Lenexa, KS – Aug. 15, 2024 – Machinery Pete, LLC, a leading online marketplace for used farm and construction equipment, announces its partnership with Valley Transportation Service, Inc., a trusted provider of agricultural and construction equipment shipping and transport. This partnership appoints Valley Transportation as the exclusive shipping partner for MachineryPete.com, providing farmers with direct access to a straightforward quote process.
“We’re excited about this partnership with Valley Transportation and the value it brings to business owners who purchase equipment on our site,” said Eric Peterson, CEO of Machinery Pete. “Our buyers will benefit from dependable, nationwide shipping services, meeting all of their equipment transportation needs.”
Valley Transportation operates a fleet of 200 trucks, offering secure and reliable transport services across the lower 48 states. Agricultural equipment is often large, heavy and expensive. Valley Transportation specializes in the safe handling and transportation of such equipment, ensuring it arrives without damage. The company has been awarded 10 safety awards by the Minnesota Trucking Association in the past seven years.
“We look forward to serving Machinery Pete’s customers with our fast and safe shipping solutions,” said Brad Grafe, owner/president of Valley Transportation.
About Farm Journal
Farm Journal is the nation’s leading business information and media company serving the agricultural market. The company serves the row crop, livestock, produce and retail sectors through branded websites, eNewsletters and phone apps; business magazines; live events including conferences and tradeshows; nationally broadcast television and radio programs; and an array of data-driven, paid information products. Farm Journal is also the majority shareholder of the online equipment marketplace, Machinery Pete LLC. Trust In Food is a Farm Journal division dedicated to accelerating the adoption of climate-smart and regenerative agriculture in ways that work for producers and enhance connection to consumers. In 2010, the company established the non-profit, public charity, Farm Journal Foundation, dedicated to sustaining agriculture’s ability to meet the vital needs of a growing population through education and empowerment.
About Machinery Pete, LLC
Machinery Pete, LLC, is a premier online marketplace serving both buyers and sellers of farm and construction equipment. Machinerypete.com provides buyers with a user-friendly platform to locate and purchase equipment. Machinery Pete provides sellers with access to list their inventory on the fastest growing online marketplace while also providing a suite of other marketing solutions to help move inventory and grow their brand.
About Valley Transportation Service, Inc.
Valley Transportation Service, Inc. is a premier transportation company based in Southeast Minnesota, specializing in secure, dependable and efficient transportation services across the lower 48 states. For over 35 years, Valley has prioritized customer satisfaction, offering a wide range of transportation solutions tailored to the needs of individuals and businesses. Whether transporting agricultural or construction equipment, Valley is dedicated to delivering exceptional service and maintaining a steadfast commitment to excellence. Named the safest specialized carrier by the Minnesota Trucking Association for the past six years, Valley prides itself on a team of seasoned professionals and a state-of-the-art fleet of vehicles. This ensures that customers can trust them for all their transportation requirements. Valley attributes its success to strong relationships with growers, dealers and manufacturers, cultivated over the past 35 years. To learn at valleytransinc.com.
