Your truck is more than just a vehicle; as a contractor, it’s your mobile headquarters. Keeping your tools organized, secure and accessible can make or break your productivity on a daily basis.

That’s why the best investment you can make for your business is premium truck beds with storage. Standard configurations are available, but some fleets require special forklift mount flatbeds for delivering heavy material and your everyday tool management. 

In this blog, we will explore:

●     A breakdown of the best setups to keep your gear organized.

●     How modern designs keep your costly tools safe from thieves and elements.

●     Finding the right balance between storage space and hauling capacity.

The Top 7 Truck Bed Storage Configurations

1. Classic Service Body

There is a reason this is the gold standard. It features vertical and horizontal bins right over the rear wheels for superior organization of hand tools, power equipment, and small parts.

2. Low Profile Side-Pack Beds

Great for contractors who need storage but still need great rear visibility. These beds also reduce the height of the side boxes, so you can see the road and the jobsite, while keeping tools within arm's reach.

3. Tool-Drawer Work Beds

This style has heavy-duty slide-out drawer systems if you have lots of small hardware, screws, and specialized equipment. They open easily and lock tight, so your gear doesn’t shift while in transit.

4. Under Bed Boxes Conversion

For contractors who absolutely need a totally wide-open flatbed deck, but can’t give up tool organization. Storage boxes are neatly mounted into otherwise wasted space below the bed frame and are waterproof.

5. High-capacity Canopy Bodies

Essentially a self-contained workshop on wheels. This design covers the entire truck bed and has secure side panels that you can walk or reach into, making it the best choice for HVAC technicians and plumbers who work in rainy climates.

6. Storage Packs Contractor Dumping Beds

Why decide between hauling gravel and storing tools? This hybrid setup places a tough tool cab directly behind the truck cab, leaving the rear free to operate as a full-blown dump bed.

7. Flatbeds Combo Platform

Designed for the big guys. This setup includes a flat deck for large pallets with removable or permanent top-opening toolboxes on the sides, so you get the best of cargo space and organization.

How to Choose the Right One For Your Crew

When choosing your next bed, consider the material and accessibility. Aluminum beds help lower your overall vehicle weight, helping add to your savings at the gas pump. If, however, your truck is constantly running into heavy construction debris, steel will offer the ultimate durability. Always look for designs with gas-strut shocks on compartment doors, 3-point locking T-handles, and automotive-grade weather stripping to keep your investments bone dry.

Conclusion

Upgrade your work vehicle for a full change in the way you work on the jobsite. Ready to take your fleet to the next level? DeVere Truck Beds builds heavy-duty, American-made commercial truck bodies custom-built to your trade’s needs. 

Custom layouts are a smart investment that pays off with saved time and more organization on every single job, from high-capacity truck beds with storage to protect valuable tools to specialized forklift mount flatbeds from Devere Truck Beds that make delivering heavy material easier.