{"id":459,"date":"2016-05-17T23:16:25","date_gmt":"2016-05-17T23:16:25","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.freightlinernorthwest.com\/news\/?p=459"},"modified":"2016-12-29T00:14:01","modified_gmt":"2016-12-29T00:14:01","slug":"decrease-your-downtime","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.freightlinernorthwest.com\/news\/decrease-your-downtime\/","title":{"rendered":"Decrease Your Downtime!"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"padding-top:10px;\" class=\"hupso-share-buttons\"><!-- Hupso Share Buttons - https:\/\/www.hupso.com\/share\/ --><a class=\"hupso_counters\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hupso.com\/share\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.hupso.com\/share\/buttons\/dot.png\" style=\"border:0px; padding-top:2px; float:left;\" alt=\"Share Button\"\/><\/a><script type=\"text\/javascript\">var hupso_services_c=new Array(\"twitter\",\"facebook_like\",\"facebook_send\",\"google\",\"email\",\"linkedin\");var hupso_counters_lang = \"en_US\";var hupso_image_folder_url = \"\";var hupso_twitter_via=\"FreightlinerNW\";var hupso_url_c=\"\";var hupso_title_c=\"Decrease%20Your%20Downtime%21\";<\/script><script type=\"text\/javascript\" src=\"https:\/\/static.hupso.com\/share\/js\/counters.js\"><\/script><!-- Hupso Share Buttons --><\/div><p>Valley Freightliner, Inc. Dealership Family offers a full-service support network of 12 locations across the Pacific Northwest and Hawaii and we\u2019ll get you running when and where you need us most!<!--more--><\/p>\n<p>At VFI, \u201ca primary goal of our service department is to seamlessly support all customers as a member of the Valley Freightliner Dealership Family,\u201d said Terry French, Service Manager\u00a0in Pacific, WA. Choose VFI and become part of our <a href=\"http:\/\/www.valleyfreightliner.com\/\">Family! <\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Network of Service Locations\u00a0 <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.freightlinernorthwest.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/location-map-e1463172927653.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-440\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freightlinernorthwest.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/location-map-e1463172927653.png\" alt=\"location map\" width=\"566\" height=\"319\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Benefits of our Service Departments\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Easy access off major freeways<\/li>\n<li>Trailer parking available<\/li>\n<li>Fully certified on major makes<\/li>\n<li>Lube pits<\/li>\n<li>Preventive Maintenance service appointments<\/li>\n<li>Factory trained service department<\/li>\n<li>Windshield repair<\/li>\n<li>Auxiliary Power Unit installation<\/li>\n<li>Front and rear axle laser alignments<\/li>\n<li>Lift axle installation<\/li>\n<li>Frame stretches<\/li>\n<li>Coach chassis service &amp; repair<\/li>\n<li>Road service available<\/li>\n<li>All work guaranteed<\/li>\n<li>Federal annual DOT<\/li>\n<li>Inspections<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Premier Service Communication <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Sharing knowledge among technicians is vital to providing superior customer service experiences at all locations. \u201cWe\u00a0are proud of our communication with the customers, service writers and the foremen on all aspects of the repairs,\u201d said Doug Thompson, Service Manager\u00a0in Ridgefield, WA. VFI\u2019s Freightliner Certified Technicians take a collaborative approach to service resulting in timely, thorough understanding of service issues and connecting each location to the next in terms of knowledge opportunities. Within the next year, the integration of new software will provide consistent visibility of all parts, service, truck inventories and activity as well as customer and vendor information across VFI\u2019s network of twelve locations.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Technician Training &amp; Equipment <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>VFI has invested in state-of-the-art alignment equipment as well as priming machines and a GHG17 training module engine allowing technicians to test, disassemble, and reassemble the engine to further their knowledge of all components. \u201cWe have a fully updated Power Test chassis dyno in Ridgefield, WA\u00a0that that can duplicate power and specific chassis complaints, as well as perform proper engine break-in procedures on rebuilt engines,\u201d said Doug Thompson. Continuous technical education and advanced equipment keep VFI technicians at the forefront of the service industry. Along with premier in-shop services, VFI also offers truck pick-up and delivery for local customers and an extensive mobile repair service. All of these\u00a0service advantages\u00a0help you increase your uptime and get you back on the road!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.valleyfreightliner.com\/service.aspx\">Click Here<\/a> to schedule your service today at a location near you!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Be sure you get the latest VFI news! Sign up for our newsletter below. <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Valley Freightliner, Inc. 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