Articles from Valley Companies

Valley Companies, a North American logistics provider, is thrilled to announce its 90th anniversary—marking nearly a century of innovation, growth and an unwavering commitment to service and family. Founded in 1935 by Norman “Grandpa” Gilbert, with the motto “You call. We haul,” the company has grown from humble beginnings into a leading provider of customized logistics and supply chain solutions.
By Valley Companies · Via Business Wire · January 24, 2025

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.
By Valley Companies · Via Business Wire · November 14, 2024

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%.
By Valley Companies · Via Business Wire · July 8, 2024

Valley Companies, a leading provider of freight transportation and supply chain logistics solutions, announced that Jason Mansur has joined the company as its new vice president of Enterprise Partnerships. With over 20 years of experience and proven executive leadership skills in third-party logistics, Mansur will work in tandem with president and CEO Todd Gilbert, and the company’s leadership team, to develop new commercial solutions and partnerships.
By Valley Companies · Via Business Wire · November 9, 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.
By Valley Companies · Via Business Wire · September 14, 2023