Products to Improve Cargo Handling, Storing
Here are some products that can help make it easier to store and move cargo, as well as see inside the interior and exterior of work trucks and vans.

Photo courtesy of Tuff Truck Bag
Bag Protects, Stores Cargo in Pickup Beds

Photo courtesy of Tuff Truck Bag
The Tuff Truck Bag is a cargo bag that can protect luggage, equipment, and cargo. It’s depicted as “tuff” because it’s waterproof and dustproof.
The bags are sized to fit both full-size and mid-size pickup truck beds. Dimensions include 40 inches wide by 50 inches long by 22 inches high. Available in tan and black, each bag holds 26 to 30 cubic feet of storage space.
Made from waterproof, non-breathable PVC, each bag is sealed with high temp, heat fusion weld seam. For weather protection, there is a triple-fold zipper cover. Four straps and a storage tote bag are also included with each bag.
In addition to recreational use, the bag could be used to haul seed, transport fertilizer, move hay, or anything else you need to transport and want to keep clean and dry.
A truck bag retails for $200.
For more information, visit www.tufftruckbag.com.
A.R.E Offers LED Lighting for Truck Caps

Photo courtesy of A.R.E. Accessories
A.R.E Accessories, a manufacturer of truck caps and tonneau covers, offers lighting options to illuminate the interior and exterior of truck caps and tonneau covers.
A.R.E.’s LED options are rated for 100,000 hours. Lighting options include:
- Dome lights: LED dome lights are wired directly into the vehicle’s electrical system. Offered with an optional prop switch, these lights turn on and off when the door is opened and closed.
- Rope lighting: Rope lighting includes a single four-foot LED rope at the center of the cap or two parallel ropes with one on either side of the inside roof. Or place them inside above windows, inside toolboxes, or to illuminate the entire chamber.
- Rear door lighting: This LED light is mounted inside the truck cap above the rear door, allowing closer detail work, such as paperwork, without the need to hold a flashlight.
- Exterior lighting: LED lighting offered for up to 10 different locations on the rear quarters of the truck cap.
For more information, visit www.4are.com.
Slide Out Toolbox Customized for Truck Beds

Photo courtesy of Buyers Products
Buyers Products, a provider of work truck accessories and snow and ice management equipment, introduces the new Slide Out Truck Bed Box line that’s specifically engineered for truck beds.
The new slide out truck bed boxes fit comfortably in truck beds for easy access to tools, according to the company.
With a smooth aluminum construction and a rain-gutter design, these toolboxes provide year-round durability and protection. A push-button locking latch releases the drawer, which automatically locks in position every 8 inches to control drawer motion.
Movable partitions and dividers provide configurability for a range of tools and hardware.
“We really wanted to focus on a design that provided a lightweight framework with an industry-leading weight capacity,” said Scott Kalanish, senior project engineer at Buyers Products.
The truck bed boxes are offered in various sizes to fit any work truck model.
For more information, visit www.buyersproducts.com.
Crane Helps Lift Cargo in Vans

Photo courtesy of Venco Venturo Industries
The all-new Venturo VC100 van crane is designed for the Ford Transit and Mercedes-Benz Sprinter models. The crane has a maximum weight capacity of 1,000 pounds and can reach 6 feet.
This new crane was created by Venco Venturo Industries, a manufacturer of truck-mounted cranes, crane bodies, and hoists.
To ensure structural reliability, the crane uses a dual floor and ceiling mounted telescopic mast. The mast allows the crane to fit in the Transit mid- and high-roof as well as the Sprinter standard- and high-roof models.
Additionally, the crane includes two rotation control features for the primary and secondary booms, which use two hand levers to operate multi-positional locks.
The VC100 provides safe cargo handling without needing a forklift or a lift gate, according to the company.
Venturo also offers side-door mounts or rear-door mounts for cargo vans.
For more information, visit www.venturo.com.
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