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James Yeager, Owner and President of Platte Valley Truck & Trailer. He is very personable and has quite the sense of humor.
Jim took over his father's company in 1970 and along with all his loyal employees and his wife Linda they have made Platte Valley what it is today.Linda Yeager, Co-Owner and Vice-President, started this company alongside Jim in 1970. Linda
and Jim have been married for 40 years now.
Linda's favorite quote:
"Behind every great man is an even greater woman."
Michael Walkenhorst, Chief-Diesel Technician, has been at Platte Valley for 25 years. He is a dedicated, loyal employee who through the use of computers keeps up with the ever-changing diesel technology.
BJ Yeager, Diesel Technician/Welder, has been with us for 11 years. BJ came up here from Oklahoma as a skilled welder and technician to join the Platte Valley team. BJ's favorite quote: "Git R Done!"
Mark Rishel, Expert Diesel Technician, has been with us for 6 years. Mark too keeps us up-to-date with all of the new diesel computing technology. Mark is a hard worker and has a very unique sense of humor.
Curt Harris, Diesel Technician, has been at Platte Valley for 2 years. Curt is a notorious prankster and fun to work with.
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Adam Nielsen, Parts Manager, has been with us for just over a year. Adam is a hard-working dedicated team member which makes him a great addition to the Platte Valley Team.
Adam's favorite quote: "If it has to do with parts, right or wrong, it's all me."
Gretchen Ogden, Office Manager, has been at Platte Valley for the past 17 years. Greta is a caring and commited employee whose loyalty and expertise in the office is a wonderful asset to our company. She is truly the company's "Right-Hand Woman".
Lori Yeager-Nielsen, Web-designer/Office Assistant, has been with us for just over a year. Lori has designed and maintains multiple websites including Platte Valley's. She is a great help in the office and in our daily errands.About Us
Platte Valley Truck & Trailer, Inc. was established in 1970 under the ownership of
Joseph Yeager and his son James. They started out in a one bay shop that was
a converted gas station and in the late 1970's they moved to a three bay shop.
In 1992, they moved yet again to expand to a four bay shop to their present
location at 1600 Morningside Road.If you are in the job market please check our Employment Opportunities Page.
Thank you.The full-time Platte Valley Team
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