R. J. Valente Companies

R. J. Valente Gravel, Inc. is one of the Capital District's largest Material Handlers. With over 40 dump trucks and numerous gravel pits, we can offer residential and commercial customers timely service and quality products.

In 1987, Roderick “Roddy” J. Valente began doing what he knew best. After working his family’s business, Valente Gravel, he took a chance and started his own company, R. J. Valente Gravel, Inc. With one dump truck, a bulldozer, and dispatch located from his kitchen, he started rolling. As time went on, Roddy acquired more trucks, equipment, property, and employees. Finally, in 2006 our Quarry opened and began operating with state-of-the-art crushers and screening equipment. R. J. Valente Gravel, Inc. is a family business owned and operated by Roddy, with his children, daughter Daniella, son Stephen, and nephew, Anthony. Together with a very dedicated staff, they have brought the company where they are today.

Throughout the years, we as a family and company have been conscious of how lucky we are and, in return, strive to be honorable corporate citizens. Some of the charities we have worked with include, The Ronald McDonald House, Make-A-Wish Foundation, and The Center for Disability Services, among numerous youth and athletic teams.

Our philosophy has always been no job is too small or too large. As a result, we have always been able to supply the homeowner based on one load and service jobs over one million yards. As illustrated, providing the Fountain Ave. Landfill in Staten Island via barge F.O.B. Albany, N.Y. In addition to servicing the Capital District with our D.O.T.-approved stone products from our Quarry located in Grafton, N.Y., we have been supplying numerous blacktop and concrete companies in the New York Metropolitan area via the Hudson River. We are proud to employ more than 80 employees in peak season and equal opportunity employers.