Do you carry a lot of tools in your truck? If you’re tired of having piles of tools lying around and taking up space inside your truck, or if you’re worried about your tools becoming damaged or stolen while sitting in your truck bed, it might be time to invest in a truck mounted toolbox. They offer the stability and protection you need to keep your tools safe and organized.
Loose tools can roll or slide around while you drive and ruin your truck’s interior. If you aren’t a fan of scraped floors and ripped or dirty upholstery, it’s a good idea to keep your tools safely stored away.
Do you avoid driving family or friends around because there’s a big pile of tools on your passenger seat or filling up the floorboards? A truck mounted toolbox can help you keep your tools in one place without using too much space.
Whether they’re basic hand tools or specialty tools you need to do your job right, no one likes having to spend hundreds or even thousands of dollars to replace broken or damaged tools. Leaving tools loose in your truck bed leaves them exposed to the elements, which can lead to water damage, rust, and even mold or mildew. Keeping them out of the open will prolong the life of your tools and keep them functioning like they should.
If you leave your tools in your open flatbed, what’s keeping someone from taking them? Theft is a major reason why many people choose to install a truck mounted toolbox. With the toolbox firmly attached to the back of your truck, you won’t have to worry about anyone stealing it while you’re parked.
How much time do you spend looking for the tools you need? Time is money, especially while you’re on a job site or working hard to complete a project. Cut down on the amount of time you spend searching for the right tool by keeping everything in its place. A truck mounted toolbox will have a spot for everything, so there’s no guesswork or searching.
6 COMMENTS
David Johnson
December 11, 2019, 8:48 pm REPLYMy friend does a lot of handyman work, especially in the winter. Thanks for explaining anyone can take tools from an open pickup. We’ll have to look at getting him a toolbox.
Ron Booker
February 24, 2020, 5:28 pm REPLYOne of the most beneficial reasons to have a toolbox it to protect your equipment from being robbed, as stated here. My friend uses a mobile toolbox he loads to his truck everytime he has a job. It’s a hustle, so I will recommend him mounting a toolbox to is trailer.
Ron Booker
February 24, 2020, 5:28 pm REPLYOne of the most beneficial reasons to have a toolbox it to protect your equipment from being robbed, as stated here. My friend uses a mobile toolbox he loads to his truck everytime he has a job. It’s a hustle, so I will recommend him mounting a toolbox to is trailer.
Tyler Johnson
March 6, 2020, 8:55 pm REPLYThat’s a good point that lose tools could roll around on the truck bed and cause some damage. I could see how that could fly out and hit another car as well, which would be bad. I should consider getting a truck-mounted toolbox for my truck so I could make sure to transport my tools safely.
Russell Mortensen
July 7, 2020, 5:03 pm REPLYI love that you touched on finding a place for the items that normally sit on the passenger seats. My partner and I are thinking about getting a new truck that can tow our boat. We need to make sure it has enough room for our kids too so a toolbox will help keep the cabin clean.