TECHNICAL FIELD

The present invention relates to vehicle storage compartments and, more particularly, to a storage compartment in a pickup truck which is accessible from an exterior of the truck.

BACKGROUND

Because pickup trucks may not have the storage areas (such as a trunk) found on many other vehicles, pickup truck owners may find it necessary to manipulate a heavy tailgate or tonneau cover in order to position and secure items (such as groceries or relatively smaller items) for transport.

SUMMARY

In one aspect of the embodiments described herein, a pickup truck includes a cab having a front row of seating, and a rear row of seating, and a cargo bed residing behind the cab. A storage compartment is positioned behind the cab. At least a portion of the storage compartment is positioned directly underneath the cargo bed.

