Valley Companies in the Press
Valley has recently been featured in a number of national publications. Read the articles below to learn more about how we are constantly evolving in the logistics industry.
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Beating the Odds: With Its Latest Hire, Valley Breaks Through to a Fourth Generation
HUDSON, Wis., July 08, 2024--(BUSINESS WIRE)--According to Cornell University’s SC Johnson College of Business, about 40% of U.S. family-owned businesses transition to a second generation. The odds for a third generation are even slimmer, at approximately 13%. A fourth is nearly improbable, at just 3%. "If you read the reports, it’s usually the third generation that gets it wrong," says Todd Gilbert, CEO of Valley Companies, who is himself a third-generation owner. But Gilbert was determined—not only [...]
Wilbur Promoted to Chief Value Officer
You’ve seen him around, and now he has an official title. Today, we celebrate the promotion of our new Chief Value Officer, Wilbur! As we continue to grow in talent, technology, and partnerships, Wilbur is the man helping to bring it all together, whether for our customers or the Valley team. That’s what we call #ValleyValue. Congrats, Wilbur!
The Women of Valley Companies Got Into the Game to Make a Difference
Grit & Grace A study conducted by the University of Arkansas and the University of Akron suggests that the more women in charge of logistics the better. Why? In testing, they performed more efficiently than their counterparts. To Valley Companies, this is old news. Many of Valley’s key players are women—some of whom have been with the company for as much as 50 years. “It’s no secret that the logistics industry is predominately [...]
Painting a New Picture for Logistics
With the Latest Promotions, Valley Commits to the Long Haul With Creativity Hudson, Wis., Feb. 12, 2024 – Songwriting, visual arts, design — when we think of creativity, we don’t think of transportation and logistics. However, in recent years Todd Gilbert has worked to take Valley Companies from a market leader in freight transportation solutions to an industry leader in managed transportation solutions, including final mile, project management, warehousing, LTL, truckload and expedite services. “Some companies view logistics as strictly [...]
5-Star Experience From Valley Companies
Level up your product release with our 5-Star Experience. Our Final Mile team is ready for your new product release or launch. With our 5-Star Experience, you'll have a dedicated logistics specialist, customized route planning, shipment priority, and much more. 1. Dedicated Logistics Specialist: We have a single point of contact that offers complete control tower visibility and accountability. 2. Customized Route Planning: Our Project Management team consists of dedicated planners to ensure the pick [...]
Residential Sauna Deliveries: A Case Study
As the demand for home saunas increases, Valley Final Mile streamlines the delivery process. By utilizing box trucks equipped with liftgates and a two-man delivery team, Valley Companies helped Sauna Relaxation Inc. with their residential sauna deliveries. Read more about the challenges, strategy, and final results in this case study featuring our Valley Final Mile team. If you are looking for tailored delivery solutions to enhance your customer experience and build a positive brand [...]
Valley’s Rick Loerke Featured in Inbound Logistics
Valley's Director of Customer Solutions, Rick Loerke, was featured in the latest edition of Inbound Logistics. Check out Rick's feature, "Your Top 11 Questions About Expedited Freight Services Answered ASAP" here. Interested in learning more about how the Valley Value can boost your Expedited freight needs? Contact our Expedited Solutions experts today.
With Loerke and Ragner Valley Adds Strength to Expedited and Project Management
Duo Brings Extensive Experience in Expedited Shipping and Corporate Roll Outs Hudson, Wis., Sept. 14, 2023 – Valley Companies, a leading provider of freight transportation and supply chain logistics solutions, deepened its commitment to outstanding, value-added services by hiring two key industry veterans: Rick Loerke and Nathan Ragner. Ragner was hired as a logistics specialist, while Loerke now serves as director of customer solutions. Combined, the two bring decades of experience to Valley’s engineered solutions. [...]
Grandpa Norman, Hudson History, & the St. Croix EDC
We were honored when the St. Croix Development Corporation wrote a piece on Valley founder Norman Gilbert -Grandpa Norman- along with some fascinating Hudson-area highway history dating back to the Roosevelt presidency. From our haulin' horses to a complex nationwide logistics network, VC has been providing logistics solutions since 1935, and we are proud to be a part of the Hudson and St. Croix Valley community for nearly 90 years. Thanks to Bill Rubin, Executive [...]
What is Final Mile? Valley is here to tell you.
If you've ever worked in logistics, you know just how important the last leg of delivery can be. It can be complex, particularly regarding big and bulky LTL shipments. Fortunately, Valley Final Mile is here to help! The final piece of the puzzle is the end game and, ultimately, what ensures that your customers receive their orders promptly and efficiently. Awkward and bulky shipments bring with them a unique set of challenges. As the name [...]
