We are dedicated to helping pickup truck owners, commercial fleet managers, and outdoor adventurers select and install the ultimate retractable tonneau covers. Explore our history, engineering lab, and independent testing standards.
The story of Retrax bed covers began in the late 1990s in Grand Forks, North Dakota, born out of frustration with conventional truck bed covers. In extreme winter temperatures, soft vinyl roll up covers froze solid and tore in high winds, while heavy fiberglass lids and rigid tri fold covers were cumbersome to remove when hauling large cargo.
The original inventors set out to engineer a completely new category: a flush mounted retractable cover crafted with sealed ball bearing rollers that would operate smoothly with a single finger touch, even in minus forty degree blizzards. Over two decades, this pioneering mechanical design evolved into the world renowned RetraxPRO aluminum series and the RetraxONE polycarbonate series.
The introduction of the patented Trax Rail System revolutionized the overland lifestyle by allowing pickup owners to mount heavy duty crossbar racks directly above their closed bed. Today, with the integration of wireless electric motors in the Powertrax series and Bluetooth smartphone connectivity in the Retrax EQ series, Retrax continues to set the global standard for truck bed protection and utility.
We are a dedicated team of automotive journalists, mechanical engineers, certified truck bed fitment technicians, and off road enthusiasts who live and work with pickup trucks every single day. Our team includes former dealership accessory installers and commercial fleet maintenance coordinators with over thirty combined years of hands on experience across Ford, Chevrolet, GMC, Dodge Ram, Toyota, and Nissan truck platforms.
We understand that your truck is both an investment and a tool of your livelihood. Whether you are a general contractor safeguarding thousands of dollars in power tools, a family packing for cross country camping adventures, or a commercial fleet manager overseeing fifty heavy duty pickups, our mission is to deliver clear, unbiased, and technically precise information so you can choose the ideal cover with absolute confidence.
Every Retrax model undergoes meticulous physical evaluation across four core engineering pillars.
Dual T-slot testing with overland tents and bike racks under crosswind forces.
Wireless key fob remote response under sub-zero ice and simulated torrential downpours.
Maintenance free sealed ball bearings cycling over 10,000 passes in dust and mud.
Retrax Bed Cover (retraxbedcover.com) is operated as an authoritative automotive publication by Retrax Bed Cover Media Group LLC, a registered corporate entity dedicated to automotive aftermarket journalism, consumer research, and truck bed cargo accessories. The publication operates under the corporate umbrella of its parent company, Truck Bed Solutions Group Inc., a recognized enterprise managing specialized digital publications in commercial fleet management, pickup cargo solutions, and vehicle security systems.
Our publication maintains verified commercial relationships with authorized automotive distribution networks and official brand retail channels, including RealTruck and the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program. All content is independently produced under strict editorial guidelines to ensure impartial consumer guidance, objective dimensional measurements, and accurate vehicle compatibility data.
Retrax Bed Cover adheres to strict journalistic principles, transparency standards, and the highest level of consumer trust. We purchase or source products through authorized distribution channels to ensure every review and specification reflects actual real world production units. We maintain a zero tolerance policy for deceptive marketing, hidden bias, or unverified claims.
Our technical data is verified directly against manufacturer technical service bulletins, laser measured bed clearances, and real truck owner feedback. For any technical questions, warranty inquiries, or fitment verification, our editorial and engineering team can be contacted directly at info@retraxbedcover.com.
