In 1986, Steve Hardgrave was offered a job with Timpte as a salesman for their Memphis, Tennessee location. He accepted and quickly excelled to receive Timpte’s highest sales honor, The Award of Distinction, for sales leadership in 1988. The following year, Steve and his partners negotiated a deal with Timpte to start up a dealership of their own. In March of 1989, Trailer Sales of Memphis, Inc. was established. The business was built on a strong foundation of customer relationships. Steve knew that if he treated customers as he would like to be treated, the result would be much more than just a sale. There would be long lasting relationships founded on trust, quality products and unparalleled service. 

Our success, over these past 20 years, has been largely due to repeat and referral business. We have been very fortunate and blessed to provide sales, parts, and service to several generations of farmers and commercial haulers. We are proud of the relationships we’ve made and we understand how important it is to have a “friend in the business.” At Trailer Sales of Memphis, our goal is to be your source for all the necessary information to make the best decision and to provide the highest quality products to get the job done right. That’s what friends do.

In 2003 Steve acquired 100% of the company. Horace Stanfield was brought on to lead the Parts operation. Horace is the authority in both knowledge about Timpte parts and in customer service and satisfaction. His efforts led to the company being awarded as Timpte’s #1 Parts Selling Location for  2006, 2007and 2008 as well as Timpte's Dealer of the Year for 2009.

Steve’s wife Brenda Hardgrave came aboard as office manager in 2004. Brenda is the glue that holds everything together around here. Her positive attitude and presence is contagious and her commitment to quality and service is unmistakable. 

Steve’s cousin, Taylor Harvey, is the newest member of the TSOM team. He comes to us with 20 plus years of sales and finance experience. Taylor shares the vision of providing the highest quality products with the highest level of service.