Stepside

nounStandard termAutomotive

A pickup truck bed design featuring exterior fenders and a narrow cargo box.

A style of pickup truck bed where the rear wheel wells are mounted outside the main cargo box, creating a perfectly rectangular interior space. This design leaves a small flat step between the cab and the rear fender, which gives the style its name. It contrasts with a fleetside bed, which has smooth outer walls and interior wheel arches.

Heard on the job

We need to order a custom tonneau cover because a standard one won't fit a stepside bed.

Also heard as

  • flareside