I would never use a truck this small on a real job in the city. 1/2 ton trucks are a horrible compromise between a daily driver and a lawn tender. Most of the pickups that show up on my job sites are crew arriving, usually alone. My use of them is usually people movers and a golfer, to carry lunch back for site etc...

3/4 ton truck aren't too much better but at least I can throw a welder in back of one without it ripping though the cargo bed

OK i ve once used 1/2 tonner with bed cover as a hazards chemicals and stuff cause I didt want to contaminate or lose a truck.

Residential Home renovation in the city usually go cargo vans as it offers sort of secure storage. Landscaping go retired16ft uhaul trucks same reason with more cargo space.

Can't speak to major exterior jobs in Suburban areas.