2009
Born On The Farm
The first square-by-design fuel trailer was built to replace the homemade trailer that was dangerous on the road and inefficient in the field.
Innovation Since 2009
2009–2014
2010
Service From The Start
The initial product line included Economy Trailers for fuel only and ADT Trailers which could be equipped with a Utility Box for storage and tools.
2011
Diesel + Service
As Tier 4 machinery came to the field, the need arose for an easy and clean way to deliver Diesel Exhaust Fluid along with diesel.
2012
New Needs Arise
As the Thunder Creek brand became more established, custom requests led to new developments like the Double Wall and Split Tank Trailers.
2013
More Than Diesel
The Service & Lube Trailer was created to handle multiple fluids in a modular platform that can be customized to a fleet’s unique needs.
2014
More Than Trailers
The DEF Transport Tote made the exclusive DEF System available from a truck bed in a way that was much easier and cleaner than DEF jugs.
2015–2020
2015
Grows With You
The popular ADT Trailers were retired with the launch of the FST Series, the first to utilize a modular design so options can be added at any time.
Light Up The Night
The WorkSight Light Tower quickly became a popular option by improving fueling and service in the dark.
2016
No HAZMAT. No Problem.
The launch of the Multi-Tank Trailer enabled non-ag operations to legally haul diesel without a HAZMAT endorsement.
2017
DEF Expansion
The Diesel+DEF Combo Tank and DEF Saddle Tank joined the line-up of ISO Compliant DEF Systems available from Thunder Creek.
2018
A New Generation
Our most popular products, the FST Series, Multi-Tank, and Service & Lube Trailers, were upgraded with a new “Gen 3” design.
No HAZMAT Truck
The concept of the “No HAZMAT” Multi-Tank Trailers was developed into an upfit for medium-duty truck bodies.
2019
Ten Year Celebration
Remembering how we’ve been blessed and looking ahead with continued passion to serve those who feed and build our great nation.
2020
All New MTO
The launch of the Multi-Tank Oil Trailer expanded our line up to feature bulk diesel without a HAZMAT + oil, reclaim, coolant, grease, and DEF.
MTU MOVES TO RAM
The concept of the “No HAZMAT” Multi-Tank Trailers was developed into an upfit now on a Ram Platform.
Re-Design SLT
A complete redesign of our popular Service & Lube Trailer allowed for even more fluids to customize your fleet’s unique needs.
2021–2026
2021
Service Hits The Road
The Service & Lube Upfit put a full maintenance setup on a medium-duty truck, with up to 690 gallons of fluids and a built-in air compressor, no CDL required.
2022
Employee Owned
Owned By Our People
LDJ Manufacturing became an employee-owned ESOP company, so the dedication of every team member now directly drives our continued growth and success.
2023
Room To Grow
An expansion of our Pella manufacturing plant added the capacity to keep pace with growing demand from farms, jobsites, and fleets across the country.
2024
More Trucks, More Options
The MTU and SLU arrived on the Class 5 Isuzu NRR chassis, giving crews better maneuverability and visibility on crowded roads and jobsites.
2025
Skid Ready
The Multi-Tank Diesel Skid, Multi-Tank Oil Skid, and Service & Lube Skid brought our “No HAZMAT” fuel and fluid systems to flatbeds, utility trailers, and permanent sites.
2026
Pickup Ready
The Diesel Pickup Skid and Lube Pickup Skid debuted at ConExpo, fitting 230 gallons of fuel or fluids into a pickup bed with no HAZMAT or CDL required.