Sutter Trailer Sales
Co-Owner: Mark Love
Locations: Nixa and Carthage, Mo.
History: Mark Love’s passion for horses landed him a new job, business partner and company. “I was looking for a stock trailer for myself and ended up buying three and it progressed from there,” said Mark. Now Mark, his wife Tina, and friend Bill Sutter, co-own Sutter Trailer Sales in Nixa, and Carthage, Mo. The business started six years ago in Nixa with 30 to 35 trailers on the lot. It only took a year for Sutter Trailer Sales to outgrow its first location. The larger Nixa location displays as many as 100 trailers at a time. Last year, the company expanded again, by opening a second location, this one in Carthage, Mo.. “We have a lot of repeat customers and great word-of-mouth advertising. You can’t beat that,” said Mark.
Products and Services: Sutter Trailer Sales features a variety of trailers including, horse, stock, equipment, utility, cargo and also beds for trucks. In addition, the company carries replacement parts and runs a repair service shop for trailers. “We have such a variety of trailers for people to choose from. We are a one-stop trailer shop,” Mark explained. Mark says Sutter Trailer Sales’ versatility helped keep the company going during the economic slow down. The company serves customers from all over the United States and as far away as Canada and Mexico. “We have made a lot of good friends through the business. Our customers have become life long friends,” said Mark.
Working Together and Time off: Mark and his wife, Tina, work at their business six days a week. So what is it like working with your spouse? “The hardest part is not talking about work at home,” laughed Mark. Then he added, “I wouldn’t change it for the world.”
Mark and Tina say riding their Quarter and Paint Horses help them unwind after a stressful week. It is also something they enjoy sharing with their 10-year-old daughter. Mark returned to barrel racing last year after taking an 18-year break. He recently finished second, in the third division, at the Invitational NBHA Barrel Racing Showdown.
