Abstract: A pallet cap for transporting stacked loads of commercial goods is disclosed. The pallet cap comprises a generally rectangular frame having a plurality of peripheral downwardly extending flanges and top rim portions integrally defined by flange corners. The plurality of top rim portions has on an opposite side interior step portions used for holding the load of packaged goods together on a pallet for transport and storage. Additionally, the top rim and associated step portions further define a cutout top center portion used to examine expiration dates displayed on the side of the stacked goods. For ease of transportation and storage, the pallet cap is formed by assembling a flat paperboard strip of a predetermined length and width wherein by folding and bending the strip along predefined longitudinal and transverse score lines the pallet cap of the present invention is created.