Congratulations on your new truck. Whether you plan to use it for work, towing, outdoor adventures, or everyday driving, the right accessories can help you get more value, functionality, and protection from your investment. From securing cargo with a tonneau cover to improving towing comfort with an air-ride hitch, these truck accessories can make your pickup more capable, organized, and ready for whatever comes next. Here are five truck upgrades every owner should consider.
Why Every Truck Owner Should Consider a Tonneau Cover
A tonneau cover is one of the most practical upgrades you can make to your truck. It helps protect tools, gear, and other cargo from rain, snow, dirt, and theft while keeping your truck bed organized and secure. Many tonneau covers can also improve aerodynamics, helping reduce drag and potentially improve fuel efficiency during highway driving. Whether you use your truck for work, recreation, or everyday errands, a quality tonneau cover adds protection, convenience, and peace of mind.
Because every truck is different, it’s important to choose a cover designed specifically for your vehicle’s make, model, year, bed length, and bed style. Browse the full selection of tonneau covers at Acme Tools to find the perfect fit for your truck and get the protection and functionality you need.
Here are a few options below for reference (Make sure it fits your truck!).
The Truck Rack
If your truck is more than just transportation, a truck rack is one of the smartest investments you can make. The Weather Guard Steel Truck Rack transforms your pickup into a more capable work vehicle by creating secure overhead storage for ladders, lumber, pipe, drywall, and other oversized materials that won’t fit safely inside the bed. With a 1,700-pound evenly distributed load capacity, it helps free up valuable bed space while making it easier to haul the equipment and supplies your job demands.
Designed for durability and convenience, this rack features a rugged steel construction, tie-down points on every leg, and a removable rear cross member that allows for quick loading of larger materials. The no-drill installation makes setup straightforward on many modern trucks, while the matte black powder-coated finish is built to withstand years of jobsite use. Whether you’re a contractor, tradesperson, or serious DIYer, a quality truck rack helps maximize your truck’s hauling potential, improve organization, and make every trip to the jobsite more efficient.
The Hitch Mounted Grill
For anyone who loves tailgating, camping, overlanding, or spending weekends outdoors, a hitch-mounted grill brings the convenience of a full grilling setup wherever the road takes you. The HitchFire Forge 15 turns your vehicle into a mobile outdoor kitchen, giving you a generous cooking surface and dual 7,500 BTU burners capable of feeding 8–10 people without taking up valuable cargo space inside your truck or SUV.
Unlike traditional portable grills that require extra storage room and setup time, the Forge 15 mounts directly to your hitch receiver and features a pivoting swingarm that allows easy access to your tailgate or cargo area. Dual prep tables provide space for food preparation, and the grill can even be detached for tabletop use when needed. Whether you’re cooking at a campsite, before the big game, or during a weekend adventure, this grill delivers the portability, convenience, and cooking performance that make outdoor gatherings easier and more enjoyable.
Air-Ride Hitch
If you regularly tow heavy trailers, large campers, equipment haulers, or work-related cargo, the quality of your hitch can make a significant difference in how your vehicle handles on the road. The Shocker Hitch HD 20K Air Receiver Hitch is engineered to absorb the bumps, jerks, tugs, and road shock that are often transferred between the trailer and tow vehicle. By utilizing a built-in air ride system, it helps create a smoother, more comfortable towing experience while reducing wear and tear on both your truck and trailer.
Beyond improving ride quality, the air-ride design helps minimize trailer sway and provides greater control when towing over rough roads, bridge joints, and uneven pavement. With a heavy-duty 20,000-pound gross trailer weight rating and a 2,000-pound tongue weight capacity, this hitch is built to handle demanding towing applications. The adjustable drop, dual hitch ball sizes, and air-pressure tuning capabilities allow you to customize the setup for a variety of trailers and loads. Whether you're towing a large camper for a family vacation, hauling equipment to the jobsite, or pulling a boat for a weekend at the lake, an air-ride hitch like the Shocker HD 20K can help deliver a safer, smoother, and more controlled towing experience every mile of the journey.
Tire Inflator
A portable tire inflator is a tool you rarely think about until you need it, and the Milwaukee® M12™ Compact Inflator ensures you are always prepared. As the fastest cordless tire inflator on the market, it boasts a true 120 PSI capability that can top off a car tire in under one minute or fill a light truck tire in under four, helping you easily maintain proper tire pressure for better fuel efficiency, extended tread life, and safer vehicle handling.
Built for maximum efficiency and durability, it features REDLINK™ Intelligence and TrueFill™ auto shut-off technology to deliver highly accurate pressure readings on an illuminated digital gauge while automatically stopping at your desired PSI to prevent overfilling. This compact, easy-to-store tool is weather- and impact-resistant, features anti-vibration feet to stay securely in place while running, and is backed by a 3-year limited warranty, making it the ultimate roadside essential for any car or truck.
