The above tables are illustrative of what companies look for in a vehicle in terms of features and options. Air conditioning was in the must-have category with 70 percent of the respondents. An extended cab on a truck is another must-have feature, according to more than 48 percent of those surveyed. Surprisingly, a majority considered a ladder rack a "nice to have, don't need" option and most do not want a roof rack at all. Toolboxes were divided between the must-have and nice-to-have-but-don't-need category and the same goes for custom tool storage.
What are the readers using their trucks for in terms of cargo and storage? More than 50 percent store hand tools, ladders, mud and taping tools. More than 35 percent store air compressors, laser levels, pneumatic tools, sawhorses and even wallboard. Yet, 36.4 percent still do not use any sort of cap or trailer and only 53 percent have a company name or logo on their vehicles.