About Better Built
About Better Built
Better Built was founded in 1989 as Daws Manufacturing Company, Inc., a family-owned business headquartered in Pensacola, Florida focused on truck bed tool boxes, jobsite storage solutions, and transfer tanks. The company quickly became known for pioneering the Crossover style truck toolbox, a design that set an industry standard other manufacturers would go on to follow.
Over more than three decades, Better Built expanded its product line well beyond its original crossover boxes to include steel tool boxes, ramps, tanks, safes, racks, and accessories for work trucks of all sizes. ProDriven Global Brands, formerly known as Werner, Inc., acquired Better Built in 2019 but kept the brand operating under its own name.
Better Built's affordable, durable storage products are sold through major retailers including Tractor Supply Co. and Lowe's, alongside specialty truck accessory dealers. On ChatMRO, fleet managers and contractors can describe their truck bed dimensions or storage need to find the matching Better Built product.
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Frequently asked questions
What is a crossover truck tool box?
A crossover tool box sits across the bed rails behind the cab, giving full width storage without taking up bed floor space. Better Built pioneered this style and it remains one of the brand's most popular box types.
What materials does Better Built use for its tool boxes?
The product line includes both aluminum and steel tool boxes, giving buyers a choice between lighter weight and heavier-duty construction. Material choice typically depends on load weight and corrosion exposure.
Does Better Built make products beyond tool boxes?
Yes, the company also manufactures ramps, transfer tanks, safes, racks, and related truck accessories alongside its core tool box lineup. This lets fleet buyers source multiple storage and hauling accessories from one brand.
Who owns Better Built today?
ProDriven Global Brands, previously known as Werner, Inc., acquired Better Built in 2019, though the company continues to operate under its own established brand name. Better Built remains headquartered in Pensacola, Florida.
How do I find the right Better Built tool box on ChatMRO?
Describe your truck bed size, box style, and material preference, and ChatMRO's search will surface matching Better Built products. For fleet-wide orders, use the RFQ form to reach a sourcing specialist.