What Rack-it Truck Racks does

Rack-it Truck Racks (legally Rack-it Inc.) is a privately held American manufacturer of custom utility truck bed racks, founded in 1986 and headquartered in Shingle Springs, California. The company designs and builds racks for professional trades, commercial and utility fleets, and recreational users, distributing exclusively through a US authorized dealer network rather than direct-to-consumer. Rack-it's primary go-to-market is via dealer channel partners, with ordering supported by an online dealer locator, toll-free sales lines (800-445-7666), distributor order forms, and phone/email intake at headquarters. Product applications include hauling construction materials and tools on job sites, mounting specialized equipment on service/utility bodies for commercial fleets, and transporting recreational gear (mountain bikes, kayaks, canoes, surfboards, ladders) for outdoor use.

Rack-it's product architecture spans nine core series — 1000 Standard, 2000 Forklift Loadable, 3000 Camper Shell, 4000/4100 Sport, 5000/6000 Headache, 8000 Ladder Pro, 8100 Ladder Pro Plus, Utility/Service Body, and Modular — each offered in three material variants: Steel Pipe, Aluminum Pipe, and Steel Square Tube. Two construction formats are available: Fully Welded (one-piece MIG-welded with automated tube bending, double weld-in gussets, Candy-Cane rounded endpoints, and full-length formed angle iron mounting) and Modular (interlocking machined brackets with dual socket fasteners that ships in one box and can be exported internationally). Racks are custom-fit per truck make, model, and year and incorporate proprietary accessories such as the Mega Clamp no-drill mounting system and a swing-away rear bar with catch bracket. A full-time in-house CAD designer supports bespoke fabrications including expanded metal mesh, weld-on hooks, catwalk platforms, and custom mountings. Manufacturing is anchored in domestically sourced Schedule 10 American steel and aluminum with .120 wall thickness, across two US facilities — the original Shingle Springs, CA plant and a newer Albany, KY factory.

The company generates revenue primarily through one-time hardware sales of truck racks and accessories to its dealer and distributor channel. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; standard base products are sold through dealers, with upgrade pricing for powder-coat finishes (gloss black, textured matte black, silver, white, or custom colors) and add-ons such as front flat bars, weld-in front angles ($35-$45 each), wind deflectors (included on extended/crew cab aluminum racks), and custom-designed options negotiated per project. Ladder Pro and Ladder Pro Plus units are load-rated to 250 lb, with aluminum racks weighing approximately 75 lb versus steel counterparts, and aluminum overhangs capped at 62 inches maximum due to material properties. The business is family-owned with no external investors, no parent company, and no public ticker; operating geographies are formally United States, with de facto international reach through the Modular product line's one-box global shipping capability. Rack-it holds a registered trademark for "Rack-it®" and operates with no disclosed app, API, or AI capabilities.

Name

Rack-it Truck Racks

Legal name

Rack-it Inc.

Website

https://rackitinc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1986

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Rack-it Truck Racks is a privately held, US-based manufacturer of custom-fit truck bed racks serving construction trades, commercial fleets, and outdoor enthusiasts, distributed exclusively through an authorized dealer network from facilities in California and Kentucky.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Shingle Springs

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Truck Rack Sales: One-time hardware sales of truck bed racks and accessories. Products are sold as physical goods through dealer network with various series (1000-8000) and material options (Steel Pipe, Aluminum Pipe, Steel Square Tube).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Rack-it Truck Racks manufactures custom-fit utility truck bed racks in the USA from Schedule 10 American Steel or Aluminum. Products are offered in two construction types (Fully Welded one-piece MIG welded and Modular interlocking designs) across multiple series (1000-8000 plus Utility/Service Body) tailored to specific truck makes, models, and years, and are sold exclusively through an authorized dealer network.

Product overview

Rack-it Truck Racks is a manufacturer of American-made truck racks offering two primary construction types: Fully Welded (one-piece construction) and Modular (interlocking design that ships in one box). The product lineup includes 1000 Series Standard Racks for general hauling, 2000 Series Forklift Loadable Racks for heavy-duty job site use, 3000 Series Camper Shell Racks for trucks with caps, 4000/4100 Series Sport Racks for recreational use, 5000/6000 Series Headache Racks for light-duty headboard applications, 8000/8100 Series Ladder Pro Racks for specialized ladder and cargo hauling, and Utility/Service Body Racks for commercial fleets. All racks are custom-built for specific truck makes, models, and years, and are available in Steel Pipe, Aluminum Pipe, and Steel Square Tube materials. The company also offers a full range of accessories including Mega Clamps for no-drill mounting. Products are manufactured in the USA using Schedule 10 American steel and aluminum.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• 1000 Series Standard Racks Hand-loaded fully welded one-piece racks for general construction material hauling, custom-fit to specific truck make, model, and year; available in Steel Pipe, Aluminum Pipe, and Steel Square Tube materials.
• 2000 Series Forklift Loadable Racks Heavy-duty fully welded racks with dropped side bar design that allows forklift loading from left and right; intended for construction and commercial use. Available in Single Side Bar, Double Side Bar, and Square Tube Steel variants.
• 3000 Series Camper Shell Racks Fully welded racks engineered to install around standard flat-bottom camper shells; functional with the shell installed or removed. Available in Steel Pipe, Aluminum Pipe, Steel Square Tube, and Top Mount variants.
• 4000/4100 Series Sport Racks Light-duty fully welded racks for recreational hauling such as bikes, surfboards, kayaks, and camping gear. The 4100 variant includes a steel mesh screen for cab protection. Available in Steel Pipe, Aluminum Pipe, and Steel Square Tube variants.
• 5000/6000 Series Headache Racks Light-duty headboard-style racks for anchoring loads longer than the truck bed. The 6000 variant adds an expanded metal mesh screen. Available in Steel Pipe, Aluminum Pipe, and Steel Square Tube variants.
• 8000 Series Ladder Pro Rack Low-profile one-size-fits-all fully welded rack for hauling ladders, lumber, PVC pipe, kayaks, and canoes; load rated to 250 lb with a folding load shelf.
• 8100 Series Ladder Pro Plus Rack Interlocking modular rack with front and rear headboards and clamp-on side rails for a forklift-loadable cargo area; can be broken down to simplest form; 250 lb load rating when fully assembled.
• Utility/Service Body Racks Heavy-duty fully welded racks for commercial fleet vehicles with service and platform bodies, custom designed per truck make, model, and year; available in Standard and HD Square Tube Forklift Loadable variants.
• Modular Racks Interlocking modular rack systems that ship in one box with all hardware, delivering the same strength as fully welded systems with easier assembly; available across the 1000, 2000, 3000, and Utility series.
• Truck Rack Accessories Range of rack accessories including Additional Cross Bars, D Clips, Ladder Holders, Mega Clamps (no-drill mounting), Rack-Straps, Rear Bar, Rear Window Guard, Safety Beacon Mount, Water Jug Holder, and Wind Deflector.

Quantifiable outcome

• Custom fit for each truck make, model, and year ensures optimal structural integrity
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Dee Zee: Dee Zee is a larger, established manufacturer of aftermarket truck accessories including running boards, toolboxes, and bed protection. Overlaps with Rack-it's utility/body rack category but operates as a broad portfolio brand rather than a niche specialist.
• UWS (Truck Accessories Group): UWS manufactures truck toolboxes, crossover and side-mount boxes, and related truck bed storage for work trucks and fleets. Comparable to Rack-it's commercial/utility customer base and dealer distribution model in the same aftermarket channel.
• Buyers Products: Buyers Products is a broad commercial truck and trailer equipment manufacturer producing racks, toolboxes, lighting, and snow/ice equipment. Comparable to Rack-it's commercial/fleet service body racks and headache racks, but with a much wider product catalog and dealer reach.
• Husky Liners: Husky Liners is an aftermarket truck and SUV accessories manufacturer known for floor liners and bed protection, with broader accessories lineup. Adjacent comparable as a pickup-focused aftermarket brand serving similar dealer and consumer channels.
• Weather Guard: Weather Guard (a Werner/Knaack brand) manufactures truck toolboxes, bed storage, and ladder/equipment racks for contractors and service fleets. Comparable in target customer and use case to Rack-it's commercial/utility body racks, though anchored in storage rather than overhead racks.

Direct peers

• BackRack: BackRack manufactures headache racks and truck bed racks for pickup trucks, including safety racks and cab guards. Directly comparable to Rack-it's 5000/6000 Series headache racks and broader utility rack portfolio, serving the same trades and commercial fleet customers.
• Kargo Master: Kargo Master builds heavy-duty truck racks, ladder racks, and contractor-grade storage systems designed for service trucks and work fleets. Highly comparable to Rack-it's 2000 Series forklift-loadable and Utility/Service Body racks targeting professional trades.

Emerging players

• Yakima: Yakima produces recreational racks and cargo carriers for trucks, SUVs, and bikes. Overlaps with Rack-it's recreational/outdoor enthusiast segment (4000 Series Sport Racks) but skews more toward outdoor sports than contractor use cases.
• Extang: Extang specializes in tonneau covers and truck bed protection for pickup trucks. Adjacent to Rack-it's truck bed rack portfolio, often purchased by the same truck owner and frequently co-sold through the same dealer channel.
• Thule: Thule designs and markets premium cargo and recreational carrying solutions, including truck bed and pickup racks for bikes, kayaks, and gear. Comparable to Rack-it's 4000/4100 Sport Racks for recreational/light-duty hauling on the same pickup platforms.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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