Custom Truck Racks

Starting at $2,600

No shipping available for custom truck racks — install only

Custom truck rack by Sterling Equipment for a flatbed work truck.
Pickup truck with Knapheide service body and ladder rack by Sterling Equipment.
Gray Ford Super Duty truck with custom utility rack by Sterling Equipment.

Features

Custom truck rack by Sterling Equipment.

Custom truck racks are made to fit your specific needs and provide solutions for your storage and organizational requirements.

We have made countless custom racks for several different industries. Let us know your specific requirements for the rack and we will use our experience and work with you to build you the ideal rack for the job.

One size doesn’t fit all. We specialize in creating racks tailored to meet your specific needs.

Customize to Fit Your Needs

Fully Welded

Experience the difference of a fully welded rack – strength and quality you can trust!

We only use heavy duty steel, providing you with a durable, reliable, and functional solution for all your hauling needs.

Heavy Duty Steel

Close-up of a T-joint weld on metal pipes, showing welding beads and smooth surface finish.

We only use heavy duty steel to provide each rack with maximum strength and durability.

Our custom racks can be made with different types of steel tubing. We offer the following:

  • 2” OD 11-gauge round tubing combined with 1.25” OD 13-gauge round tubing

  • 1.5” OD 11-gauge square tubing

  • 2” OD 11-gauge square tubing

  • Various heavy duty rectangular tubing

Any and all bending is accomplished via mandrel bending to maintain the tube’s structural integrity and result in a smooth consistent bend.

Tie downs and footman loops are made with 3/8” thick solid steel rod material and are welded into place.

Materials

Customization Options

  • Close-up of a metallic and brass clamp and rod assembly mounted on a black horizontal bar, outdoors with a blue sky and trees in the background.

    Ratchet Straps

    Heavy duty (500-lbs. load) ratchet strap set. Attached to the side of the rack for easy securing

  • Close-up view of a rooftop rack mounted on a vehicle, with a clear blue sky and lush green trees in the background

    Ladder Hangers

    L-shaped arms on the side of the rack intended for holding ladders

  • Close-up of a motorcycle front fork suspension component with black paint and shiny metallic parts.

    Quick Release Pins

    Replaces the bolting hardware on the removable crossover bars over the bed for fast removal without using tools

  • A utility truck with a black metal fence and ladder rack mounted on top, parked outdoors with trees and a chain-link fence in the background.

    Rear Window Protection

    Integrated cab guard for rear window protection

  • Close-up of a metal outdoor staircase with a black railing and a grated platform, set against a background of trees and a clear blue sky.

    Front Stop

    Expanded steel mesh added to the front of the rack to prevent the load from sliding out forward

  • A white pickup truck with a green ladder rack installed in the truck bed under a blue sky with some clouds.

    Plywood Shelf

    Shelf that hangs below the rack, with stops in the front and back, made for carrying 8' plywood sheets

  • A truck with a large metal mesh storage rack attached to its roof, viewed from below against a blue sky with some clouds.

    Mesh Over the Cab

    Expanded steel mesh added to the rack to create a barrier between the load and the cab

  • Close-up of a black metal staircase with four cylindrical cups attached to the railing, set against a clear blue sky with some clouds.

    Shovel Holders

    2” wide tubing intended for holding shovels or rakes, welded to the rack

  • Metal utility truck with a ladder rack parked outside a building.

    Custom Cargo Rail Height

    Hauling something tall? Make the cargo rails any height you need

  • Close-up of a black metal cross over bar, set outdoors under a blue sky with some clouds and surrounded by green trees and grass.

    Additional Crossover Bars

    If you need extra support, we can add more crossover bars over the bed and cab

FAQs

  • Sterling truck racks are fully welded and constructed with heavy duty steel. We have tested the carrying strength of our standard truck rack up to 3,500 lbs. (Distributed load over the rear removable crossover bars). We would have tested it further, but we ran out of heavy stuff to put on it! However, please do not attempt to carry more weight than your truck can safely hold. If you plan to haul something super heavy, let us know!

  • Yes! Our truck racks can hold a ladder… and plywood sheets, lumber, pipes, garage doors, shovels, etc. We also offer ladder hangers that allow you to hang your ladder on the side of your rack, while keeping the rack available for all of your hauling needs!

  • Yes! We can install the truck rack for you at our location in Umatilla, FL. Just let us know you would like it to be installed when you order.

  • Our truck racks are fully welded, meaning that they are solid, one piece racks. There are not thousands of bolts holding each component together; they are instead permanently joined together with the power of melted metal. When we do have to use bolts—such as when we construct a rack in two parts for powder coating purposes—we utilize Grade 8 hardware. Grade 8 is highest strength bolts under the SAE J429 standard.

Get a Quote

Ordering Process

  • Contact us and get a quote! We will ask for the following:

    • Year, Make, Model of your vehicle

    • Product you would like

    • Cab style and bed length, if necessary

  • Once you decide to place the order, we will send you a sales order confirmation via email. We will request that you reply with a “Good to go!” if everything is correct.

  • Once the “Good to go!” is received, we will send you a payment link for a 50% deposit. Once the payment is received, we add your order to the schedule to be made.

  • Over the next few weeks, your product will be individually handcrafted and powder coated.

  • Once your product is complete, you will receive an email from us that includes your invoice and another payment link.

  • Once payment is received, your custom made product will be shipped to you (or picked up, or installed). Enjoy!

Shipping is not available for truck racks. If you are unable to bring your truck for installation or unable to pick up the rack to install yourself, you can reach out to a local truck outfitting company. They may offer a service in which they can get the truck rack from us for you.