Valley Truck & Tractor

Papé Machinery Agriculture & Turf Acquires Valley Truck & Tractor

December 13, 2021 | Posted in Dealers on the Move

Papé Machinery Agriculture & Turf has completed the asset purchase of Valley Truck & Tractor, a nine-store John Deere dealership with locations in Chico, Colusa, Dixon, Elk Grove, Gridley, Robbins, Willow, Woodland, and Yuba City in Northern California’s Sacramento Valley.

On the Record

[Podcast] As 2018 Closes, Some Ag Optimism Going into New Year

December 21, 2018

In this podcast, we take a look at how accurate USDA ERS’ farm profitability projections are. Other topics in this episode include forecasting future precision growth, dealers concerns going into 2019, how November U.S. large ag equipment sales compare to the 5-year average and dealers’ views on their used equipment inventories and used equipment pricing.

Challenges for the Next Generation of Managers at Valley Truck & Tractor

August 9, 2017 | Posted in Dealers on the Move, Best Practices, Department Management, Dealer Succession

Keeping a business properly staffed as time goes by is a challenge for any family run business as John Miller, chief executive officer of Valley Truck and Tractor discusses. As generation's change, Miller remarks how the management will shift from family run to including outside hires.

Defining Events that Changed the Course of Valley Truck & Tractor

August 9, 2017 | Posted in Dealers on the Move, Best Practices, Facilities

Any long run business has had changes that define the business going forward. John Miller, chief executive officer of Valley Truck & Tractor, recounts the events that led to this company being named the 2017 Dealership of the Year.

Future Growth Opportunities for Valley Truck & Tractor

August 9, 2017 | Posted in Dealers on the Move, Best Practices, Department Management, Dealer Succession

Chief executive officer John Miller of Valley Truck & Tractor discusses the process the company follows when identifying potential growth opportunities.

How Valley Truck & Tractor Achieved 106% Absorption Rate

August 9, 2017 | Posted in Dealers on the Move, Best Practices, Manufacturer & Dealer Issues

Location can make all the difference when it comes to a successful dealership, and Valley Truck and Tractor is no exception. John Miller, chief executive officer, explains how working in California has allowed the company to attain an impressive 106% absorption rate with their equipment, parts and service.

What Earning the 2017 Dealership of the Year Means to Valley Truck & Tractor

August 9, 2017 | Posted in Dealers on the Move, Best Practices, Department Management

Valley Truck & Tractor chief executive officer John Miller comments on the honor and impact that he has seen after the company was awarded the 2017 Dealership of the Year award.

The Biggest Influencers on California Agriculture Today

August 9, 2017 | Posted in Dealers on the Move, Manufacturer & Dealer Issues, Data & Forecasts

John Miller, chief executive officer of Valley Truck & Tractor, understands the most pressing matters affecting the ag industry in California. He discuses how regulation and water management are the most influential to those in this field.

Valley Truck & Tractor: Planning Service Operations for the Long Term

By Dave Kanicki posted on July 15, 2017 | Posted in Best Practices, Used Equipment Remarketing, Operations & Finance, Department Management

In 2016, Valley Truck & Tractor achieved a parts and service absorption rate of 106%. According to the Western Equipment Dealers Assn.’s (WEDA) 2016 Cost of Doing Business study, the farm equipment industry average absorption rate was 64%, with an industry benchmark target of 80%-plus.

13th Annual Awards Program Recognizes Industry’s Top Dealers

Valley Truck & Tractor & Ellens Equipment earned the industry’s top honors as Farm Equipment’s 2017 Dealership of the Year.

By Farm Equipment Staff Report posted on July 15, 2017 | Posted in Best Practices

Now in its fourth year, the downturn in the ag economy has presented farm equipment dealers with numerous challenges. But, the best of the best have risen to the occasion and found ways to face those challenges head on.