Used flatbed nail strip question

I would use Apitong wood.

 

If you aren't using it then you can replace it with pretty much anything that's the right size. Keep in mind cheaper woods might shrink a bit and could cause a careless forklift to snag on the far side. Wood that's too tall can catch a forklift and will cause problems with the dunnage.

 

Yeah apitong hardwood is preferred, but since it’s only nail strips then maybe some other kind of wood treated with Thompson’s or something may work; because there won’t be isolated weight on it.

I think apitong is rated at 20,000lbs per sq inch? It’s tough

 

Why replace it at all if you have no use for it?
For resale, put new wood on before sale?
The nailers don't do anything structural for the deck other than keep it a solid surface.
I'm all for having complete equipment: I have yet to see a cement pipe haul trailer that didn't get abused pretty hard.

 

Cottonwood

 

Treated 1by 4 fence wood from H/depo fits in the slot a few screws and your hauling pipe without tripping while walking down trailer.