Abstract: A loading and unloading system for a truck has a ramp and a ramp mounting assembly adapted for mounting the ramp such that the ramp can be moved from a stored position, wherein the ramp is positioned within a ramp storage compartment, to an extended position wherein the ramp extends outwardly from the ramp storage compartment. The system further includes a tailgate that is mounted on one of the pair of sidewalls of the truck with a tailgate mounting hinge assembly such that the tailgate can be pivoted between a closed position and an open position.

Abstract: A disclosed loading and unloading system for a truck having a bed includes a ramp, a first storage compartment formed under the bed and receiving the ramp, a ramp mounting assembly for mounting the ramp such that the ramp can be moved from a stored position to an extended position, a tailgate, a second storage compartment formed under the first storage compartment and receiving the tailgate, and a tailgate mounting assembly for mounting the tailgate such that the tailgate can be moved from an upright position to a lowered position, and to a retracted position. In the stored position the ramp is positioned within the first storage compartment. In the extended position the ramp extends outwardly from the first storage compartment through an opening. The tailgate blocks the first compartment opening in the upright position, and does not block the first compartment opening in the retracted position.