Add Storage Boxes to Your Flatbed at Pedigree
Flatbed drivers carry more than freight. That’s why Pedigree offers storage boxes for flatbed trailers to help keep chains, straps, binders, tools, and other equipment organized and protected.
All flatbeds sold at Pedigree come from the Prime Inc. fleet. Prime uses custom headache racks for driver storage, so these trailers do not come with storage boxes already installed.
For a low additional fee, Pedigree can modify your trailer and install our standard storage boxes before pickup.
Straps, chains, binders, edge protectors, tools, and safety equipment all need a secure place to go.
Tell your Trailer Expert you want storage boxes added to the flatbed you are considering.
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Keep Flatbed Equipment Organized
Storage boxes give drivers a dedicated place for the equipment they use on every load.
That may include:
- Straps
- Chains
- Binders
- Edge protectors
- Tools
- Gloves
- Safety equipment
Keeping that equipment organized can make it easier to prepare and secure a load.
Securement equipment can quickly fill a sleeper or cab. Adding boxes to the trailer keeps work equipment closer to where it is used and leaves more room inside the truck for personal belongings and daily supplies.
Protect Equipment From the Road
Flatbed equipment is exposed to rain, snow, road salt, dirt, and debris.
Storage boxes help protect securement equipment between loads and keep it out of the truck cab.
Drivers still need to inspect straps, chains, binders, and tools regularly, but protected storage helps keep equipment together and easier to access.
Installing Boxes on Your Flatbed from Pedigree
You do not need to find a separate box or arrange installation somewhere else after buying the trailer.
Pedigree offers one standard storage-box option that can be purchased and installed before delivery.
Ask your Trailer Expert about the current price and placement available for the flatbed you are considering.
Frequently Asked Questions About Adding Boxes to 48-Foot Flatbeds
Do Pedigree flatbeds come with storage boxes already installed?
No. The flatbeds come from the Prime Inc. fleet, where drivers use custom headache racks for storage. That is why the trailers do not arrive with boxes already installed.
Can Pedigree add storage boxes before pickup?
Yes. Buyers can purchase Pedigree’s standard storage boxes and have them installed before pickup.
How much does it cost to add storage boxes?
The price can vary. Ask your Trailer Expert for the current cost before purchase.
What can be stored in the boxes?
The boxes can be used for straps, chains, binders, edge protectors, tools, gloves, and other flatbed equipment.
Why add storage boxes to a flatbed?
Storage boxes help keep equipment organized, protected, and closer to where it is used.
Will storage boxes help free up space in the truck?
Yes. Moving chains, straps, tools, and other work equipment out of the cab can create more room inside the truck.
Are there different box options available?
Pedigree offers one standard storage-box option.
Where are the boxes installed?
Placement depends on the trailer and the available mounting space. Your Trailer Expert can explain where the boxes will be installed.
Are the boxes weatherproof?
They are designed to protect equipment from normal road and weather exposure, but drivers should still inspect stored equipment regularly.
Can the boxes be added after I buy the trailer?
Pedigree can install them before pickup. Ask your Trailer Expert about options if the trailer has already been purchased.
Do the boxes add weight to the trailer?
Yes. The boxes and the equipment stored inside add weight. Drivers should account for that when loading the trailer.
Will adding boxes affect trailer clearance?
Placement is reviewed before installation. Ask your Trailer Expert about ground clearance and access on the trailer you are considering.
Who should I talk to about adding boxes?
Tell your Trailer Expert you want storage boxes added before pickup.
READY TO PURCHASE A 48′ REITNOUER FLATBED?
Need an all-aluminum flatbed trailer?
Browse Pedigree’s available Reitnouer flatbeds and ask your Trailer Expert about adding storage boxes before pickup. We will help you review the trailer, service history, available modifications, and current pricing so it is ready for the way you work.
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