Tool Chests for Pickup Trucks

Shop tool chests for pickups: freestanding, lockable chest boxes that sit on the truck bed floor, usually against the front wall, so your bed rails stay clear. A truck tool chest gives deep storage for full tool sets without spanning the rails like a crossover box. We carry pickup tool chests from RKI, UWS, Dee Zee, Weather Guard, TrailFX, Better Built, Buyers Products and Brute in aluminum, steel and poly. Shop all truck tool boxes to compare other styles.

Tool Chest or Crossover Box?

A tool chest sits on the bed floor and leaves the rails free for a rack or tonneau cover. A crossover truck tool box rests on the rails and leaves the floor beneath it open. Choose a chest for deep storage and clear rails; choose a crossover for the most capacity in one box behind the cab.

Sizes

Truck tool chests come in a range of lengths, from compact chests that fit beside other cargo to full-width chests for full-size beds. Measure the floor space between your wheel wells and against the front of the bed, then compare each chest's listed length, width and height.

Materials and Features

• Aluminum: lighter and rust resistant, in bright, gloss black and textured black finishes.
• Steel: usually lower cost for the same size, with a powder coat finish.
• Poly: lightweight, corrosion-proof chests from Buyers Products.
• Drawers: some UWS chests add drawers for small tools and parts.

Truck Tool Chests by Brand

• RKI chest boxes
• UWS chest boxes
• Dee Zee chest boxes
• Weather Guard chest boxes
• TrailFX chest boxes
• Better Built chest boxes
• Buyers Products chest boxes
• Brute chest boxes

Tool Chests for Pickups FAQs

What is a truck tool chest?

A truck tool chest is a freestanding, lockable box that sits on the pickup bed floor instead of on the bed rails. It is also called a chest box or utility chest.

Where does a tool chest go in a pickup bed?

Most owners place it against the front wall of the bed, behind the cab, so the rest of the bed stays open. Some smaller chests fit beside a wheel well.

Can I use a tool chest with a tonneau cover?

Often, yes, because a chest sits on the bed floor rather than the rails. Compare the chest height with the clearance under your cover before ordering.

How do I secure a tool chest in the bed?

Chests are typically bolted or strapped to the bed floor or front wall. Check the installation details on each product page.

Do you carry tool chests with drawers?

Yes. Some UWS chests include drawers for small tools and parts.