Four Star breaks ground on new Valley, Ala. location

Four Star Freightliner, Inc. broke ground on a new facility in Valley, Ala. on Wednesday, May 22, marking the start of new construction of Four Star’s permanent home at 1051 Four Star Drive, located on Exit 77, just off I-85. This will be the seventh location for Four Star Freightliner, the third in Alabama. The new, permanent location is scheduled to be completed during the fourth quarter of 2019.

Representatives from Four Star Freightliner, Chambers County Development Authority, City of Valley, and the community participated in the groundbreaking ceremony on Wednesday.

Four Star Freightliner Dealer Principal Jerry Kocan said his business could not have asked for more supportive partners than the City of Valley, especially Mayor Riley and Chris Busby with the Chambers County Development Authority.

“Because of its location and the fantastic people who wanted us there, we decided it was the ideal place to open Four Star’s next location,” said Kocan. “It provides a perfect location to serve our customers in Auburn and Columbus plus suppliers for Hyundai, Kia and other businesses along I-85”.

While construction is underway, Four Star will operate out of a temporary facility at 3644 55th St. in Valley. The soft launch of the business was on May 15. However, operations will fully begin at the temporary location on Monday, June 3, which is also off Exit 77.

The Valley service department is headed by a trained, certified diesel technician and the staff includes a road truck technician whose primary job is to provide mobile maintenance. He will be available not only for emergency roadside assistance, but a variety of on-site warranty repairs.

The more than $4 million investment at the new Valley location will initially create 15 jobs and could allow for more in the future. Customers can expect the same quality service and support they currently receive from Four Star’s six other locations because Four Star is moving experienced, trained individuals to the Valley dealership.

“This is a great example of government and private industry working together to provide support for customers and jobs for residents,” Kocan said.