflows; drive-through opens both ends for FIFO access.
Why Choose Drive-In & Drive-Through Rack
Drive-in and drive-through rack removes the aisle between bays and lets forklifts drive directly into the storage lane, resting pallets on rails along the rack's own frame. Drive-in is closed on one end for last-in, first-out storage; drive-through opens both ends so pallets load on one side and pick on the other for first-in, first-out rotation.
Trading selectivity for density, this is the rack to use where a facility holds large quantities of a small number of SKUs—cold storage, seasonal stock, and bulk raw materials are common cases. Because trucks operate inside the structure, aisle widths, lift widths, and driver training matter more than with aisle-face systems.
Is Drive-In & Drive-Through Rack Right for Your Facility?
Best fit: Dense storage for a narrow range of SKUs.
Talk with us about your layout, throughput, and equipment before locking in a system—we'll help confirm whether this is the right call or whether another approach fits better.
Key Advantages
- Highest floor and cube utilization of any pallet rack type
- Drive-through option supports strict FIFO rotation
- Best suited to a narrow SKU range in high quantities
- Common in cold storage, bulk, and seasonal inventory
- Requires trained operators and consistent pallet sizing
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