A pallet includes a first component which has a first upper surface, and a first lower surface which includes a first plurality of cross-rib members. A second component has a second lower surface, and a second upper surface which includes a second plurality of cross-rib members corresponding and mounted to the first plurality of cross-rib members. A third component is adjacent the second component and has a third upper surface, and a third lower surface which includes a third plurality of cross-rib members. A fourth component has a fourth upper surface which includes a fourth plurality of cross-rib members corresponding and mounted to the third plurality of cross-rib members. A plurality of intermediate column members extend between the second lower surface and third upper surface.