Rainier dealers and customers can now use the company's factory website to order trucks anytime and anywhere.
by Staff
April 19, 2018
1 min to read
Rainier offers a number of cab-over-engine (COE) models, including the RT2600 Class 6 model. (Photo courtest of Rainier)
Ordering products off the internet isn't new in today’s fast-paced e-commerce environment. But Rainier says it is trying to create a better working relationship with dealers and customers and the factory by offering online truck ordering anytime and from anywhere.
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With just a few clicks to choose the model and options, a truck can be ordered online and delivered to the nearest Rainier dealer. Rainier said it is the only truck manufacturer with an online order drop-down menu on its website for both dealers and retail customers.
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Rainier said it has worked to create a solid deal for both the dealer and customer through its online ordering in order to offer a faster, hassle-free purchasing process that doesnt require haggling over the price.
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