Trucks are heavy-duty machines and that means they need heavy-duty protection for the flooring. The best way to achieve that is through getting the right kind of floor mats for trucks. To determine which floor mats are best, one needs to look at cost, materials, fit, how the surface design is cut, ability to retain water and dirt before being cleaned, and so on.
The good news is that we’ve done the legwork and found 3 fantastic choices for floor mats for trucks:
1. Caterpillar – Editors Choice
The Caterpillar brand name is synonymous with strength and durability. These mats are made from odorless rubber offering rigorous protection and a very affordable price point that comes with free shipping and returns. They’re made to fit any passenger car, van, SUV or truck and can be cut using the handy cutting lines to help you shape the mat to your cabin.
The mats are waterproof, and feature rubberized nibs on the bottom to provide a anti-slip grip. They’re only available in black, but the high and deep ridges in the surface pattern make them very effective at trapping and holding dirt. They’re also very easy to clean.
Pros
- Strong brand recognition
- Durable, odorless and effective
- Affordable with free shipping and returns
- High ridges make trapping dirt more effective
Cons
- Only available in one color
2. Armor – Best Value
This set of universal-fit floor mats is designed for any SUV or truck. They come with a great-value price point and also include free shipping and returns. You can purchase in 3 colors, black, gray and tan, as well as in different numbers of pieces, 2, 3 or 4. That makes it easy to create a value package that suits your SUV or truck perfectly.
The base of the Armor All mats features a patent-pending anti-slip technology that they call Carpet Claws. This innovation makes it one of the most secure to fit to the floor, which in an SUV or truck is ideal.
Pros
- Available in 3 different colors
- Proprietary technology for grip
- Great-value price point
- Universal fit for trucks and SUVs
Cons
- Strong odors reported when brand-new, but can dissipate after a few months
3. Maxliner – Luxury Choice
These are for a specific fit (see below) but offer owners of the 2019-2021 Sierra 1500, 2500 or 3500 crew cab a luxurious, stain-resistant, odorless floor mat. They feature a raised, strengthened lip/edge, textured skid-resistant surface that’s easy to clean, and a snug, precision-cut fit for these specific truck models.
These black vinyl mats are made for a crew cab truck with 4 full-size doors and a 1st row bench seat and carpeted floors. They aren’t suitable for models with manual shifters or vinyl flooring.
Pros
- High-quality odorless materials
- Stain resistant
- Precision fit
- Weather resistant and easy to clean
Cons
- Only for a small range of Sierra trucks, and crew cab only
