Mark Stevens

Mark Stevens

Mark Stevens is an automotive journalist and truck enthusiast with over 15 years of experience testing pickup trucks and aftermarket accessories across the United States. He has covered launches at the SEMA Show in Las Vegas, interviewed dealers through the National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA), and contributed reviews to Car & Driver and Truck Trend. Mark specializes in tonneau covers, truck bed solutions, and off-road equipment. His testing spans snowy trails in Colorado, desert highways in Arizona, and everyday roads across the Midwest. On TonneauTrend.com, he shares real-world insights to help truck owners choose the right cover for their lifestyle and budget.
Do Tonneau Covers Improve Gas Mileage?

Do Tonneau Covers Improve Gas Mileage?

The claim that tonneau covers improve gas mileage is one of the most repeated selling points in the truck accessory market. Sales pages mention it. Dealer installers mention it. Your buddy who just bought one definitely mentioned it. But does…

How to Install a Tonneau Cover Step by Step

How to Install a Tonneau Cover Step by Step

Installing a tonneau cover is one of the most satisfying truck DIY projects — it takes less than an hour, requires no drilling or permanent modifications, and immediately transforms your truck’s appearance and functionality. Whether you’re installing a soft roll-up,…

How to Secure Cargo Under a Tonneau Cover

How to Secure Cargo Under a Tonneau Cover

A tonneau cover keeps prying eyes off your cargo and rain off your gear, but it doesn’t keep items from sliding, shifting, or tumbling during driving. An unsecured toolbox slamming into your tailgate at every stop light, a cooler tipping…

Best Tonneau Cover for Jeep Gladiator

Best Tonneau Cover for Jeep Gladiator

The Jeep Gladiator is the only midsize truck that doubles as a genuine off-road vehicle straight from the factory. Its 5-foot steel bed is shorter than most competitors, and the Gladiator’s unique body design creates specific tonneau cover considerations that…

Are Tonneau Covers Worth It in Winter Climates?

Are Tonneau Covers Worth It in Winter Climates?

Winter is where tonneau covers earn their keep — or reveal their limitations. Snow loads, ice formation, road salt, freezing temperatures, and winter-specific cargo needs all test a cover differently than summer conditions. If you live anywhere that gets real…

How to Remove a Tonneau Cover Safely

How to Remove a Tonneau Cover Safely

There comes a time in every truck owner’s life when the tonneau cover needs to come off — whether you’re hauling oversized cargo, doing bed maintenance, switching to a different cover, or selling the truck. Removing a tonneau cover isn’t…

Are Tonneau Covers Waterproof in Heavy Rain?

Are Tonneau Covers Waterproof in Heavy Rain?

You just installed a tonneau cover and the forecast shows three days of heavy rain. The natural question: will your cargo stay dry? The honest answer disappoints many new owners — tonneau covers are weather-resistant, not waterproof. But the gap…