--- title: "Drive-In Rack in Tijeras, NM | Pallet Lane Design" url: https://albuquerquepalletrack.com/service-area/tijeras/drive-in-rack description: "Plan dense reserve storage for Tijeras construction supply and distribution. Review pallet weights, truck fit and installation: 505-436-7469." lang: en --- Image: Drive-In Rack system inside a New Mexico warehouse (https://albuquerquepalletrack.com/assets/drive-in-hero-CA5gVqly.jpg) Tijeras, New Mexico # Drive-In Rack in Tijeras, NM Drive-in rack in Tijeras stores repeated pallet loads in deep lanes and ranks among the densest storage options for compatible reserve inventory. A forklift drives into each lane with its tires on the floor, placing pallets on support rails instead of driving over stored pallets. Construction suppliers serving the South 14 corridor may need reserve positions for matching packaged goods alongside open areas for equipment. Specialty distribution along Old Route 66 frontage can involve different withdrawal patterns, particularly when orders mix several products. The layout should recognize those differences rather than forcing every load into the same deep storage arrangement. (505) 436-7469 ## Drive-In Rack Support and Access Choices Drive-in rack generally uses last-in, first-out handling, with the last pallet loaded becoming the first available for retrieval. Few SKUs with many pallets are the strongest candidates because consistent product groups reduce the need to reach blocked loads deeper inside a lane. Drive-thru racking can support first-in, first-out movement by allowing loading at one end and retrieval at the other. That benefit depends on operating discipline and access at both faces, so the layout comparison includes the additional aisle rather than assuming equal density. In cold rooms, dense reserve lanes can concentrate suitable inventory within the refrigerated envelope. We still evaluate pallet support, load clearance and component suitability for the intended environment, because additional positions have little value if placement becomes awkward or loads cannot be withdrawn as planned. Guide rails assist alignment at entry, but truck fit requires checking mast dimensions, overhead guard clearance and lifting capability throughout the proposed height. Pushback offers another option for compatible pallets when keeping the forklift in the aisle better matches frequent withdrawals or the available equipment. Verify the load range Trace freight through the building Compare storage and access Prepare for installation and use Call (505) 436-7469: (505) 436-7469 ## Drive-In Rack Planning Around Actual Loads Our drive-in pallet rack review begins with verified pallet weights and bearing dimensions, not assumptions based on how compact a load appears. For construction and contracting supplies, packaging shape, overhang and load stability can be as important as the number of available positions. We supply new material only through a division of Warehouse Equipment & Supplies Co., supplying and installing since 1997. Installation crews are scheduled and managed as part of the agreed scope, with work areas and material handling access established before installation proceeds. Facilities near the I-40 East Tijeras Canyon corridor need a layout that acknowledges how freight reaches the storage area. We consider the route from unloading to lane entry, while keeping equipment staging and mixed construction orders separate from the reserve storage calculation. Verify the load range Trace freight through the building Compare storage and access Image: Drive-in pallet rack lanes fitted with continuous rails (https://albuquerquepalletrack.com/assets/drive-in-pallet-rack-Cg418ibV.jpg) Image: Drive-in warehouse racking loaded with bulk pallets (https://albuquerquepalletrack.com/assets/drive-in-hero-CA5gVqly.jpg) ### Separate Reserve Goods From Equipment Tijeras service area: https://albuquerquepalletrack.com/service-area/tijeras Construction and contracting Equipment storage Specialty distribution Light manufacturing ## Develop a Drive-In Rack Handling Plan 1 ### Verify the load range Collect actual weights, pallet dimensions and photographs of representative construction supply loads. Identify damaged or inconsistent pallets separately, since the proposed rail support arrangement must match the goods you intend to place in reserve storage. 2 ### Trace freight through the building Show where deliveries unload, where equipment waits and how mixed orders are assembled. We use those movements to protect working space before assigning lane entrances, avoiding a layout that depends on routinely moving staged equipment out of the way. 3 ### Compare storage and access Review the drive-in rack proposal alongside shallower lane options and pushback where appropriate. The discussion covers product grouping, partially filled lanes and withdrawal order so the selected density does not conceal a mismatch with daily handling needs. 4 ### Prepare for installation and use After approval, we coordinate new material and schedule and manage installation crews around the defined work sequence. Handover includes the intended load assignments and operating limits, giving warehouse personnel a clear reference for putting the completed arrangement into service. ## Request a Load-Based Storage Proposal (505) 436-7469 ### Albuquerque Pallet Rack 2105 Vista Oeste NW Suite E #3491 Albuquerque, NM 87120 (505) 436-7469 Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM ## Check Your Reserve Storage Assumptions - Which construction supply loads have consistent pallet bases and repeat quantities suitable for rail-supported storage rather than open equipment staging? - Can the existing forklift approach each lane squarely while carrying the widest planned load without conflicting with outbound order assembly? - Would separate storage zones for packaged reserve goods and irregular contracting equipment prevent access conflicts during busy East Mountain dispatch periods? ## Tijeras Construction Supply Questions ### Can Tijeras contractors store heavy palletized supplies in these lanes? ### Should equipment attachments go into the same storage lanes? ### Will guide rails prevent forklift contact with the structure? ### Is deep storage appropriate for mixed construction orders? ## Consider Pushback and Direct Access Storage ### Pallet Rack Every pallet reachable, every time. The baseline we size everything else against. View details https://albuquerquepalletrack.com/service-area/tijeras ### Pushback Rack Two to six pallets deep from one aisle, without giving up much reach. View details https://albuquerquepalletrack.com/service-area/tijeras/pushback-rack ### Pallet Flow Rack Load one side, pick the other, and let gravity enforce first in, first out. View details https://albuquerquepalletrack.com/service-area/tijeras/pallet-flow-rack ### Cantilever Rack Arms with nothing in front of them, built for lumber, pipe, and anything a pallet can't hold. View details https://albuquerquepalletrack.com/service-area/tijeras/cantilever-rack ### Carton Flow Rack Cases advance to the picker instead of the picker hunting for cases. View details https://albuquerquepalletrack.com/service-area/tijeras/carton-flow-rack ### Warehouse Relocation Move the storage system with a labeled teardown, destination layout, and phased reinstallation plan. View details https://albuquerquepalletrack.com/service-area/tijeras/warehouse-relocation ## Planning Across the Canyon Corridor Deep lane storage in Albuquerque: https://albuquerquepalletrack.com/service-area/albuquerque/drive-in-rack Deep lane storage in Rio Rancho: https://albuquerquepalletrack.com/service-area/rio-rancho/drive-in-rack Deep lane storage in Bernalillo: https://albuquerquepalletrack.com/service-area/bernalillo/drive-in-rack Deep lane storage in Corrales: https://albuquerquepalletrack.com/service-area/corrales/drive-in-rack Deep lane storage in Los Lunas: https://albuquerquepalletrack.com/service-area/los-lunas/drive-in-rack Deep lane storage in Belen: https://albuquerquepalletrack.com/service-area/belen/drive-in-rack View All Service Areas: https://albuquerquepalletrack.com/service-area ## Where We Work Located in Albuquerque, we serve the entire metro and greater New Mexico with industrial pallet racks and warehouse storage solutions. ### Albuquerque Pallet Rack #### Address 2105 Vista Oeste NW Suite E #3491 Albuquerque, NM 87120 #### Phone (505) 436-7469 #### Business Hours Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Saturday: Closed Sunday: Closed ## Review Your Pallets and Forklift (505) 436-7469 (505) 436-7469 Tap to Call: (505) 436-7469 ## Structured data ```json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@graph": [ { "@type": "LocalBusiness", "@id": "https://albuquerquepalletrack.com/#business", "name": "Albuquerque Pallet Rack", "url": "https://albuquerquepalletrack.com", "telephone": "(505) 436-7469", "parentOrganization": { "@type": "Organization", "name": "Warehouse Equipment & Supplies Co.", "url": "https://www.warehouseequipmentsite.com" }, "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "streetAddress": "2105 Vista Oeste NW, Suite E #3491", "addressLocality": "Albuquerque", "addressRegion": "NM", "postalCode": "87120", "addressCountry": "US" }, "hasMap": "https://www.google.com/maps?q=Albuquerque+Pallet+Rack,+2105+Vista+Oeste+NW,+Albuquerque,+NM+87120&output=embed", "areaServed": [ { "@type": "City", "name": "Albuquerque", "containedInPlace": { "@type": "State", "name": "New Mexico" } }, { "@type": "City", "name": "Rio Rancho", "containedInPlace": { "@type": "State", "name": "New Mexico" } }, { "@type": "City", "name": "Bernalillo", "containedInPlace": { "@type": "State", "name": "New Mexico" } }, { "@type": "City", "name": "Corrales", "containedInPlace": { "@type": "State", "name": "New Mexico" } }, { "@type": "City", "name": "Los Lunas", "containedInPlace": { "@type": "State", "name": "New Mexico" } }, { "@type": "City", "name": "Belen", "containedInPlace": { "@type": "State", "name": "New Mexico" } }, { "@type": "City", "name": "Santa Fe", "containedInPlace": { "@type": "State", "name": "New Mexico" } }, { "@type": "City", "name": "Edgewood", "containedInPlace": { "@type": "State", "name": "New Mexico" } }, { "@type": "City", "name": "Moriarty", "containedInPlace": { "@type": "State", "name": "New Mexico" } }, { "@type": "City", "name": "Placitas", "containedInPlace": { "@type": "State", "name": "New Mexico" } }, { "@type": "City", "name": "Tijeras", "containedInPlace": { "@type": "State", "name": "New Mexico" } }, { "@type": "City", "name": "Grants", "containedInPlace": { "@type": "State", "name": "New Mexico" } }, { "@type": "City", "name": "Socorro", "containedInPlace": { "@type": "State", "name": "New Mexico" } } ] }, { "@type": "Service", "@id": "https://albuquerquepalletrack.com/service-area/tijeras/drive-in-rack#service", "name": "Drive-In Rack in Tijeras, NM", "serviceType": "Drive-In Rack", "url": "https://albuquerquepalletrack.com/service-area/tijeras/drive-in-rack", "description": "No aisles. 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