Tripp is bored and lonely in his tiny town, so he spends his time trying to build a monster truck from spare parts. However, his attempts at building a fast, tough truck seem to be failing until he meets an unlikely creature. This bizarre creature was displaced from its home during an oil drilling accident, and while looking for a place to hide, it comes across Tripp's truck. When Tripp and the creature discover that it can power his truck, they unite help each other accomplish their goals. Tripp just wants to leave town while the creature is desperate to get back home.
