Valley Companies is proud to be an active member of the following Chambers of Commerce: Hudson, Wisconsin Chamber of Commerce: As a local business, we are dedicated to contributing to the growth and prosperity of the Hudson community since the chamber was established in 1953. Kansas City Chamber of Commerce and Lenexa Chamber of Commerce: Our presence in the Kansas City area allows us to connect with a diverse business community and contribute to the [...]

HUDSON, Wis.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov 14, 2024- It’s apple picking season. But not all of those fruits find their way from tree to mouth or table. After falling to the ground, many go overlooked, ending up in wastebaskets. Thanks to a Kansas City-based non-profit and employees from Valley Companies, a leading provider of managed transportation solutions, more than 3,000 pounds of apples were shared with hungry neighbors around the Kansas City Metro area. This press release features [...]

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 [...]

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!

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 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.

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. [...]