WORK TRUCK TOOL STORAGE BUILD

Turn Your Pickup Into a Mobile Workshop

TOTAL BUILD: $1,821
Ford F-350 work truck with Weather Guard toolbox, DEWALT storage tower, and LED lights installed

Why This Build?

Excavation contractors lose time searching for tools on every job

A contractor's truck IS their office. Every minute spent digging for a tool is money lost. Disorganized bed space means damaged tools, forgotten equipment, and wasted time.

This work truck tool storage system turns any 3/4-ton or 1-ton pickup into a rolling command center. It combines a weatherproof 70-inch cross-bed toolbox, modular DEWALT ToughSystem 2.0 rolling tower, slide-out bed tray for deep storage, and Milwaukee PACKOUT racking for maximum organization.

Built by Errol Kerr (E Kerr LLC / Ruppert Excavation), this system is designed for daily excavation contractor operations—organized, secure, and weather-proof. Every tool has a place, and everything stays accessible.

Bottom line: 1,000lb storage capacity, modular DEWALT/Milwaukee system, LED lit workspace, and secure tie-down integration. All under $1,850.

Quick Specs

Primary Toolbox
70" Cross-Bed
Slide-Out Capacity
1,000 lbs
Modular System
DEWALT + PACKOUT
Lighting
LED Bed + Headache Rack
Weather Protection
Sealed, Lockable Toolbox
Build Cost
$1,821

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Technical Specifications

Work Truck Organization System Capacity & Performance

Toolbox Capacity

70"
Cross-bed weatherproof storage

Slide-Out Tray

1,000 lbs
Load capacity for deep bed storage

Tower System

DEWALT 2.0
Modular, lockable rolling storage

PACKOUT Racking

Integrated
Side-mount modular organization

Lighting

LED Bed + Headache Rack
Night work capability

Tie-Down System

6-Point D-Ring
Secure load management

Complete Parts List

Everything you need, with direct Amazon affiliate links

Primary Storage

Item 1

Weather Guard Truck Toolbox (70")

$389
Heavy-duty weatherproof cross-bed toolbox. Lockable with sealed compartments. The primary storage container for hand tools, fasteners, and equipment. Built to last on jobsites.
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Item 2

DEWALT ToughSystem 2.0 Rolling Tower

$349
Modular rolling tower for mid-bed organization. Locks for transport stability. Stackable ToughSystem boxes integrate seamlessly. Perfect for power tools and accessories.
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Item 3

Truck Bed Slide-Out Tray (1000 lbs)

$289
Heavy-duty aluminum slide tray with 1000lb load capacity. Extends full bed depth for deep storage access. Ball-bearing slides for smooth operation under load.
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Item 4

Milwaukee PACKOUT Racking Kit

$199
Universal mounting system for PACKOUT boxes on truck bed rails. Modular, compatible with existing DEWALT system. Adds side-mounted storage without taking bed space.
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Item 5

Headache Rack with LED Lights

$249
Safety headache rack protecting truck cab. Integrated LED work lights for jobsite visibility. Powder-coated steel construction rated for 3/4 and 1-ton trucks.
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Item 6

Heavy Duty Bed Extender

$89
Aluminum bed extender for longer loads on excavation jobs. Bolts to truck bed frame. Extends usable bed length without adding weight.
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Item 7

Magnetic Wireless Backup Camera

$175
7-inch monitor with wireless backup camera. Magnetic mounting for fast installation. Essential for safe reversing when truck is loaded with equipment.
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Item 8

LED Truck Bed Lights (2-pack)

$29
Waterproof LED strip lights for truck bed. Improve nighttime visibility for loading/unloading. Long-lasting, low power draw design.
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Item 9

D-Ring Tie Down Anchors (6-pack)

$24
Heavy-duty steel D-rings for secure load attachment throughout truck bed. Essential for safely securing equipment and materials during transport.
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Item 10

Ratchet Strap Set (4-pack)

$29
Heavy-duty 15ft ratchet straps rated for high load capacity. Professional-grade cargo securing for daily jobsite use.
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Ready to Build Your Mobile Workshop?

All parts are available now with fast shipping. Total investment: $1,821. Tools organized. Time saved. Revenue earned.

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