to the bed side wall utilizing any fixturing system for instance the support rails can be welded or bolted to the side walls channels can be affixed to the side walls and the support rails or pocket hole inserts can be disposed in the channels the support rails could be welded to the bed side walls although this limits the ability to easily remove the rack or use a cover with the rack in a preferred embodiment the article further comprises pocket hole inserts which are adapted to support the rack and hold it in place the pocket hole inserts function to transfer the load to the body of the vehicle hold the rack in place preferably hold it perpendicular to the bed plane prevent the rack from moving during use and prevent damage to the body of the vehicle bed side wall the pocket hole inserts preferably comprise a receiver for the support rails which functions to hold the support rails in place and provide the necessary rigidity load bearing support and stability the support rail may be affixed to the receiver in any known manner screws and bolts set screws adhesives interference fit snap fits and the like the pocket insert further comprises support legs.