Trailer Buying in Tennessee: How to Choose the Right Trailer (and Get the Best Deal)

If you’re in the market for a trailer, you already know there are a lot of options — dump trailers, utility trailers, equipment trailers, goosenecks, and more. The real question isn’t just what’s for sale, it’s what trailer is actually right for your work and worth your money.

At Chris Young's Trailer Sales, we help customers across Middle Tennessee choose trailers that work hard, last long, and don’t leave them wishing they bought something different a year later.

Start with the job — not the price

The biggest mistake buyers make is shopping price before purpose.

Ask yourself:

• What will I haul most often?

• How much weight am I really pulling?

• How often will I use it?

• Do I need room to grow into a bigger setup later?

For example:

• Landscaping → dump or utility trailer

• Equipment hauling → equipment or tilt trailer

• Construction & heavy loads → gooseneck or deckover

Choosing the right type first saves you money, repairs, and upgrades later.

Dump, utility, or gooseneck — which one fits you?

Dump trailers
Perfect for contractors, roofing, landscaping, and property work. Quick loading, fast unloading, and built for heavy use.

Utility trailers
Great for homeowners, small businesses, ATVs, mowers, and general hauling.

Gooseneck trailers
Best for serious hauling and stability. Ideal for equipment, hotshot work, and long hauls.

If you’re unsure, this is where talking to someone who sells and services trailers daily makes the difference.

Features that actually matter (and ones that don’t)

Not all trailers are built the same. Key things to pay attention to:

• Axle ratings

• Frame construction

• Brake setup

• Ramp design

• Warranty

• Brand reputation

• Local service availability

A cheap trailer that can’t handle your workload becomes expensive fast.

Why buy local instead of online?

Buying local means:

• You see it before you buy it

• You get setup help

• You have service & parts nearby

• You get real advice — not just a checkout cart

We work with customers every day who say the same thing:
“I wish I had just bought the right one the first time.”

Let’s get you into the right trailer

Whether you’re upgrading, buying your first trailer, or adding to your fleet, our goal is simple — match you with the right trailer at the right price, with no guesswork.

We carry trailers for:

• Contractors

• Landscapers

• Farmers

• Businesses

• Homeowners

And we stand behind what we sell.

Stop by Chris Young's Trailer Sales, located at 330 Broadrick Street, Tullahoma, TN. 37388 or contact us today to see what’s in stock and ready to work.
We’ll help you compare options, understand the differences, and make sure you leave confident in what you’re buying.