Using ladder racks to properly transport your ladders to various job sites is a great idea for a lot of reasons.
You are going to immediately lessen the chance that a ladder could fly out of your work truck into another vehicle, causing an accident, on the way to a job.
Having a ladder securely fastened can also protect you from injury in the event of an accident.
If you only have the ladder propped up behind your truck window in the back, you are taking the chance that if someone rear ends your truck, that ladder could crash right through the back of your truck window and come into violent contact with your head.
Ladder racks also deter theft in that someone has to spend a little more time getting it out of your truck and may be caught instead of simply walking by and pulling it out of the back of your truck.
In the current challenging economy, criminals are working harder than ever to capitalize on your losses.
If you make your equipment an easy target, you may not have it for long.
Just because a ladder rack protects your ladder from theft doesn't mean it has to involve complicated locks or use.
You should be able to easily load your ladders to racks securely attached to your truck.
Some racks also accommodate other items like surfboards, so consider your rack's overall length, width, and weight limits before purchase.
Since ladder racks are typically permanently affixed to trucks, they are often exposed to bad weather.
Make sure the rack you select offers you the protection you need from rust.
You can certainly look into various rack colors if that is important to you or perhaps you want to match a rack to your company logo colors.
Before finalizing your purchase, ask about warranties and delivery and installation options.
You may need to find a shop to install your rack properly once it is delivered.
One big advantage ladder racks offer is the increased space in the bed of a pickup truck created.
It may seem like an unnecessary investment, but when you can deter theft of your ladder as well as protect yourself and others from injury and create more space for your tools, a rack quickly becomes one of your most necessary investments.
Typical truck rack prices range from a few hundred dollars to about five hundred.
You can get special racks that attach to the sides of vehicles as well as racks custom designed for vans as well as multiple item transportation.