Thunder Trucks was founded 1986 by Deluxe Distribution alongside Real Skateboards and Spitfire wheels. Thunder sponsor pro's skateboarders like Dennis Busenitz, Theotis Beasley and Austin Gillette.

There new models include Thunder Titanium lights with faster response and now lighter and stronger. Thunder Hollow lights, super strong lightweight hollow axles, added to light forged baseplates and aircraft grade hollow kingpins.