The majority of individuals who regularly use their pickup truck to cart heavy cargo typically prefer a hard truck bed cover. Such covers are typically fabricated from the highest quality aluminum and steel. Some such truck tops however, are manufactured using fiberglass. Both these materials are light in weight, causing assembly to be uncomplicated. Many hard truck bed covers install easily and can be readily removed when the need arises. Frequently, the support rails fasten adroitly into position without the need to drill any holes into the truck's bed.

Most hard truck bed covers price out at a minimum of $500, although they're well worth the money.

Hard truck bed covers prove themselves a valued asset for pickup owners everywhere. Just the act of locking expensive cargo in the truck bed, protecting it from the worry of theft provides great peace of mind. Hard tops are constructed to hold up to the harshest travel and atmospheric conditions conceivable, safely preserving and protecting any covered items. Available in innumerable colors, most retailers will gladly match the color of a truck bed cover to the truck's color.

Hard truck bed covers are usually constructed from lightweight, yet durable, materials. A few are so lightweight that even a small child can hoist them. Such lightweight construction causes them to be easily installed and operated. Quite a few hard tops sport hinges allowing the cover to be opened upward, like a car trunk lid, and held in place using metal rods. This provides the user easy access to the entire truck bed. A number of cover models come outfitted with top-side doors, while still others can be folded into a stored position in a matter of seconds. Such folding models allow users to access the entire truck bed, from front to back, stowing the truck bed cover conveniently behind the truck cab's rear window for future deployment.

Hard truck bed covers constitute a fashionable means by which truck owners can both protect their cargo while adding a touch of character to their vehicle. Also, these covers can be painted any color someone wants to provide decoration as well as security. Many custom pickup truck owners prefer a custom hard truck bed cover, stamping their very own signature style on their trucks.