FIT - FORM - FUNCTION
Thunder Creek Equipment
LDJ Manufacturing is the home of Thunder Creek Equipment, a leading brand of premium bulk diesel and heavy equipment fleet maintenance solutions for the agriculture, construction and commercial markets. Launched more than a decade ago by the Van Wyk family as a solution to their own fuel needs on their family farm, Thunder Creek has become an industry leader in quality and innovation that reflects LDJ’s core values and dedication to building and designing products that shatter our customers expectations.
For more information on all of Thunder Creek’s products, visit ThunderCreek.comA Decade of Innovation
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.
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
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
The 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.