An elevated vehicle surface access apparatus comprising a step; a first and second rail extending from the step in a spaced relationship to each other so that the step and the first and second rail cooperate to define a foot receiving space; a first hook extending from the first rail and configured to engage one side of a vehicle stake pocket; a second hook extending from the second rail and configured to engage another side of the stake pocket; the first and second rail movable relative to one another such that the first and second hook are positionable in an engagement position wherein the first and second hook are spaced to supportingly engage opposing sides of the stake pocket and in a non-engagement position wherein the first and second hook are spaced relative one another to pass around the sides of the stake pocket.