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B usiness IN TOUCH Buying a trailer? A local guide to buying trailers in the Pulaski County, Somerset area BY CARLA SLAVEY COMMONWEALTH JOURNAL Whether you are trying to get an ATV across town or a backhoe from one side of the country to the other, there’s no denying that a trailer is a vital part in that process. Hauling one item or dozens is made so much easier with the right trailer to haul it with. There are plenty of options out there for people in the market for a trailer. Here, we are going to look at two of the home-grown local options: Conder’s Trailer Sales and Gatormade Trailers. Both businesses have local roots, with Conder’s being owned by Terry and Dawn Conder, and Gatormade com- ing from owner B.J. Brown. Both offer trailers in all sizes from the small, lawnmow- er-sized to something that can haul heavy equipment. The main difference between the two is that Gatormade hosts and on-site manufactur- ing plant here in Pulaski, while Conder’s is a dealer for Big Tex brand trailers made in Texas. SUBMITTED Conder’s Trailers Sales is located on Ky. 1247. In addition to selling Big Tex trailers, they also service all makes and models of trailers. 10 • I n T ouch with S outhern K entucky  M arch 2020