JOBOX Black Aluminum Single Lid Crossover

Whether you are an electrician, handyman, plumber, farmer, construction worker, carpenter, craftsman, mechanic, architect, engineer, or general contractor, you are practically handicapped without your tools and equipment. It is impossible for you to perform any task or take on commissioned jobs if your tools are not in place (and in pristine condition).

Instead of simply chucking all your essential materials in the back of your truck and heading to the jobsite, you should think about investing in a magical invention that we call the truck toolbox.

Why Does Investing in Truck Toolboxes Make Complete Sense

Here are three compelling reasons why using a truck box or a truck toolbox is absolutely essential for you –

1. Organization

As a business owner, you ideally want the bed or storage space of your work truck to be as neat and organized as possible. By placing your tools in a handy toolbox (instead of having them scattered all over the place), you can save precious time and avoid a mess in your work truck’s bed. Organizing your tools in a toolbox also helps you improve productivity (since you can find what you need quickly). Imagine the time you would save and the mess you would avoid when you have your tools organized. You would spend less time trying to find the right wrench, and use that this to complete a task at your jobsite!

2. Appearance

Keeping all your tools nicely tucked into a toolbox gives your vehicle’s bed or cargo area a clean, organized, and professional look. While you may not consider this to be a particularly important aspect of conducting your business, it makes a huge difference when you have to make a visit to your client’s jobsite. Imagine your client seeing all the mess in your work truck when you have your essential tools lying aroundcarelessly! It could become an honestly embarrassing situation for you.

3. Security

Natural elements can have a detrimental impact on your business tools. Heavy rains, harsh sunlight, and extreme temperatures can cause rust, corrosion, and irreparable damage to your equipment, especially if they are left uncovered and unprotected. Add to that the threat of theft and you have yourself a serious headache. All of this can lead to you suffering financial losses and mental distress.

Instead of spending unnecessary time trying to sort through this literal pile of junk to look for something that you need, truck toolboxes can make the task less time-consuming and more efficient.

The Best Types of Truck Toolboxes You Can Choose From

The physical and online marketplaces are flooded with various types and designs of toolboxes. These include topside, inner side, and under-bed boxes. The makes differ based on configuration, size, material, and installation type.

1. The Crossover

The crossover or cross box is typically mounted behind a truck and extends across the entire width of your vehicle. These boxes are available in single lid, double lid (gull wing), and mid-hinge crossover design options. Check out some of the best crossover truck toolbox designs available online at American Van:

2. The Hitch

This type of toolbox can be attached to the trailer post, thus leaving your entire truck bed (floor space) free. If your truck features a trailer post, getting yourself a hitch toolbox is a good option.

3. The Side-Mounted Box

Side-mounted truck boxes, as the name suggests, can be attached to the side rails of your work truck. You can easily access these toolboxes from the top.

4. The Backpack

If you are looking for a flexible option that not only lets you store your tools effectively but also allows you to carry them with you, the tools backpack is an ideal solution. It is particularly beneficial if you have to go to a jobsite or location that you cannot access with your truck.

5. The High-Capacity Chest

This type is the most basic version of your regular toolbox – it sits comfortably on the floor of the bed of your truck and is extremely convenient to use.Check out this aluminum design:

And of course, you can always opt for a custom toolbox – made to order according to your specific needs, dimensions, partitions, and installation preferences.

A variety of locking and bolting options make truck toolboxes super-safe to use. You can also look at the compartmentalization and partitioning in a toolbox based on your unique requirements and the sizes of tools you will store in it.

Modern-day truck toolboxes are generally available in heavy-duty aluminum which bodes well for you because:

  • They are extremely lightweight and yet very strong
  • Most designs are resistant to rust and corrosion
  • They provide long-term storage solution
  • In most cases, they are cheaper than steel
  • They look great!

You might find variants made from plastic, fiber, or steel, but aluminum is the preferred material for truck boxes.

What Can You Use Truck Boxes for?

Apart from storing equipment that is specific to your line of work, here’s a list of basic supplies, business tools, and emergency items you can store in toolboxes:

  • Wrenches, screwdrivers, pliers, hammers
  • Cables, electrical wiring, nails, nail guns
  • Paper towels, cable ties, duct tape
  • Emergency flare, flashlights, jumper cables
  • First aid kit and medical supplies
  • Ice scraper, shovel, tow straps

The bottom line is – if you use a truck, you definitely need a truck toolbox! And if you need a superior quality toolbox, you cannot go wrong with American Van equipment. Explore American Van’s massive range of truck boxes that features JOBOX truck boxes, high-quality toolboxes, and other storage options today.