Drake-Scruggs Equipment Inc.

04/17/2026

We’re hiring Install Technicians.

If you like working with your hands and seeing a finished truck roll out of the shop, this is for you.

Welding. Hydraulics. Installation.

Message us or apply today.

Apply today!

04/08/2026

HOT OFF THE PRESS: Work now...Pay later!

Waiting on fuel costs you jobs.

Now it doesn't have to with Thunder Creek Equipment.

• No payments for 6 months
• No interest for 6 months
• $0 down

Get the trailer. Get back to work.

Less waiting. More working.

Get in touch with us now before this ends.

Details 👇

03/26/2026

When the job calls for lifting power, this is what shows up.

Nothing slows a job down faster than waiting on the right equipment.

These two Stellar Industries work ready units just hit the lot and they are ready to go to work.

F600 with an 8630 crane
Kenworth with a 12630 crane

Two different setups depending on what your crew needs in the field. From everyday service work to heavier lifting, these trucks are built to keep things moving and crews productive.

Less waiting. More working.

Which one fits your operation better?

Call us today to get one of these on your jobsite

03/21/2026

Planting season is right around the corner and the last thing you need is equipment sitting idle in the field.

This Stellar Industries mechanics truck is set up to handle repairs on site so your crew can keep moving without losing time hauling equipment back and forth.

Less waiting. More working.

Make sure your support equipment is just as ready as your tractors this season.

Talk to our team about building your next service truck.

03/11/2026

We serve Illinois & Missouri.

Drake-Scruggs brings expert truck equipment solutions regionally, to cities like St. Louis, Kansas City, Peoria, and Bloomington. Centrally located for faster service.

Find your area: https://www.drake-scruggs.com/locations-service-area/

03/05/2026

🚨 We’re Hiring a Service Manager 🚨
📍 Springfield, Illinois

Drake Scruggs Equipment is looking for the right leader to step into our Service Manager role and help lead a department that supports the utility, municipal, and commercial fleets that keep our communities running.

Every day our team services the trucks and equipment that help keep the power on, water flowing, and critical infrastructure moving forward across Illinois and Missouri.

This role is about more than scheduling work. We are looking for someone who can lead technicians, improve processes, solve problems, and take pride in running a strong service department.

Experience with hydraulic and electrical systems on heavy equipment, truck equipment, or bucket trucks is a big plus.

Drake Scruggs Equipment has been serving customers since 1946, and we continue to invest in our people, our team, and the equipment that keeps America working.

💰 Competitive salary
🏥 Health, dental, and vision insurance
📈 401k with company match
🌴 Paid time off

If you or someone you know might be a great fit, we would love to connect.

📧 send resume and CV to: [email protected]
📍 Drake Scruggs Equipment | Springfield, IL

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03/02/2026

03/02/2026

Now THIS is how you make an entrance. ✈️🔥

Fresh off the line — a custom Airport Sign Truck built for O'Hare ATS and equipped with a Stamm Manufacturing Signalier.

When you’re directing traffic on runways and taxiways, there’s no room for guesswork. This truck is built to:

🚧 Get attention
💡 Deliver clear messaging
⚙️ Deploy fast
💪 Handle nonstop airport operations

From the bright yellow lift to the clean service body setup with plenty of safety and directional lighting, this rig is built to stand out and stand up to the job.

We love building specialty trucks that play a critical role behind the scenes — keeping airports, cities, and crews running safely and efficiently.

Big job. Big visibility. Built right.

If you’ve got a specialty truck project in mind, our team is ready to help.

02/11/2026

Fresh off the truck this morning. 🔥

Brand new Knapheide bodies just hit the yard — flatbeds, service bodies, and custom configurations ready to go to work.

If you’re building, upgrading, or expanding your fleet, we’ve got the brands and the team to make it happen.

Let’s build your next work truck.
📞 Call us or send a DM to get started.

01/17/2026

We’re excited to partner with Thunder Creek as a new dealer. This partnership helps us better support our utility, construction, and fleet customers with reliable fueling, DEF, and service solutions when uptime matters most. Our sales team is ready to help with any Thunder Creek trailer or truck upfit needs. Get in touch with us today.

We’re excited to welcome Drake-Scruggs Equipment Inc. as a new Thunder Creek dealer. Now serving customers across Illinois and Missouri with our fuel and l**e trailers, truck upfits, and skids.

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