If you're a contractor, you rely on your truck every day to get you to and from each job, as well as to carry all the necessary equipment to do the job well. And while a standard work truck may work for your basic needs, you can add a variety of work truck accessories to make your truck better suited to your job.
If you're ready to upgrade your work truck, consider these four types of accessories.
1. Lighting
Additional lighting on your truck can increase visibility while you drive and when you work in the dark. The San Joaquin and Sacramento Valleys experience what is known as tule fog from late fall to early spring. This fog is one of the most common causes of weather-related accidents in California. When you equip your truck with high-powered fog lights, you increase safety and reduce the risk of an accident.
You can also add lights to other areas of your truck, like the front bumper or back frame. These lights are beneficial for late-night or early-morning jobs when the sun isn't bright enough to light the area sufficiently.
2. Storage
Any worker who uses a lot of tools and equipment knows how important organization is. And installing organizational features in your truck is the perfect solution. No matter what type of equipment you use, you can find the right storage accessories. Many popular accessories include roll-out drawers, ladder racks, and pipe holders.
Roll-out drawers come in different sizes to ensure you can fit all your gadgets inside. You can even get drawers with locking capabilities to prevent any accidental loss as well as theft.
Ladder racks and pipe holders on top of a work truck secure ladders and pipes of all sizes. The racks protect the ladders and pipes while the truck is moving, and protect the body of the truck when it might otherwise be damaged by shifting equipment.
3. Access Ladder
When you add vertical storage solutions to your truck, your next problem is reaching all the equipment. An access ladder is a vital tool for any work truck that has racks on top or high-reaching storage in the bed. This ladder attaches to the side of your work truck and helps you reach tools and equipment that you might not safely be able to access otherwise.
This accessory can prevent injuries from items falling off the truck onto you, as well as damage to the vehicle.
4. Roller Tops
Once you have all your tools and equipment organized and accessible, make sure your truck is also protected from the elements or theft. Roller tops are covers designed to keep your truck and its contents safe. Roller tops, referred to as tonneau covers, can be made from metal or fabric depending on your needs.
For heavy-duty work trucks, a metal cover provides safety and durability to ensure that neither the truck nor the tools are damaged. For standard pickup trucks, you might consider a fabric option to achieve a more lightweight solution that is still durable.
These covers also shield your equipment from rain, sun, or wind so you don't have to worry about rust or debris.
If you want to upgrade your work truck, these four accessories can give you the organization and protection you need. And if you want more ideas, look at some of the other accessorieswe offer at Diamond Truck Body Manufacturing Inc. We have been in business for over 40 years, and we can make sure your truck has what it needs. Browse our products or get in touch today to make your truck better than ever.
