Tommy, a 17-year old boy, lives with his widowed mother in New Jersey during the 1930's. He manages to buy an old Model-T truck and through industriousness, talent and hard work gets the truck running. Soon Tommy is making a living hauling small loads for people in the area. When he lands a job hauling coal for the mines, his business begins to take off and so do many new thrilling adventures. From Tommy's dangerous encounter with highjackers to a romance with his high school sweetheart, T-Model Tommy is filled with thrilling exploits and energy.