Cabin Boxes for Lorries and HGVs
Need more storage on your lorry without taking up valuable load space? A cabin box provides a practical way to use the space behind the cab for tools, equipment and everyday transport essentials.
Tilbox supplies aluminium cabin boxes designed for professional vehicles operating in demanding transport environments. With generous internal capacity and a choice of dimensions, these boxes provide an effective storage solution for hauliers, fleet operators, vehicle bodybuilders and other commercial vehicle professionals.
Whether you are specifying a new vehicle or improving storage on an existing lorry, a properly selected behind-cab box can help keep equipment organised, protected and readily accessible.
Practical storage behind the lorry cab
The area behind the cab can provide valuable space for additional vehicle storage. Using this area effectively means tools and equipment can be carried in a dedicated location without unnecessarily occupying other parts of the vehicle.
A behind-cab storage box provides a central place for equipment used throughout the working day. Depending on the size selected, it can accommodate everything from smaller tools and accessories to larger transport equipment. This is particularly useful on working vehicles where drivers need quick access to essential items while keeping the vehicle tidy and professionally organised. Rather than having equipment stored in several different locations, a cabin box brings it together in one accessible storage area.
Aluminium cabin boxes built for commercial vehicles
Storage equipment fitted to a lorry needs to cope with regular professional use. At the same time, additional vehicle weight is an important consideration. Tilbox cabin boxes are manufactured from aluminium, combining a robust construction with a relatively low weight. This makes aluminium well suited to storage applications on lorries, HGVs and other commercial vehicles.
The smooth aluminium finish also gives the box a clean appearance that integrates neatly with professional vehicle builds. Depending on the model, practical features may include large access doors, gas struts to assist opening, robust fasteners, stable hinge points and sealing profiles around the opening.
Together, these features create a practical storage solution designed around the requirements of everyday transport operations.
Keep tools and transport equipment organised
A large storage compartment is most useful when its contents can be organised properly. A cabin box can provide space for items such as:
- Hand tools and work equipment
- Load restraint and securing equipment
- Straps, chains and fastening materials
- Vehicle accessories and spare parts
- Personal protective equipment and workwear
- Equipment used during loading and unloading
- Other essentials carried during daily transport work
Keeping these items in a dedicated storage box helps reduce clutter around the vehicle and makes equipment easier to find when it is needed.
Selected Tilbox cabin boxes can also be fitted with optional shelves. By creating different storage levels, smaller items can be separated from bulkier equipment and the available internal space can be used more effectively.
Choosing the right cabin box for your lorry
The right cabin box depends on both the vehicle and the equipment you need to carry. Available space behind the cab can vary considerably between lorries. Chassis configuration, bodywork, tanks, hydraulic equipment and other vehicle components can all affect the installation area. Before choosing a box, check:
- Available width, height and depth
- Required storage capacity
- Position of chassis and vehicle components
- Size of the equipment to be stored
- Access required to open and use the box
- Preferred internal arrangement
- Suitable mounting position
Tilbox offers cabin boxes in a range of standard dimensions, making it possible to choose a model that suits different vehicle layouts and storage requirements.
Always measure the available installation area carefully before ordering. Allow sufficient clearance not only for the box itself, but also for opening the doors and accessing the contents comfortably.
A useful storage solution for UK haulage operations
Lorries working in the UK transport sector often carry far more than the load itself. Drivers may need tools, securing equipment, PPE, spare equipment and other essentials throughout the working day.
A well-positioned lorry storage box behind the cab can help keep this equipment together and make better use of otherwise available vehicle space. This can be valuable across a wide range of applications, including general haulage, distribution, specialist transport and vehicles with purpose-built bodywork.
For fleet operators, organised storage can also help create greater consistency between vehicles. For drivers, the benefit is straightforward: equipment has a logical place and is easier to access when required.
Designed for drivers, fleets and vehicle bodybuilders
Different users look for different qualities in a vehicle storage solution. For a driver, convenient access and practical organisation are essential. Tools and equipment should be easy to reach without wasting time searching around the vehicle.
Fleet and haulage operators may also consider durability, standardisation across vehicles and efficient use of available chassis space.
For commercial vehicle bodybuilders, dimensions and integration are particularly important. A cabin box needs to work with the wider vehicle layout and the equipment already installed around the chassis and cab. By offering several standard dimensions alongside configurable and bespoke solutions, Tilbox can support different stages of commercial vehicle specification and build.
Standard, configurable or bespoke?
Not every vehicle requires a bespoke storage box.
Where the dimensions and specification match the available installation space, a standard Tilbox cabin box offers a straightforward solution. Different standard sizes allow you to select the option that best suits the vehicle and required storage capacity.
If a standard size does not provide the right fit, a configurable solution may be more suitable. With Tilsmart, you can configure a storage box around specific dimensions and requirements.
For specialist vehicle builds or applications with more complex requirements, Tilmade offers fully bespoke storage solutions developed around the vehicle and its intended use.
This gives you three clear options: choose a standard product, configure a solution to your requirements or develop a fully bespoke box for a specific application.
Why choose a Tilbox cabin box?
Good vehicle storage is not simply about fitting the largest possible box. It is about using the available space intelligently and choosing a solution that works in everyday operation.
Tilbox specialises in storage solutions for trucks, lorries and trailers, combining practical design with solutions for both standard and specialist vehicle applications.
Choosing a Tilbox cabin box gives you:
- Practical use of space behind the cab
- Generous capacity for tools and equipment
- Robust aluminium construction
- Relatively low additional weight
- A choice of standard dimensions
- Options for organising the interior
- Solutions for professional commercial vehicles
- Configurable and bespoke options when standard sizes do not fit
Browse the available cabin boxes and compare the dimensions to find the most suitable option for your vehicle.
Frequently asked questions about lorry cabin boxes
What is a cabin box on a lorry?
A cabin box is a storage box positioned behind the cab of a lorry or commercial vehicle. It creates additional space for tools, transport equipment and other items required during daily operations.
Is a cabin box the same as a lorry storage box?
A cabin box is a specific type of lorry storage box. Its distinguishing feature is its intended position behind the cab, where it can provide substantial additional storage without unnecessarily using other areas of the vehicle.
What can I keep in a behind-cab storage box?
Cabin boxes can be used for tools, straps, chains, load restraint equipment, PPE, workwear, vehicle accessories and other transport essentials. The exact capacity depends on the dimensions and internal arrangement of the box.
Why are Tilbox cabin boxes made from aluminium?
Aluminium provides a useful combination of strength and relatively low weight. These properties make it well suited to professional storage boxes fitted to lorries and commercial vehicles.
How do I choose the correct size?
Measure the available width, height and depth behind the cab and check for chassis components or equipment that could affect installation. You should also allow sufficient clearance to open the doors and access the contents.
Can shelves be fitted inside?
Depending on the model, optional shelves can be added using the shelf supports provided inside the box. This can make it easier to separate smaller equipment from larger items and organise the available space.
Can Tilbox make a cabin box to specific dimensions?
If the available standard dimensions do not suit your vehicle, Tilbox also offers configurable and fully bespoke storage solutions. This allows the box to be better matched to the available installation space and operational requirements.
Find the right behind-cab storage for your lorry
Explore the Tilbox range of aluminium cabin boxes and compare the available dimensions for your vehicle.
Choose a standard cabin box when an existing size meets your requirements, configure a more specific solution with Tilsmart or select a fully bespoke Tilmade solution for specialist vehicle builds. The right storage solution helps make better use of the available space behind the cab while keeping essential equipment organised and accessible.