What Is the Front of the Truck Bed Called?

The front of the truck bed is an important part of a truck, and it is known by many names. Depending on the type of truck, this area may have different names or descriptions.

Pickup Truck Beds

On pickup trucks, the area at the front of the truck bed is referred to as either a bulkhead or headache rack. A bulkhead is a vertical wall that separates the cab from the bed.

A headache rack is an accessory mounted behind the cab that helps protect items in the bed from shifting during transport. It also provides additional storage space for items such as tools and equipment.

Semi Truck Beds

The area at the front of semi trucks is known as either a cab shield or cab guard. A cab shield is a metal structure that sits behind the cab and helps to protect it from debris kicked up by other vehicles on the road. A cab guard serves a similar purpose but has more features such as additional storage space and tie-down points for cargo.

Utility Truck Beds

On utility trucks, this area may be referred to as either a headache rack or skid plate. A headache rack helps protect items in the bed from shifting during transport, while a skid plate provides additional protection for items loaded onto the truck’s flatbed surface against road hazards such as rocks and potholes.

Conclusion:

In summary, what is commonly referred to as “the front of truck bed” can have different names depending on the type of truck being used. Pickup trucks refer to it as either a bulkhead or headache rack, semi trucks call it a cab shield/cab guard, and utility trucks refer to it as either a headache rack or skid plate.

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Karen Watkins