The home base might not be the company headquarters for contractors who are always on the go — it’s their work truck. Their mobile office carries the tools they need to succeed for each project, from power drills to extending ladders, all while navigating job sites that present unique daily challenges. So why take a one-size-fits-all approach with headquarters on the go?
Tailoring a work truck is more than just a matter of preference; it’s about boosting efficiency, organization, and safety. In this guide, we’ll walk you through how to make informed decisions about work truck customizations that suit your line of work.
Understanding Your Service Truck Needs
Before browsing customization options, it’s important to fully understand what your work truck requires. While your contractors’ days will all look different, giving them the organizational tools to thrive is vital to efficient workmanship.
Consider the following questions when determining what customization options to purchase:
- What tools and equipment do you use most often?
- How much space do you need? How much space is available with your current work truck setup?
- What functionalities would make your workday easier?
- Do you work in areas with weather or theft concerns?
Once you have a good stance on your work patterns and requirements, you can select the customization options to make your job easier.
Popular Truck Accessories and Customizations
With your truck’s needs in mind, consider the following options to build your custom truck upfit.
Extendobed Sliding Platform
Don’t waste time crawling around your truck to find the necessary tools — bring everything to you with Adrian Steel’s Extendobed. This innovative pullout platform offers easy access to even the deepest corners of your truck bed, maximizing your storage space. You can quickly grab what you want without bending or reaching into the truck, saving time on the job and unnecessary strain on your body.
With sliding platforms in various sizes, the Extendobed features a fully welded steel frame and high-capacity roller bearings with maximum support of 1,200 to 1,500 pounds. Capable of hauling heavy tools or large materials, the Extendobed is built for durability and long-lasting performance.
Pickup Truck Shelving
In addition to the Extendobed system, static truck shelving is available for your pickup truck. Situated in the truck bed and under a truck cap, configurable static shelving units are fully customizable, letting you design your shelving units for your tools and cargo’s specific sizes. Available in various widths and with a standard height of 36”, these shelving units also allow for the integration of organizational accessories, ensuring your mobile workspace is precisely what you need, where you need it.
Truck Caps
Adrian Steel’s durable aluminum truck caps have a 30% larger door access area for easier equipment handling to protect your equipment from harsh work environments. This larger access area simplifies loading and unloading equipment while supporting interior and exterior ladder racks and work truck accessories.
Tool Boxes
Secure your tools with pickup truck toolboxes, with configurations for the truck bed and cap. The truck bed toolbox is easy to install, does not require drilling, and lives in your truck web. The lid has heavy-duty gas struts, is simple to open, and requires minimal maintenance. Additionally, truck bed tool boxes feature a weatherproof seal and a reinforced U-channel edge, providing supreme protection from the elements.
Meanwhile, the truck cap toolbox is built within the truck cap and can be configured up to 17.5” deep. With multiple configurations , truck cap toolboxes can accommodate a wide range of tools and consumables.
Ladder Racks
Enhance efficiency and safety while on the job with pickup ladder racks. Built to handle the demands of any trade, pickup truck ladder racks provide secure ladder and equipment transport, with interior and exterior ladder rack options.
Work Truck Accessories
After selecting shelving, toolboxes, and other truck solutions, enhance the functionality of those tools with high-quality truck organization accessories. Designed to save time, improve efficiency, and keep your tools easily accessible, Adrian Steel offers:
- Cable and wire storage
- Dividers
- Door kits
- Hooks
- Portable bins and park cases
- Safety accessories
- Tank storage
- Workstations
- And more
Choosing the Right Custom Work Truck Partner
With remote job sites, heavy equipment, and continually changing conditions, protecting your equipment is paramount to providing top-quality service. A standard truck setup won’t meet your needs, and you shouldn’t settle for subpar.
Don’t choose a work truck partner that sells standard setups that don’t take your needs into account — choose a custom truck partner that builds a tailored cargo strategy just for you.
Transform Your Work Truck with Adrian Steel
At Adrian Steel, we know trucks. Our experienced sales representatives understand your requirements change depending on your job and where you do it. We’ll review your needs and create a custom design for your work truck to maximize space and optimize your workspace. Whether you want simple truck customization or entire organization systems for your fleet, we have you covered.
Do you know what you need in your custom work truck? Get a free customization assessment with your local Adrian Steel distributor and learn more about how efficient a well-organized truck can be.