What is Dunnage?

Dunnage is a term that is commonly used to refer to scraps that provide some type of secondary use or purpose. The term is used in several different fields, including construction and freight transportation. Dunnage is a common designation that is used in many parts of the world, including the United Kingdom, North and South America, and Australia. In terms of construction, dunnage refers to the pieces of scrap wood that are left behind after a building or other carpentry project is completed. This can include short sections that were cut off as part of the modification of longer pieces that went into the construction. Dunnage or scrap wood is often recycled for use in pressboard panels or even as fodder for the creation of sawdust that can be used in some mulching compounds. When it comes to transporting freight, dunnage refers to the packing that helps to encapsulate the freight and prevent damage from occurring during the process of transporting the goods. At one time, odd pieces ...  more

Dunnage is a trucking industry term for material - often planks of wood - used to elevate cargo on flatbed trucks, which allows forklifts to easily unload the materials. When not in use, the planks are usually stored under the flatbed trailers.Donald Waters' new Timbertite product (shown at left) holds and secures wooden planks beneath tractor trailers. Source: Timbertite For more information: Contact Donald Waters at (706) 829-4312 or timber tite@mindspring.com.  more