Tips for choosing the best commercial truck caps

Customized commercial truck caps are an economical way to increase the efficiency and versatility of your existing fleet. Truck caps offer many of the same benefits as full-service truck bodies but at a fraction of the cost. Here’s what you need to know when choosing the best truck caps for your business.

Benefits of commercial truck caps

Investing in commercial truck caps for your fleet has many benefits. Here are just a few:

• Installing commercial truck caps is much more affordable than upgrading your fleet with full-service body trucks

• Truck caps are secure and protect your tools and equipment

• Truck caps are weather resistant and protect your assets from the elements

• Depending on the type of cap you choose, you can use a truck bed as a portable workstation

• Storage compartments and racks allow workers to organize their gear, improving efficiency and enabling you to transport all the tools you need

Considerations when choosing a truck cap

Commercial truck caps come in many styles, materials and configurations. Here’s what you should consider when choosing a truck cap.

• Material. Truck caps come in steel, aluminum and fibreglass. Aluminum is lighter than steel but more expensive. Steel is an excellent choice for heavy-duty industrial applications. Fibreglass is heavier than aluminum but is more versatile as it fits better against the truck cab.

• Access. Truck caps also come with various doors, including lift-up rear doors, vertical barn-style rear doors, lift-up side doors and sliding windows. You should determine beforehand how many access points you need.

• Height. Truck caps are available in several heights. Some are adequate for tool storage, but you can get caps with higher ceilings to use as an enclosed, portable workstation, allowing you to do more tasks on-site.

• Installation. You can easily remove and install some truck caps as needed. Others are permanently installed. You’ll need to decide which model is best for your purposes.

• Accessories. You can customize your commercial truck caps to include drawers, toolboxes or exterior side lockers. Some caps can be outfitted with roof racks to transport ladders and other equipment. You can also install LED lighting inside and outside the caps to light up your work site at night.

Commercial truck caps and upfitting in the GTA

At Hitch City, we carry one of the largest selections of truck accessories and commercial truck upfitting kits in the Greater Toronto Area. We also have towing hitches, bed liners and sport racks to complement your existing commercial fleet. Contact us today to learn more about our products and services.