Summary
Roofing trucks need more than a factory build to work safely and efficiently on job sites. Systems that are best designed directly into a custom roofing truck deck include tool cabinets, toolboxes, headache racks, light packages and more. Integrated fabrication improves safety while streamlining daily workflows. Custom decks with built in enhancements also reduce the risk of failures that can come with some aftermarket add ons.
11 Essential Roofing Truck Enhancements We Add to Every Build
Roofing trucks do not come ready for work from the factory floor. They require specific features and systems in order to reliably perform on job sites.
Popular upgrades include:
- Crane ready NSM compliant truck decks
- Integrated tool cabinets
- Undermount toolboxes
- Dunnage boxes on or under deck
- Core designed pull out steps
- Front Headache Rack
- Rear Headache Rack
- Work light package
- Strobe light package
- Winches and straps
- Pad Holders
Ordering a custom truck deck that includes these enhancements as part of the initial draft produces a functional and cohesive outcome you can trust. Adding prefabricated aftermarket upgrades on an ad hoc basis often results in disorganized layouts that reduce efficiency instead of streamlining daily operations.
Partnering with Core Fabrication means your custom roofing truck deck is built with the capabilities your work requires. Here are 11 essentials we can incorporate into every project.
Crane Ready NSM Compliant Truck Decks
Each of our decks are custom fabricated to support crane mounting while meeting National Safety Mark requirements for structural integrity and load handling. Designing crane support into the deck from the start is the best way to avoid weak points that could lead to compliance issues or failure during use.
Practical Benefits
- Includes NSM certification
- Prevents structural fatigue
- Reduces compliance risk
Integrated Tool Cabinets
These cabinets are fabricated directly into the truck deck to store roofing tools in fixed locations. Built in storage is much more secure than bolting in aftermarket cabinets or toolboxes after the deck is complete.
Practical Benefits
- Keeps tools secure
- Improves organization
- Saves time on site
- Creates a cleaner layout
Learn More: How We Fabricate Custom In Deck Toolboxes for Roofers & Haulers
Undermount Toolboxes
Undermount toolboxes are built beneath the deck surface to store tools without consuming working space. Integrating them during fabrication ensures proper clearance and load balance that are significantly more difficult to achieve with prefabricated aftermarket options.
Practical Benefits
- Preserves deck space
- Improves weight balance
- Protects tools
- Reduces clutter
Dunnage Boxes (On or Under Deck)
Dunnage boxes are storage compartments for loose items like straps, blocks and pads. Designing them into the deck prevents shifting from vibrations during transport. This helps keep the contents more secure and accessible.
Practical Benefits
- Secures loose equipment
- Reduces damage
- Keeps gear accessible
- Improves job readiness
Core Designed Pull Out Steps
These steps provide easier access to the deck surface. They slide out when needed and stay out of the way when not in use. Fabricating steps into the truck deck is substantially more secure than bolting them on afterwards. This eliminates the slip and fall risks that loose steps can cause.
Practical Benefits
- Improves crew safety
- Reduces physical strain
- Speeds up access
Front Headache Racks
Front headache racks are structural barriers mounted behind the cab to contain forward shifting loads. Integrating them into the deck design provides stronger load control than bolt on racks added later.
Practical Benefits
- Protects the cab
- Improves load control
- Adds mounting options
- Enhances safety
Rear Headache Racks
Rear headache racks secure materials at the back edge of the deck during transport. Building them into the deck prevents the flexing and attachment failure sometimes seen with aftermarket rear racks.
Practical Benefits
- Stabilizes loads
- Improves transport safety
- Supports material stacking
- Reduces shift risk
Work Light Packages
Work lights improve visibility around the truck and deck. Our team strategically designs these packages into decks to provide maximum visibility for work in low light conditions. Work lights designed as part of the truck deck also avoid the poor wiring that can occur when installing aftermarket light kits.
Practical Benefits
- Improves visibility
- Supports work during early or late hours
- Reduces mistakes
- Improves safety
Strobe Light Packages
Strobe lights increase visibility on active job sites. They help alert workers and nearby traffic. Integrated placement ensures proper coverage compared to surface mounted aftermarket lights.
Practical Benefits
- Improves job site awareness
- Enhances roadside safety
- Reduces accident risk
Winches and Straps
Winches and straps are used to secure roofing materials during transport. They keep loads stable and controlled. Designing anchor points into the deck provides stronger load restraint than aftermarket tie downs added after the fact.
Practical Benefits
- Prevents load movement
- Improves transport safety
- Speeds up tie down
- Reduces damage
Pad Holders
Pad holders store roofing pads in a fixed location. They keep pads protected and ready for use. Integrating them into the deck prevents the shifting and damage that can occur when transporting loose pads or using low quality add on holders.
Practical Benefits
- Keeps pads organized
- Prevents damage
- Saves setup time
- Maintains a clean deck
Other Additions
These are just a few of the enhancements that our professionals at Core Fabrication can design into the deck of your roofing truck. Our 13,000 square foot fabrication facility in Calgary also produces decks including many other features and systems.
Reach out to us with your custom requests. We’ll draft them in from the start using modern 3D modeling software and detailed drawings. These are submitted to you for approval before we start cutting, forming or welding.
In house technicians at our vertically integrated shop also test and certify all integrated systems. Then your deck is professionally painted and finished under controlled conditions.
What you receive is a reliable build certified to CMVSS standards and ready for the demands of your work environment.
Order a Roofing Truck Deck You Can Trust
Tacking on aftermarket upgrades makes your roofing truck messy and harder to use. Your truck is your mobile base of operations. You shouldn’t have to fight its layout to do your job.
A custom roofing truck deck that thoughtfully incorporates all the features you need is a far superior alternative. Our builds provide a professional appearance and intuitive placements for your tools so that you never have to waste precious time or struggle for space.
Trust Core Fabrication as your long term partner for custom truck decks, toolboxes, and heavy duty metal fabrication. Get a solution designed to perform in your work environment today when you request a quote for your project.