A female housing fixed to the side or ends of a vehicle to receive a stake or peg, and may also be used as an anchor point is a _________.

The answer is stake pocket.
A stake pocket is a female housing fixed to the side or ends of a vehicle to receive a stake or peg. It is typically made of metal and is designed to be strong enough to hold the weight of the load being secured. Stake pockets are often used in the transportation industry to secure cargo..