an apparatus , system , and method are disclosed for integrating the steps of securing and aligning a ramp to the pallet . a pallet mounting bracket secures to a pallet and mates with a corresponding ramp mounting bracket secured to a ramp . a pallet mounting bracket includes a registration receptacle that receives a registration member secured to the ramp mounting bracket in order to position the ramp with respect to the pallet . a driving member secured to the pallet mounting bracket engages a corresponding engagement portion on the ramp mounting bracket as the ramp is lowered into place next to the pallet . the driving member urges the engagement portion toward the pallet thereby urging a fastener secured to the ramp mounting bracket into engagement with a locking portion secured to the pallet mounting bracket thereby locking the ramp into position in alignment with the pallet .