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Drive In Racking

Drive In Racking Systems for Canadian Warehouses

Drive In Racking is a high-density pallet storage system that lets forklifts drive directly into the rack, placing pallets on rails six to twelve deep in a continuous block. By eliminating most aisles, it maximizes storage in the space you have and operates on a last-in, first-out basis, making it best suited to large quantities of the same SKU. NAS Group's Drive In Racking systems deliver more storage density than Selective Racking and a lower cost per pallet position than Pushback Racking, making them a cost-effective choice for Canadian cold storage, beverage, and bulk inventory operations.

Depth
Deep Lane (6 to 12 Pallets)
Access
Lane Face Only
Rotation
LIFO
SKU Selectivity
Bay-Level
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Key Features & Benefits

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High-Volume Storage

Forklifts load and retrieve full pallets from the same side, so a single entry point serves an entire lane. Dedicating each lane to one SKU keeps inventory organized and makes the most of every pallet position, especially for bulk or long-term storage.
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Durable Design

Because forklifts travel inside the rack, Drive In Racking is built with protection in mind. Cant leg entry frames reduce lift truck damage at the lane entrance, while flared entry rails help guide pallets into position for easier, safer loading.
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Scalable Storage

Drive In Racking's modular design makes it easy to add lanes or levels as your inventory grows. Pushback Racking can also be integrated on upper levels, adding SKU flexibility without giving up density.

Storage Solutions, Installed Across Canada

With teams based in Whitby, Ontario, and Calgary, Alberta, NAS Group designs, manufactures, and installs storage solutions for facilities nationwide. Find the service area nearest your facility.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Drive In Racking used for?
Drive In Racking is a high-density pallet storage system that lets forklifts drive directly into the racking structure to load and unload pallets, eliminating the need for individual aisles. It's used when warehouses need to maximize storage density for large quantities of the same SKU, such as cold storage, food and beverage distribution, and bulk manufacturing inventory.
What's the difference between Drive In Racking and Selective Racking?
Drive In Racking allows forklifts to enter the rack structure itself and store pallets several deep in a single lane, while Selective Racking stores a single pallet per position with an aisle in front of every row. Drive In trades some pick flexibility for much higher storage density, making it better suited to bulk storage of high-volume, low-SKU-count inventory.
How deep can Drive In Racking lanes be?
Drive In Racking lanes typically hold six to twelve pallets deep. Deeper lanes increase storage density but work best when each lane holds a single SKU, since pallets are retrieved from the front. NAS Group can help you set lane depths around your inventory volumes and building layout.
Is Drive In Racking a good fit for cold storage warehouses?
Yes. Drive In Racking is one of the most common systems used in cold storage and freezer warehouses because its high-density design minimizes the amount of refrigerated floor space and aisle space needed, which directly reduces cooling costs per pallet stored.
Is Drive In Racking LIFO or FIFO?
Drive In Racking is a last-in, first-out (LIFO) system, since pallets are loaded and retrieved from the same aisle and the last pallet placed in a lane is the first one out. This makes it best suited to inventory that doesn't require strict date rotation. For first-in, first-out rotation, Pallet Flow Racking is usually the better choice.

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