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                        <title>Pilot Celebrates Driver Appreciation with $50,000 Road Warrior Contest and Free Drinks in the Pilot App</title>
                        <link>https://newsroom.pilotcompany.com/pilot-celebrates-driver-appreciation-with-50000-road-warrior-contest-and-free-drinks-in-the-pilot-app/</link>
                        <guid>https://newsroom.pilotcompany.com/pilot-celebrates-driver-appreciation-with-50000-road-warrior-contest-and-free-drinks-in-the-pilot-app/</guid><pp:caseid>801296</pp:caseid><pp:subtitle>2026 Road Warrior winner will receive customized Kenworth W990 truck and $50,000 cash prize</pp:subtitle><pp:boilerplate><![CDATA[<p style="margin-left:0in;text-align:start;"><span>Pilot Travel Centers LLC ("Pilot") is committed to showing people they matter at every turn as the leading energy and experience provider people rely on to fuel their journeys. Founded in 1958 and headquartered in Knoxville, Tennessee, Pilot is a wholly owned subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway Inc. and employs approximately 30,000 team members. As the largest network of travel centers, Pilot has more than 900 locations in 43 states and five Canadian provinces, serving an average of 1.2 million guests per day. In addition to travel center services, Pilot and its partners offer trucking fleets a variety of solutions for fuel, credit, factoring, maintenance and rewards. The company operates North America's third largest fuel tanker fleet and supplies approximately 12 billion gallons of fuel per year. Pilot is shaping the future of energy as one of the largest providers of biodiesel and renewable fuels and through the development of its EV charging network and low-carbon fueling alternatives. For additional information about Pilot, visit </span><a href="https://pilotcompany.com/"><span><u>PilotCompany.com</u></span></a><span>.</span></p>]]></pp:boilerplate><description><![CDATA[<p style="margin-left:0in;"><span>Pilot, the largest travel center network in North America, is celebrating Driver Appreciation Month this September, with special offers and the return of its annual Road Warrior contest. Nominations for this year’s Road Warrior contest are now open, and one outstanding professional driver will be recognized with a Kenworth W990 truck customized by the Diesel Brothers and a $50,000 cash prize.* Throughout September, Pilot will also offer in-app deals and host events at select travel centers to recognize those who keep North America moving.</span></p><p style="margin-left:0in;"><span>"Professional drivers are the backbone of our economy and keep our communities supplied, often with little recognition for the important work they do," said Kari Irons, chief experience officer at Pilot. "Driver Appreciation Month is our opportunity to celebrate their dedication, thank them for the miles they travel, and honor the millions of drivers who deliver the products and essentials people rely on every day."</span></p><h3 style="margin-left:0in;"><span>Honoring Professional Drivers Through Road Warrior</span></h3><p style="margin-left:0in;"><span><img class="image_resized image-style-align-left" style="width:200px;" src="https://content.presspage.com/uploads/3113/d99eca74-19df-481b-b999-f5e975f14997/500_pilotroadwarrior2026-logo.png?x=1788268964189" alt="PilotRoadWarrior2026-logo" width="200" />Pilot’s annual Road Warrior contest shares the stories of the professional drivers who go the extra mile every day, celebrating their commitment to safety and the impact they make on and off the road. Drivers can be nominated through the Road Warrior </span><a href="https://pilotcompany.com/road-warrior"><span><u>entry form</u></span></a><span> from September 1 through September 18, 2026. Eligible nominees should demonstrate outstanding professionalism, safety and service.</span></p><p style="margin-left:0in;"><span>This year’s Road Warrior winner will be announced in October 2026 and will receive a customized Kenworth truck transformed by the Diesel Brothers, along with a $50,000 cash prize. The Kenworth W990 truck embodies everything expected from ‘the driver's truck,’ with a 52" flat top sleeper equipped with a Diamond VIT interior, powered by a PACCAR MX-13 engine that delivers 510 horsepower and 1,850 lb-ft of torque via a PACCAR TX-18 transmission. The custom build journey and Road Warrior highlights will be shared through exclusive content on Pilot and Kenworth social media channels.</span></p><p style="margin-left:0in;"><span>"Professional drivers do much more than deliver freight. They connect communities, support businesses and help power everyday life," said Rusty Kirby, vice president of transportation and logistics at Pilot. "We're honored to recognize one exceptional driver and celebrate the hardworking people who make this industry possible."</span></p><p style="margin-left:0in;"><span>Last year's Road Warrior contest honored Stacy Batiste of Lafayette, Louisiana. A Marine Corps veteran, Batiste was selected from thousands of nominations after logging more than 5.1 million accident-free miles during his 33-year career and mentoring fellow drivers. To learn more about the Road Warrior contest, visit </span><a href="https://pilotcompany.com/road-warrior" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><span>pilotcompany.com/road-warrior</span></a><span>.</span></p><h3 style="margin-left:0in;"><span>Celebrating Driver Appreciation Month</span></h3><p style="margin-left:0in;"><span>Beginning August 31, 2026, professional drivers can enjoy three free drinks and a snack each week throughout September for Driver Appreciation Month.** The weekly offers feature top-selling brands and can be redeemed through the </span><a href="https://pilotflyingj.app.link/71QBfjpLoVb"><span><u>Pilot app</u></span></a><span> at participating U.S. Pilot, Flying J and One9 travel centers.</span></p><p style="margin-left:0in;"><span>Pilot will also host events at select travel centers across the U.S. to surprise and delight drivers with swag, giveaways and free samples. And across North America, Pilot’s team members will show their appreciation for pros with ‘thanks for the drive’ celebrations at participating stores.</span></p><p style="margin-left:0in;"><i><span>*Contest runs 9/1/26-9/18/26. Nominators and nominees must be 18 years old and a resident of the United States to enter and to win. See full terms and conditions at </span></i><a href="https://pilotcompany.com/file/road-warrior-contest-official-rules"><i><span><u>https://pilotcompany.com/file/road-warrior-contest-official-rules</u></span></i></a><i><span>.</span></i></p><p style="margin-left:0in;"><i><span>**Offer valid from 08/26/2026 12:01 AM EST through 10/6/2026 11:59 PM EST. Each week during the promotion period, restarting each Monday, members may redeem the offer for up to three (3) different free drinks each week (see the Pilot app each week for eligible drink options). Each eligible drink may only be redeemed once during the applicable week. To receive offer, must (1) be a professional driver using a professional driver myRewards account, (2) save offer in the Pilot app, and (3) present myRewards card, barcode in the Pilot app, or phone number associated with myRewards account at time of purchase. Valid only at participating U.S. Pilot, Flying J and One9 branded, owned and/or operated locations. Not valid at dealer/licensee locations. Not valid in Canada. Void where prohibited or otherwise restricted. Purchase required. Invalid on prior purchases. Cannot be sold, bartered, or combined with other offers. No cash value, rain checks, or substitutions allowed. Offer may be modified or terminated at any time. Subject to myRewards terms and conditions (</span></i><a href="https://pilotcompany.com/terms-and-conditions"><i><span><u>pilotcompany.com/terms-and-conditions</u></span></i></a><i><span>). Other terms, conditions, and restrictions may apply. Data rates may apply. ©2026 Pilot Travel Centers LLC.</span></i></p>]]></description><pp:quotes><pp:quote>
                    <pp:quotename><![CDATA[Rusty Kirby, vice president of transportation and logistics at Pilot]]></pp:quotename>
                    <pp:quotetext><![CDATA[Professional drivers do much more than deliver freight. They connect communities, support businesses and help power everyday life.&nbsp;]]></pp:quotetext>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 17:47:40 +0200</pubDate>
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                        <title>Welcome to Pilot’s New Prime Parking Experience</title>
                        <link>https://newsroom.pilotcompany.com/welcome-to-pilots-new-prime-parking-experience/</link>
                        <guid>https://newsroom.pilotcompany.com/welcome-to-pilots-new-prime-parking-experience/</guid><pp:caseid>789364</pp:caseid><description><![CDATA[<p><span>Pilot Prime Parking lets truck drivers reserve overnight truck parking in advance and check in digitally, helping professional drivers secure parking and save time on the road.</span></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="margin-left:0px;text-align:left;"><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;">For professional drivers, finding a parking spot at the end of a long day just got easier.</span></p><p style="margin-left:0px;text-align:left;"><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;">We’re excited to introduce a new digital parking experience that makes reserving and checking in to your parking space safer, faster and more convenient. Using the Pilot app on your phone, you can make and manage your reservation, check in right from your cab and save truck information for future trips.</span></p><p style="margin-left:0px;text-align:left;"><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;">Here’s what you need to know.</span></p><h2 style="margin-left:0px;"><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;">What’s Changing with Pilot Prime Parking</span></h2><p style="margin-left:0px;text-align:left;"><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;">Prime Parking is moving from paper hang tags to digital check-in through the Pilot app.</span></p><p style="margin-left:0px;text-align:left;"><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;">Instead of having to go inside the store to a counter or kiosk to get a hang tag for your truck, you’ll now be able to check in digitally when you arrive at one of Pilot’s more than 900 travel centers across North America. Your license plate information will be used to help verify reservations, making the process simple and quick.</span></p><p style="margin-left:0px;text-align:left;"><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;">The result is a more streamlined experience you can manage right from your vehicle. Stay comfortable in your truck with no need for an in-person check in.</span></p><h2 style="margin-left:0px;"><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;">How to Reserve a Prime Parking Space</span></h2><p style="margin-left:0px;text-align:left;"><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;"><strong>Step 1: Make Your Reservation</strong></span></p><p style="margin-left:0px;text-align:left;"><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;">You can reserve a Prime Parking space through:</span></p><ul><li><a href="https://pilotcompany.com/pilot-app" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;"><u>The Pilot app</u></span></a></li><li><a href="https://pilotcompany.com/park" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;"><u>The Pilot website</u></span></a></li><li><a href="https://pilotcompany.com/contact-us" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;"><u>Pilot Guest Services</u></span></a></li><li><a href="https://locations.pilotflyingj.com/search?q=35.87963796073623,-84.0788462461175&r=50&l=en" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;"><u>In-store at the register</u></span></a></li></ul><p style="margin-left:0px;text-align:left;"><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;">During the reservation process, you’ll be asked to provide your truck license plate number. While this is not required, your license plate helps us identify your truck during a reservation. This improves safety and your overall parking experience.</span></p><h2 style="margin-left:0px;"><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;">Step 2: Get Confirmation</span></h2><p style="margin-left:0px;text-align:left;"><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;">Once your reservation is complete, you’ll receive confirmation that your Prime Parking space has been reserved. Now, you’re all set with a parking spot waiting for you at your preferred stop.</span></p><h2 style="margin-left:0px;"><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;">How to Check in When You Arrive</span></h2><p style="margin-left:0px;text-align:left;"><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;"><strong>Step 1: Open the Pilot App</strong></span></p><p style="margin-left:0px;text-align:left;"><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;">When you arrive at one of our travel centers, open the Pilot app and locate your Prime Parking reservation.</span></p><h2 style="margin-left:0px;"><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;">Step 2: Complete Digital Check-In</span></h2><p style="margin-left:0px;text-align:left;"><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;">Follow the prompts in the app to check in to your reserved parking space. That’s it! No hang tag required.</span></p><p style="margin-left:0px;text-align:left;"><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;">Digital check-in lets you confirm your arrival without leaving your truck, helping save time and making the process safer and more convenient.</span></p><h2 style="margin-left:0px;"><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;">Don’t Have the Pilot App? No Problem</span></h2><p style="margin-left:0px;text-align:left;"><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;">Drivers can still make Prime Parking reservations through all existing reservation channels, including:</span></p><ul><li><a href="https://pilotcompany.com/park" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;">On the Pilot website</span></a></li><li><a href="https://pilotcompany.com/contact-us" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;">Through Guest Services</span></a></li><li><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;">In-store at the register</span></li></ul><p style="margin-left:0px;text-align:left;"><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;">If you arrive at one of our travel centers and haven’t checked in digitally, a store team member will be happy to assist with checking in your reservation.</span></p><h2 style="margin-left:0px;"><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;"><strong>Need a Receipt?</strong></span></h2><p style="margin-left:0px;text-align:left;"><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;"><strong>If you made a reservation through the Pilot app, website or guest services</strong>, you can review your receipt on the app, or a Pilot store manager can print a receipt for you.</span></p><p style="margin-left:0px;text-align:left;"><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;"><strong>If you made a reservation in-store</strong>, a receipt can be reprinted through a register or self-checkout. Ask a Pilot team member if you need assistance.</span></p><h2 style="margin-left:0px;"><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;">Need to Cancel or Request a Refund?</span></h2><p style="margin-left:0px;text-align:left;"><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;"><strong>If you made a reservation through the Pilot app, website or guest services,</strong> a store manager can process cancellations and refunds for eligible reservations for up to 48 hours after the reservation start time. If a store manager is unavailable, Guest Services can assist you.</span></p><p style="margin-left:0px;text-align:left;"><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;"><strong>If you made a reservation in-store</strong>, refunds can be processed at the travel center following the standard refund process.</span></p><h2 style="margin-left:0px;"><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;">Troubleshooting Reservation Issues</span></h2><p style="margin-left:0px;text-align:left;"><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;">If you’re having trouble, review the common issues below. If you need additional help, please </span><a href="https://pilotcompany.com/contact-us" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;"><u>contact Guest Services</u></span></a><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;"> for assistance.</span></p><ul><li><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;">A loyalty number wasn’t entered</span></li><li><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;">A reservation already exists for that night</span></li><li><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;">Payment wasn’t successfully processed</span></li></ul><h2 style="margin-left:0px;"><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;">A Better Parking Experience to Fuel Your Journey</span></h2><p style="margin-left:0px;text-align:left;"><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;">The new Prime Parking experience is designed with professional drivers in mind. By combining digital reservations and digital check-in with the Pilot app, we’re making it easier and quicker for drivers to save a spot, park and relax.</span></p><p style="margin-left:0px;text-align:left;"><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;">Whether you’re reserving a spot before your trip or checking in after a long day on the road, Prime Parking helps you get parked quickly, so you have more time to enjoy a meal, rest and recharge before your next drive.</span></p><p style="margin-left:0px;text-align:left;"><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;">Thank you for letting Pilot be your trusty wingman, here to help you make the most of your miles.</span></p>]]></content:encoded><category><![CDATA[Blog Posts,Pro Drivers]]></category>
            <pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 14:51:16 +0200</pubDate>
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                        <title>Pilot Helps Drivers Go Further This Fourth of July with 25 Cents Off Every Gallon of Gas</title>
                        <link>https://newsroom.pilotcompany.com/pilot-helps-drivers-go-further-this-fourth-of-july-with-25-cents-off-every-gallon-of-gas/</link>
                        <guid>https://newsroom.pilotcompany.com/pilot-helps-drivers-go-further-this-fourth-of-july-with-25-cents-off-every-gallon-of-gas/</guid><pp:caseid>761545</pp:caseid><pp:boilerplate><![CDATA[<p style="margin-left:0in;text-align:start;"><span>Pilot Travel Centers LLC ("Pilot") is committed to showing people they matter at every turn as the leading energy and experience provider people rely on to fuel their journeys. Founded in 1958 and headquartered in Knoxville, Tennessee, Pilot is a wholly owned subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway Inc. and employs approximately 30,000 team members. As the largest network of travel centers, Pilot has more than 900 locations in 43 states and five Canadian provinces, serving an average of 1.2 million guests per day. In addition to travel center services, Pilot and its partners offer trucking fleets a variety of solutions for fuel, credit, factoring, maintenance and rewards. The company operates North America's third largest fuel tanker fleet and supplies approximately 12 billion gallons of fuel per year. Pilot is shaping the future of energy as one of the largest providers of biodiesel and renewable fuels and through the development of its EV charging network and low-carbon fueling alternatives. For additional information about Pilot, visit&nbsp;</span><a href="https://pilotcompany.com/"><span><u>PilotCompany.com</u></span></a><span>.</span></p>]]></pp:boilerplate><description><![CDATA[<p><span style="text-align:start;">With millions of Americans expected to hit the road this Fourth of July, Pilot is helping travelers stretch their summer budgets during one of the busiest travel weekends of the year. From July 1 through July 5, 2026, guests can save 25 cents off every gallon of gas or auto-diesel by saving the limited-time offer in the&nbsp;</span><a href="https://pilotcompany.com/pilot-app"><span style="text-align:start;"><u>Pilot app</u></span></a><span style="text-align:start;">&nbsp;and redeeming it at participating Pilot, Flying J and One9 travel centers nationwide.*</span></p><p style="margin-left:0in;text-align:start;"><span>AAA projects more than&nbsp;</span><a href="https://newsroom.aaa.com/2026/06/72-2-million-americans-expected-to-travel-over-july-4th-week/"><span><u>61 million Americans</u></span></a><span>&nbsp;will travel by car over the Fourth of July holiday. Whether heading to the beach, visiting family or exploring a new destination, drivers can save along the way with Pilot's 25-cent-per-gallon discount and additional deals in the&nbsp;</span><a href="https://pilotcompany.com/pilot-app"><span><u>Pilot app</u></span></a><span>.</span></p><p><span style="text-align:start;">“As we celebrate our country’s 250th anniversary this Fourth of July, we’re focused on helping fuel road trips across the nation,” said Kari Irons, chief experience officer at Pilot. “There’s something uniquely American about the open road, and at Pilot, we’re showing up for our guests with real value and a reliable experience so they can make the most of every mile.”</span></p><p style="margin-left:0in;text-align:start;"><span>To redeem 25 cents off per gallon of gas or auto-diesel, download or open the&nbsp;</span><a href="https://pilotcompany.com/pilot-app"><span><u>Pilot app</u></span></a><span>, tap to claim the limited-time offer on the rewards screen from July 1 – 5, 2026 and scan the barcode, enter a myRewards number or phone number at the pump or inside the store before fueling. After the Fourth of July weekend, drivers can keep saving at the pump each month by claiming the 10 cents off every gallon of gas or auto-diesel offer in the app.**</span></p><p style="margin-left:0in;text-align:start;"><span>Travelers can maximize the value of their stop by stocking up on popular drinks, snacks and craveable foods from&nbsp;</span><i><span>Pilot eats</span></i><span>, including hand-roped pizza and&nbsp;</span><a href="https://newsroom.pilotcompany.com/your-new-craving-just-pulled-up-pilot-eats-chicken-tenders-and-signature-sauce/"><span><u>new chicken tenders and sauce</u></span></a><span>. To see how Pilot is delivering value to its guests this Fourth of July weekend, visit&nbsp;</span><a href="https://newsroom.pilotcompany.com/hit-the-road-with-fourth-of-july-savings-at-pilot/"><span><u>newsroom.pilotcompany.com/hit-the-road-with-fourth-of-july-savings-at-pilot</u></span></a><span>/.</span></p><p style="margin-left:0in;text-align:start;"><i><span>*Offer valid from 07/01/2026 12:01 AM EST through 07/05/2026 11:59 PM EST. To receive offer, guests must save offer in the Pilot app and present myRewards card, barcode in the Pilot app, or phone number associated with myRewards account at time of purchase prior to fueling. Twenty-five cent ($0.25 USD) discount per gallon discount valid for purchase of all variations of gasoline and auto-diesel only; not valid on DEF, propane, commercial diesel fuel, or in-store purchases. Valid only at participating U.S. Pilot, Flying J and One9 branded, owned and/or operated locations. Not valid at dealer/licensee locations. Not valid in Canada. Not valid in New Jersey, Wisconsin, or where prohibited or otherwise restricted. Purchase required. Invalid on prior purchases. Cannot be sold, bartered, or combined with other offers. No cash value, rain checks, or substitutions allowed. Offer may be modified or terminated at any time. Subject to myRewards terms and conditions&nbsp;(<u>pilotcompany.com/terms-and-conditions)</u>. Other terms, conditions, and restrictions may apply. Data rates may apply.</span></i></p><p style="margin-left:0in;text-align:start;"><i><span>**Offer valid for a limited time.&nbsp;To receive offer, guests must save offer in the Pilot app and present myRewards card, barcode in the Pilot app, or phone number associated with myRewards account at time of purchase prior to fueling. Ten cent ($0.10 USD) discount per gallon discount valid for purchase of all variations of gasoline and auto-diesel only; not valid on DEF, propane, commercial diesel fuel, or in-store purchases.&nbsp;Valid only at participating U.S. Pilot, Flying J and One9 branded, owned and/or operated locations. Not valid at dealer/licensee locations. Not valid in Canada. Not valid in New Jersey, Wisconsin, or where prohibited or otherwise restricted.&nbsp;&nbsp;Purchase required. Invalid on prior purchases. Cannot be sold, bartered, or combined with other offers. No cash value, rain checks, or substitutions allowed. Offer may be modified or terminated at any time. Subject to myRewards terms and conditions&nbsp;(<u>pilotcompany.com/terms-and-conditions)</u>. Other terms, conditions, and restrictions may apply. Data rates may apply.</span></i></p>]]></description><category><![CDATA[Press Releases,Pilot app,See You Out Here]]></category>
            <pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 16:31:59 +0200</pubDate>
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                        <title>Pilot’s National Hiring Season is Here: Calling All Journey Makers</title>
                        <link>https://newsroom.pilotcompany.com/pilots-national-hiring-season-is-here-calling-all-journey-makers/</link>
                        <guid>https://newsroom.pilotcompany.com/pilots-national-hiring-season-is-here-calling-all-journey-makers/</guid><pp:caseid>754409</pp:caseid><description><![CDATA[<p style="margin-left:0px;text-align:left;"><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;">Millions&nbsp;of travelers&nbsp;will&nbsp;take to&nbsp;the road this summer to&nbsp;explore new destinations and make memories. Alongside that,&nbsp;Pilot is gearing up for one of our&nbsp;most important times&nbsp;of the year:&nbsp;National Hiring Season.</span></p><p style="margin-left:0px;text-align:left;"><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;">This year,&nbsp;<strong>Pilot is hiring approximately 10,000 new team members&nbsp;</strong>across our network of&nbsp;more than&nbsp;900 travel centers to support the busy season. Behind every stop for fuel, food or rest is a team dedicated to making the most of your miles.&nbsp;That’s&nbsp;where our journey makers come in.</span></p><h2 style="margin-left:0px;"><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;">Fueling Life’s Journeys</span></h2><p style="margin-left:0px;text-align:left;"><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;">At Pilot,&nbsp;we’re&nbsp;in the business of fueling&nbsp;life’s&nbsp;journeys. Each day, we serve 1.2 million road travelers and support more than 30,000 team members nationwide. Our purpose is simple but powerful: show people they matter at every turn.</span></p><p style="margin-left:0px;text-align:left;"><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;">Whether&nbsp;it’s&nbsp;a traveler&nbsp;stopping for&nbsp;fuel and&nbsp;a&nbsp;Pilot pizza meal&nbsp;deal&nbsp;or a team member building a long-term career,&nbsp;we’re&nbsp;committed to&nbsp;be&nbsp;by&nbsp;your side&nbsp;for&nbsp;the whole&nbsp;ride.</span></p><h2 style="margin-left:0px;"><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;">Opportunities&nbsp;Across&nbsp;North America</span></h2><p style="margin-left:0px;text-align:left;"><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;">We’re&nbsp;seeking&nbsp;driven, reliable,&nbsp;authentic&nbsp;and welcoming team members for a wide range of roles across our travel centers,&nbsp;on-site&nbsp;restaurants&nbsp;and tanker fleets. Opportunities&nbsp;range from hourly positions, leadership roles, facility maintenance&nbsp;technicians&nbsp;and fuel tanker drivers.</span></p><h2 style="margin-left:0px;"><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;">A Workplace Where You Belong</span></h2><p style="margin-left:0px;text-align:left;"><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;">Success is a shared journey at Pilot.&nbsp;That’s&nbsp;why we invest in creating an environment where people feel seen,&nbsp;appreciated&nbsp;and&nbsp;know they belong.&nbsp;That includes&nbsp;offering our team members&nbsp;benefits&nbsp;and&nbsp;perks&nbsp;like:</span></p><ul><li data-list-item-id="ef94fbb887a15640b57cf7ade788fff13"><p style="margin-left:0px;text-align:left;"><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;"><strong>Competitive compensation:</strong> weekly pay and 401(k) retirement savings</span></p></li><li data-list-item-id="ea8caa7548746f2371ac687d162dd2791"><p style="margin-left:0px;text-align:left;"><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;"><strong>Daily&nbsp;perks:</strong> gas discounts, a $12 meal and beverage credit each shift for travel center team members and drivers, and rewards and recognition programs</span></p></li><li data-list-item-id="e2d9976e7d55f651aea3cb8ed6163dcc8"><p style="margin-left:0px;text-align:left;"><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;"><strong>Health&nbsp;and wellness:</strong> low-cost, comprehensive health and well-being plans, access to 24/7 on-demand healthcare (U.S. team members)&nbsp;and&nbsp;paid time off</span></p></li><li data-list-item-id="ea9acc4c2c562da6a3eac801173f816b5"><p style="margin-left:0px;text-align:left;"><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;"><strong>Growth,&nbsp;education&nbsp;and support:</strong> professional development, tuition&nbsp;assistance&nbsp;and Pilot Cares hardship&nbsp;assistance&nbsp;program</span></p></li></ul><h2 style="margin-left:0px;"><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;">Join the Journey</span></h2><p style="margin-left:0px;text-align:left;"><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;">No matter where&nbsp;you’re&nbsp;coming from or where&nbsp;you’re&nbsp;headed, Pilot is ready to help you pave your path forward.&nbsp;Ready to get started? Visit&nbsp;</span><a href="https://careers.pilotcompany.com/" target="_blank"><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;"><u>careers.pilotcompany.com</u></span></a><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;">&nbsp;to explore opportunities and apply today.&nbsp;See&nbsp;you out&nbsp;here!</span></p><p><i><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;text-align:left;">Pilot is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and fair employment practices. Pilot strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against team members, applicants or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex, age, physical or mental disability, past, current or prospective service in the uniformed services, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.</span></i></p>]]></description><category><![CDATA[Blog Posts,Retail,Pro Drivers,See You Out Here]]></category>
            <pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 18:37:15 +0200</pubDate>
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                        <title>Pilot and Tesla Join Forces to Build Electric Semi-Truck Charging Network</title>
                        <link>https://newsroom.pilotcompany.com/pilot-and-tesla-join-forces-to-build-electric-semi-truck-charging-network/</link>
                        <guid>https://newsroom.pilotcompany.com/pilot-and-tesla-join-forces-to-build-electric-semi-truck-charging-network/</guid><pp:caseid>742331</pp:caseid><description><![CDATA[<p><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;text-align:left;">In a significant step toward&nbsp;wider adoption of&nbsp;electric vehicles (EV) for use in the trucking industry,&nbsp;Pilot&nbsp;and&nbsp;Tesla&nbsp;have announced a&nbsp;new&nbsp;collaboration&nbsp;to create a charging network&nbsp;for electric&nbsp;semi-trucks.&nbsp;By combining Pilot’s extensive&nbsp;network of travel centers with Tesla’s&nbsp;cutting‑edge&nbsp;charging technology, the two companies are&nbsp;working to tackle&nbsp;one of the biggest&nbsp;barriers to EV trucking:&nbsp;reliable,&nbsp;accessible&nbsp;infrastructure.</span></p><h2 style="margin-left:0px;"><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;">Tesla&nbsp;Megachargers&nbsp;</span></h2><p><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;text-align:left;">Heavy-duty&nbsp;electric vehicles, like&nbsp;electric&nbsp;semi-trucks,&nbsp;can&nbsp;only&nbsp;be an&nbsp;alternative to traditional diesel-powered vehicles if&nbsp;there is a dependable infrastructure of charging stations along the routes they use every day.</span></p><p><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;text-align:left;">That's where the innovative collaboration between Pilot and Tesla comes in. Together, we will create a charging network along major freight corridors, helping make heavy-duty EVs a viable option. By building reliable, high-powered Tesla Megachargers along the nation's busiest highways and routes with expected EV demand, the collaboration accelerates the path toward widespread EV trucking adoption.</span></p><h2 style="margin-left:0px;"><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;">Strategic Charging Along Major Freight Corridors&nbsp;</span></h2><p style="margin-left:0px;text-align:left;"><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;">The&nbsp;first&nbsp;Tesla&nbsp;Megacharger&nbsp;sites&nbsp;are expected to open in summer 2026. The initial locations will be&nbsp;at select Pilot travel center locations along I-5, I-10 and several other key corridors across California, Georgia, Nevada, New Mexico and Texas, where the need for heavy-duty charging is highest.</span></p><p style="margin-left:0px;text-align:left;"><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;">By placing chargers where fleets already operate, the collaboration ensures that charging fits seamlessly into existing routes and driver schedules.</span></p><h2 style="margin-left:0px;"><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;">High-power Charging Built for Heavy-duty Trucks</span></h2><p style="margin-left:0px;">Pilot travel centers equipped with Tesla Megachargers will host four to eight high-power charging stalls powered by Tesla's V4 cabinet technology. These chargers deliver up to 1.2 megawatts of power per stall. This level of power is essential for long-haul electric trucking.</p><p style="margin-left:0px;text-align:left;">According to Tesla, one of their electric Semi trucks can regain most of its typical 500-mile range in about 30 minutes. That matches the length of a normal mandated rest break for professional drivers. That means fleets can charge while drivers rest, without sacrificing valuable time on the road.</p><h2 style="margin-left:0px;"><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;">Supporting Tesla Today and More EV Trucks Tomorrow&nbsp;</span></h2><p style="margin-left:0px;text-align:left;">While the initial network is designed for the Tesla Semi truck, both Tesla and Pilot have signaled an exciting future where other heavy-duty truck EV manufacturers can plug in, too. These sites will help support a broader shift toward decarbonization in the transportation industry.</p><h2 style="margin-left:0px;"><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;">Pilot&nbsp;is Shaping the Future of Energy&nbsp;</span></h2><p style="margin-left:0px;text-align:left;">This collaboration also aligns with Pilot's long-term vision to expand its energy offerings for fleets and travelers. Across North America, Pilot is expanding access to electrification solutions and lower-carbon fueling alternatives including renewable diesel and biodiesel.</p><p style="margin-left:0px;text-align:left;">As demand for lower-carbon and alternative fuels grows, Pilot is meeting customers wherever they are on their energy journey, whether they're already running electric or just beginning to explore alternative fuel solutions. It's all part of our effort to help shape the future of energy.</p>]]></description><category><![CDATA[Blog Posts,Electric Vehicles,Energy,Technology,Pro Drivers]]></category>
            <pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 16:52:13 +0200</pubDate>
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                        <title>Introducing Pilot eats: Fuel Your Journey with Food That Goes the Distance</title>
                        <link>https://newsroom.pilotcompany.com/introducing-pilot-eats-fuel-your-journey-with-food-that-goes-the-distance/</link>
                        <guid>https://newsroom.pilotcompany.com/introducing-pilot-eats-fuel-your-journey-with-food-that-goes-the-distance/</guid><pp:caseid>739703</pp:caseid><description><![CDATA[<p><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;text-align:left;">Pilot is&nbsp;rolling out&nbsp;</span><i><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;text-align:left;">Pilot eats,</span></i><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;text-align:left;"> a new food experience crafted for&nbsp;life on the move. Designed to deliver </span><i><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;text-align:left;">Food That Goes the Distance</span></i><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;text-align:left;"> to travelers across North America, </span><i><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;text-align:left;">Pilot eats</span></i><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;text-align:left;"> offers fresh, delicious, portable food to the more than 1.2 million guests who rely on Pilot every day.</span></p><h2 style="margin-left:0px;"><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;">Pilot eats Offers&nbsp;Fresh Favorites</span></h2><p style="margin-left:0px;text-align:left;"><i><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;">Pilot eats</span></i><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;"> brings&nbsp;fresh favorites to more locations. We listened to our guests to deliver the food they want, the way they want it. It’s a&nbsp;conscious commitment to quality, convenience and consistency to help you make the most of your miles. &nbsp;</span></p><p style="margin-left:0px;text-align:left;"><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;">Bringing Pilot’s full,&nbsp;hot deli menu to approximately 400 travel centers, guests can look forward to hearty, signature </span><i><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;">Pilot eats </span></i><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;">favorites, including:</span></p><ul><li data-list-item-id="eb26ea777f8565501110a7c1624335fa8"><p style="margin-left:0px;"><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;text-align:left;"><strong>Southern Chicken Sandwich</strong>: a meatier, crispier chicken breast fillet with crave-worthy flavor</span></p></li><li data-list-item-id="eee44157fd3f5cf2b3507a00d37f31bce"><p style="margin-left:0px;"><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;text-align:left;"><strong>Hand-Roped Pizza</strong>: hand-roped crusts made with “Mega Cheese” and pepperoni, available by the extra-large slice or whole pie</span></p></li><li data-list-item-id="e19cf3b57072aa6339ea1776bc9585a25"><p style="margin-left:0px;"><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;text-align:left;"><strong>Freshly Prepared Deli Entrees</strong>: think homestyle favorites like roasted chicken,&nbsp;meatloaf&nbsp;and creamy mac & cheese</span></p></li></ul><h2 style="margin-left:0px;"><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;">Pilot eats Express: More On-the-Move Meals</span></h2><p style="margin-left:0px;text-align:left;"><i><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;">Pilot eats Express</span></i><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;">, a grab-and-go companion to </span><i><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;">Pilot eats</span></i><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;">, will roll out at approximately 200 travel center locations. </span><i><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;">Pilot eats Express</span></i><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;"> delivers classics like artisan-style pizza, chicken wings and tenders, and snackable sides – all built for&nbsp;eating&nbsp;on-the-go.</span></p><h2 style="margin-left:0px;"><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;">Now Serving Our Pilot Guests</span></h2><p style="margin-left:0px;text-align:left;"><i><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;">Pilot eats</span></i><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;"> debuted&nbsp;in&nbsp;March&nbsp;2026&nbsp;starting with&nbsp;</span><a href="https://newsroom.pilotcompany.com/pilot-opens-two-new-travel-centers/" target="_blank"><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;"><u>our newest travel centers</u></span></a><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;">&nbsp;in Chicopee,&nbsp;Massachusetts,&nbsp;and Ponce de Leon,&nbsp;Florida. Starting in Spring 2026, guests will begin to see </span><i><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;">Pilot eats</span></i><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;"> roll out at&nbsp;travel centers across North America. New packaging and signage will help you spot the new </span><i><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;">Pilot eats </span></i><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;">options.</span></p><h2 style="margin-left:0px;"><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;">Pilot’s Mobile&nbsp;App Provides Even More Convenience</span></h2><p style="margin-left:0px;text-align:left;"><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;">Using the latest version of the&nbsp;</span><a href="https://apps.apple.com/us/app/pilot-myrewards/id474259675" target="_blank"><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;"><u>Pilot</u></span></a><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;">&nbsp;app, guests can browse the menu for </span><i><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;">Pilot&nbsp;eats</span></i><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;"> food, place mobile orders and access exclusive rewards.</span></p><p><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;text-align:left;">With Pilot eats, Pilot is redefining what on-the-go food can be: fresh,&nbsp;portable, consistent and available when drivers need it. It’s all part of Pilot’s purpose of showing people they matter at every turn.</span></p>]]></description><category><![CDATA[Blog Posts,Food and Beverage,Retail,Pilot app]]></category>
            <pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 22:06:55 +0100</pubDate>
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                        <title>Fueling Progress: A Spotlight on Courtney Tejeda and Women in Trucking</title>
                        <link>https://newsroom.pilotcompany.com/fueling-progress-a-spotlight-on-courtney-tejeda-and-women-in-trucking/</link>
                        <guid>https://newsroom.pilotcompany.com/fueling-progress-a-spotlight-on-courtney-tejeda-and-women-in-trucking/</guid><pp:caseid>738340</pp:caseid><pp:boilerplate><![CDATA[<p style="margin-left:0in;text-align:start;"><span>Pilot Travel Centers LLC ("Pilot") is committed to showing people they matter at every turn as the leading energy and experience provider people rely on to fuel their journeys. Founded in 1958 and headquartered in Knoxville, Tennessee, Pilot is a wholly owned subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway Inc. and employs approximately 30,000 team members. As the largest network of travel centers, Pilot has more than 900 locations in 44 states and five Canadian provinces, serving an average of 1.2 million guests per day. In addition to travel center services, Pilot and its partners offer trucking fleets a variety of solutions for fuel, credit, factoring, maintenance and rewards. The company operates North America's third largest fuel tanker fleet and supplies approximately 12 billion gallons of fuel per year. Pilot is shaping the future of energy as one of the largest providers of biodiesel and renewable fuels and through the development of its EV charging network and low-carbon fueling alternatives. For additional information about Pilot, visit&nbsp;</span><a href="https://pilotcompany.com/"><span><u>PilotCompany.com</u></span></a><span>.</span></p>]]></pp:boilerplate><description><![CDATA[<p><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;text-align:left;">Pilot’s&nbsp;purpose is to show people they matter at every turn, and that&nbsp;includes&nbsp;our team members. One&nbsp;of the&nbsp;ways&nbsp;we invest in&nbsp;our&nbsp;team members&nbsp;is by fostering&nbsp;a&nbsp;strong&nbsp;sense&nbsp;of&nbsp;belonging,&nbsp;ensuring&nbsp;everyone feels&nbsp;supported and&nbsp;empowered&nbsp;to&nbsp;show up as their authentic&nbsp;selves.</span></p><h2 style="margin-left:0px;"><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;">Recognizing International Women’s Day</span></h2><p style="margin-left:0px;text-align:left;"><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;">International Women’s Day,&nbsp;recognized globally each March 8,&nbsp;offers a meaningful&nbsp;opportunity to&nbsp;celebrate&nbsp;the&nbsp;impact&nbsp;women&nbsp;make&nbsp;in every part&nbsp;of&nbsp;society, including the workplace.&nbsp;At&nbsp;Pilot,&nbsp;we’re&nbsp;proud to have&nbsp;women&nbsp;serving&nbsp;in&nbsp;roles&nbsp;across the organization, including&nbsp;behind the wheel&nbsp;as&nbsp;professional&nbsp;truck&nbsp;drivers.</span></p><p style="margin-left:0px;text-align:left;"><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;">One such team member is&nbsp;driver&nbsp;Courtney Tejeda,&nbsp;a December 2025&nbsp;recipient&nbsp;of Pilot’s Virtue Award. This honor recognizes individuals&nbsp;who&nbsp;exemplify&nbsp;the everyday qualities that define&nbsp;Pilot: being&nbsp;driven, reliable,&nbsp;authentic&nbsp;and welcoming. Courtney says&nbsp;she was&nbsp;“honored and humbled” to receive the&nbsp;recognition, noting she felt&nbsp;she received the award for simply doing her job.&nbsp;But her commitment to excellence and her passion for her work make her a standout example&nbsp;of the vital&nbsp;contributions&nbsp;women bring to Pilot.</span></p><h2 style="margin-left:0px;"><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;">A Career in Trucking</span></h2><p style="margin-left:0px;text-align:left;"><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;">Formerly working in catering,&nbsp;Courtney&nbsp;decided&nbsp;nearly a&nbsp;decade ago&nbsp;that she needed a change.&nbsp;She enrolled in trucking school, where she was one of just two or three women&nbsp;in&nbsp;a class of 40&nbsp;drivers-in-training. She discovered&nbsp;not only that&nbsp;she enjoyed the&nbsp;work&nbsp;but&nbsp;also&nbsp;that&nbsp;she was good at it.&nbsp;After&nbsp;graduating,&nbsp;she&nbsp;became&nbsp;an over-the-road,&nbsp;long-haul driver,&nbsp;traveling across the country and visiting every one of the lower&nbsp;48 states&nbsp;except&nbsp;Maine&nbsp;(a goal she plans to check off one day)!</span></p><p style="margin-left:0px;text-align:left;"><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;">Courtney&nbsp;joined&nbsp;Pilot six years&nbsp;ago and has spent&nbsp;the last&nbsp;three years&nbsp;serving&nbsp;as a lead driver.&nbsp;In this role, she&nbsp;ensures&nbsp;the 24&nbsp;drivers on her team have everything they need&nbsp;to succeed.&nbsp;Her&nbsp;daily&nbsp;responsibilities&nbsp;span&nbsp;scheduling,&nbsp;overseeing&nbsp;truck maintenance and inspections,&nbsp;procuring&nbsp;supplies&nbsp;and&nbsp;transporting&nbsp;fuel&nbsp;herself.&nbsp;She credits&nbsp;strengths like organization,&nbsp;patience&nbsp;and the ability to pivot quickly as&nbsp;essential&nbsp;to her success.</span></p><h2 style="margin-left:0px;"><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;">Building Relationships, Shaping Perceptions</span></h2><p style="margin-left:0px;text-align:left;"><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;">Being an effective&nbsp;leader is&nbsp;about more than&nbsp;getting tasks done—&nbsp;for Courtney&nbsp;it's&nbsp;about&nbsp;trust,&nbsp;connection&nbsp;and a culture of safety.&nbsp;Courtney&nbsp;prioritizes&nbsp;building&nbsp;strong relationships&nbsp;and sets the tone for her team by leading with authenticity.&nbsp;“I would say relationships are everything,” she says.&nbsp;“In our business, you never know who you are going to meet.&nbsp;Being driven, reliable,&nbsp;authentic&nbsp;and welcoming means showing up every&nbsp;day choosing&nbsp;to be my best self, doing what I say&nbsp;I’ll&nbsp;do&nbsp;and&nbsp;demonstrating&nbsp;accountability for safety.”</span></p><p style="margin-left:0px;text-align:left;"><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;">As one of the few women in her training classes and&nbsp;sometimes the only woman on a job site, Courtney quickly became aware of&nbsp;her unique role as a&nbsp;woman&nbsp;in trucking.&nbsp;Knowing she&nbsp;is often&nbsp;seen as a representative for all women drivers, Courtney pushes&nbsp;herself to be the best she can&nbsp;be, not just for her own success but&nbsp;because her&nbsp;actions&nbsp;may inspire other women&nbsp;to find a place in&nbsp;the trucking industry.</span></p><h2 style="margin-left:0px;"><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;">A Strong Community</span></h2><p style="margin-left:0px;text-align:left;"><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;">Courtney credits her&nbsp;husband and best friend&nbsp;as her greatest source of encouragement.&nbsp;She adds that the&nbsp;strong sense&nbsp;of&nbsp;community she feels at Pilot&nbsp;is&nbsp;an important source of support in her life.</span></p><p style="margin-left:0px;text-align:left;"><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;">Today, she&nbsp;is encouraged&nbsp;to see more women on the road and&nbsp;more women&nbsp;joining the trucking&nbsp;community. A recent example was the&nbsp;Women in Trucking&nbsp;conference she attended on behalf of Pilot. “It’s&nbsp;beautiful!” she says of the growing visibility of female drivers.&nbsp;&nbsp;“We belong here too.”</span></p><h2 style="margin-left:0px;"><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;">Women in Trucking</span></h2><p style="margin-left:0px;text-align:left;"><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;">When asked what she would tell a woman considering a career in trucking, Courtney&nbsp;doesn’t&nbsp;hesitate: “Do&nbsp;it!”&nbsp;she&nbsp;says.&nbsp;What she once thought would simply be a job has become a source of empowerment. “I’ve found trucking empowering,” she says. “I learn something new every day and will never stop learning. You can really build&nbsp;a great&nbsp;career&nbsp;out here.”</span></p><p style="margin-left:0px;text-align:left;"><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;">Pilot is&nbsp;committed to fostering an environment where everyone can build a meaningful career.&nbsp;For those interested in making their next career stop with Pilot,&nbsp;</span><a href="https://careers.pilotcompany.com/" target="_blank"><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;"><u>visit&nbsp;our careers&nbsp;page</u></span></a><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;">&nbsp;to explore&nbsp;opportunities&nbsp;in trucking&nbsp;and more.</span></p><p style="margin-left:0px;text-align:left;"><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;">This International Women’s Day, we honor Courtney and all the women across Pilot who&nbsp;show people they matter&nbsp;at every turn.&nbsp;Their talent, dedication and visibility continue to pave the way for others,&nbsp;reminding us that when everyone feels they belong, we all go further together.</span></p>]]></description><category><![CDATA[Blog Posts,Pro Drivers,Culture]]></category>
            <pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 16:46:47 +0100</pubDate>
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                        <title>Ready When You Are: Pilot Launches 24/7 Restaurants and Mobile Ordering</title>
                        <link>https://newsroom.pilotcompany.com/ready-when-you-are-pilot-launches-247-restaurants-and-mobile-ordering/</link>
                        <guid>https://newsroom.pilotcompany.com/ready-when-you-are-pilot-launches-247-restaurants-and-mobile-ordering/</guid><pp:caseid>738105</pp:caseid><pp:boilerplate><![CDATA[<p style="margin-left:0in;text-align:start;"><span>Pilot Travel Centers LLC ("Pilot") is committed to showing people they matter at every turn as the leading energy and experience provider people rely on to fuel their journeys. Founded in 1958 and headquartered in Knoxville, Tennessee, Pilot is a wholly owned subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway Inc. and employs approximately 30,000 team members. As the largest network of travel centers, Pilot has more than 900 locations in 44 states and five Canadian provinces, serving an average of 1.2 million guests per day. In addition to travel center services, Pilot and its partners offer trucking fleets a variety of solutions for fuel, credit, factoring, maintenance and rewards. The company operates North America's third largest fuel tanker fleet and supplies approximately 12 billion gallons of fuel per year. Pilot is shaping the future of energy as one of the largest providers of biodiesel and renewable fuels and through the development of its EV charging network and low-carbon fueling alternatives. For additional information about Pilot, visit&nbsp;</span><a href="https://pilotcompany.com/"><span><u>PilotCompany.com</u></span></a><span>.</span></p>]]></pp:boilerplate><description><![CDATA[<p style="margin-left:0px;text-align:left;"><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;">Pilot knows&nbsp;drivers&nbsp;are always on the move.&nbsp;That’s&nbsp;why&nbsp;we’ve&nbsp;expanded our hours and ordering options&nbsp;to&nbsp;fuel your journey,&nbsp;whenever and wherever you need us.</span></p><p style="margin-left:0px;text-align:left;"><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;">Pilot’s&nbsp;quick-serve restaurants&nbsp;are now open 24/7, and&nbsp;the&nbsp;Pilot&nbsp;app&nbsp;is ready to take&nbsp;your order&nbsp;anywhere&nbsp;you are on&nbsp;your journey.&nbsp;Explore&nbsp;the&nbsp;new&nbsp;ways&nbsp;we’re&nbsp;here&nbsp;to keep&nbsp;you&nbsp;moving.</span></p><h2 style="margin-left:0px;"><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;">Quick-Serve Restaurants, Open 24/7</span></h2><p style="margin-left:0px;text-align:left;"><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;">Pilot’s&nbsp;more than 350&nbsp;quick-serve restaurants—like Wendy’s,&nbsp;Dunkin&nbsp;and Taco Bell—are&nbsp;now open&nbsp;around the clock, seven days a week.&nbsp;Whether&nbsp;you’re&nbsp;craving a&nbsp;quick&nbsp;meal,&nbsp;a&nbsp;midnight&nbsp;snack&nbsp;or&nbsp;an&nbsp;early morning&nbsp;coffee,&nbsp;we’re&nbsp;ready to serve.&nbsp;You can even get food delivered 24/7 where third-party delivery&nbsp;drivers&nbsp;are available.</span></p><p style="margin-left:0px;text-align:left;"><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;">Whether&nbsp;it’s&nbsp;2:00 pm or 2:00 am,&nbsp;count&nbsp;on&nbsp;our travel centers&nbsp;to&nbsp;be your&nbsp;trusty&nbsp;wingman&nbsp;and keep you going strong. </span><a href="https://locations.pilotflyingj.com/search" target="_blank"><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;">Search on Pilot's website</span></a><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;"> or in the mobile app for your favorite quick-serve restaurant locations.</span></p><h2 style="margin-left:0px;"><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;">Mobile Ordering to Make Your&nbsp;Life Easier</span></h2><p style="margin-left:0px;text-align:left;"><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;">We know your time is valuable.&nbsp;With mobile ordering&nbsp;on the&nbsp;</span><a href="https://apps.apple.com/us/app/pilot-myrewards/id474259675" target="_blank"><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;">Pilot&nbsp;app</span></a><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;">&nbsp;and&nbsp;</span><a href="https://order.pilotcompany.com/" target="_blank"><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;">website</span></a><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;">, you can place your order&nbsp;from&nbsp;anywhere&nbsp;and pick it up when&nbsp;you’re&nbsp;ready.</span></p><p style="margin-left:0px;text-align:left;"><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;">Customize&nbsp;your meal, grab your&nbsp;favorite&nbsp;road trip&nbsp;snacks&nbsp;and&nbsp;stock up on supplies without juggling multiple orders.&nbsp;It’s&nbsp;your one-stop shop, all at&nbsp;your fingertips.</span></p><p><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;text-align:left;">At Pilot,&nbsp;we’re&nbsp;committed to making every mile easier for you. Our expanded hours and convenient ordering options are two more ways&nbsp;we’re&nbsp;by your side for the whole ride.</span></p>]]></description><category><![CDATA[Blog Posts,Company News,Food and Beverage,Pilot app,Retail]]></category>
            <pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 22:31:46 +0100</pubDate>
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                        <title>Pilot’s New App Update Keeps Drivers Moving</title>
                        <link>https://newsroom.pilotcompany.com/pilots-new-app-update-keeps-drivers-moving/</link>
                        <guid>https://newsroom.pilotcompany.com/pilots-new-app-update-keeps-drivers-moving/</guid><pp:caseid>732849</pp:caseid><pp:boilerplate><![CDATA[<p style="margin-left:0in;text-align:start;"><span>Pilot Travel Centers LLC ("Pilot") is committed to showing people they matter at every turn as the leading energy and experience provider people rely on to fuel their journeys. Founded in 1958 and headquartered in Knoxville, Tennessee, Pilot is a wholly owned subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway Inc. and employs approximately 30,000 team members. As the largest network of travel centers, Pilot has more than 900 locations in 44 states and five Canadian provinces, serving an average of 1.2 million guests per day. In addition to travel center services, Pilot and its partners offer trucking fleets a variety of solutions for fuel, credit, factoring, maintenance and rewards. The company operates North America's third largest fuel tanker fleet and supplies approximately 12 billion gallons of fuel per year. Pilot is shaping the future of energy as one of the largest providers of biodiesel and renewable fuels and through the development of its EV charging network and low-carbon fueling alternatives. For additional information about Pilot, visit&nbsp;</span><a href="https://pilotcompany.com/"><span><u>PilotCompany.com</u></span></a><span>.</span></p>]]></pp:boilerplate><description><![CDATA[<p><span style="text-align:start;">Pilot, the largest network of travel centers, is bringing an all-new look to the Pilot app with a redesigned, faster and more intuitive experience that keeps drivers moving. The update is the next phase in building a unified and consistent brand for Pilot—at the pump, in stores and online.</span></p><p style="margin-left:0in;text-align:start;">The<span>&nbsp;</span><a href="https://pilotcompany.com/pilot-app"><u>new Pilot app</u></a><span>&nbsp;</span>reimagines the digital experience with a simplified and personalized interface that is easier to navigate and designed with drivers in mind. Whether planning a long haul or making a quick stop, travelers can use the Pilot app for a smoother ride with:</p><ul><li class="ck-list-marker-bold" data-list-item-id="e2b642280857b85d692e5f0454a53c3e1"><p style="margin-left:0in;text-align:start;"><span><strong>A cleaner, easier-to-use experience</strong></span></p></li><li class="ck-list-marker-bold" data-list-item-id="eb2685f290b96a847095cebd23682635c"><p style="margin-left:0in;text-align:start;"><span><strong>More personalized features that fit the journey</strong></span></p></li><li class="ck-list-marker-bold" data-list-item-id="e17fd05a3bc07f803182d2c644960b927"><p style="margin-left:0in;text-align:start;"><span><strong>Faster everything – features, rewards, offers and performance</strong></span></p></li><li class="ck-list-marker-bold" data-list-item-id="edecb1d70095379bc0eda1dd8a0c6edca"><p style="margin-left:0in;text-align:start;"><span><strong>Improved reliability and security for peace of mind</strong></span><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p></li></ul><p style="margin-left:0in;text-align:start;">With the Pilot app’s newly reimagined driver profiles, users can now switch from a professional driver to an auto driver with the click of a button, eliminating the need for separate accounts. This makes it easier for guests to take advantage of the amenities,<span>&nbsp;</span>offers<span>&nbsp;</span>and rewards at every stop.</p><h2 style="margin-left:0in;">A Unified Digital Experience</h2><p style="margin-left:0in;">&nbsp;</p><p style="margin-left:0in;">The Pilot app is part of Pilot’s digital offerings designed to create exceptional experiences for its guests. The company recently launched a redesigned website,<span>&nbsp;</span><a href="https://pilotcompany.com/"><u>PilotCompany.com</u></a>, featuring a modern look and streamlined navigation that provides guests with another fast, intuitive way to plan stops, check amenities, and reserve showers and parking. Together, the website,<span>&nbsp;</span><a href="https://newsroom.pilotcompany.com/pilot-enhances-guest-experience-with-mobile-ordering-and-digital-upgrades/"><u>mobile ordering</u></a><span>&nbsp;</span>and the updated Pilot app offer a consistent, connected experience to make the most of every mile.</p>]]></description><pp:quotes><pp:quote>
                    <pp:quotename><![CDATA[Kari Irons, vice president of marketing and brand at Pilot]]></pp:quotename>
                    <pp:quotetext><![CDATA[Every journey is better with a wingman, and the Pilot app is built to be that trusted companion. Together with mobile ordering and our redesigned website, we’re connecting the dots across the entire digital experience so drivers can plan ahead, save time and enjoy more rewarding stops with Pilot.]]></pp:quotetext>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 07 Jan 2026 16:20:00 +0100</pubDate>
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                        <title>Pilot Makes Every Mile Merrier with Nostalgic Treats, Festive Coffees and the Ultimate On-the-Go Holiday Gift Guide</title>
                        <link>https://newsroom.pilotcompany.com/pilot-makes-every-mile-merrier-with-nostalgic-treats-festive-coffees-and-the-ultimate-on-the-go-holiday-gift-guide/</link>
                        <guid>https://newsroom.pilotcompany.com/pilot-makes-every-mile-merrier-with-nostalgic-treats-festive-coffees-and-the-ultimate-on-the-go-holiday-gift-guide/</guid><pp:caseid>729204</pp:caseid><pp:boilerplate><![CDATA[<p style="margin-left:0in;text-align:start;"><span>Pilot Travel Centers LLC ("Pilot") is committed to showing people they matter at every turn as the leading energy and experience provider people rely on to fuel their journeys. Founded in 1958 and headquartered in Knoxville, Tennessee, Pilot is a wholly owned subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway Inc. and employs approximately 30,000 team members. As the largest network of travel centers, Pilot has more than 900 locations in 44 states and five Canadian provinces, serving an average of 1.2 million guests per day. In addition to travel center services, Pilot and its partners offer trucking fleets a variety of solutions for fuel, credit, factoring, maintenance and rewards. The company operates North America's third largest fuel tanker fleet and supplies approximately 12 billion gallons of fuel per year. Pilot is shaping the future of energy as one of the largest providers of biodiesel and renewable fuels and through the development of its EV charging network and low-carbon fueling alternatives. For additional information about Pilot, visit&nbsp;</span><a href="https://pilotcompany.com/"><span><u>PilotCompany.com</u></span></a><span>.</span></p>]]></pp:boilerplate><description><![CDATA[<p style="margin-left:0in;text-align:start;"><span>This holiday season, Pilot is making the journey as festive as the destination, with a Hostess® snacks and coffee bundle, the return of its seasonal coffee lineup and a digital&nbsp;</span><a href="https://heyzine.com/flip-book/123dbaec2d.html#page/1"><span><u>Holiday Gift Guide</u></span></a><span>&nbsp;that brings comfort, cheer and convenience to the road ahead.</span></p><p style="margin-left:0in;text-align:start;"><span><strong>Fueling the Journey with Nostalgic Treats and Seasonal Sips</strong></span></p><p style="margin-left:0in;text-align:start;"><span>To warm up travelers this season, Pilot is pairing its fresh-brewed coffee with Hostess® snacks for a sweet pick-me-up to make the most of every mile.</span></p><ul style="list-style-type:disc;"><li data-list-item-id="eec9aab668f8e3f6e75adf35fb0d80dcf"><span><strong>Limited-Time Hostess® Bundle</strong>: Guests can grab a sweet pairing for $5, featuring any size hot coffee and two single-serve Hostess® snacks.* This limited-time offer is available now through January 6 at participating Pilot locations</span></li><li data-list-item-id="efa8877b6acc5c0a43167224eadcb02fe"><span><strong>Seasonal Coffee Lineup</strong>: Home of the Best Coffee on the Interstate®, Pilot is spreading cheer with festive flavors and fan favorites, including:</span><ul><li data-list-item-id="ec42f90807b30b213aef12b2e4d7a9703"><span><strong>Bourbon Pecan</strong>: a warm, nutty seasonal staple</span></li><li data-list-item-id="ea96bd9d0435289a0510878d44dddd766"><span><strong>Campo Sur Brazilian</strong>: smooth, nutty, single-origin medium roast</span></li><li data-list-item-id="e6f5367d639cd2c54fc5cf9e1f311c4ad"><span><strong>White Chocolate Candy Cane Hot Chocolate</strong>: sweet, creamy and comforting</span></li><li data-list-item-id="e26caed7092a58cd4d2f15cbda2c9bf5b"><span><strong>Mocha Cold Brew</strong>: rich and chocolatey for chilled-coffee lovers</span></li><li data-list-item-id="e7888e14eb33edae368d7b05a828c1a3a"><span><strong>Peppermint Mocha Creamer</strong>: a sweet, festive addition to any coffee</span></li></ul></li></ul><p style="margin-left:0in;text-align:start;"><span>“The holidays are about those small, comforting moments, like a hot cup of coffee and your favorite sweet treat on a chilly morning,” said Sean Marrero, senior vice president of food and beverage at Pilot. “We love being part of people’s journeys and bringing those simple joys to the road, adding a little extra cheer to every mile.”</span></p><p style="margin-left:0in;text-align:start;"><span><strong>Gifts for Every Traveler on Your List: The One-Stop Shopping Hack</strong></span></p><p style="margin-left:0in;text-align:start;"><span>The most unexpected and convenient gifts can be found just off the next exit with the return of Pilot’s&nbsp;</span><a href="https://heyzine.com/flip-book/123dbaec2d.html#page/1"><span><u>Holiday Gift Guide</u></span></a><span>. The Holiday Gift Guide serves as the perfect wingman for busy shoppers, curating a selection of affordable and travel-ready products for every person on their list. Guests can find these items and more at participating Pilot locations:</span></p><ul><li data-list-item-id="e663d2fca731e2113c045b56a037ceb22"><span><strong>The Cozy Traveler</strong>: Warm hoodies, knit beanies, soft socks and travel blankets</span></li><li data-list-item-id="e1071ae7e711e9ba2e062ae70cddb15ea"><span><strong>The Little Navigator</strong>: Pilot’s annual holiday elf plush and toys from favorite movies</span></li><li data-list-item-id="e9bd51586219801a65193857ba29642c7"><span><strong>The Caffeine Connoisseur</strong>: Pilot’s fan-favorite bagged bourbon pecan coffee beans, limited-edition drinks and travel mugs</span></li><li data-list-item-id="ebce26d6997b0566391381f1bb372d225"><span><strong>The Road Ready Adventurer</strong>: Essential gear like jump starters, dash cams and speakers</span></li><li data-list-item-id="e2c53229b8d5c96cb6176002a9623001a"><span><strong>The Treat Seeker</strong>: Festive favorites for those looking for a sweet or salty treat</span></li><li data-list-item-id="e15d3aae8a417bcd6a28664618c782773"><span><strong>The Last-Minute Legend</strong>: Convenient items like Pilot gift cards, ornaments and more</span></li></ul><p style="margin-left:0in;text-align:start;"><span>“If you’re already fueling up and grabbing a coffee, why not pick up a fun, memorable gift that says, ‘I was thinking of you, even from the road’?” added Kari Irons, vice president, brand and marketing at Pilot. “Our selection of holiday gifts turns that mid-trip pit stop into a surprising one-stop shop for everyone on your list, proving that the best gifts can also be the most convenient.”</span></p><p style="margin-left:0in;text-align:start;"><span>To learn more about Pilot’s holiday offerings or to find your nearest Pilot location, visit&nbsp;</span><a href="http://pilotcompany.com/"><span><u>PilotCompany.com</u></span></a><span>&nbsp;or download the&nbsp;</span><a href="https://pilotcompany.com/pilot-app"><span><u>Pilot app</u></span></a><span>.</span></p><p style="margin-left:0in;text-align:start;"><i><span>*Valid from November 4, 2025, 12:01 AM EST to January 6, 2026, 11:59 PM EST.&nbsp;Purchase any two (2) Hostess® single-serve snacks and one (1) hot coffee beverage (any size) in a single transaction for five dollar ($5). Terms apply – see store for details.</span></i></p>]]></description><category><![CDATA[Food and Beverage,Pilot app,Press Releases]]></category>
            <pubDate>Thu, 20 Nov 2025 15:39:56 +0100</pubDate>
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                        <title>Pilot Honors 2025 Road Warrior Champion with Custom-Built Truck and $50,000; Surprises Bonus Winner with Additional Prize</title>
                        <link>https://newsroom.pilotcompany.com/pilot-honors-2025-road-warrior-champion-with-custom-built-truck-and-50000-surprises-bonus-winner-with-additional-prize/</link>
                        <guid>https://newsroom.pilotcompany.com/pilot-honors-2025-road-warrior-champion-with-custom-built-truck-and-50000-surprises-bonus-winner-with-additional-prize/</guid><pp:caseid>726470</pp:caseid><pp:boilerplate><![CDATA[<p style="margin-left:0in;text-align:start;"><span>Pilot Travel Centers LLC ("Pilot") is committed to showing people they matter at every turn as the leading energy and experience provider people rely on to fuel their journeys. Founded in 1958 and headquartered in Knoxville, Tennessee, Pilot is a wholly owned subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway Inc. and employs approximately 30,000 team members. As the largest network of travel centers, Pilot has more than 900 locations in 44 states and five Canadian provinces, serving an average of 1.2 million guests per day. In addition to travel center services, Pilot and its partners offer trucking fleets a variety of solutions for fuel, credit, factoring, maintenance and rewards. The company operates North America's third largest fuel tanker fleet and supplies approximately 12 billion gallons of fuel per year. Pilot is shaping the future of energy as one of the largest providers of biodiesel and renewable fuels and through the development of its EV charging network and low-carbon fueling alternatives. For additional information about Pilot, visit&nbsp;</span><a href="https://pilotcompany.com/"><span><u>PilotCompany.com</u></span></a><span>.</span></p>]]></pp:boilerplate><description><![CDATA[<img src="https://content.presspage.com/uploads/3113/da8f9e9a-b634-47d5-9dd3-4cbb94be4df5/1920_roadwarrior25-07.jpg?10000"><p><span>After reviewing thousands of deserving entries, Pilot, the nation’s largest travel center operator and third largest tanker fleet operator in the U.S., announced today their 2025 Road Warrior champion, Stacy Batiste of Lafayette, Louisiana. Batiste was selected for his tireless dedication and commitment to professional driving, receiving the largest prize in contest history – a custom Kenworth truck built by the Diesel Brothers and a $50,000 cash prize. Pilot’s Road Warrior contest is a way for the company to say thanks to the drivers who go the extra mile and keep North America moving. A bonus second-place winner, Bobby Peeker of Woodruff, South Carolina, is also being awarded a $10,000 cash prize and a $25,000 donation on his behalf to a charity supporting veterans’ causes of his choice.&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></p><p><span>“We received thousands of entries celebrating the efforts of drivers who go the extra mile each and every day. Stacy’s and Bobby’s hard work, dedication to the profession, commitment to safety and service stood out. We are honored to welcome them to the Road Warrior winner’s circle,” said Jordan Spradling, senior vice president of transportation and midstream assets at Pilot Company. “They both are prime examples of the positive impact professional drivers have on and off the road.”</span></p><p style="margin-left:0in;text-align:start;"><span>Batiste has dedicated the past 33 years to being on the road, logging more than 5.1 million accident-free miles and considers trucking to be his calling. Batiste has been recognized throughout his career for his commitment to road safety. A Marine Corps veteran, Batiste is motivated by the pride of knowing his efforts keep communities and families supplied with the goods they need. In addition to his time behind the wheel, he routinely goes the extra mile to mentor younger drivers and serves as a pillar in his local community.&nbsp;</span></p><p style="margin-left:0in;text-align:start;"><span>On October 21, Pilot surprised Batiste with his prize while he was working and on the road. Batiste had stopped at a Flying J in Baytown, Texas, when Pilot and the Diesel Brothers handed over the keys to the custom Kenworth truck and presented the $50,000 check. His family hid in the travel center to be a part of the surprise. They say Batiste’s first job as a professional driver was hauling sugar cane in South Louisiana, and now, as an owner-operator, this truck will further his passion for safe driving and making a difference in his community.&nbsp;</span></p><p><span>With the amount of heart-warming stories that were submitted through this year’s Road Warrior nomination process, Pilot selected an additional deserving winner. Bobby Peeker, also a Marine Corps veteran, will receive a $10,000 cash prize and a $25,000 donation made by Pilot on his behalf to a charity of his choice that supports veterans’ causes.&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></p><img src="https://content.presspage.com/uploads/3113/ab432098-0721-4029-9ec7-6ac8b7e69ecc/1920_bobbypeeker.png?10000"><p style="margin-left:0in;text-align:start;"><span>Peeker boasts more than 1 million accident-free miles and supports the military community following his service in the Marine Corps, regularly volunteering his time and resources to aid his fellow servicemen and servicewomen. He also participates in truck shows that support the Special Olympics. His family instilled his passion for the profession, which was only strengthened by the role his grandfather played to help remove rubble from the 9/11 attacks with his truck.&nbsp;</span></p><p style="margin-left:0in;text-align:start;"><span>For over 10 years, Pilot has celebrated professional drivers and recognized them as Road Warriors for their dedication to going the extra mile. To learn more about the Road Warrior contest, including the more than 30 drivers who have been showcased, please visit:&nbsp;</span><a href="https://pilotcompany.com/road-warrior" target="_blank"><span>https://pilotcompany.com/road-warrior</span></a>.<span>&nbsp; &nbsp;</span></p>]]></description><category><![CDATA[Press Releases,Pro Drivers,See You Out Here]]></category>
            <pubDate>Thu, 06 Nov 2025 18:03:39 +0100</pubDate>
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                        <title>Pilot Invests in Network, Expands Offerings and Adds Convenience for All Drivers</title>
                        <link>https://newsroom.pilotcompany.com/pilot-invests-in-network-expands-offerings-and-adds-convenience-for-all-drivers/</link>
                        <guid>https://newsroom.pilotcompany.com/pilot-invests-in-network-expands-offerings-and-adds-convenience-for-all-drivers/</guid><pp:caseid>725386</pp:caseid><pp:boilerplate><![CDATA[<p style="margin-left:0in;text-align:start;"><span>Pilot Travel Centers LLC ("Pilot") is committed to showing people they matter at every turn as the leading energy and experience provider people rely on to fuel their journeys. Founded in 1958 and headquartered in Knoxville, Tennessee, Pilot is a wholly owned subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway Inc. and employs approximately 30,000 team members. As the largest network of travel centers, Pilot has more than 900 locations in 44 states and five Canadian provinces, serving an average of 1.2 million guests per day. In addition to travel center services, Pilot and its partners offer trucking fleets a variety of solutions for fuel, credit, factoring, maintenance and rewards. The company operates North America's third largest fuel tanker fleet and supplies approximately 12 billion gallons of fuel per year. Pilot is shaping the future of energy as one of the largest providers of biodiesel and renewable fuels and through the development of its EV charging network and low-carbon fueling alternatives. For additional information about Pilot, visit&nbsp;</span><a href="https://pilotcompany.com/"><span><u>PilotCompany.com</u></span></a><span>.</span></p>]]></pp:boilerplate><description><![CDATA[<p style="margin-left:0in;text-align:start;"><span>Pilot, the largest network of travel centers, is continuing to create exceptional experiences for its guests with updates to its network, new and enhanced digital offerings and milestone achievements in its electric vehicle (EV) fast-charging network.</span></p><p style="margin-left:0in;text-align:start;"><span>“Creating exceptional experiences for our guests – whether in our stores, at the pumps or in our app – is driven by our purpose of showing people they matter at every turn,” said Brad Anderson, president, retail at Pilot. “Providing a seamless digital experience and meeting the diverse needs of our guests are just a few examples of how we are living out our ambition to be the leading energy and experience provider people rely on to fuel their journeys.”</span></p><h2 style="margin-left:0in;"><span>Location Expansions and Upgrades Continue</span></h2><p style="margin-left:0in;text-align:start;"><span>Since July 2025, an additional 14 Pilot, Flying J and One9&nbsp;locations&nbsp;across 11 states and provinces received curb-to-counter renovations:</span></p><ul><li data-list-item-id="e30ce92b02b75619d075d534aeb21b6d6"><span>Pilot #1 – Mill Hall, Pennsylvania</span></li><li data-list-item-id="e6daa1204acb39edfdd535f17a05df276"><span>Pilot #1019 – Orland, California</span></li><li data-list-item-id="e6d7ec8cae657425c6ed139d644d36bc4"><span>Pilot #602 – Birmingham, Alabama</span></li><li data-list-item-id="e81f4ab77ea9fc7b733b260abf7b52f94"><span>Pilot #1021 – Holland, Michigan</span></li><li data-list-item-id="eeb2e91f12e4e0084b37e916dfe3553d4"><span>Pilot #12 – Perrysburg, Ohio</span></li><li data-list-item-id="e5a2c1aaf17c547afaf5ed074f565d521"><span>Pilot #209 – Van Horn, Texas</span></li><li data-list-item-id="e653fde521c990bf79f294dc5fda4b6d8"><span>Pilot #134 – St. Cloud, Minnesota</span></li><li data-list-item-id="e73beea7baa6879e624e5885283101aa4"><span>Pilot #1028 – Buffalo, Texas</span></li><li data-list-item-id="ebfe9d414ed55651700b01e347cd1accf"><span>Flying J #552 – Lebanon, Ohio</span></li><li data-list-item-id="ea87a3a608342ac819dc242cbb35c5e25"><span>Flying J #655 – Spiceland, Indiana</span></li><li data-list-item-id="e88ea07102eeaafe3fe3bee59327d9c47"><span>Flying J #620 – Smithton, Pennsylvania</span></li><li data-list-item-id="eef83b0bd04883b844d5d300fa667200a"><span>Flying J #744 – Ogden, Utah</span></li><li data-list-item-id="e25a6c2dec2fc8b5807181ba904c70263"><span>Shell Flying J #863 – Balgonie, Saskatchewan</span></li><li data-list-item-id="e4f9f0794745c1db02610141e3370a683"><span>One9 #226 – Dandridge, Tennessee&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;</span></li></ul><p style="margin-left:0in;text-align:start;"><span>The company also added 11 dealer locations to its network, providing expanded options for drivers along their routes:&nbsp;</span></p><ul><li data-list-item-id="ec8230e361d7cf9692f29539eafce0807"><span>Pilot Dealer #1483 – Kankakee, Illinois</span></li><li data-list-item-id="e3375840ee6df29a76fa0853330782961"><span>Pilot Dealer #1476 – Belvidere, Illinois</span></li><li data-list-item-id="e48e474069fe6a1da8c6c9003e3130b67"><span>One9 Dealer #1463 – Welsh, Louisiana</span></li><li data-list-item-id="e0b88010d7128a5e93edff5bc3f03ae81"><span>One9 Dealer #1471 – Bolingbrook, Illinois</span></li><li data-list-item-id="e2bc6a6ef938b9e2cd58276824de5f876"><span>One9 Dealer #1481 – Ozark, Alabama</span></li><li data-list-item-id="e7d7dff3b2412a629e8915ea89832a4df"><span>One9 Dealer #1447 – El Centro, California</span></li><li data-list-item-id="ea1e8ae5090bffe8e62a03e9663ebd7b1"><span>One9 Dealer #1482 – Sauk Centre, Minnesota</span></li><li data-list-item-id="e500bab6a02080edeb6afe294b4707f19"><span>One9 Dealer #1418<strong>&nbsp;</strong>– Seguin, Texas</span></li><li data-list-item-id="ee839110502fc5bec647ab8c08364cff8"><span>One9 Dealer #1335 – Venus, Texas</span></li><li data-list-item-id="ea4cb5cc25e75afcfaf4715ca2f7200cd"><span>One9 Dealer #1503 – Salina, Utah</span></li><li data-list-item-id="e514d53ca2394e3810460fc2ec167ba68"><span>One9 Dealer #1504 – Searchlight, Nevada</span></li></ul><p style="margin-left:0in;text-align:start;"><span>Professional drivers can get fast, reliable maintenance services at more than 90 Southern Tire Mart at Pilot (STMP) locations across the United States, including six new locations:</span></p><ul><li data-list-item-id="e5e70c8f457673c990df4425234a426ed"><span>STMP #729 – Houston, Texas</span></li><li data-list-item-id="eefd205876410c19aac90f399930e9f9c"><span>STMP #50&nbsp;–&nbsp;Sulphur, Kentucky</span></li><li data-list-item-id="e665ef408b8987a0a519af16a7f91f926"><span>STMP #746&nbsp;–&nbsp;Salt Lake City, Utah</span></li><li data-list-item-id="e2dff6ba604e6bb155183dc46f482ff18"><span>STMP #1319&nbsp;–&nbsp;Burleson, Texas</span></li><li data-list-item-id="e167225c754357f019258d0b640a74c45"><span>STMP #705&nbsp;–&nbsp;Sayre, Oklahoma</span></li><li data-list-item-id="e2c16507e8dfbc69a34fcd51d5386c3ef"><span>STMP #1382&nbsp;–&nbsp;Hudson, Colorado</span></li></ul><h2 style="margin-left:0in;"><span>Mobile Ordering and Improved Digital Experiences Arrive</span></h2><p style="margin-left:0in;text-align:start;"><span>Pilot launched mobile ordering in select markets, with the goal of offering the feature at nearly 400 locations by the end of 2025. Guests can save valuable time and order ahead by effortlessly browsing an extensive menu to mix and match road trip essentials while earning redeemable rewards to fuel future journeys. Freshly prepared food, snacks and truck and automotive supplies are just a few clicks away within Pilot’s app or website – giving drivers the convenience they need to get back on the road faster.</span></p><p style="margin-left:0in;text-align:start;"><span>For a more consistent experience under the Pilot brand, the company launched a reimagined website at&nbsp;</span><a href="http://pilotcompany.com/"><span><u>PilotCompany.com</u></span></a><span>. The new site features a fresh design and updated content, allowing users to easily find what they need. Additionally, Pilot renamed its award-winning myRewards Plus app to the&nbsp;</span><a href="https://pilotcompany.com/pilot-app"><span><u>Pilot ap</u></span><u>p</u></a><span>&nbsp;to ensure a more intuitive experience for new and existing users. Designed to meet guests’ needs, the Pilot app continues to offer all the features guests know and love, including the myRewards loyalty program, shower and parking reservations, mobile fueling and personalized in-app offers.</span></p><h2 style="margin-left:0in;"><span>Pilot Brings a Best-In-Class EV Charging Experience to More Drivers</span></h2><p style="margin-left:0in;text-align:start;"><span>Pilot’s coast-to-coast EV charging network, developed in collaboration with General Motors and EVgo, now offers more than 200 fast-charging locations across&nbsp;nearly 40&nbsp;states with the recent addition of 30 new sites. Drivers can access more than 875 EV fast-charging stalls along essential travel corridors and enjoy reliable charging during long-distance travel.</span></p><p style="margin-left:0in;text-align:start;"><span>Pilot designed its network to offer an elevated charging experience by building a guest-focused network with strategic locations that offer free Wi-Fi, on-site dining options and grocery and convenience items. Most locations also offer the convenience of pull-through charging spots and canopies so drivers can be protected from the elements. These efforts have led to Pilot’s network receiving a travel center industry-leading Plugshare score of 9.43 as of October 2025 based on feedback from EV drivers when checking into a location.</span></p><p style="margin-left:0in;text-align:start;"><span>For a complete list of EV charging locations, visit&nbsp;</span><a href="https://pilotcompany.com/ev-charging"><span><u>pilotcompany.com/ev-charging</u></span></a><span>&nbsp;or the&nbsp;</span><a href="https://pilotcompany.com/pilot-app"><span><u>Pilot app</u></span></a><span>.</span></p>]]></description><category><![CDATA[Press Releases,Network Growth,Pilot app,Electric Vehicles]]></category>
            <pubDate>Thu, 16 Oct 2025 14:51:00 +0200</pubDate>
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                        <title>Pilot Releases Fall Coffee Flavors, Offers Free Coffee to Celebrate National Coffee Day</title>
                        <link>https://newsroom.pilotcompany.com/pilot-releases-fall-coffee-flavors-offers-free-coffee-to-celebrate-national-coffee-day/</link>
                        <guid>https://newsroom.pilotcompany.com/pilot-releases-fall-coffee-flavors-offers-free-coffee-to-celebrate-national-coffee-day/</guid><pp:caseid>723333</pp:caseid><pp:boilerplate><![CDATA[<p style="margin-left:0in;text-align:start;"><span>Pilot Travel Centers LLC ("Pilot") is committed to showing people they matter at every turn as the leading energy and experience provider people rely on to fuel their journeys. Founded in 1958 and headquartered in Knoxville, Tennessee, Pilot is a wholly owned subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway Inc. and employs approximately 30,000 team members. As the largest network of travel centers, Pilot has more than 900 locations in 44 states and five Canadian provinces, serving an average of 1.2 million guests per day. In addition to travel center services, Pilot and its partners offer trucking fleets a variety of solutions for fuel, credit, factoring, maintenance and rewards. The company operates North America's third largest fuel tanker fleet and supplies approximately 12 billion gallons of fuel per year. Pilot is shaping the future of energy as one of the largest providers of biodiesel and renewable fuels and through the development of its EV charging network and low-carbon fueling alternatives. For additional information about Pilot, visit&nbsp;</span><a href="https://pilotcompany.com/"><span><u>PilotCompany.com</u></span></a><span>.</span></p>]]></pp:boilerplate><description><![CDATA[<p style="margin-left:0in;text-align:start;"><span>Pilot, the largest network of travel centers and home of the Best Coffee on the Interstate®, is fueling fall journeys with seasonal coffee flavors and a special offer for National Coffee Day. On September 29, 2025, guests are invited to stop in at any of Pilot’s participating locations and enjoy a free any-size cup of hot coffee.*</span></p><p style="margin-left:0in;text-align:start;"><span>“This National Coffee Day, we’re treating our guests to a great cup of Pilot coffee,”&nbsp;said Sean Marrero, senior vice president of food and beverage at Pilot.&nbsp;“With the addition of our fall flavors, plus a host of other creamers and customizable options, everyone can make each cup of Pilot coffee uniquely their own.”</span></p><p style="margin-left:0in;text-align:start;"><span>Pilot’s fall-inspired coffee flavors&nbsp;are the perfect pick-me-up to make the most of every mile. Available for a limited time, this season’s featured flavors include:</span></p><ul><li data-list-item-id="e63291d6a79150c571c06c60a926474f6"><span><strong>Bourbon Pecan</strong>: Back by popular demand, the rich, nutty notes of this Southern-inspired roast&nbsp;blends&nbsp;the cozy, classic taste of pecan and a hint of bourbon flavor</span></li><li data-list-item-id="e0315caecfdd539161d4080c8d13d3678"><span><strong>Pumpkin Spice Cappuccino</strong>: Fill up on the flavor of the season—this creamy, spiced favorite is the perfect blend of cinnamon, nutmeg and pumpkin</span></li><li data-list-item-id="e74a5a96922ec14c5e235f1af56ae2f65"><span><strong>Campo Sur Brazilian</strong>: Warm up on chilly autumn mornings with this bean-to-cup roast that brings the bold taste of Brazil straight to your cup</span></li></ul><p style="margin-left:0in;text-align:start;"><span>Guests can receive a free any-size hot coffee on September 29 by downloading the&nbsp;</span><a href="https://pilotcompany.com/pilot-app"><span><u>Pilot app</u></span></a><span>&nbsp;and saving the offer.* Pilot’s hot coffee is the perfect wingman for any fall road trip, especially when paired with one of their craveable breakfast items.&nbsp;To learn more about Pilot’s fall coffee offerings or to find your nearest Pilot location, visit&nbsp;</span><a href="http://pilotcompany.com/"><span><u>PilotCompany.com</u></span></a><span>&nbsp;or download the&nbsp;</span><a href="https://pilotcompany.com/pilot-app"><span><u>Pilot app</u></span></a><span>.</span></p><p style="margin-left:0in;text-align:start;"><i><span>*Offer is valid from 09/29/25 12:01 AM EST to 09/29/25 11:59 PM EST and is limited to a free any size Pilot hot coffee. To receive offer, you must save offer in the Pilot app, and present your myRewards card, barcode in app, or phone number associated with myRewards account at time of purchase. Valid only at participating U.S. Pilot, Flying J and One9 branded, owned and/or operated locations. Not valid at dealer/licensee locations or in Canada. Void where prohibited or otherwise restricted. Purchase required. Invalid on prior purchases. Cannot be sold, bartered, or combined with other in-app offers. No cash value, rainchecks, or substitutes allowed.&nbsp;Offer may be modified or terminated at any time. Subject to myRewards terms and conditions (</span></i><a href="https://pilotflyingj.com/terms-and-conditions)." target="_blank"><i><span><u>https://pilotflyingj.com/terms-and-conditions).</u></span></i></a><i><span>&nbsp;Other terms, conditions, and restrictions may apply. Data rates may apply. ©2025 Pilot Travel Centers LLC. 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            <pubDate>Fri, 26 Sep 2025 17:13:49 +0200</pubDate>
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                        <title>Pilot Enhances Guest Experience with Mobile Ordering and Digital Upgrades</title>
                        <link>https://newsroom.pilotcompany.com/pilot-enhances-guest-experience-with-mobile-ordering-and-digital-upgrades/</link>
                        <guid>https://newsroom.pilotcompany.com/pilot-enhances-guest-experience-with-mobile-ordering-and-digital-upgrades/</guid><pp:caseid>723016</pp:caseid><pp:boilerplate><![CDATA[<p style="margin-left:0in;text-align:start;"><span>Pilot Travel Centers LLC ("Pilot") is committed to showing people they matter at every turn as the leading energy and experience provider people rely on to fuel their journeys. Founded in 1958 and headquartered in Knoxville, Tennessee, Pilot is a wholly owned subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway Inc. and employs approximately 30,000 team members. As the largest network of travel centers, Pilot has more than 900 locations in 44 states and five Canadian provinces, serving an average of 1.2 million guests per day. In addition to travel center services, Pilot and its partners offer trucking fleets a variety of solutions for fuel, credit, factoring, maintenance and rewards. The company operates North America's third largest fuel tanker fleet and supplies approximately 12 billion gallons of fuel per year. Pilot is shaping the future of energy as one of the largest providers of biodiesel and renewable fuels and through the development of its EV charging network and low-carbon fueling alternatives. For additional information about Pilot, visit&nbsp;</span><a href="https://pilotcompany.com/"><span><u>PilotCompany.com</u></span></a><span>.</span></p>]]></pp:boilerplate><description><![CDATA[<p style="margin-left:0in;text-align:start;"><span>Pilot, the largest network of travel centers, is elevating its digital offerings with the launch of mobile ordering, the renaming of its award-winning loyalty app and a reimagined website. These updates mark the latest milestone in Pilot's ongoing drive to innovate and create exceptional experiences for its guests.</span></p><p style="margin-left:0in;text-align:start;"><span>“At the heart of everything we do is a genuine desire to connect with our guests in meaningful ways and show them that they matter at every turn,” said Brad Anderson, president, retail at Pilot. “We’re focused on listening to what our guests need and delivering exceptional experiences that make the most of every mile.”</span></p><h2 style="margin-left:0in;"><span>Mobile Ordering: Convenience Within Reach</span></h2><p style="margin-left:0in;text-align:start;"><span>Pilot’s new mobile ordering feature allows guests to&nbsp;order ahead and save valuable time. Whether craving a hot meal, wanting a quick snack or needing truck and automotive supplies, the process is simple and convenient for drivers hitting the open road. Mobile ordering is available online or in the Pilot app&nbsp;in select markets with plans to expand to nearly 400 locations by the end of 2025.</span></p><p style="margin-left:0in;text-align:start;"><span>Guests can use mobile ordering to:</span></p><ul style="list-style-type:disc;"><li data-list-item-id="e744abf46529384efb3d3b4c5972a19fc"><span><strong>Order ahead:</strong>&nbsp;Effortlessly browse an extensive menu to mix and match road trip essentials with crispy chicken wings, pizza, snacks, coffee and more—with more than one hundred items to choose from</span></li><li data-list-item-id="e9f231d691b99297bef465686606f590a"><span><strong>Enjoy fast, convenient pick-up:</strong>&nbsp;Receive an alert when the order is ready for pickup, allowing drivers the convenience to quickly fuel up, fill up and get back out on their journeys</span></li><li data-list-item-id="e10ba957e757f418bfa6fe8bdd3c7a169"><span><strong>Earn additional savings:</strong>&nbsp;Seamlessly earn and redeem rewards within the app,&nbsp;bringing extra value to every order</span></li></ul><h2 style="margin-left:0in;"><span>Enhanced Website and Renamed Loyalty App</span></h2><p style="margin-left:0in;text-align:start;"><span>As part of its digital enhancements, Pilot launched a redesigned website at&nbsp;</span><a href="https://pilotcompany.com/"><span><u>PilotCompany.com</u></span></a><span>. The new site offers a fresh design, updated content and a more intuitive user experience, making it easier for guests to find what they need. Mobile ordering, along with the ability to reserve showers and parking, is also available on the website, providing more ways for drivers to plan ahead and get back on the road faster.</span></p><p style="margin-left:0in;text-align:start;"><span>For a more consistent experience, the company also renamed its myRewards Plus app to the Pilot app. Designed to meet its guests’ needs, the Pilot app will continue to offer all the features guests know and love, including the myRewards loyalty program, mobile fueling, shower and parking reservations and personalized in-app offers. In addition, the company has expanded its rewards program to include Canada, allowing professional drivers to earn rewards through PushForPoints when fueling at Canadian Flying J locations.* Further app enhancements are planned for 2026, bringing travelers new features and additional customizations to fuel up and fill up with their favorite items.</span></p><p style="margin-left:0in;text-align:start;"><span>These updates build upon Pilot’s desire to deliver a seamless and consistent end-to-end experience for its guests, whether at the pump, in stores or online. To learn more, visit&nbsp;</span><a href="http://pilotcompany.com/"><span><u>PilotCompany.com</u></span></a><span>&nbsp;or download the&nbsp;</span><a href="https://pilotcompany.com/pilot-app"><span><u>Pilot app</u></span></a><span>.</span></p><p style="margin-left:0in;text-align:start;"><i><span>*To participate in the PushForPoints Program in Canada, members must activate the PushForPoints Program&nbsp;each month in the mobile app by clicking the activate button. Professional driver members earn 1 point per 4 commercial diesel litres purchased, and after activation can increase points with future qualifying fills. Members must fuel at least 200 litres in&nbsp;a fill for each “qualifying fill”; limit of 1 qualifying fill per day. Each qualifying fill adds an additional 1/2 point per 4 litres to your myRewards account for all litres purchased the rest of the month, up to 4 points per 4 litres. Points earning resets&nbsp;to 1 point per 4 litres on the 1st of each month. Must present myRewards card, barcode in app, or phone number associated with myRewards account at time of purchase. Valid for diesel fuel purchases only; not valid on DEF, gasoline, auto-diesel, or in-store&nbsp;purchases. Valid only at participating Flying J branded, owned and/or operated locations (“Flying J Locations”) in Canada. Void where prohibited or otherwise restricted. Purchase required. Invalid on prior purchases. Cannot be sold, bartered, or combined with&nbsp;other offers. No cash value, rain checks, or substitutions allowed. To the extent permitted by applicable law, the PushForPoints program and related PushForPoints offers are subject to change or may be discontinued at any time without advanced notice. Data&nbsp;rates may apply. ©2025 Pilot Travel Centers LLC</span></i></p>]]></description><category><![CDATA[Food and Beverage,Pilot app,Press Releases]]></category>
            <pubDate>Tue, 23 Sep 2025 17:19:29 +0200</pubDate>
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                        <title>Thanks for the Drive: Pilot Celebrates Driver Appreciation Month, Partners with Diesel Brothers for Road Warrior Giveaway</title>
                        <link>https://newsroom.pilotcompany.com/thanks-for-the-drive-pilot-celebrates-driver-appreciation-month-partners-with-diesel-brothers-for-road-warrior-giveaway/</link>
                        <guid>https://newsroom.pilotcompany.com/thanks-for-the-drive-pilot-celebrates-driver-appreciation-month-partners-with-diesel-brothers-for-road-warrior-giveaway/</guid><pp:caseid>720314</pp:caseid><pp:boilerplate><![CDATA[<p style="margin-left:0in;text-align:start;"><span>Pilot Travel Centers LLC ("Pilot") is committed to showing people they matter at every turn as the leading energy and experience provider people rely on to fuel their journeys. Founded in 1958 and headquartered in Knoxville, Tennessee, Pilot is a wholly owned subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway Inc. and employs approximately 30,000 team members. As the largest network of travel centers, Pilot has more than 900 locations in 44 states and five Canadian provinces, serving an average of 1.2 million guests per day. In addition to travel center services, Pilot and its partners offer trucking fleets a variety of solutions for fuel, credit, factoring, maintenance and rewards. The company operates North America's third largest fuel tanker fleet and supplies approximately 12 billion gallons of fuel per year. Pilot is shaping the future of energy as one of the largest providers of biodiesel and renewable fuels and through the development of its EV charging network and low-carbon fueling alternatives. For additional information about Pilot, visit&nbsp;</span><a href="https://pilotcompany.com/"><span><u>PilotCompany.com</u></span></a><span>.</span></p>]]></pp:boilerplate><description><![CDATA[<p style="margin-left:0px;text-align:start;"><img class="image_resized image-style-align-right" style="aspect-ratio:300/auto;width:300px;" src="https://content.presspage.com/uploads/3113/80751578-334c-45b2-849a-7b355d10f614/800_pilotroadwarrior2025-logo3.png?x=1756472381452" alt="PilotRoadWarrior2025-logo 3" width="300" height="auto">Pilot is celebrating professional drivers all September long with a first-of-its-kind Road Warrior contest* and exclusive deals** for Driver Appreciation Month. This year, Pilot is teaming up with TV and YouTube stars,<span>&nbsp;</span><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@SparksMotorsCo">Diesel Brothers</a>, to award the 2025 Road Warrior winner with a customized Kenworth semi-truck and a $50,000 cash prize.*</p><p style="margin-left:0px;text-align:start;">“At every turn, professional drivers bring their grit and dedication to deliver the goods that keep our economy moving,” said Jordan Spradling, vice president of transportation and logistics at Pilot. “We owe professional drivers our gratitude for their hard work. Driver Appreciation Month is an opportunity for us to say ‘thanks for the drive’ and show drivers how much they matter by recognizing and rewarding them for going the extra mile.”</p><p style="margin-left:0px;text-align:start;">Pilot's annual Road Warrior contest shines a spotlight on the incredible stories of professional drivers who go the distance with excellent safety records and service to the community. This year, the Diesel Brothers are joining Pilot to create the ultimate big rig – a fully customized Kenworth. Fans can watch this truck come to life by following<span>&nbsp;</span><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@SparksMotorsCo">@SparksMotorsCo</a><span>&nbsp;</span>on YouTube, as they overhaul the rig for Pilot’s Road Warrior winner. Nominate a deserving driver for the chance to win the 2025 Road Warrior grand prize of a custom Kenworth truck and $50,000 by completing the<span>&nbsp;</span><a href="https://pilotcompany.com/road-warrior">entry form</a> between September 2 through September 19, 2025. The grand prize winner will be announced in October 2025.</p><p style="margin-left:0px;text-align:start;">To show appreciation for all professional drivers, Pilot is offering exclusive deals** just for them in the Pilot app at participating Pilot, Flying J and One9 travel centers, including:</p><ul><li>Three free drinks every week, featuring top-selling brands from the cooler</li><li>Extra deals and exclusive discounts on popular snacks and craveable signature Pilot food items</li><li>A 10% discount on food and beverages for military and veteran professional drivers authenticated through ID.me</li></ul><p style="margin-left:0px;text-align:start;">For more information about Driver Appreciation Month, visit<span>&nbsp;</span><a href="https://pilotcompany.com/driver-appreciation-month"><i>pilotcompany.com/driver-appreciation-month</i></a>. For more information about the 2025 Road Warrior contest, including terms and conditions, visit<span>&nbsp;</span><a href="http://pilotcompany.com/road-warrior">https://pilotcompany.com/road-warrior</a>.</p><p style="margin-left:0px;text-align:start;"><i>*See<span>&nbsp;</span></i><a href="http://pilotcompany.com/road-warrior"><i>pilotcompany.com/road-warrior</i></a><i><span>&nbsp;</span>for contest rules for terms and conditions. Void where prohibited by law.<span>&nbsp;</span></i></p><p style="margin-left:0px;text-align:start;"><i>**Offer available to professional drivers using the Pilot app until 9/30/25. See<span>&nbsp;</span></i><a href="https://pilotcompany.com/driver-appreciation-month"><i>https://pilotcompany.com/driver-appreciation-month</i></a><i><span>&nbsp;</span>for terms and conditions.</i></p>]]></description><category><![CDATA[Pro Drivers,See You Out Here,Press Releases]]></category>
            <pubDate>Thu, 28 Aug 2025 23:00:00 +0200</pubDate>
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                        <title>Pilot Salutes Military Families this May with Donation and Exclusive Offers</title>
                        <link>https://newsroom.pilotcompany.com/pilot-salutes-military-families-this-may-with-donation-and-exclusive-offers/</link>
                        <guid>https://newsroom.pilotcompany.com/pilot-salutes-military-families-this-may-with-donation-and-exclusive-offers/</guid><pp:caseid>705114</pp:caseid><pp:boilerplate><![CDATA[<p style="margin-left:0in;text-align:start;"><span>Pilot Travel Centers LLC ("Pilot") is committed to showing people they matter at every turn as the leading energy and experience provider people rely on to fuel their journeys. Founded in 1958 and headquartered in Knoxville, Tennessee, Pilot is a wholly owned subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway Inc. and employs approximately 30,000 team members. As the largest network of travel centers, Pilot has more than 900 locations in 44 states and five Canadian provinces, serving an average of 1.2 million guests per day. In addition to travel center services, Pilot and its partners offer trucking fleets a variety of solutions for fuel, credit, factoring, maintenance and rewards. The company operates North America's third largest fuel tanker fleet and supplies approximately 12 billion gallons of fuel per year. Pilot is shaping the future of energy as one of the largest providers of biodiesel and renewable fuels and through the development of its EV charging network and low-carbon fueling alternatives. For additional information about Pilot, visit&nbsp;</span><a href="https://pilotcompany.com/"><span><u>PilotCompany.com</u></span></a><span>.</span></p>]]></pp:boilerplate><description><![CDATA[<p style="margin-left:0px;text-align:start;">Pilot is honoring the service and sacrifice of veterans, military members and their families this May for Military Appreciation Month with a donation to<span>&nbsp;</span><a href="https://foldsofhonor.org/">Folds of Honor</a><span>&nbsp;</span>and exclusive offers.</p><p style="margin-left:0px;text-align:start;">As part of Pilot’s purpose of showing people they matter at every turn, and through its recently launched<span>&nbsp;</span><a href="https://pilotflyingj.com/miles-of-good">Miles of Good</a><span>&nbsp;</span>initiative<i>,</i><span>&nbsp;</span>the company is donating $100,000 to Folds of Honor, a nonprofit organization that provides scholarships to the spouses and children of military members and first responders who have fallen or become disabled while serving their country or communities. This donation adds to the more than $2.7 million Pilot has given to support military and veteran-focused organizations since 2020.</p><p style="margin-left:0px;text-align:start;">"With contributions to organizations like Folds of Honor, we salute military service members’ legacies by helping provide educational scholarships,” said Meg Counts, director of corporate giving and events. “As a company grounded in serving others, we are honored to give our support to military members and their families who do so much to uplift and protect our communities.”</p><p style="margin-left:0px;text-align:start;">Throughout Military Appreciation Month in May, veterans, military personnel and their families who are authenticated with ID.me in the myRewards Plus app will unlock three free offers* each week that can be redeemed at participating Pilot locations. Deals include free Pilot coffee and fountain drinks, freshly prepared Pilot foods like pizza and breakfast sandwiches, and popular brand name cooler drinks.</p><p style="margin-left:0px;text-align:start;">Beyond these special offers, verified ID.me veterans, military members and their families can save year-round at Pilot with a 10% discount on food and beverages when using the myRewards Plus app.**</p><p style="margin-left:0px;text-align:start;">As a proud employer of veterans, Pilot encourages former and transitioning military members and their families to join its team by visiting<span>&nbsp;</span><a href="https://jobs.pilotflyingj.com/talent-communities">jobs.pilotflyingj.com</a>. For more information about Pilot’s Miles of Good giving program, visit<span>&nbsp;</span><a href="https://pilotflyingj.com/">pilotflyingj.com</a>.</p><p style="margin-left:0px;text-align:start;">*To receive offer, guest must authenticate their military status through ID.me in the myRewards Plus app, save the offer in the app, and present myRewards card, barcode in the app, or phone number associated with myRewards account at time of purchase. Valid in the U.S. only. See offer details and full terms and conditions in the app.</p><p style="margin-left:0px;text-align:start;">** Visit<span>&nbsp;</span><a href="https://pilotflyingj.com/terms-and-conditions">https://pilotflyingj.com/terms-and-conditions</a><span>&nbsp;</span>for more details.</p>]]></description><category><![CDATA[Miles of Good,Veterans,Press Releases,Pilot app]]></category>
            <pubDate>Thu, 01 May 2025 18:27:00 +0200</pubDate>
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                        <title>Pilot Fuels the Journey with Network Enhancements in the First Quarter</title>
                        <link>https://newsroom.pilotcompany.com/pilot-fuels-the-journey-with-network-enhancements-in-the-first-quarter/</link>
                        <guid>https://newsroom.pilotcompany.com/pilot-fuels-the-journey-with-network-enhancements-in-the-first-quarter/</guid><pp:caseid>693053</pp:caseid><pp:boilerplate><![CDATA[<p style="margin-left:0in;text-align:start;"><span>Pilot Travel Centers LLC ("Pilot") is committed to showing people they matter at every turn as the leading energy and experience provider people rely on to fuel their journeys. Founded in 1958 and headquartered in Knoxville, Tennessee, Pilot is a wholly owned subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway Inc. and employs approximately 30,000 team members. As the largest network of travel centers, Pilot has more than 900 locations in 44 states and five Canadian provinces, serving an average of 1.2 million guests per day. In addition to travel center services, Pilot and its partners offer trucking fleets a variety of solutions for fuel, credit, factoring, maintenance and rewards. The company operates North America's third largest fuel tanker fleet and supplies approximately 12 billion gallons of fuel per year. Pilot is shaping the future of energy as one of the largest providers of biodiesel and renewable fuels and through the development of its EV charging network and low-carbon fueling alternatives. For additional information about Pilot, visit&nbsp;</span><a href="https://pilotcompany.com/"><span><u>PilotCompany.com</u></span></a><span>.</span></p>]]></pp:boilerplate><description><![CDATA[<p style="margin-left:0in;text-align:start;"><span>Pilot Travel Centers started 2025 by driving impactful progress across its network, including unveiling a 20,000+ square-foot flagship store, widespread store modernizations, expanded services and connecting EV charging stations along national and regional travel corridors.&nbsp;&nbsp;Pilot is elevating the travel experience and powering up for the rest of the year, building upon momentum from the first quarter.</span></p><p style="margin-left:0in;text-align:start;"><span>"Expanding into new communities and modernizing our locations are key to our strategy," said Brad Anderson, chief operating officer at Pilot. "Each new location and remodel reflects our ambition to be the leading energy and experience provider, equipping drivers with everything they need to recharge and hit the road ready for what’s next.”</span></p><h2 style="margin-left:0in;"><span>Bold New Look for Pilot’s Flagship Store</span></h2><p style="margin-left:0in;text-align:start;"><span>Pilot unveiled its new flagship travel center in Stanton, Tennessee, spanning over 20,000 square feet. This location is now the largest travel center in Pilot’s network and features a bolder brand-forward design, a guest-focused layout with inviting spaces and expanded fresh food offerings. The design of this location will inspire future projects throughout 2025 as Pilot continues to modernize and test new concepts.</span></p><h2 style="margin-left:0in;"><span>Redefining the Roadside Experience</span></h2><p style="margin-left:0in;text-align:start;"><span>More than 200 Pilot and Flying J locations have been upgraded to date as part of the company’s New Horizons initiative, while continuously integrating feedback from team members and guests after every remodel. Pilot’s guests shared that they are 80% more likely to return after visiting a remodeled location, underscoring the program's impact and value.</span></p><p style="margin-left:0in;text-align:start;"><span>So far this year, the company has completed 11 remodels, extensively upgrading restrooms and showers, expanding kitchens and implementing thoughtful layouts to create a more seamless and consistent experience for guests and team members.</span></p><p style="margin-left:0in;text-align:start;"><span>These recently remodeled locations include:&nbsp;</span></p><p><span>-&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Pilot #200 – Boron, CA</span></p><p><span>-&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Pilot #365 – Madera, CA</span></p><p><span>-&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Pilot #575 – St. Mary’s, GA</span></p><p><span>-&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Pilot #495 – Brooklyn, IA</span></p><p><span>-&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Pilot #595 – Marion, IL</span></p><p><span>-&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Pilot #41 – Mt. Sterling, KY</span></p><p><span>-&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Flying J #676 – Gulfport, MS</span></p><p><span>-&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Pilot #7976 – Troutman, NC</span></p><p><span>-&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Flying J #852 – Lancaster, ON</span></p><p><span>-&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Flying J #789 – London, ON</span></p><p><span>-&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Flying J #790 – Napanee, ON</span></p><h2 style="margin-left:0in;"><span>Expanding to Fuel Every Journey</span></h2><p style="margin-left:0in;text-align:start;"><span>Pilot is also broadening its network, opening its first new travel center of the year in Winfield, Alabama, and adding three dealer locations to its Pilot and One9 travel center network. These locations add more than 150 truck parking spaces to Pilot’s network and offer complete travel center services and amenities to meet the needs of all journey makers wherever the road takes them.&nbsp;In addition, the company opened five&nbsp;new maintenance and tire service shops this quarter, bringing the total number of Southern Tire Mart at Pilot locations to more than 80 nationwide.</span></p><h2 style="margin-left:0in;"><span>Leading the Charge with Pilot’s Expanding EV Network&nbsp;</span></h2><p style="margin-left:0in;text-align:start;"><span>Pilot is driving forward with its EV network, now surpassing 130 locations in more than 25 states.&nbsp;&nbsp;Designed to provide a best-in-class charging experience, these locations offer amenities not found at other charging stalls, including canopies for weather protection, free Wi-Fi, dining options, clean and well-lit facilities and access to restrooms and showers. Since the beginning of this year, Pilot has installed 12 new fast-charging locations spanning 10 states—Alabama, Indiana, Michigan, Virginia, Texas, Pennsylvania, Nebraska, California, Oregon and Missouri. With EV charging now available along major interstates and popular travel routes, the company is empowering EV drivers to explore farther with confidence and ease.</span></p><h2 style="margin-left:0in;"><span>Rewards that Go the Extra Mile</span></h2><p style="margin-left:0in;"><span>The award-winning myRewards Plus app is helping guests make the most of their journeys as professional drivers and everyday travelers can find personalized offers tailored specifically to their on-the-go favorites. During the month of April, professional drivers can activate PushForPoints® within the app to earn up to five points per gallon after just six qualifying fills of 50+ gallons of commercial diesel.* Auto drivers can take advantage of a 10-cent discount on every gallon of gas when they save the offer in the app.* Guests can also indulge in Pilot’s craveable pizza by purchasing two slices to receive a free 20 oz. Coca-Cola® product to finish their meal.* The myRewards Plus app is designed to help guests discover nearby locations, deals and everything they need to fuel the road ahead.</span></p><p style="margin-left:0in;text-align:start;"><i><span>*Data rates may apply. Participating locations only. While supplies last. Other terms and conditions may apply. Void where prohibited by law.</span></i></p>]]></description><category><![CDATA[Press Releases,Network Growth,Electric Vehicles,Pilot app]]></category>
            <pubDate>Wed, 02 Apr 2025 16:29:00 +0200</pubDate>
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                        <title>Pilot Announces 2024 Road Warrior Winners</title>
                        <link>https://newsroom.pilotcompany.com/pilot-announces-2024-road-warrior-winners/</link>
                        <guid>https://newsroom.pilotcompany.com/pilot-announces-2024-road-warrior-winners/</guid><pp:caseid>692082</pp:caseid><pp:boilerplate><![CDATA[<p style="margin-left:0in;text-align:start;"><span>Pilot Travel Centers LLC ("Pilot") is committed to showing people they matter at every turn as the leading energy and experience provider people rely on to fuel their journeys. Founded in 1958 and headquartered in Knoxville, Tennessee, Pilot is a wholly owned subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway Inc. and employs approximately 30,000 team members. As the largest network of travel centers, Pilot has more than 900 locations in 44 states and five Canadian provinces, serving an average of 1.2 million guests per day. In addition to travel center services, Pilot and its partners offer trucking fleets a variety of solutions for fuel, credit, factoring, maintenance and rewards. The company operates North America's third largest fuel tanker fleet and supplies approximately 12 billion gallons of fuel per year. Pilot is shaping the future of energy as one of the largest providers of biodiesel and renewable fuels and through the development of its EV charging network and low-carbon fueling alternatives. For additional information about Pilot, visit&nbsp;</span><a href="https://pilotcompany.com/"><span><u>PilotCompany.com</u></span></a><span>.</span></p>]]></pp:boilerplate><description><![CDATA[<p><span style="text-align:start;">Pilot reveals the winners of its annual Road Warrior contest, which recognizes the heart, tireless dedication and unwavering commitment of professional truck drivers who go beyond the call of duty to keep North America moving. After reviewing countless deserving nominations and recognizing four weekly winners with $1,000 each, Pilot selected Elizabeth “Liz” Leon of Victorville, California, as the 2024 Road Warrior grand prize winner of $25,000.</span></p><p style="margin-left:0px;text-align:start;">Liz Leon, a professional driver&nbsp;for over 19 years and this year's grand prize winner, transports containers in and out of Southern California ports for 4Gen Logistics. Liz started her career with Toys R Us, where she fell in love with the road and found her passion for driving. Driving an average of 100,000 miles a year, Liz is accident-free and has been recognized by the California Trucking Association for her phenomenal driving.</p><p style="margin-left:0px;text-align:start;">On October 22, Pilot team members flew to Rialto, California, to surprise Liz before she began her shift at 4Gen Logistics. Colleagues and family members, including her husband, daughter, son-in-law and grandchildren, joined to celebrate the 2024 Road Warrior winner and present a check for $25,000 upon her arrival.</p><p style="margin-left:0px;text-align:start;">“Congratulations to this year’s Road Warrior, Liz Leon, who stood out among the many deserving drivers we read about during the contest,” said Jordan Spradling, vice president of transportation and logistics at Pilot. “We appreciate all the nominations and stories of drivers like Liz, Herschel, Joe, and Roy, who show up day in and day out, put in countless hours and miles and embody everything we value at Pilot.“</p><p style="margin-left:0px;text-align:start;">New to this year’s Road Warrior contest, Pilot chose four winners from each week’s nominations to win $1,000 and to be in the running for the $25,000 grand prize. In addition to Liz, this year’s weekly winners include:</p><ul><li>Herschel Evans: A professional driver from Bremen, Georgia, with over 38 years of experience and 3.5 million safe driving miles, he&nbsp;has helped countless families through his charity work, including Atlanta Ride for Kids, Convoy of Care and Safety Drive for a Cure.</li><li>Joe Mondor: A professional driver from Grand Forks, North Dakota, Joe has logged over 4.5 million safe driving miles over his 33 years&nbsp;in the trucking industry. Joe has been recognized as a true professional, a safety leader and a mentor for his peers.</li><li>Roy Prentice: A professional driver from Reno, Nevada, Roy has accrued more than 3 million safe driving miles and has been a professional driver for more than 30 years. He is known for his passion for helping others in his community and his fellow drivers out on the road.</li></ul><p style="margin-left:0px;text-align:start;">To learn more about Pilot's Road Warrior contest and past winners, visit<span>&nbsp;</span><a class="ck-anchor" id="https://pilotflyingj.com/driver-appreciation." name="https://pilotflyingj.com/driver-appreciation." href="https://pilotflyingj.com/driver-appreciation">https://pilotflyingj.com/driver-appreciation</a><a class="ck-anchor" id="https://pilotflyingj.com/driver-appreciation." name="https://pilotflyingj.com/driver-appreciation.">.</a></p><p style="margin-left:0px;text-align:start;">&nbsp;</p>]]></description><category><![CDATA[Pro Drivers,Press Releases]]></category>
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                        <title>New Horizons October 2024: Celebrate Autumn’s Arrival with Four Revamped Stores</title>
                        <link>https://newsroom.pilotcompany.com/new-horizons-october-2024-celebrate-autumns-arrival-with-four-revamped-stores/</link>
                        <guid>https://newsroom.pilotcompany.com/new-horizons-october-2024-celebrate-autumns-arrival-with-four-revamped-stores/</guid><pp:caseid>707361</pp:caseid><description><![CDATA[<p>As the leaves begin to turn and the scent of cinnamon fills the air, every drive becomes an opportunity to make some unforgettable fall memories. Whether you’re headed out on a cross-country long-haul or just enjoying a weekend getaway, Pilot is out here to fuel your journey with a little extra joy and a lot more convenience.</p><p>This autumn, we’re unveiling four freshly revamped stores that are set to become your new favorite pit stops. From October 7-27, 2024, swing by and snag 25% off a one-time food and beverage purchase when you enter the code “PFJOct” in the <a href="https://pilotflyingj.com/rewards">myRewards Plus app</a>*. Don’t forget to grab a cup of our limited time hot bourbon pecan coffee or an iced cinnamon roll cold brew to keep those fall vibes rolling.</p><p>These renovations are part of our New Horizons program—a more than one billion-dollar initiative to remodel over 400 stores nationwide. Supporting the communities we serve is woven into our very fabric, which is why each remodel comes with a $10,000 donation to the local school district.</p><p>So, pack your bags, turn up your favorite playlist, and let Pilot be your co-pilot on this season’s road trip adventures. Safe travels, friends!</p><p>*Data rates may apply. Other terms and conditions may apply.</p><h2><strong>Girard, Ohio – Pilot Travel Center&nbsp;</strong></h2><p>For drivers cruising towards the Great Lakes, our Girard location will be your go-to stop. Conveniently stationed off I-80, it’s a short drive from travel destinations like Cleveland and Pittsburgh. When hunger hits, take your pick from fresh, hot foods like meatloaf and mashed potatoes or our hand-roped pizza. Plus, our new self-checkout lanes mean more time enjoying the drive and less time waiting in line.</p><h2><strong>Hobbs, New Mexico – Pilot Travel Center</strong></h2><p>Heading out West? Our Hobbs travel center has everything you need to keep the good vibes rolling. Let the smell of warm cinnamon rolls lead you to our remodeled Cinnabon or grab a bite at the remodeled Subway. And when it’s time to freshen up, our upgraded restrooms and showers await.</p><h2><strong>Glendale, Kentucky – Pilot Travel Center</strong></h2><p>If you’re headed to the Bluegrass state, this Pilot has it all. The kitchen has been completely remodeled and the team is excited to serve up some delicious fresh foods. With updated showers, restrooms, and laundry facilities, you’ll be back on the road refreshed and recharged.</p><h2><strong>Atlanta, Georgia – Pilot Travel Center</strong></h2><p>If your fall travels take you to the vibrant city of Atlanta, our newly remodeled travel center is a must-visit. From the curb to the counter, this store has undergone a top-to-bottom transformation. Enjoy freshly prepared meals from the newly added kitchen or treat yourself to a Frosty from the revamped Wendy’s. With all your favorite snacks and newly remodeled restrooms, you’ll leave this stop fueled up, filled up and lifted up.</p>]]></description><category><![CDATA[Blog Posts,Pilot app,Food and Beverage,Network Growth]]></category>
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                        <title>The Importance of Truck Parking for Pro Drivers</title>
                        <link>https://newsroom.pilotcompany.com/the-importance-of-truck-parking-for-pro-drivers/</link>
                        <guid>https://newsroom.pilotcompany.com/the-importance-of-truck-parking-for-pro-drivers/</guid><pp:caseid>707364</pp:caseid><description><![CDATA[<h2 id="Where-Safety-and-Convenience-Come-Together-on-the-Open-Road">Where Safety and Convenience Come Together on the Open Road</h2><p>As the heartbeat of the trucking industry, truck parking is crucial yet often gets sidelined in conversation. Truck drivers face a daily struggle—navigating long hours, tight schedules, unpredictable weather, <i>and</i> finding safe places to park their big rigs. It’s not just about convenience; it’s about safety and compliance.</p><h2>Why Truck Parking Matters</h2><p>Safe parking areas aren’t just resting spots; they’re lifelines for drivers. They offer the necessary downtime to recharge and ensure compliance with hours-of-service regulations. Did you know that driver fatigue is a leading cause of truck accidents? Proper parking options help combat this risk and keep everyone safer.</p><h2>Join the Pilot Family</h2><p>That’s where we come in! At Pilot, we boast the largest network of travel centers across North America, featuring nearly 900 locations prioritizing truck parking. We provide drivers with a safe haven to stop, rest, and reset, whether they’re on long hauls or quick deliveries.</p><h2>Finding Your Spot</h2><p>Finding a space at Pilot is a breeze! Our website and mobile app keep you informed of real-time parking availability, ensuring your journey is as smooth as possible. No more driving in circles!</p><h2>Cost Considerations</h2><p>When it comes to costs, we keep it simple. In the US, overnight truck parking costs range between $10 to $25, while in Canada, it’s about $15 to $30. And with savings for professional drivers and fleet members, we make sure you can rest easy without breaking the bank.</p><p>At Pilot, we’re committed to making a difference in the truck parking landscape. So next time you hit the road, remember: safe travels start with a good parking plan. Check out our extensive network for affordable, convenient truck parking options. Happy trucking!</p>]]></description><category><![CDATA[Blog Posts,Pro Drivers,Safety]]></category>
            <pubDate>Thu, 19 Sep 2024 10:45:37 +0200</pubDate>
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                        <title>Here’s to You: Pilot Celebrates Driver Appreciation Month with Road Warrior Contest, Free Drinks and Exclusive Discounts</title>
                        <link>https://newsroom.pilotcompany.com/heres-to-you-pilot-celebrates-driver-appreciation-month-with-road-warrior-contest-free-drinks-and-exclusive-discounts/</link>
                        <guid>https://newsroom.pilotcompany.com/heres-to-you-pilot-celebrates-driver-appreciation-month-with-road-warrior-contest-free-drinks-and-exclusive-discounts/</guid><pp:caseid>691700</pp:caseid><pp:boilerplate><![CDATA[<p style="margin-left:0in;text-align:start;"><span>Pilot Travel Centers LLC ("Pilot") is committed to showing people they matter at every turn as the leading energy and experience provider people rely on to fuel their journeys. Founded in 1958 and headquartered in Knoxville, Tennessee, Pilot is a wholly owned subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway Inc. and employs approximately 30,000 team members. As the largest network of travel centers, Pilot has more than 900 locations in 44 states and five Canadian provinces, serving an average of 1.2 million guests per day. In addition to travel center services, Pilot and its partners offer trucking fleets a variety of solutions for fuel, credit, factoring, maintenance and rewards. The company operates North America's third largest fuel tanker fleet and supplies approximately 12 billion gallons of fuel per year. Pilot is shaping the future of energy as one of the largest providers of biodiesel and renewable fuels and through the development of its EV charging network and low-carbon fueling alternatives. For additional information about Pilot, visit&nbsp;</span><a href="https://pilotcompany.com/"><span><u>PilotCompany.com</u></span></a><span>.</span></p>]]></pp:boilerplate><description><![CDATA[<p style="text-align:start;">Pilot, the nation’s largest travel center network, is celebrating Driver Appreciation month by saying ‘Here’s to You’ to professional drivers with free drinks, special deals and the return of its annual Road Warrior contest.</p><p style="text-align:start;">“It truly is an honor to work shoulder to shoulder with professional drivers who keep North America moving, day in and day out,” said Jordan Spradling, vice president of transportation and logistics at Pilot. “At Pilot, we are committed to doing our part to support, serve, and show professional drivers they matter, and we look forward to seeing them out here on the road.”</p><p style="text-align:start;">Pilot's Driver Appreciation campaign reflects the brand’s<span>&nbsp;</span><a href="https://pilotflyingj.com/press-release/32604">new creative direction</a>, focusing on the people and moments that make the middle of nowhere feel like somewhere. Featuring real professional drivers in its campaign, Pilot celebrates the hardworking people behind the wheel of a big rig with a ‘Here’s to You’ cheers and an inviting call to ‘See You Out Here.’ Throughout September, Pilot will hero professional drivers in its commercials, billboards, store signage and digital content.</p><p style="text-align:start;">To further recognize professional drivers and share their stories, Pilot is kicking off its annual Road Warrior contest with a $25,000* grand prize. The Road Warrior contest recognizes the individuals who weather the storms, long hours, and tight schedules, day in and day out to keep North America moving. For this year’s contest, surprise personalities will invite people to nominate the professional drivers in their lives by visiting Pilot’s<span>&nbsp;</span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/pilottravelcenters/">Facebook page</a><span>&nbsp;</span>and giving them a shout-out on each week’s Road Warrior recognition post. Every week during the contest, one deserving driver will be selected based on the details of their nomination to win a $1,000 prize.* At the end of the month, one of the four weekly Road Warrior winners will be named the grand prize recipient and will be awarded an additional $25,000.* Winners will be announced in October.*</p><p style="text-align:start;">Additionally, as a token of Pilot’s appreciation, professional drivers will be able to enjoy exclusive savings all September through use of the myRewards Plus app** at participating Pilot, Flying J and One9 travel centers, including:</p><ul><li>Three free drinks every week, including Pilot coffee, fountain drinks and top-selling beverage brands from the cooler</li><li>Exclusive discounts on popular snack items</li><li>Military and Veteran professional drivers will receive extra discounts on snacks in addition to the 10% military discount on food and beverage (after authentication through ID.me)</li></ul><p style="text-align:start;">Download the myRewards Plus app** to find the nearest participating travel center and take advantage of these offers.</p><p style="text-align:start;">For more information about Driver Appreciation Month and the 2024 Road Warrior contest, visit<span>&nbsp;</span><a href="https://pilotflyingj.com/driver-appreciation">pilotflyingj.com/driverappreciation</a>.<span>&nbsp;</span><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p><p style="text-align:start;"><i>*See contest rules for terms and conditions. Void where prohibited by law.</i></p><p style="text-align:start;"><i>**Data rates may apply. Participating locations only. Terms and conditions apply. While supplies last.</i></p>]]></description><category><![CDATA[Press Releases,Pro Drivers]]></category>
            <pubDate>Fri, 30 Aug 2024 22:43:00 +0200</pubDate>
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                        <title>New Horizons September 2024: Journey into Four Freshly Remodeled Travel Centers</title>
                        <link>https://newsroom.pilotcompany.com/new-horizons-september-2024-journey-into-four-freshly-remodeled-travel-centers/</link>
                        <guid>https://newsroom.pilotcompany.com/new-horizons-september-2024-journey-into-four-freshly-remodeled-travel-centers/</guid><pp:caseid>707369</pp:caseid><description><![CDATA[<p>As September rolls in with its crisp air and football frenzy, it’s also bringing something special for drivers. We’re thrilled to share the opening of four newly remodeled travel centers that are ready to become your new favorite pit stops. These remodels are part of New Horizons, a $1+ billion initiative to remodel our stores and help make every mile of your journey a little more joyful. Since March 2022, we’ve revamped more than 150 Pilot, Flying J, and One9 travel centers, and we can’t wait for you to experience these fresh updates.</p><p>September is especially dear to us at Pilot because it’s Driver Appreciation Month. It’s our chance to say ‘Here’s to You’ to all the professional drivers that keep America moving. Additionally, as a small token of our appreciation, professional drivers will be able to enjoy special deals and free drinks through the myRewards Plus app* at participating Pilot, Flying J and One9 travel centers.</p><p>See the details of this month’s remodels below and if you’re nearby, don’t forget to stop in and save 25% off your food and beverage purchase from September 2- 22! Use the promo code <strong>PFJDriver</strong>&nbsp;in the&nbsp;<a href="https://pilotflyingj.com/rewards/?_gl=1*1im2us*_gcl_aw*R0NMLjE2ODk3MDUzNTcuQ2owS0NRand6ZE9sQmhDTkFSSXNBUE13amJ6R1ZRTXJBUXBOMXVXc255bm8ycVVDM1BOeWdYRDYyN0JDbjZ4RnJNVEdYU3N6Z1JCNXg1RWFBdHpPRUFMd193Y0I.*_gcl_au*NTQ3MjU5MDE4LjE2ODcyMDI5NjM.*_ga*MTg5OTc3NDAzMC4xNjc5NDEzNjk2*_ga_JQ5RPHB2EE*MTY5MzUxMzY4Ny4xNTUuMS4xNjkzNTE0ODEyLjAuMC4w&_ga=2.43910437.1460960248.1693506902-1899774030.1679413696&_gac=1.117381492.1689705357.Cj0KCQjwzdOlBhCNARIsAPMwjbzGVQMrAQpN1uWsnyno2qUC3PNygXD627BCn6xFrMTGXSszgRB5x5EaAtzOEALw_wcB">myRewards Plus app</a>.*</p><p><span>*Data rates may apply. Other terms and conditions may apply.</span></p><h2><strong>Lugoff, South Carolina – Pilot Travel Center</strong><span class="Apple-converted-space"><strong>&nbsp;</strong></span></h2><p>Take off to Lugoff this fall! Nestled conveniently off I-20 & US 601, this travel center is your go-to for refueling both your vehicle and appetite. Whether you’re craving a hearty meal from the hot bar or a fresh sandwich from the remodeled Subway, we’ve got you covered. And, the newly added self-checkout lanes mean less time standing in line and more time enjoying your journey.</p><h2><strong>Sioux Falls, South Dakota – Flying J Travel Center</strong></h2><p>Swing by scenic Sioux Falls, where our remodeled Flying J is ready to wow you. As you step in, let the sweet swell of freshly baked cinnamon rolls lead you to the remodeled Cinnabon. Or perhaps a slice of our hand-roped pizza will hit the spot, prepared in the newly remodeled kitchen. Professional drivers, take a load off in our updated driver’s lounge, designed to help you reset and relax at the end of a long-haul.<span class="Apple-converted-space">&nbsp;</span></p><h2><strong>Belmont, Ohio – Pilot Travel Center</strong></h2><p>Calling all Midwest travelers! Our Belmont location, sitting right outside the Ohio and West Virginia border, is serving up comfort on a plate. Dig into mac and cheese, chicken wings, or a warm bowl of soup. We’ve upgraded our restrooms and showers, added laundry facilities, and made checkout a breeze with new self-checkout lanes.</p><h2><strong>Murdo, South Dakota – Pilot Travel Center</strong><span class="Apple-converted-space"><strong>&nbsp;</strong></span></h2><p>Murdo’s curb-to-counter remodel is set to keep you road-ready with it’s a host of amenities to keep your journey feeling upbeat. This location has road trip essentials at your fingertips, three new self-check outs and a newly remodeled Subway. Don’t forget to grab a cup of the best coffee on the interstate – a perfect companion for your travels.</p>]]></description><category><![CDATA[Blog Posts,Pilot app,Food and Beverage]]></category>
            <pubDate>Fri, 30 Aug 2024 13:29:41 +0200</pubDate>
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                        <title>New Horizons July 2024: Five Remodeled Stores Ready for Your Summer Journey</title>
                        <link>https://newsroom.pilotcompany.com/new-horizons-july-2024-five-remodeled-stores-ready-for-your-summer-journey/</link>
                        <guid>https://newsroom.pilotcompany.com/new-horizons-july-2024-five-remodeled-stores-ready-for-your-summer-journey/</guid><pp:caseid>707388</pp:caseid><description><![CDATA[<p>Roll down the windows, crank up the tunes, and get ready to hit the open road because summer road trip season is officially here! Lucky for you, we have five remodeled travel centers with all the amenities you need to keep you fueled and refreshed while you’re on the road.</p><p>These locations are the latest in our New Horizons project, a $1+ billion store modernization initiative. Since launching the program in March 2022, we have remodeled over 150 Pilot, Flying J and One9 travel centers with the goal of creating the best experience possible for both our guests and team members. With every remodel, our team members present a $10,000 donation to the local school district. For more information, visit the&nbsp;<a href="https://pilotflyingj.com/new-horizons?_gl=1*k1davl*_gcl_au*NTQ3MjU5MDE4LjE2ODcyMDI5NjM.*_ga*MTg5OTc3NDAzMC4xNjc5NDEzNjk2*_ga_JQ5RPHB2EE*MTY4ODA2MzQwMi4xMDQuMS4xNjg4MDY2MDA1LjAuMC4w&_ga=2.26271037.1879848944.1688063403-1899774030.1679413696">New Horizons page</a>.</p><p>If your summer travels take you through the Midwest and Oklahoma, we invite you to stop at one the five newly revamped locations along your route. Enjoy 25% off a one-time food and beverage purchase from July 1 – July 21, 2024, using the code&nbsp;<strong>PFJJuly </strong>in the myRewards Plus app.* Plus, we’re offering 10 cents off every gallon of gas all summer long to help you stretch your budget and have more fun this summer.**</p><p><i>*Data rates may apply. Other terms and conditions may apply.</i></p><p><i>**Data rates may apply. Participating locations only. Void where prohibited (not valid in Wisconsin and New Jersey). Other terms and conditions may apply. Visit&nbsp;</i><a href="https://pilotflyingj.com/terms-and-conditions"><i>https://pilotflyingj.com/terms-and-conditions&nbsp;</i></a><i>for details.</i></p><h2><strong>Minooka, Illinois – Pilot Travel Center</strong></h2><p>Located less than 60 miles south of the Windy City, this travel center is a must-visit. You can’t pass up a warm cinnamon roll from the newly remodeled Cinnabon paired with a cup of our best coffee on the interstate. Other renovations included remodeled restrooms and showers, an expanded beverage cooler with more of your favorite drinks and updated public laundry facilities.</p><h2><strong>Burbank, Ohio – Pilot Travel Center</strong></h2><p>Cruising through the Buckeye state? Make a pit stop here. Stop for a meal or a sweet treat at the remodeled Wendy’s and Cinnabon or try a slice of Pilot’s delicious pizza from the newly added kitchen. With refreshed showers, restrooms, and updated laundry facilities, you’re all set for a top-notch break.</p><h2><strong>Lebanon, Indiana – Flying J Travel Center</strong></h2><p>Midwest travelers, this Flying J has everything you and your road trip companions need when you’re ready to stop and stretch your legs. Check out the new food offerings made in the fully remodeled and expanded kitchen and pair your pit stop meal with a cold drink from one of the expanded beverage coolers. Other improvements include three new self-checkouts, updated public laundry facilities and remodeled restrooms.</p><h2><strong>Ardmore, Oklahoma – Flying J Travel Center</strong></h2><p>Need a break from the road? This roadside oasis offers everything you need to refuel and refresh. Clean and refreshed restrooms and showers, tasty food from the newly remodeled kitchen, and quick and easy checkouts with added self-checkout lanes are waiting for you.</p><h2><strong>Tonkawa, Oklahoma – Pilot Travel Center</strong></h2><p>An hour and a half north of Oklahoma City, this location is a perfect stopover. Treat yourself to a crunchy taco from the remodeled Taco Bell or enjoy an always delicious cinnamon roll from the remodeled Cinnabon. Remodeled from top to bottom, this location showcases refreshed showers and restrooms, updated public laundry facilities and added self-check-out lanes.</p><p>Wherever you’re going, make sure to stop at a Pilot, Flying J or One9 travel center for the best stop on your journey! Stay tuned for more New Horizons remodels. Safe travels!</p><h2><strong>Join us this summer!</strong></h2><p>We’re looking for 10,000 new team members to join us this summer! We’re dedicated to investing in our team members by fostering a supportive and rewarding environment. Explore full and part time roles, find information on benefits and learn more about the Pilot team member experience at <a class="ck-anchor" id="https://jobs.pilotflyingj.com/nationalhiring." name="https://jobs.pilotflyingj.com/nationalhiring." href="https://jobs.pilotflyingj.com/nationalhiring.">jobs.pilotflyingj.com/nationalhiring</a>.</p>]]></description><category><![CDATA[Blog Posts,Pilot app,Network Growth]]></category>
            <pubDate>Mon, 01 Jul 2024 07:36:10 +0200</pubDate>
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                        <title>New Horizons June 2024: Four Stores’ Fresh Summer Makeovers</title>
                        <link>https://newsroom.pilotcompany.com/new-horizons-june-2024-four-stores-fresh-summer-makeovers/</link>
                        <guid>https://newsroom.pilotcompany.com/new-horizons-june-2024-four-stores-fresh-summer-makeovers/</guid><pp:caseid>707396</pp:caseid><description><![CDATA[<p>If you’re gearing up for summer travel, we have exciting news – four more travel centers are newly renovated and ready to level up your road trip experience! These refreshed locations are showcasing more than just a new look. They’re packed with all the amenities you need to refuel and refresh to get back on the road with ease. When planning your summer travel, we recommend preplanning your stops to ensure you’re getting everything you need at one place.</p><p>These updates are part of our $1+ billion store modernization initiative, <a href="https://www.pilotflyingj.com/new-horizons?_gl=1*eskjfd*_gcl_au*MTU1OTcyOTk4My4xNzA5NjY4NjAy*_ga*MTA3NDI0MTg2Mi4xNzA5NjY4NjAy*_ga_JQ5RPHB2EE*MTcxNzE4MjI0MS4xMzYuMS4xNzE3MTgyODI4LjYwLjAuMA..&_ga=2.2365488.1479077282.1716563258-1074241862.1709668602">New Horizons</a>. We’ve been hard at work since March 2022 and have remodeled over 150 Pilot, Flying J and One9 travel centers and we’re not stopping there. Alongside the reinvestment in our stores, we’re also committed to giving back to the communities we serve. With every remodel, our store teams present a $10,000 donation to the local school district.</p><p>If you’re traveling through any of these revamped locations, don’t miss out on this special offer! Enjoy 25% off a one-time food and beverage purchase from June 3 – June 23, 2024, using the code <strong>PFJJune</strong> in the myRewards Plus app.* Stretch your summer budget ever further and get 10 cents off every gallon of gas all summer long by saving the promotion in the app**.</p><p><i>*Data rates may apply. Other terms and conditions may apply.</i></p><p><i>**Data rates may apply. Participating locations only. Void where prohibited (not valid in Wisconsin and New Jersey). Other terms and conditions may apply. Visit </i><a href="https://pilotflyingj.com/terms-and-conditions"><i>https://pilotflyingj.com/terms-and-conditions </i></a><i>for details.</i></p><h2><strong>Cotulla, Texas – Flying J Travel Center</strong></h2><p>Passing through South Texas? Our Cotulla location showcases a new look and enhanced amenities. Stop for a bite at the renovated Subway or indulge in a warm cinnamon roll from the remodeled Cinnabon, and pair it with a cup of the best coffee on the interstate to stay energized on your drive. Other renovations include refreshed restrooms and three new self-checkouts for a more convenient shopping experience.</p><h2><strong>Prosperity, South Carolina – Pilot Travel Center</strong></h2><p>If you’re headed to the beautiful beaches of the Palmetto State this summer, plan to stop at our renovated location in Prosperity. Everything you need is here: completely remodeled restrooms, a revamped Wendy’s and Dunkin’. Forgot your phone charger, headphones or sunscreen? We’ve got you covered with an array of tech and personal care items.</p><h2><strong>Newnan, Georgia – Pilot Travel Center</strong></h2><p>The curb-to-counter overhaul at this location makes it the perfect stop for those travelling around the Atlanta area this summer. This remodel includes a brand-new kitchen for our team members to make delicious, fresh food offerings (have you tried the Pilot Big Dog yet?) and an expanded beverage cooler with more of your favorite drinks to keep you cool in the summer heat. Other updates include a remodeled Subway and refreshed restrooms and showers.</p><h2><strong>Big Lake, Texas – Pilot Travel Center</strong></h2><p>Texas travelers, take note of our newly remodeled Big Lake location! It has everything you and your road trip companions might need. Fuel up both your vehicle and yourself with options like the remodeled Taco Bell or our new cold case stocked with grab ‘n go sandwiches and snacks. Clean and refreshed restrooms and showers await to help you recharge so you can get back on the road.</p><p>Stay tuned for more remodeled stores next month.</p><h2><strong>Join us this summer!</strong></h2><p>We’re looking for 10,000 new team members to join us this summer! We’re dedicated to investing in our team members by fostering a supportive and rewarding environment. Explore full and part time roles, find information on benefits and learn more about the Pilot team member experience at <a href="https://jobs.pilotflyingj.com/nationalhiring">jobs.pilotflyingj.com/nationalhiring</a>.</p>]]></description><category><![CDATA[Blog Posts,Pilot app,Network Growth]]></category>
            <pubDate>Fri, 31 May 2024 15:36:43 +0200</pubDate>
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                        <title>New Horizons May 2024: Next Level Service Times Two</title>
                        <link>https://newsroom.pilotcompany.com/new-horizons-may-2024-next-level-service-times-two/</link>
                        <guid>https://newsroom.pilotcompany.com/new-horizons-may-2024-next-level-service-times-two/</guid><pp:caseid>707401</pp:caseid><description><![CDATA[<p>April showers do indeed bring May flowers, but this year, they’re also bringing two newly renovated Pilot travel centers.</p><p>With Memorial Day weekend and summer travel just around the corner, we’re excited to announce our two latest remodeled Pilot travel centers in Bentleyville, Pennsylvania and Bloomington, Illinois!</p><p>These refreshed locations are part of New Horizons, our $1+ billion store modernization initiative to update over half our stores across North America. Since starting in March 2022, we’ve remodeled over 150 Pilot, Flying J and One9 travel centers – and we’re not stopping!</p><p>We’re committed to creating exceptional experiences for our guests and team members, as well as giving back to the communities we serve. With each remodel, our team members present a donation to the local school district. For more information on New Horizons, visit&nbsp;<a href="https://pilotflyingj.com/new-horizons">https://pilotflyingj.com/new-horizons</a>.</p><p>If you’re located near or traveling through these two travel centers, share in the excitement with this one-time-use 25% discount on your food and beverage purchase at these locations until May 26, 2024. To receive the offer, enter promo code&nbsp;<strong>“PFJMay”</strong>&nbsp;in the&nbsp;<a href="https://pilotflyingj.com/rewards/">myRewards Plus app</a>&nbsp;and present your myRewards card, barcode in the myRewards Plus app or phone number associated with your myRewards account at the time of purchase.*</p><p><i>*Data rates may apply. Other terms and conditions may apply.</i></p><h2><strong>Bentleyville, Pennsylvania – Pilot Travel Center</strong></h2><p>Located less than an hour south of Pittsburgh off Interstate 70, this Bentleyville Pilot travel center showcases curb-to-counter updates to all your favorite amenities. Stop and fill up your tank, then come inside to use the refreshed restrooms and grab a sandwich from the remodeled Subway. Other updates include a remodeled Cinnabon, added self-checkout lanes, updated laundry facilities and a new team member breakroom. Don’t forget if you’ve got busy travel plans to download the <a href="https://pilotflyingj.com/rewards/">myRewards Plus app</a> and enjoy 10 cents off every gallon of gas all summer long.</p><h2><strong>Bloomington, Illinois – Pilot Travel Center</strong></h2><p>If your travel plans include visiting “the Prairie State,” make sure to stop by this renovated Pilot travel center in Bloomington. Enjoy a hot, fresh slice of our handmade pizza and pick up any last-minute road trip essentials like travel pillows, phone chargers and all your favorite snacks. Along with endless food and beverage offerings, the remodeled restrooms and showers and the updated laundry facilities make this location the perfect stop during a long haul. Fuel up and refresh at this one-stop shop for all your travel needs.</p><p>If you’re close to either of these locations, pop in and experience the upgrades firsthand — and don’t forget to save the 25% discount on your next food and beverage purchase in the myRewards Plus app!</p><h2><strong>10,000 Reasons to Join Pilot this Summer</strong></h2><p><span>Are you interested in helping us provide exceptional experiences to our guests? To prepare for a busy summer travel season, we’re hiring more than 10,000 team members to join our team. Whether you’re looking to start a rewarding career or searching for a summer job opportunity, we have full and part-time roles available. We pride ourselves on investing in our team and offer generous benefits and perks, training and development programs, and opportunities for career growth. Learn more about all our locations, benefits and team member experience programs, at </span><a href="https://jobs.pilotflyingj.com/nationalhiring"><span>jobs.pilotflyingj.com/nationalhiring</span></a><span>.</span></p><p>Keep an eye out for more stores joining the New Horizons lineup. Wherever your summer adventures lead, make sure a Pilot, Flying J or One9 travel center is a part of your route for the ultimate travel stop experience!</p>]]></description><category><![CDATA[Blog Posts,Pilot app,Network Growth]]></category>
            <pubDate>Mon, 06 May 2024 06:05:33 +0200</pubDate>
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                        <title>New Horizons April 2024: Four Fresh Remodels Just In Time For Spring Travel!</title>
                        <link>https://newsroom.pilotcompany.com/new-horizons-april-2024-four-fresh-remodels-just-in-time-for-spring-travel/</link>
                        <guid>https://newsroom.pilotcompany.com/new-horizons-april-2024-four-fresh-remodels-just-in-time-for-spring-travel/</guid><pp:caseid>707407</pp:caseid><description><![CDATA[<p>Spring is officially here, and the warmer weather presents the perfect time to pack your bags and embark on an epic road trip. When it’s time to stretch and stop for a snack, visit these newly remodeled Pilot travel centers along your route.</p><p>These renovated locations are a part of our New Horizons initiative, a $1 billion multiyear store modernization project to remodel more than 400 Pilot, Flying J and One9 travel centers across the U.S. and Canada. We’re committed to providing exceptional experiences to our guests and team members, as well as giving back to the communities we serve. For more information on New Horizons, visit https://pilotflyingj.com/new-horizons.</p><p>Who doesn’t love a deal on their favorite snacks and gourmet coffee? Celebrate New Horizons with us and stop by any of the locations listed below between April 1-21, 2024, to get 25% off a one-time food and beverage purchase by using the code <i>PFJApril</i> in the <a href="https://pilotflyingj.com/rewards?_gl=1*r09mbd*_gcl_au*MTU1OTcyOTk4My4xNzA5NjY4NjAy*_ga*MTA3NDI0MTg2Mi4xNzA5NjY4NjAy*_ga_JQ5RPHB2EE*MTcxMTQ2MjQ3NC4yMS4xLjE3MTE0NjI1ODcuNTkuMC4w&_ga=2.123997130.1389203673.1711374220-1074241862.1709668602"><u>myRewards Plus app</u></a>.*</p><p><i>*Data rates may apply. Other terms and conditions may apply.</i></p><h2><strong>Knoxville, Tennessee – Pilot Travel Center</strong></h2><p>Conveniently located off Interstate 40, this travel center has been renovated from curb to counter and is an ideal stop when traveling through the Southeast. This modern location showcases our latest design concept and has a host of amenities including completely remodeled restrooms and refreshed showers. If you’re stopping for a snack or meal enjoy our expanded food offerings or treat yourself to a Frosty from the newly renovated Wendy’s.</p><h2><strong>Tallapoosa, Georgia – Pilot Travel Center</strong></h2><p>The Tallapoosa Pilot Travel Center is about an hour west of Atlanta and is conveniently located on the Georgia-Alabama border off Interstate 20 and Georgia State Route 100. Spice up your road trip with a taco or quesadilla from the newly added Taco Bell or come inside to use the newly refreshed restrooms. The staff here is excited and ready to welcome you and your travel companions. “Since the renovation, everything looks so nice and clean. We’re proud to deliver quality food and service to our guests,” said Macey, the restaurant general manager of this location’s Taco Bell.</p><h2><strong>Moss Point, Mississippi – Pilot Travel Center</strong></h2><p>This travel center has all the amenities you’re looking for when you’re ready for that much needed break along your route. Remodeled from top to bottom, this location showcases refreshed restrooms and showers, an expanded beverage cooler and Tex-Mex favorite, Moe’s Southwest Grill.</p><h2><strong>Burns Harbor, Indiana – Pilot Travel Center</strong></h2><p>If you’re headed to see a baseball game at Wrigley Field or stopping to sightsee in Millennium Park, our Burns Harbor location is the perfect stop for those travelling east of Chicago. Stop for a snack at the renovated Subway or sip on your favorite drink from the expanded beverage cooler. Built with convenience in mind, check out quickly and efficiently with the added self-checkout lanes.</p><p>We hope to see you soon at these beautifully refreshed locations and don’t forget, enjoy 25% off your food and beverage purchase, from April 1, 2024, to April 21, 2024! Enter promo code <i>PFJAPRIL</i> in the myRewards Plus app to save. Stay tuned for more remodels next month!</p>]]></description><category><![CDATA[Blog Posts,Pilot app,Network Growth]]></category>
            <pubDate>Thu, 28 Mar 2024 13:53:45 +0100</pubDate>
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                        <title>New Horizons March 2024: Spring Into Spring With Five Fresh Remodels!</title>
                        <link>https://newsroom.pilotcompany.com/new-horizons-march-2024-spring-into-spring-with-five-fresh-remodels/</link>
                        <guid>https://newsroom.pilotcompany.com/new-horizons-march-2024-spring-into-spring-with-five-fresh-remodels/</guid><pp:caseid>707410</pp:caseid><description><![CDATA[<p>As you plan your spring road trips, make sure you mark down these five newly remodeled travel centers on your route! With a fresh new look and enhanced amenities, these locations will get you in the mood for spring cleaning. This is the latest batch of remodeled stores as part of our New Horizons project.</p><p>New Horizons is our multiyear store modernization initiative to remodel over 400 Pilot, Flying J and One9 travel centers across the U.S. and Canada. We’re committed to providing exceptional experiences to our guests and team members, as well as giving back to the communities our travel centers are located in. With each remodel, our team members present a donation to the local school district. For more information on New Horizons, visit <a href="https://pilotflyingj.com/new-horizons">https://pilotflyingj.com/new-horizons</a>.</p><p>To celebrate these remodels, we’re offering a one-time-use 25% discount food and beverage purchase at these locations until March 24, 2024. To receive the offer, enter promo code <strong>“PFJMarch”</strong> in the <a href="https://pilotflyingj.com/rewards/">myRewards Plus app</a> and present your myRewards card, barcode in the myRewards Plus app or phone number associated with your myRewards account at the time of purchase.*</p><p><i>*Data rates may apply. Other terms and conditions may apply.</i></p><h2><strong>Warsaw, North Carolina Pilot Travel Center</strong></h2><p>Conveniently located off NC Highway 24, this travel center has everything you need for your spring journeys! Stop in to use the refreshed restrooms and showers and grab a snack from the redone Arby’s or Dunkin’. This location has also added three self-checkouts for a more convenient shopping experience</p><h2><strong>Sutton, West Virginia Pilot Travel Center</strong></h2><p>The curb-to-counter overhaul at this location is certainly <i>Sutton</i> to see! Cool off with your favorite drink from the expanded beverage coolers. This travel center’s the perfect stop for sweet and savory, with a remodeled Cinnabon as well as a remodeled Moe’s Southwest Grill.</p><h2><strong>Tumwater, Washington Pilot Travel Center</strong></h2><p>If you’re travelling around Washington’s state capitol, check out this travel center located right outside of Olympia’s borders! Improvements include new public laundry facilities and refreshed restrooms and showers. The remodel also brought a brand-new kitchen for our team members to serve guests their favorite food offerings, as well as three new self-checkouts for a more convenient shopping experience.</p><h2><strong>Lake Point, Utah Flying J Travel Center</strong></h2><p>If your spring travel plans include going to see the Great Salt Lake, make sure you stop by the Flying J in Lake Point! This location is a great everything-in-one stop if you’re headed out for a day in nature. Stop by to fill up your tank, then come inside to use the refreshed restrooms and explore the expanded offerings in the deli!</p><h2><strong>Wichita Falls, Texas Flying J Travel Center</strong></h2><p>With plenty of outdoor spaces to explore nearby, this travel center in Wichita Falls is a great stop to grab the essentials before heading out in the great outdoors! Whether it’s bug spray, sunscreen, a hat or your favorite snacks, swing by to make sure you’re prepared. And don’t forget to grab a Frosty from the remodeled Wendy’s for a sweet treat on your way out!</p><p>If you’re near any of these locations, remember to stop in to check out the improvements and save 25% on a one-time food and beverage purchase!</p><p>Stay tuned for the next batch of New Horizons stores. Wherever your spring travels take you, stop at a Pilot, Flying J or One9 travel center for the best stop on your journey!</p>]]></description><category><![CDATA[Blog Posts,Pilot app,Network Growth]]></category>
            <pubDate>Mon, 04 Mar 2024 08:24:42 +0100</pubDate>
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                        <title>New Horizons February 2024: These Remodels Will Have Your Heart!</title>
                        <link>https://newsroom.pilotcompany.com/new-horizons-february-2024-these-remodels-will-have-your-heart/</link>
                        <guid>https://newsroom.pilotcompany.com/new-horizons-february-2024-these-remodels-will-have-your-heart/</guid><pp:caseid>707355</pp:caseid><description><![CDATA[<p>We’re starting the second month of the year off strong with five more remodels completed, as part of our New Horizons initiative. New Horizons is our billion+ dollar project to remodel over half of our locations across our Last year, we hit the milestone of 100 remodels completed, and we’re going to keep going this year. With every remodel, we donate $10,000 to the local school district as part of our commitment to giving-back.</p><p>Swing by any of the locations below between February 5-25, 2024, to get 25% off a one-time food and beverage purchase by using the code “PFJFeb in the myRewards Plus app.*</p><h2><strong>San Antonio, Texas Flying J Travel Center</strong></h2><p>This location is completely rebuilt after the fire that occurred in December 2022. While thankfully no one was hurt in the accident, the travel center was destroyed. We’re so excited that this location is up and running again, back and better than ever!</p><p>This store also now offers a complete deli, filled with delicious offerings such as pizza, tacos, hot dogs and more.</p><h2><strong>Austinburg, Ohio Pilot Travel Center</strong></h2><p>Conveniently located right off Ohio state route 45, this location has new food offerings, including soup, made in their brand-new kitchen! Or stop by for a quick footlong, made at the remodeled Subway.</p><h2><strong>Saginaw, Michigan Flying J Travel Center</strong></h2><p>This travel center has undergone a makeover with remodeled restrooms, expanded beverage coolers, updated laundry facilities and three new self-checkouts. Swing by and try one of the new food offerings or grab a bite at the remodeled Wendy’s.</p><h2><strong>Sutton, West Virginia Pilot Travel Center</strong></h2><p>Along with adding three self-checkouts for a more convenient shopping experience, the remodel also brought refreshed restrooms and improved laundry facilities.</p><p>Not to mention that this location is the perfect stop for a snack, as the Moe’s Southwest Grill and Cinnabon kiosks have both been remodeled!</p><h2><strong>Hebron, Ohio Pilot Travel Center</strong></h2><p>If you’re travelling east of Columbus, make a stop at this remodeled location to check out the renovations! With refreshed restrooms and showers, expanded beverage coolers and updated laundry facilities, it’s sure to be the best stop on your journey.</p><p>We hope you stop by these locations and enjoy 25% off your food and beverage purchase, from February 5, 2024, to February 25, 2024! Enter promo code PFJFEB in the myRewards Plus app to save.</p><p>Stay tuned for more New Horizons updates. Safe travels!</p>]]></description><category><![CDATA[Blog Posts,Pilot app,Food and Beverage,Network Growth]]></category>
            <pubDate>Mon, 05 Feb 2024 08:06:15 +0100</pubDate>
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                        <title>New Horizons January 2024: Start the New Year Right with These Remodels</title>
                        <link>https://newsroom.pilotcompany.com/new-horizons-january-2024-start-the-new-year-right-with-these-remodels/</link>
                        <guid>https://newsroom.pilotcompany.com/new-horizons-january-2024-start-the-new-year-right-with-these-remodels/</guid><pp:caseid>707362</pp:caseid><description><![CDATA[<p>As we head into the third year of our <a href="https://www.pilotflyingj.com/new-horizons?_gl=1*15txb0l*_gcl_au*MjEzNDA0OTY2OS4xNzAxOTU3NzY1*_ga*MzI5ODg0NDkuMTY5NDAzMTgzNA..*_ga_JQ5RPHB2EE*MTcwMzgyNTA1Ny44MS4xLjE3MDM4MjU5MzEuNDkuMC4w&_ga=2.243959692.840538543.1703782970-32988449.1694031834">New Horizons initiative</a>, we’re starting off strong with&nbsp;four more remodels. Last year, we hit the milestone of 100 remodels completed, and we’re going to keep going this year. With every remodel, we donate $10,000 to the local school district as part of our commitment to giving-back.</p><p><img class="image-style-align-left wp-image-7664 alignleft" src="https://s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/presspage-production-prd-content/uploads/3113/76574c9a-d06d-4c0c-a34c-2d965faaaa45/Pfjjan-app-pic-288x500.png" width="179" height="311"></p><p>Swing by any of the locations below between January 1-21, 2024, to get 25% off your food and beverage purchase by using the code “PFJJan” in the <a href="https://www.pilotflyingj.com/rewards?_gl=1*1jpgwx9*_gcl_au*MTQwNzMxMzEzMS4xNjk0MDMxODM0*_ga*MzI5ODg0NDkuMTY5NDAzMTgzNA..*_ga_JQ5RPHB2EE*MTcwMTQ2NjIwMy42Mi4xLjE3MDE0NjY1NDUuMC4wLjA.&_ga=2.257465227.165999406.1701381524-32988449.1694031834">myRewards Plus app</a>.</p><h2><strong>Texarkana, Arkansas Flying J Travel Center</strong></h2><p>Trying to beat the winter cold? Stop in for a cinnamon roll from the remodeled Cinnabon kiosk, or to try one of the new soup offerings made fresh in the remodeled and expanded kitchen!</p><p>Other improvements include three new self-checkouts, refreshed restrooms, remodeled showers and updated laundry facilities for a more convenient guest shopping experience.</p><h2><strong>Bath, New York Pilot Travel Center</strong></h2><p>Stop by this location and check out the completely redone Subway for a footlong on the go! Along with refreshed restrooms and showers, the remodel also brought three self-checkouts, updated laundry facilities and a new team member breakroom.</p><h2><strong>Gary, Indiana Pilot Travel Center</strong></h2><p>Check out the expanded food offerings made in the brand-new kitchen! Or grab a refreshing drink from one of the expanded beverage coolers.</p><p>Other improvements include three new self-checkouts, updated laundry facilities and a new team member breakroom.</p><h2><strong>Warrenton, Missouri Flying J Travel Center</strong></h2><p>With expanded food offerings, including our variety of soups made fresh in the remodeled and expanded kitchen, this is your stop for a bite to eat when on the road!</p><p>This location is also the perfect place to recharge, both for our team members with a new breakroom and for pro-drivers, with an updated lounge. Other improvements include refreshed restrooms, remodeled showers and updated laundry public facilities.</p><p>Wherever you’re going, make sure to stop at a Pilot, Flying J or One9 travel center for the best stop on your journey! Stay tuned for more New Horizons remodels. Safe travels!</p>]]></description><category><![CDATA[Blog Posts,Pilot app,Food and Beverage,Network Growth]]></category>
            <pubDate>Fri, 29 Dec 2023 13:19:34 +0100</pubDate>
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                        <title>New Horizons December 2023: Wrapping Up the Year with Two More Remodels</title>
                        <link>https://newsroom.pilotcompany.com/new-horizons-december-2023-wrapping-up-the-year-with-two-more-remodels/</link>
                        <guid>https://newsroom.pilotcompany.com/new-horizons-december-2023-wrapping-up-the-year-with-two-more-remodels/</guid><pp:caseid>707368</pp:caseid><description><![CDATA[<p><img class="image-style-align-left wp-image-7639" src="https://s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/presspage-production-prd-content/uploads/3113/64f2d11c-663f-477f-a671-f025d203d1ae/PFJDec.png" width="155" height="257">As the year comes to a close, we’re excited to show you our two latest <span>New Horizons remodels!</span></p><p>New Horizons is our billion-dollar initiative to remodel over half of our Pilot, Flying J and One9 locations across the country. Whether it’s a complete rebuild, or major improvements from curb to counter, these updates are sure to enhance the guest and team member experience! With every remodel, our team members present a gift of $10,000 to the local school district. For more information, visit the <a href="https://www.pilotflyingj.com/new-horizons?_gl=1*1yb6se1*_gcl_au*MTQwNzMxMzEzMS4xNjk0MDMxODM0*_ga*MzI5ODg0NDkuMTY5NDAzMTgzNA..*_ga_JQ5RPHB2EE*MTcwMTQ2NjIwMy42Mi4xLjE3MDE0Njc1ODguMC4wLjA.&_ga=2.215537815.165999406.1701381524-32988449.1694031834"><u>New Horizons page</u></a>.</p><p>Stop at either of these stores from December 4-24, 2023, and get 25% off your food and beverage purchase by using the code “PFJDec” in the <a href="https://www.pilotflyingj.com/rewards?_gl=1*1jpgwx9*_gcl_au*MTQwNzMxMzEzMS4xNjk0MDMxODM0*_ga*MzI5ODg0NDkuMTY5NDAzMTgzNA..*_ga_JQ5RPHB2EE*MTcwMTQ2NjIwMy42Mi4xLjE3MDE0NjY1NDUuMC4wLjA.&_ga=2.257465227.165999406.1701381524-32988449.1694031834"><u>myRewards Plus app</u></a>.</p><h2><strong>Cheyenne, Wyoming Flying J Travel Center</strong></h2><p>The recently refreshed restrooms and showers, updated laundry facilities and three new self-checkouts make this travel center the perfect stop on your way home for the holidays! Stop in for a warm cinnamon roll from the redone Cinnabon kiosk or grab a cup of hot coffee to keep you fueled up during your winter travels. To give back to the local community, this store is donating $10,000 to the Cheyenne Schools Foundation. The funds will help the school district purchase science equipment such as microscopes and conductivity probes for students to learn with.</p><h2><strong>Dalton, Georgia Pilot Travel Center</strong></h2><p>This location is looking merry and bright with all the updates from its remodel. We’ve expanded our food offerings at this store, so whether it’s a piece of our hand-braided crust pizza or a quick yet refreshing option like our to-go salad, we’ve got you covered!</p><p>In the spirit of giving, this store is also donating $10,000 to their local school district. The funding will help support the Dalton Public Schools’ summer school literacy and math programs.</p><p>Thanks for all your support of the New Horizons project this year. Although we reached the milestone of 100 stores remodeled last month, we’re far from done! Stay tuned for more updates in 2024. While you’re on your way home for the holidays, make sure to stop into a Pilot, Flying J or One9 location for the best stop on your journey. Safe travels!</p>]]></description><category><![CDATA[Blog Posts,Pilot app,Network Growth]]></category>
            <pubDate>Mon, 04 Dec 2023 07:57:07 +0100</pubDate>
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                        <title>New Horizons November 2023: Celebrating 100 Remodels Completed!</title>
                        <link>https://newsroom.pilotcompany.com/new-horizons-november-2023-celebrating-100-remodels-completed/</link>
                        <guid>https://newsroom.pilotcompany.com/new-horizons-november-2023-celebrating-100-remodels-completed/</guid><pp:caseid>707378</pp:caseid><description><![CDATA[<p>We began our New Horizons project last year with plans to remodel over half of our travel centers across the country. Since then, our team has been hard at work to ensure to improve the overall guest experience. This month marks 100 remodeled travel centers, and we couldn’t be prouder! Our guests and team members have showed so much patience throughout the renovation process and we couldn’t be more grateful. Thankfully, it’s been worth it. Here’s a comment a guest left on one of our New Horizons blogs a couple of months ago that sums up why we do what we do:</p><p style="text-align:center;"><i>“As a professional driver, I appreciate a clean and updated facility. Keep up the great work.”</i></p><p><img class="image-style-align-left alignleft wp-image-7624" src="https://s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/presspage-production-prd-content/uploads/3113/b4770898-4bc9-42bb-8829-909607fe65b4/pfjnov.png" width="155" height="248"></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p style="text-align:left;">Check out the details of this month’s three remodeled travel centers below. If you stop by any of these locations anytime in November, you can receive 25% off your food and beverage purchase by using the code “<strong>PFJNov</strong>” in the <a href="https://www.pilotflyingj.com/rewards?_gl=1*18r2qig*_gcl_au*MTQwNzMxMzEzMS4xNjk0MDMxODM0*_ga*MzI5ODg0NDkuMTY5NDAzMTgzNA..*_ga_JQ5RPHB2EE*MTY5ODc4ODQzMC4zOS4xLjE2OTg3ODg5MTEuMC4wLjA.&_ga=2.231595160.649207431.1698781017-32988449.1694031834">myRewards Plus app</a>.</p><h2><strong>Salt Lake City, Utah Flying J Travel Center</strong></h2><p>This location marks the milestone of 100 remodels in the New Horizons project, and we’re planning to celebrate BIG. If you’re in the Salt Lake area, stop by on Nov. 2, 2023, anytime from 3-7 p.m. MT to join the fun. There will be prizes, swag giveaways, special guests like TV personalities The Diesel Brothers and travel-influencers The Jurgys and more! Team members will also present a $20,000 donation to the Salt Lake Education Foundation, in support of the West High School Health Clinic.</p><p>The remodel refreshed all restrooms and showers, all restrooms and showers were refreshed as well and added three self-checkouts as well, bringing a quicker and convenient shopping experience to our guests. Other improvements include updates to the public laundry facilities, professional driver lounge and team member breakroom.</p><h2><strong>Greenfield, Indiana Pilot Travel Center</strong></h2><p><img class="wp-image-7620" src="https://s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/presspage-production-prd-content/uploads/3113/320fd094-d13f-4848-ae3d-1fa4d6ed5594/1400x450-store-30-greenfield-indiana-1-500x161.jpg" width="528" height="170"></p><p>As the first stop on I-70 east of Indianapolis, it’s important to us that we’re providing the best possible experience for our guests. We heard from you that our Greenfield location needed some extra love, so we did a mega-makeover, from curb to counter! Everything is brand new, including the restrooms and showers. Plus, this store now has public laundry facilities, four self-checkouts and a driver lounge. Stop in and try the Big Dog – only available until December – made in the brand-new kitchen.</p><p>If you’re in the Indianapolis area or will be passing through at the end of the month, stop by this totally transformed location for our celebration on Nov. 28, 2023! Team members will welcome the local community to the store to see the renovations, play games, win prizes, enjoy food samples and more. This location will also give $20,000 back to the local community. Greenfield-Central Community Schools will receive $10,000 for “Project Lead the Way” biomedical innovation classes. Mount Vernon Schools will also receive $10,000, which will support their “Back to the Future” AI program.</p><h2><strong>Quartzsite, Arizona Pilot Travel Center</strong></h2><p><img class="size-medium wp-image-7622" src="https://s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/presspage-production-prd-content/uploads/3113/d3caa4db-90fa-4cfd-b30f-20a3994a0335/quartzsite-324-exterior-500x222.jpeg" width="500" height="222"></p><p>What a Quartz-sight to see! With three new self-checkouts and refreshed restrooms and showers, this location might look like a mirage in the desert, but luckily this travel center is really there.</p><p>We added a breakroom for our team members who keep the store going and also expanded food offerings for our guests, including a new Taco Bell! Don’t forget to pick up a bag of cinnamon twists or a Cheesy Gordita Crunch!</p><p>Thanks for following along. Stay tuned for more New Horizons remodels next month – we’re continuing to remodel our stores across the country in order to create an exceptional guest experience and provide our team members with the best work environment possible. &nbsp;Safe travels!</p>]]></description><category><![CDATA[Blog Posts,Network Growth,Pilot app]]></category>
            <pubDate>Tue, 31 Oct 2023 18:03:37 +0100</pubDate>
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                        <title>New Horizons October 2023: These Remodels Are All Treats, No Tricks!</title>
                        <link>https://newsroom.pilotcompany.com/new-horizons-october-2023-these-remodels-are-all-treats-no-tricks/</link>
                        <guid>https://newsroom.pilotcompany.com/new-horizons-october-2023-these-remodels-are-all-treats-no-tricks/</guid><pp:caseid>707383</pp:caseid><description><![CDATA[<p><img class="image-style-align-left wp-image-7610" src="https://s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/presspage-production-prd-content/uploads/3113/a155a9aa-6a9f-44e1-8bb7-ee7ec231fc46/PFJOct.png" width="174" height="290">Check out our latest store remodels! With improved features both inside and out, we’ve improved the guest and team member experience in our stores just in time for your next drive in the fall foliage!</p><p>Swing by any one of these locations between October 2-22, 2023, and save 25% off a one-time food and beverage purchase. Enter the code “<strong>PFJOct</strong>” in the <a href="https://www.pilotflyingj.com/rewards">myRewards Plus app</a> to redeem.</p><p>New Horizons is a billion-dollar initiative to renovate over 400 of our stores across the nation to better serve our guest and team members. With every remodel, our team members present a gift of $10,000 to the local school district. For more information, visit the <a href="https://www.pilotflyingj.com/new-horizons">New Horizons page</a>.</p><h2><strong>Hardeeville, South Carolina Pilot Travel Center</strong></h2><p>This location is hardee-ly just another rest stop. With a brand-new kitchen, remodeled restrooms and showers and updated public laundry facilities, this location right outside of Hilton Head is the perfect place to fuel up before your beach adventure.</p><p>Keep the autumn chill out with a warm cup of soup – our chefs recommend the corn chowder! Don’t forget a bag of Cinnamon Twists from the new Taco Bell for dessert.</p><h2><strong>Breaux Bridge, Louisiana Pilot Travel Center</strong></h2><p>Craving a sit-down meal on the road? Take a break and enjoy a meal at this location’s remodeled Arby’s.</p><p>Other renovations include refreshed restrooms and showers, updated laundry facilities, a new team member breakroom and three self-check outs.</p><h2><strong>New Braunfels, Texas Pilot Travel Center</strong></h2><p>If you’re traveling near San Antonio, stop in and see the new look of our New Braunfels location! The updated restrooms are sure to leave you feeling refreshed.</p><p>Fuel up with a cup of our house blend coffee or order a footlong from the remodeled Subway! Other renovations include a remodeled kitchen, a new team member breakroom and updated public laundry facilities.</p><h2><strong>Mauston, Wisconsin Pilot Travel Center</strong></h2><p>Celebrate this location’s new look with us, featuring a modern exterior and refreshed spaces for any quick or not-so-quick stop.</p><p>We’ve also added three self-checkouts for a more efficient shopping experience and updated the store’s restrooms and public laundry facilities. Plus, we even added a new team member breakroom for the people who keep our stores running!</p><p>Don’t forget to stop in any one of these locations between October 2-22, 2023, to save 25% off a one-time food and beverage purchase with the code “<strong>PFJOct</strong>” in the <a href="https://www.pilotflyingj.com/rewards">myRewards Plus app</a>.</p><p>If you’re on the road this fall, stop into a Pilot, Flying J or One9 location for some pumpkin spice and everything nice coffee. Safe travels!</p>]]></description><category><![CDATA[Blog Posts,Pilot app,Network Growth]]></category>
            <pubDate>Mon, 02 Oct 2023 07:37:29 +0200</pubDate>
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                        <title>Great Deals Just for Pro Drivers During Driver Appreciation Month</title>
                        <link>https://newsroom.pilotcompany.com/great-deals-just-for-pro-drivers-during-driver-appreciation-month/</link>
                        <guid>https://newsroom.pilotcompany.com/great-deals-just-for-pro-drivers-during-driver-appreciation-month/</guid><pp:caseid>707393</pp:caseid><description><![CDATA[<p>Driver Appreciation Month is back as we extend the trucking industry’s weeklong National Truck Driver Appreciation Week, this year from September 10 through 16, into a month of great deals, offers and events for professional drivers. We are honored to be able to serve and celebrate the men and women who go above and beyond to keep America moving. Thank you to our fleet of incredible drivers hauling fuel to keep us moving and to all the professional drivers we have the honor of serving every day.</p><p><img class="image_resized image-style-align-left size-medium wp-image-7586" style="aspect-ratio:300/auto;width:300px;" src="https://s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/presspage-production-prd-content/uploads/3113/4a337e10-c3c0-43b2-b404-a5d154b058da/800_1200x1200-%E2%80%93-Comms-Press-Release-Image-Thank-Youv2-500x500.jpg" width="300" height="auto"></p><p>Driver Appreciation Month lasts all September long with special perks in the myRewards Plus app just for professional drivers, including:</p><p><strong>– Three free drinks each week</strong>, redeemable Monday-Sunday*</p><p>• Drivers can choose between a free Pilot fountain drink, coffee, and top-selling beverage brands they love</p><p><strong>– Discounts on various freshly prepared food items</strong> each week throughout the month of September using the myRewards Plus app, this includes a 50% off pizza, burgers, salads and more*</p><p><strong>–</strong> <strong>One bonus point automatically applied</strong> to Canadian professional drivers when fueling with their myRewards® card at participating Shell Flying J travel centers throughout September*</p><p><strong>– The ability to earn even more points</strong>&nbsp;(up to 5 points per gallon) when fueling after activating PushForPoints in the myRewards Plus app beginning in October*</p><p>Join us in person during National Truck Driver Appreciation Week as we host a community celebration for professional drivers which will include prize giveaways, refreshments, outdoor games, music and more. Come celebrate with us on:</p><p><strong>– September 13, 2023</strong>, 3:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. at the Pilot Travel Center on 3300 AR-391, North Little Rock, AR 72117</p><p>To take advantage of these offers visit any of our more than 750 participating U.S. Pilot or Flying J travel centers or one of our owned and operated One9 Fuel Network locations. Download the myRewards Plus app* to find the nearest participating travel center and start earning more today.</p><p><img class="image_resized image-style-align-left aligncenter size-full wp-image-7015" style="aspect-ratio:300/auto;width:300px;" src="https://s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/presspage-production-prd-content/uploads/3113/112011f0-3bd5-4e97-911d-5a0a1e91b422/800_Driver_Champion_Diesel_Island_5682-600x400-bf06395.jpg" width="300" height="auto"></p><p>Check back all month long as we continue to celebrate professional drivers! For more information about Driver Appreciation Month rewards and promotions, visit <a href="https://pilotflyingj.com/rewards">pilotflyingj.com/rewards</a>.</p><p>*Data rates may apply. Participating locations only. Terms and conditions apply. While supplies last.</p>]]></description><category><![CDATA[Blog Posts,Pro Drivers,Pilot app]]></category>
            <pubDate>Fri, 01 Sep 2023 09:30:24 +0200</pubDate>
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                        <title>New Horizons September 2023: Six Remodels to Kick-off Fall</title>
                        <link>https://newsroom.pilotcompany.com/new-horizons-september-2023-six-remodels-to-kick-off-fall/</link>
                        <guid>https://newsroom.pilotcompany.com/new-horizons-september-2023-six-remodels-to-kick-off-fall/</guid><pp:caseid>707398</pp:caseid><description><![CDATA[<p>ots of exciting things happen in September – like the change of seasons and the start of football season. This year, we have six more things for you to add to the calendar: the opening of our latest New Horizons locations!</p><p>New Horizons is a billion-dollar initiative to remodel over half our stores across the country. To learn more, visit our <a href="pilotflyingj.com/new-horizons">New Horizons page</a>.</p><p><img class="image-style-align-left" src="https://s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/presspage-production-prd-content/uploads/3113/d62f1a41-cde1-4a5a-933d-ddd9d3ea2f0f/pfjdriver.png" width="230" height="359"></p><p>See the details of this month’s remodels below and if you’re nearby any, don’t forget to stop in and save 25% off your food and beverage purchase the whole month of&nbsp;September! Use the promo code <strong>PFJDriver</strong> in the <a href="https://pilotflyingj.com/rewards/?_gl=1*1im2us*_gcl_aw*R0NMLjE2ODk3MDUzNTcuQ2owS0NRand6ZE9sQmhDTkFSSXNBUE13amJ6R1ZRTXJBUXBOMXVXc255bm8ycVVDM1BOeWdYRDYyN0JDbjZ4RnJNVEdYU3N6Z1JCNXg1RWFBdHpPRUFMd193Y0I.*_gcl_au*NTQ3MjU5MDE4LjE2ODcyMDI5NjM.*_ga*MTg5OTc3NDAzMC4xNjc5NDEzNjk2*_ga_JQ5RPHB2EE*MTY5MzUxMzY4Ny4xNTUuMS4xNjkzNTE0ODEyLjAuMC4w&_ga=2.43910437.1460960248.1693506902-1899774030.1679413696&_gac=1.117381492.1689705357.Cj0KCQjwzdOlBhCNARIsAPMwjbzGVQMrAQpN1uWsnyno2qUC3PNygXD627BCn6xFrMTGXSszgRB5x5EaAtzOEALw_wcB">myRewards Plus app</a>.</p><p>September is also Driver Appreciation Month, and we want to thank the men and women who go above and beyond to keep America moving. All month long, we’re celebrating professional drivers with exclusive offers for free drinks and discounts on meals through the <a href="https://pilotflyingj.com/rewards/?_gl=1*1im2us*_gcl_aw*R0NMLjE2ODk3MDUzNTcuQ2owS0NRand6ZE9sQmhDTkFSSXNBUE13amJ6R1ZRTXJBUXBOMXVXc255bm8ycVVDM1BOeWdYRDYyN0JDbjZ4RnJNVEdYU3N6Z1JCNXg1RWFBdHpPRUFMd193Y0I.*_gcl_au*NTQ3MjU5MDE4LjE2ODcyMDI5NjM.*_ga*MTg5OTc3NDAzMC4xNjc5NDEzNjk2*_ga_JQ5RPHB2EE*MTY5MzUxMzY4Ny4xNTUuMS4xNjkzNTE0ODEyLjAuMC4w&_ga=2.43910437.1460960248.1693506902-1899774030.1679413696&_gac=1.117381492.1689705357.Cj0KCQjwzdOlBhCNARIsAPMwjbzGVQMrAQpN1uWsnyno2qUC3PNygXD627BCn6xFrMTGXSszgRB5x5EaAtzOEALw_wcB">myRewards Plus<sup>&nbsp;</sup>app</a>. We’re also hosting an event at the Pilot travel center in North Little Rock, Arkansas, on September 13. More about the event below! For more information about Driver Appreciation Month, visit <a href="pilotflyingj.com/driver-appreciation">our website</a>.</p><p>Check out the details of these remodels below, and if you’re nearby any of this month’s locations make sure to stop in and save. Happy travels!</p><h2><strong>North Little Rock, Arkansas Pilot Travel Center</strong></h2><p>You’re invited! To celebrate this location’s remodel and Driver Appreciation Month, we’re hosting a community celebration at this Pilot travel center located at 3300 AR-391. Drivers and guests are invited to join the festivities on <strong>September 13 from 3:30 to 7:30 p.m.,</strong> which will include prize giveaways, a special outdoor drivers’ lounge, and food and drink sampling.</p><p>Come check out new food offerings to the store’s café menu, the remodeled Pizza Hut and the updated Subway. Eating on the go has never been so easy — or delicious. Along with the endless food and beverage offerings, the remodeled restrooms and showers and the new public laundry facilities make this location the perfect stop during a long haul. And of course, a new breakroom for our team members who help fuel life’s journeys.</p><h2><strong>Big Springs, Nebraska Flying J Travel Center</strong></h2><p>If you’re on the road and missing homestyle cooking, stop off at this Big Springs location for a hot meal. Whether it’s meatloaf and mash potatoes or a roasted half chicken with green beans, you can find it all at this location, made in the store’s brand-new kitchen. Our superb soups are now available here too. Other updates include refreshed and expanded restrooms, four new showers, updated laundry facilities and a new team member breakroom. This location’s Cinnabon and Subway were also remodeled.</p><h2><strong>Dade City, Florida Flying J Travel Center</strong></h2><p>If you’re traveling in the Tampa Bay area, stop into this sparkling store and check out all the improvements. The refreshed restrooms, remodeled showers and updated laundry facilities will ensure you and your clothes stay clean while on the road.</p><p>There are also some additions from the remodel, like a team member breakroom and four self-check outs. Soup offerings are also now available at this location. Try the loaded potato – it’s delicious!</p><h2><strong>Baldwin, Florida Pilot Travel Center</strong></h2><p>This location has road trip essentials at your fingertips, and with three new self-check outs you can easily get what you need while on-the-go. The showers and restrooms are also recently refreshed.If you’re hungry, stop by this store’s remodeled Subway for a footlong sub! Other changes include updated laundry facilities and the addition of a team member breakroom.</p><h2><strong>Lake Station, Indiana Flying J Travel Center</strong></h2><p>If the autumn chill starts to set in, choose from our variety of delicious homestyle offerings. Treat yourself with a classic cinnamon roll from the remodeled Cinnabon! This location also has three new self-check outs, remodeled restrooms, refreshed showers and updated laundry facilities.</p><h2><strong>Salinas, California Pilot Travel Center</strong></h2><p>Located right off the 101, this remodel is a sight to see. Choose from rows of your favorite road trip snacks and grab a drink out of the expanded beverage coolers. There’s also an updated Subway and Cinnabon at this location. Check out those four new self-check outs! Stay tuned for next month’s New Horizons stores and more fall offerings.</p>]]></description><category><![CDATA[Blog Posts,Pilot app,Network Growth]]></category>
            <pubDate>Thu, 31 Aug 2023 18:04:53 +0200</pubDate>
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                        <title>New Horizons August 2023: The Perfect Stops for Your Last Road Trips of the Summer!</title>
                        <link>https://newsroom.pilotcompany.com/new-horizons-august-2023-the-perfect-stops-for-your-last-road-trips-of-the-summer/</link>
                        <guid>https://newsroom.pilotcompany.com/new-horizons-august-2023-the-perfect-stops-for-your-last-road-trips-of-the-summer/</guid><pp:caseid>707412</pp:caseid><description><![CDATA[<p><img class="image_resized image-style-align-left wp-image-7517" style="aspect-ratio:200/auto;width:200px;" src="https://s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/presspage-production-prd-content/uploads/3113/3cfb8ac7-675f-4121-9831-3cee763af32b/500_August-app-promo-screenshot.png" width="200" height="auto">With fall just around the corner, there’s time for one more trip before the weather changes and the new school year starts. As always, a stop at a Pilot, Flying J or One9 travel center is sure to make it your best trip yet. We have some exciting news for anyone on the road this month – below are our six latest New Horizon remodels!</p><p>New Horizons is a billion-dollar initiative to renovate over 400 of our stores while aiming to create the best experience possible for both our guests and team members. With every remodel, our team members will present a gift of $10,000 to the local school district. For more information, visit the <a href="https://www.pilotflyingj.com/new-horizons">New Horizons</a> page.</p><p>Stop by any of these six updated locations from August 7, 2023, to August 27, 2023, and save 25% on your food and beverage purchase! To redeem the offer, just enter promo code PFJAugust in the myRewards Plus app.* Wherever life takes you, visit a Pilot, Flying J or One9 for the best stop on your journey. Happy travels!</p><h2><strong>Columbia, South Carolina Flying J Travel Center</strong></h2><p>If you’re cruising around Columbia, stop by this updated location and cool off! Renovations included expanding and improving the beverage coolers, adding more shelves for your favorite drinks.&nbsp;</p><p>There are also four new self-checkouts for a quicker and easier guest experience, remodeled restrooms and refreshed showers. Plus, an upgraded driver’s lounge for our guests who keep America moving.</p><h2><strong>Temple, Georgia Pilot Travel Center</strong></h2><p>Traveling around Temple and notice your tank’s getting low? Pull into one of this location’s fuel lanes and fill up! Once your vehicle’s good to go, head inside for some fuel of your own. Try our smooth, French vanilla cold brew or our classic house blend to keep you going.</p><p>&nbsp;If you’re hungry but looking for a healthier option, Pilot has you covered with plenty of quick and fresh offerings that are perfect for on-the-go! Other upgrades include a remodeled kitchen, addition of three self-checkouts, expanded beverage coolers, refreshed restrooms, a new team member break room and a new drivers lounge.</p><h2><strong>Pembroke, New York Flying J Travel Center</strong></h2><p>If your end-of-summer travels bring you to upstate New York, make sure to check out our remodeled Pembroke location!</p><p>Renovations include expanded beverage coolers, enhanced food options, refreshed restrooms and updated laundry facilities.</p><h2><strong>Oak Grove, Kentucky Pilot Travel Center</strong></h2><p>Between the refreshed restrooms, the expanded beverage coolers and the endless snack options, this is the perfect stop if you’re travelling near Fort Campbell!</p><p>Other renovations include the addition of a team member breakroom, updated laundry facilities and a new kitchen.</p><h2><strong>Winnemucca, Nevada Flying J Travel Center</strong></h2><p>Visiting this Flying J would be a real WIN-nemucca! This location is squeaky clean, with refreshed restrooms and showers and updated laundry facilities. Three new self-checkouts make it even easier to get what you need on the go.</p><p>The remodel also added a cold case with some delicious soup offerings. Make sure to try the corn chowder, offered for a limited time only!</p><p>Stay tuned for next month’s New Horizon remodels. In the meantime, safe travels!</p><p><i>*Valid 8/7/23 to 8/27/23 at stores #712, #049, #417, #770, and #693. To receive the one time use 25% o Food and Beverage offer, you must enter promo code “PFJAugust” in myRewards Plus app, and present your myRewards card, barcode in the myRewards Plus app, or phone number associated with your myRewards account at the time of purchase. Offer will automatically redeem at next purchase at stores #712, #049, #417, #770, and #693 within the promotional period. Valid on food and beverage purchases only, including Pilot coffee, fountain, hot and cold food items, purchases at participating owned and operated QSR restaurants, non-alcoholic cooler beverages, candy, and snacks. No cash value, rainchecks, or substitutions. May be combined with other offers. Cannot be sold or bartered. Other terms, conditions, and restrictions may apply. May be modified or terminated at any time. Data rates may apply. @2023 Pilot Travel Centers LLC.</i></p>]]></description><category><![CDATA[Blog Posts,Pilot app,Network Growth]]></category>
            <pubDate>Mon, 07 Aug 2023 07:59:58 +0200</pubDate>
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                        <title>New Horizons July 2023: These Store Remodels Bring the Heat!</title>
                        <link>https://newsroom.pilotcompany.com/new-horizons-july-2023-these-store-remodels-bring-the-heat/</link>
                        <guid>https://newsroom.pilotcompany.com/new-horizons-july-2023-these-store-remodels-bring-the-heat/</guid><pp:caseid>707432</pp:caseid><description><![CDATA[<p>Temperatures are rising – luckily for you, these remodeled Pilot travel centers are open just in time to be your oasis while you’re out on the road.</p><p><img class="image_resized image-style-align-left wp-image-7405" style="aspect-ratio:200/auto;width:200px;" src="https://s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/presspage-production-prd-content/uploads/3113/ae41971f-9b38-400d-b53d-dd0126f7a45d/500_App-promo-322x500.png" width="200" height="auto">Read more about the upgraded features below!</p><p>These two locations are the latest in our New Horizons project, a billion-dollar initiative to renovate over 400 of our stores while aiming to create the best experience possible for both our guests and team members. With every remodel, our team members will present a gift of $10,000 to the local school district. For more information, visit the <a href="https://pilotflyingj.com/new-horizons?_gl=1*k1davl*_gcl_au*NTQ3MjU5MDE4LjE2ODcyMDI5NjM.*_ga*MTg5OTc3NDAzMC4xNjc5NDEzNjk2*_ga_JQ5RPHB2EE*MTY4ODA2MzQwMi4xMDQuMS4xNjg4MDY2MDA1LjAuMC4w&_ga=2.26271037.1879848944.1688063403-1899774030.1679413696">New Horizons page</a>.</p><p>Stop by either of these updated locations from July 3, 2023, to July 23, 2023, and save 25% on your food and beverage purchase! Enter promo code PFJJULY in the <a href="https://www.pilotflyingj.com/rewards?_gl=1*9na33u*_gcl_au*NTQ3MjU5MDE4LjE2ODcyMDI5NjM.*_ga*MTg5OTc3NDAzMC4xNjc5NDEzNjk2*_ga_JQ5RPHB2EE*MTY4ODA2MzQwMi4xMDQuMS4xNjg4MDY1NTg3LjAuMC4w&_ga=2.104962691.1879848944.1688063403-1899774030.1679413696">myRewards Plus app</a>.*</p><p>Wherever you go this summer, visit a Pilot travel center for the best stop on your journey.</p><p>Happy travels!</p><h2><strong>Tyler, Texas Pilot Travel Center</strong></h2><p>If your summer plans bring you through Northeast Texas, make sure to check out this upgraded Pilot travel center that’s conveniently located off of I-20. The refreshed restrooms and showers, updated laundry facilities, and three new self-checkouts make for a clean and convenient stop!</p><p>This location has also added new food options to the menu, which are made fresh in their remodeled kitchen. The most popular of the new, hot food items has been the classic, hand-roped pizza – and it’s made quite the impact in the evening hours.</p><p>“The pizza has been a big hit. There’s nowhere else in the area to get pizza overnight,” said Juana, the travel center’s general manager.</p><p>Other improvements include the addition of an employee breakroom, an updated exterior, and repairs to both the auto and truck pavements.</p><h2><strong>Tucson, Arizona Pilot Travel Center</strong></h2><p>This Pilot travel center is snack-central, with remodeled franchises of Subway, Taco Bell, and Cinnabon! Some other updates to this location include refreshed restrooms, expanded showers, and upgraded public laundry facilities.</p><p>And for the 85 team members who work hard every day taking care of the store and <span>our guests, the remodel brought a new employee break room.</span></p><p>“Our team members love the breakroom, which now has a microwave, tables to eat at, a new fridge, and lockers to store their personal belongings in. Overall, it’s a place for them to rest and recharge during their shifts,” said Angela, the travel center’s general manager.</p><p>Come back to our blog next month for more New Horizons updates! We hope you’ll stop in to one of these refreshed locations soon.</p><p>*<i>Valid 7/3/23 to 7/23/23 at stores #593 and #486. To receive the one time use 25% off Food and Beverage offer, you must enter promo code “PFJJuly” in myRewards Plus app, and present your myRewards card, barcode in the myRewards Plus app, or phone number associated with your myRewards account at the time of purchase. Offer will automatically redeem at next purchase at stores #593 and #486 within the promotional period. Valid on food and beverage purchases only, including Pilot coffee, fountain, hot and cold food items, purchases at participating owned and operated QSR restaurants, non-alcoholic cooler beverages, candy, and snacks. No cash value, rainchecks, or substitutions. May be combined with other offers.&nbsp; Cannot be sold or bartered. Other terms, conditions, and restrictions may apply.&nbsp;May be modified or terminated at any time. Data rates may apply. @2023 Pilot Travel Centers LLC.</i></p>]]></description><category><![CDATA[Blog Posts,Pilot app,Network Growth]]></category>
            <pubDate>Fri, 30 Jun 2023 17:24:36 +0200</pubDate>
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                        <title>Bridgestone and Pilot Company Surpass Expansion Goals for Fleet Tire Monitoring and Service Network One Year After Launch</title>
                        <link>https://newsroom.pilotcompany.com/bridgestone-and-pilot-company-surpass-expansion-goals-for-fleet-tire-monitoring-and-service-network-one-year-after-launch/</link>
                        <guid>https://newsroom.pilotcompany.com/bridgestone-and-pilot-company-surpass-expansion-goals-for-fleet-tire-monitoring-and-service-network-one-year-after-launch/</guid><pp:caseid>714173</pp:caseid><pp:boilerplate><![CDATA[<p style="margin-left:0in;text-align:start;"><span>Pilot Travel Centers LLC ("Pilot") is committed to showing people they matter at every turn as the leading energy and experience provider people rely on to fuel their journeys. Founded in 1958 and headquartered in Knoxville, Tennessee, Pilot is a wholly owned subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway Inc. and employs approximately 30,000 team members. As the largest network of travel centers, Pilot has more than 900 locations in 44 states and five Canadian provinces, serving an average of 1.2 million guests per day. In addition to travel center services, Pilot and its partners offer trucking fleets a variety of solutions for fuel, credit, factoring, maintenance and rewards. The company operates North America's third largest fuel tanker fleet and supplies approximately 12 billion gallons of fuel per year. Pilot is shaping the future of energy as one of the largest providers of biodiesel and renewable fuels and through the development of its EV charging network and low-carbon fueling alternatives. For additional information about Pilot, visit&nbsp;</span><a href="https://pilotcompany.com/"><span><u>PilotCompany.com</u></span></a><span>.</span></p>]]></pp:boilerplate><description><![CDATA[<p style="margin-left:0px;text-align:start;"><a href="https://www.bridgestoneamericas.com/en/index">Bridgestone Americas</a><span>&nbsp;</span>(Bridgestone) and<span>&nbsp;</span><a href="https://www.pilotcompany.com/">Pilot Company</a><span>&nbsp;</span>(Pilot) today announced they have created<span>&nbsp;</span><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7MWBqBw9bmA">a service network</a><span>&nbsp;</span>for commercial fleets to use<span>&nbsp;</span><a href="https://commercial.bridgestone.com/en-us/fleet-care/commercial-tire-monitoring-systems">Bridgestone’s advanced tire monitoring technology</a><span>&nbsp;</span>at more than 300 Pilot and Flying J travel centers, exceeding initial goals set for the partnership one year ago. Pilot’s extensive network of travel centers coupled with Bridgestone Fleet Care mobility solutions allows the two companies to provide more convenient, frequent and accessible fleet tire intelligence to as many customers as possible.</p><p style="margin-left:0px;text-align:start;">Following its July 2022 launch, commercial fleets leveraging the network have reported significant business efficiencies and savings as a result of its real-time, data-driven insights. Watsontown Trucking Company, which owns and operates a fleet of more than 475 tractors, 1,200 van trailers, 90 open-top vans, 75 flatbed trailers, and 5 Volvo VNR Electric Trucks, has begun to leverage the network and has achieved benefits that include the following:</p><ul><li>867 annual labor hours saved on pre-trip and safety lane inspections.</li><li>An emergency roadside incident rate reduction of 10%, eliminating nearly 1,300 annual breakdown hours.</li><li>Operational and maintenance savings totaling an estimated $126,000.</li></ul><p style="margin-left:0px;text-align:start;">“We are excited to see the ongoing success of this partnership with Pilot Company,” said Josh Holland, Vice President, Dealer Development and Mobility Solutions Deployment (Commercial), Bridgestone Americas. “Through our expanded Bridgestone Fleet Care service network at Pilot and Flying J travel centers, fleets across the United States are beginning to experience the benefits of a connected network of tire-monitoring services that are supported by our Bridgestone Commercial Dealer Network (BCDN).”</p><p style="margin-left:0px;text-align:start;">Each router installed in the fuel canopies of select Pilot and Flying J travel centers is linked to Bridgestone Fleet Care’s tire monitoring service and transmits real-time tire data in two minutes or less from trucks and buses to fleet managers. Bridgestone Fleet Care’s technology combines durable hardware with a software application to allow fleet operators to proactively address specific tire issues and mitigate unplanned maintenance, helping to reduce downtime and improve driver safety. Fleets using this solution have access to critical data such as tire inflation pressure and temperature, enabling them to continually monitor the health of each tire throughout its lifecycle.</p><p style="margin-left:0px;text-align:start;">“In one year, we’ve surpassed our initial goal and are now able to offer this technology at over 300 of our travel centers, helping maximize coverage throughout the country to Fleet Care customers,” said David Hughes, Senior Vice President of Sales at Pilot Company. “Fleet Care allows for new fleet and business efficiencies and helps keep the roads and highways safe for both professional drivers and passenger vehicles.”</p><p style="margin-left:0px;text-align:start;">The use of the Bridgestone advanced tire monitoring system at Pilot and Flying J travel centers enables both companies to expand their service offerings and support the growing need for evolving technology solutions that make it easier and faster to maintain vehicles. This program adds to Pilot Company’s bundle of fleet solutions, which provide trucking companies with financial, maintenance and fuel packages.</p><p style="margin-left:0px;text-align:start;">The tire monitoring and service network in collaboration with Pilot Company aligns with the<span>&nbsp;</span><a href="https://www.bridgestoneamericas.com/en/company/foundations/our-commitments/e8">Bridgestone E8 Commitment</a>, consisting of eight Bridgestone-like values starting with the letter “E” that Bridgestone has committed to creating together with employees, society, partners and customers to help realize a more sustainable society. It specifically aligns with “Efficiency,” “Extension,” and “Ease.”</p><p style="margin-left:0px;text-align:start;">For more information on Bridgestone commercial solutions, visit<span>&nbsp;</span><a href="http://www.bridgestoneamericas.com/">bridgsetoneamericas.com</a>. For more information on Pilot Company’s nationwide network of travel centers, visit<span>&nbsp;</span><a href="https://pilotflyingj.com/">pilotflyingj.com</a>.</p>]]></description><category><![CDATA[Pro Drivers,Press Releases]]></category>
            <pubDate>Thu, 29 Jun 2023 22:43:00 +0200</pubDate>
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                        <title>New Horizons June 2023: These Remodels are Kicking Summer into Full Gear</title>
                        <link>https://newsroom.pilotcompany.com/new-horizons-june-2023-these-remodels-are-kicking-summer-into-full-gear/</link>
                        <guid>https://newsroom.pilotcompany.com/new-horizons-june-2023-these-remodels-are-kicking-summer-into-full-gear/</guid><pp:caseid>707442</pp:caseid><description><![CDATA[<h2><strong>New Horizons June 2023: These Remodels are Kicking Summer into Full Gear</strong></h2><p>As the weather gets warmer, our stores keep getting better. Check out the latest of our refreshed locations below – just in time for your summer travels. This month’s New Horizons update includes five travel centers, all with new and improved features.</p><p>New Horizons is a billion dollar initiative to renovate over 400 of our stores, aiming to create the best experience possible for both our guests and team members. With every remodel, our team members will present a gift of $10,000 to the local school district. For more information, visit the <a href="https://pilotflyingj.com/new-horizons?_gl=1*1jlcj2o*_ga*MTg5OTc3NDAzMC4xNjc5NDEzNjk2*_ga_JQ5RPHB2EE*MTY4MjcxMzMxMy4zOC4xLjE2ODI3MTQyNDYuMC4wLjA.&_ga=2.42938789.1890107408.1682518657-1899774030.1679413696"><strong>New Horizons page</strong></a><strong>.</strong></p><p>Stop by any of these refreshed locations from June 5, 2023 to June 25, 2023 and save 25% on your food and beverage purchase! Enter promo code <strong>PFJJUNE</strong> in the <a href="https://www.pilotflyingj.com/rewards"><strong>myRewards Plus app</strong></a><strong>.</strong></p><p>Wherever you go this <a href="https://www.pilotflyingj.com/summer">summer</a>, visit a Pilot travel center for the best stop on your journey.</p><p>Happy travels!</p><h2><strong>Hayti, Missouri Pilot Travel Center</strong></h2><p><img class="image_resized image-style-align-left wp-image-7348 alignleft" style="aspect-ratio:300/auto;width:300px;" src="https://s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/presspage-production-prd-content/uploads/3113/7e16b80c-0b67-471e-a5e7-a87576be003d/800_IMG_2937-1-453x500.jpeg" width="300" height="auto"></p><p>After seeing this updated self-service Dunkin’ kiosk, <i>donut</i> you want to stop in? Along with a better setup on coffee and sweet treats, this Pilot travel center boasts new hot food options, made fresh in the remodeled kitchen. Come by for a hearty cup of loaded potato soup at this location.</p><p>Other improvements include refreshed showers and restrooms, three new self-checkouts, a new team member breakroom, and updated laundry facilities.</p><h2><strong>Oak Creek, Wisconsin Pilot Travel Center</strong></h2><p>Whether you’re headed to Lake Michigan for a day on the water or just traveling along I-94, stop by this updated location and grab a drink from one of our newly expanded beverage coolers. Or try some of the new fresh deli offerings, perfect for a summer picnic – made in the brand-new kitchen!</p><p>The remodel also brought refreshed restrooms and showers, updated laundry facilities, a renovated Subway, and a new team member breakroom.</p><h2><strong>Ocala, Florida Pilot Travel Center</strong></h2><p>This Pilot travel center is refreshed and ready to help guests on their next summer road trip! With refreshed showers and restrooms, more fresh food offerings, and a remodeled Wendy’s and Cinnabon, this is the perfect one-stop shop covering any and every need.&nbsp;</p><p><img class="image_resized image-style-align-left wp-image-7355" style="aspect-ratio:300/auto;width:300px;" src="https://s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/presspage-production-prd-content/uploads/3113/7c85f1a6-fbc6-4b28-95d8-299b81326746/800_293-cinnabon-after-1-500x278.jpeg" width="300" height="auto"></p><p>Other upgrades include the addition of a team member breakroom and four self-checkouts, making things a little bit easier on the store team as <a href="https://www.pilotflyingj.com/summer">summer travel</a> kicks into high gear.</p><p>“The self-checkouts help knock lines out a lot quicker. Now there’s more time for making sure the floor is stocked and guests have everything they need,” said a store team member.</p><h2><strong>Jacksonville, Florida Pilot Travel Center</strong></h2><p>Ready for some fun in the sun? Stop at this remodeled travel center to get the good times rolling. Updates include refreshed showers and restrooms, a new team member break room, updated laundry facilities, and enhanced food and beverage options.</p><p>Located off I-95, this store couldn’t be more convenient for summer travelers! See the upgrades for yourself and grab a cold drink when you are fueling up for your next road trip.</p><h2><strong>Piedmont, South Carolina Pilot Travel Center</strong></h2><p>If you’re in the Greenville area swing by this remodeled Pilot travel center, just 20 minutes outside city limits! This location now has a total of nine showers, fully refreshed restrooms, a new kitchen, and new team member break room.</p><img style="aspect-ratio:195/auto;" src="https://content.presspage.com/uploads/3113/50779ed5-f679-4b89-ab6a-78d71236ec09/500_442-drinks-after-347x500.jpeg?x=1750344840383" alt="442-drinks-after-347x500.jpeg" width="195" height="auto"><p>Check out new breakfast and dinner offerings, the full deli, and the updated coffee and cold drink station. Whether it’s a breakfast burrito, some fresh fruit, or our blueberry muffin cappuccino, Pilot is sure to have just the thing to start your day off right.</p><p>We hope you stop by these locations and enjoy 25% off food and beverage purchase, from June 5, 2023, to June 25, 2023! Enter promo code <strong>PFJJUNE</strong> in the <a href="https://www.pilotflyingj.com/rewards"><strong>myRewards Plus app</strong></a> to save.</p><p>Stay tuned for more <a href="https://pilotflyingj.com/new-horizons?_gl=1*1jlcj2o*_ga*MTg5OTc3NDAzMC4xNjc5NDEzNjk2*_ga_JQ5RPHB2EE*MTY4MjcxMzMxMy4zOC4xLjE2ODI3MTQyNDYuMC4wLjA.&_ga=2.42938789.1890107408.1682518657-1899774030.1679413696"><strong>New Horizons </strong></a>updates as we continue to improve our travel center network. Where will your summer travels take you? Comment a few destinations below.</p>]]></description><category><![CDATA[Blog Posts,Pilot app,Network Growth]]></category>
            <pubDate>Fri, 02 Jun 2023 16:37:39 +0200</pubDate>
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                        <title>New Horizons May 2023: You’ll Be a-MAY-zed By These Stores!</title>
                        <link>https://newsroom.pilotcompany.com/new-horizons-may-2023-youll-be-a-may-zed-by-these-stores/</link>
                        <guid>https://newsroom.pilotcompany.com/new-horizons-may-2023-youll-be-a-may-zed-by-these-stores/</guid><pp:caseid>707354</pp:caseid><description><![CDATA[<p><img class="image-style-align-left alignleft wp-image-6659" src="https://s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/presspage-production-prd-content/uploads/3113/f3df5a08-219c-4751-ba79-dcace9b3385e/July-photo-389x500.png" width="320" height="411"><span>With summer just around the corner, these eight revamped travel centers make a perfect stop for your road-trip. &nbsp;Alongside this month’s roundup of remodels, we are so excited to introduce the two newest additions to the Pilot Company family- Pilot #1328 in Rialto, California, and Pilot #730 in Odessa, Texas.</span></p><p>These locations are the latest to be renovated as part of the New Horizons- a billion dollar reinvestment across over 400 of our stores, aiming to create the best experience possible for both our guests and team members. With every remodel, our team members will present a gift of $10,000 to the local school district. For more information, visit the <a href="https://pilotflyingj.com/new-horizons?_gl=1*1jlcj2o*_ga*MTg5OTc3NDAzMC4xNjc5NDEzNjk2*_ga_JQ5RPHB2EE*MTY4MjcxMzMxMy4zOC4xLjE2ODI3MTQyNDYuMC4wLjA.&_ga=2.42938789.1890107408.1682518657-1899774030.1679413696"><span style="color:#0000ff;"><strong>New Horizons</strong></span></a> page.</p><p>Stop by any of the locations listed below from May 1 to May 21 to check out the changes and save 25% on your food and beverage purchase! Enter promo code PFJMay in the <a href="https://pilotflyingj.com/rewards?_gl=1*172wmp8*_ga*MTg5OTc3NDAzMC4xNjc5NDEzNjk2*_ga_JQ5RPHB2EE*MTY4Mjk0MjIzMi40Mi4xLjE2ODI5NDI4ODUuMC4wLjA.&_ga=2.41856997.634636514.1682942232-1899774030.1679413696"><span style="color:#0000ff;"><strong>myRewards Plus app.</strong></span></a></p><p>Wherever you’re going this month, visit a Pilot, Flying J, or One9 travel center for the best stop on your journey. Happy Travels!</p><h2><strong>Rialto, California Pilot Travel Center</strong></h2><p><span>We’re rolling out the red carpet for Rialto’s Grand Opening Event on May 19, with a ribbon cutting event to celebrate this brand-new travel center. Special guests from the Ontario&nbsp;Reign, the local American Hockey League team, will be in attendance. And of course, you’re invited too!&nbsp;</span></p><p>Located at 2325 Sierra Lakes Parkway, this location boasts seven showers, eight diesel lanes, 91 truck parking spots, as well as a Cinnabon and an Arby’s- plus, that breathtaking mountain view.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h2><strong>Odessa, Texas Pilot Travel Center</strong></h2><p>Come visit Odessa’s newest Pilot, which features four brand new showers, 39 truck parking spots, and six diesel lanes. Grab a bite to eat from our fresh deli options.</p><p>We’re located at 6051 S Highway 385, so come by and check us out!</p><h2><strong>Winchester, Virginia&nbsp;Flying J Travel Center&nbsp;</strong></h2><p><img class="image_resized image-style-align-left" style="aspect-ratio:171/auto;width:171px;" src="https://content.presspage.com/uploads/3113/562cdfcc-c442-4e36-9ed0-342e9c843fac/500_622-deli-before-after-317x500.png?x=1750356050890" alt="622-deli-before-after-317x500.png" width="171" height="auto">Renovations include increasing storage areas, expanding beverage coolers, and adding three self-checkouts. Combine those with the refreshed restrooms and showers, updated laundry facilities, remodeled kitchen, and updated game room and drivers lounge, and the theme of this Flying J’s remodel seems to be “bigger and better”! Plus, a remodeled Cinnabon kiosk makes this store that much sweeter.</p><p>Stop in at 1530 Rest Church Road to take a look!&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h2><strong>Fort Pierce, Florida Flying J Travel Center</strong></h2><p>Whether you’re braking to quench your thirst with a drink from the expa<span>nded beverage cooler or pulling over for a footlong sub from the remodeled Subway, this refreshed travel center has everything you need and more for a drive down Florida’s east coast!</span></p><img style="aspect-ratio:300/auto;" src="https://content.presspage.com/uploads/3113/f4aa85ec-920a-4d4b-b682-6e27c6d37141/800_622-checkouts-before-after-1-500x281.png?x=1750356872898" alt="622-checkouts-before-after-1-500x281.png" width="300" height="auto"><p><span>We’ve added four self-checkouts, updated the laundry facilities, remodeled 11 showers, and revamped the driver lounge to make sure this stop is one you’ll want to make again.</span></p><p>Visit us at 100 North Kings Highway and see the changes for yourself!</p><h2><strong>Ionia, Michigan One9 Fuel Center&nbsp;</strong></h2><p>One9 Fuel Centers are the latest branch of our Pilot family or brands, so we’re extra pumped to show off this remodeled location. The completely renovated restrooms and showers leave this location- and guests- squeaky clean!</p><p>Located at 7205 South State Road, this location has new cold-case options, increased beverage cooler capacity, updated laundry facilities, replaced floor tile throughout, a refreshed team member breakroom, and completed the Subway’s remodel.</p><h2><strong>Union Point, Georgia Flying J Travel Center&nbsp;</strong></h2><p>This Flying J has undergone a total transformation. Improvements include a new kitchen, the addition of three self-checkouts, expanded beverage coolers, refreshed restrooms and showers, updated laundry, new floor tile, the addition of a team member breakroom, and an updated storage area. Both this location’s Cinnabon and Subway underwent remodels as well.</p><p>Swing by and check it out at 3600 Highway 77 South!</p><h2><strong>Laredo, Texas&nbsp;Flying J Center and Pilot Travel Center</strong></h2><p><img class="image_resized image-style-align-left" style="aspect-ratio:231/231;width:231px;" src="https://s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/presspage-production-prd-content/uploads/3113/e6bfe9fa-1f31-4440-b8a6-7fc219ea3f08/730-hallway-before-after-500x500.png" width="231" height="231"></p><p>Have double the fun in Laredo at these two freshly updated travel centers! Each location boasts the addition of three self-checkouts, expanded beverage coolers, a new team member breakroom, improved laundry facilities, and a new game room. Plus, refreshed restrooms and showers which are sure to leave guests feeling- well, refreshed.</p><p>Make sure to visit both the Pilot, located at 1101 Uniroyal Drive and the Flying J, found at 1011 Beltway Parkway, and check out these awesome updates.</p><h2><strong>Cheyenne, Wyoming Pilot Travel Center</strong></h2><p>The renovations at this location will leave you feeling warm and fuzzy- or is that just the Cinnabon? A brand-new kitchen and newly remodeled Cinnabon and Subway locations make this Cheyenne Pilot the perfect place for a snack break.</p><p>Located at 8020 Campstool Road, this store now has three self-checkout kiosks and a brand-new team member breakroom. Other aspects of this remodel include expanded beverage coolers, increased storage areas, refreshed restrooms, updated laundry facility, and new floor tile.</p><h2><strong>Lake Park, Georgia Flying J Travel Center&nbsp;</strong></h2><p>Last but not least for this month’s roundup is the Lake Park Flying J, located at 7001 Lake Park Bellville Road. This travel center just got even cooler- with new walk-ins in the kitchen and expanded beverage fridges. Other improvements include the addition of four self-checkouts, new floor tile throughout, remodeled restrooms and showers, renovated drivers lounge, revamped game room, update laundry facilities, and remodeled Subway.</p><p>And don’t forget to check out the soup-er new additions to the cold case, and maybe even scoop yourself up some of our limited-time-only Corn Chowder for the road!</p>]]></description><category><![CDATA[Blog Posts,Pilot app,Network Growth]]></category>
            <pubDate>Mon, 01 May 2023 08:07:47 +0200</pubDate>
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                        <title>New Horizons April 2023: These Remodeled Stores Are No Joke!</title>
                        <link>https://newsroom.pilotcompany.com/new-horizons-april-2023-these-remodeled-stores-are-no-joke/</link>
                        <guid>https://newsroom.pilotcompany.com/new-horizons-april-2023-these-remodeled-stores-are-no-joke/</guid><pp:caseid>707373</pp:caseid><description><![CDATA[<p>Talk about spring cleaning! We’re so excited to reveal this month’s seven remodeled travel centers as part of our New Horizons initiative. Improvements include spotless showers, revamped restaurants, and more to ensure the best stop on your journey. These upgrades will be sure to get your road trip in full bloom, so put your foot on the gas-petal and stop by!</p><p><img class="image_resized image-style-align-left wp-image-6659 alignleft" style="aspect-ratio:225/290;width:225px;" src="https://s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/presspage-production-prd-content/uploads/3113/162db9f9-869a-4e89-a6b5-5b1e30b40f21/July-photo-389x500.png" width="225" height="290"></p><p>New Horizons is a $1 billion project over the course of 2023 that will update select Pilot and Flying J locations and help bring our stop on your journey forward. It’s more than just a fresh coat of paint- it’s a re-investment to over half our stores in the country, aiming to create the best experience possible for both our guests and team members. We also want to give back to the communities our stores live in, so with each New Horizons remodel, our team members will present a gift of $10,000 to the local school district. For more information, visit <a href="pilotflyingj.com/givingback">here</a>.</p><p>Stop by one of the seven locations listed below from April 3 to April 23 to check out the changes and save 25% on your food and beverage purchase! Enter promo code PFJApril in the <a href="https://pilotflyingj.com/rewards?_gl=1*8syci8*_ga*MTg5OTc3NDAzMC4xNjc5NDEzNjk2*_ga_JQ5RPHB2EE*MTY4MDAxMjUyNi41LjEuMTY4MDAxMzY4OC4wLjAuMA..&_ga=2.101383233.1953076407.1680012526-1899774030.1679413696">myrewards Plus app</a>. Wherever you’re growing this spring, visit a Pilot Flying J travel center for the best stop on your journey. Happy Spring Travels!</p><p><strong><img class="image_resized image-style-align-left wp-image-7239" style="aspect-ratio:398/298;width:398px;" src="https://s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/presspage-production-prd-content/uploads/3113/699c6dc1-d002-48ed-8397-8f28c8206261/westwendoverremodel.jpg" width="398" height="298"></strong></p><h2><strong>West Wendover, Nevada Pilot Travel Center</strong></h2><p>The remodel at the West Wendover travel center has improved both store infrastructure and technology, however team member Blanca Carillo has noticed the changes have created a more interactive experience.</p><p>“While our store has always prioritized engaging with guests, the addition of self-checkouts allows team members to connect with them beyond the registers. I’ve also notice that other guests are more likely than before to jump in the conversation,” Blanca said.</p><p>West Wendover’s remodel also included expanded coolers to hold more drinks for thirsty guests. Plus, the redesigned deli island has decreased foot-traffic jams! Other renovations include updated showers, restrooms, laundry, and a refreshed employee breakroom.</p><h2><strong>Gretna, Nebraska Flying J Travel Center</strong></h2><img style="aspect-ratio:300/auto;" src="https://content.presspage.com/uploads/3113/44a467d5-42f8-4a85-9308-8449654937da/800_GretnaBeforeAfterpng-1-500x329.png?x=1750357794074" alt="GretnaBeforeAfterpng-1-500x329.png" width="300" height="auto"><p style="text-align:left;">Our store in Gretna has had quite the glow up! Beyond the cosmetic upgrades on the retail floor, back of house operations are sure to run smoother thanks to the addition of an outdoor walk-in cooler and extra storage. With this update, this location’s team members have the space they need to prepare the newly extended menu!</p><h2><strong>San Diego, California Pilot Travel Center</strong></h2><p>After the remodel, this location’s restrooms and showers sparkle and shine. Not only are the facilities at the San Diego Pilot updated, but the store layout has also transformed the experience.</p><p>“Even though we didn’t physically move any walls, it feels like there’s way more space on the retail floor. There’s better flow and better travel paths for customers. It’s a more comfortable environment for both work and retail,” General Manager Scott Minsky said.</p><h2><strong>Richfield, Ohio Pilot Travel Center</strong></h2><p>With four self-checkouts, a new kitchen, and expanded coolers, guests and team members are set up for success. More food options will help feed hungry travelers while team members can take their breaks in a new breakroom! Both the Cinnabon and Wendy’s were updated in this location, so don’t forget to grab a Baconator on your way out!</p><p><img class="image_resized image-style-align-left" style="aspect-ratio:200/auto;width:200px;" src="https://s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/presspage-production-prd-content/uploads/3113/eb886f43-7fef-478a-a79c-9bcb691bcc61/500_MonroeMICooler.jpg" width="200" height="auto"></p><h2><strong>Monroe, Michigan Pilot Travel Center</strong></h2><p>The Pilot in Monroe just got a whole lot <i>cooler,</i> thanks to the remodel just about doubling the amount of doors!</p><p>“We went from a nine-door cooler to 17 doors. We’re able to be much more organized and eliminated a lot of back stock. Our vendors love it and we’re all ve<span>ry happy with how it’s turned out,” team member Becky Moran said.</span></p><p>Expanded restrooms and more food options made this stop even better for guests. Plus, team members got a new breakroom!</p><h2><strong>Fort Chiswell, Virginia Flying J Travel Center</strong></h2><p>Starting to get hungry while driving on I-77? Another upgrade at the Fort Chiswell Flying J is the expanded, improved kitchen where hot, made-in-house meals are!</p><p>The remodel also brought a new game room, providing a space beyond the drivers’ lounge for guests to take a break from the road. Team members also gained a place to relax thanks to the renovation.</p><p>“Part of the remodel was an addition of a team member lounge, which we didn’t have the space for before, so that was a huge win,” General Manager Robert Bolton said.&nbsp;</p><h2><strong>Monteagle, Tennessee Pilot Travel Center</strong></h2><p><span>The remodel in Monteagle has improved the location’s seven showers, expanded the cooler, and updated the breakroom! There’s new tile and cabinets throughout the store and a completely renovated kitchen! This location also features a Dunkin’ Express, which has been updated, so if you’re in the area stop by for a fresh cup of joe.</span></p>]]></description><category><![CDATA[Blog Posts,Network Growth,Pilot app]]></category>
            <pubDate>Fri, 31 Mar 2023 17:10:37 +0200</pubDate>
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                        <title>New Horizons March 2023: A Fresh Look For Your Spring Travels</title>
                        <link>https://newsroom.pilotcompany.com/new-horizons-march-2023-a-fresh-look-for-your-spring-travels/</link>
                        <guid>https://newsroom.pilotcompany.com/new-horizons-march-2023-a-fresh-look-for-your-spring-travels/</guid><pp:caseid>707386</pp:caseid><description><![CDATA[<p>We’ve showered seven of our stores with some extra tender love and care lately, which are now ready for you to enjoy during your spring break travels! From Cinnabon remodels to expanded restrooms to freshly made soups and salads, these store makeovers are here to serve any road-trip need.</p><p>These latest remodels are a part of our New Horizons project – a $1 billion investment in remodeling more than half of our locations across North America – featuring top-to-bottom renovations, expanded food and beverage offerings, and more delights for your next stop with us.</p><p style="text-align:center;"><img class="image-style-align-left wp-image-6659" src="https://s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/presspage-production-prd-content/uploads/3113/7a97d0fd-dfae-48f4-bd69-fe6570e48d92/July-photo-389x500.png" width="294" height="378"></p><p>You can save 25% off food and beverages from March 6 through March 26 by visiting one of these revamped travel centers and entering the promo code&nbsp;<span style="color:#000000;"><strong>PFJMarch</strong></span>&nbsp;in the&nbsp;<a href="https://pilotflyingj.com/rewards/">myRewards Plus<sup>&nbsp;</sup>app</a>. And no matter where your journey takes you, remember to download our app for an array of deals that’ll help you save on everything from gas to your favorite candy bar!</p><h2><strong>Colton, California, Pilot Travel Center</strong></h2><p>Our store takeover in Colton included quite the renovation, from expanded restrooms and refreshed showers to a brand new kitchen and deli, featuring popular grab-and-go items such as hand-roped pizza, burgers, homestyle meals, sandwiches, and more. The travel center at 2300 E. Steel Road also remodeled its Wendy’s restaurant for a more modernized experience.</p><p>As part of our commitment to give back to our local community, we’ve donated $10,000 to the Colton Joint Unified School District towards podcasting equipment for 10 elementary schools.</p><p style="text-align:center;">&nbsp;</p><h2><strong>Villa Rica, Georgia, Pilot Travel Center</strong></h2><p>Check out our newly remodeled location in Villa Rica, where we’ve majorly upgraded our food offerings to serve any road-trip craving. In addition to a new kitchen to whip up your favorite homecooked items, we’ve also expanded our beverage selection and remodeled both the Wendy’s restaurant and Dunkin’ Donuts Kiosk area.</p><p>Other enhancements include refreshed restrooms, three new self-checkouts, and an added game room area for guests to enjoy.</p><h2><span><strong>Caldwell, ID, Flying J Travel Center</strong></span></h2><p>Our Flying J travel center features all the latest and greatest amenities for travelers, including remodeled restrooms and showers, an expanded beverage selection, a refreshed driver lounge area, and a revamped employee breakroom to propel our team member experience forward.</p><p>And if you’re craving something sweet, this location is ready to serve fresh cinnamon rolls at its Cinnabon Kiosk!</p><p>The travel center will be doing a check presentation with Caldwell School District later this month, donating $10,000 towards middle school robotics.</p><h2><strong>Greenwood, Louisiana, Flying J Travel Center</strong></h2><p>We’ve expanded several offerings at our Flying J location in Greenwood, including our grab-and-go food items, beverage varieties, team breakroom areas, and more!</p><p>The top-to-bottom overhaul also included four new self-checkouts for a quicker shopping experience as well as remodeled restroom and kitchen spaces. Don’t forget to grab a cup of coffee on your way out!</p><p>As part of our giving back commitment, we are donating $10,000 to the Caddo Parish Public Schools.</p><h2><strong>Ottawa Lake, Michigan, Pilot Travel Center</strong></h2><p>Looking for some fresh food items while passing through the Michigan area? Stop at our Pilot travel center in Ottawa Lake, where we’ve just added a kitchen, deli with hot items like homestyle meals, sandwiches, and salads, and even more drink offerings!</p><p>We’ve also refreshed our restroom spaces for a more modernized look and feel.</p><p>We’re donating $10,000 to Whiteford Agricultural Schools for Student Chromebooks.</p><p>Recognize the below two stores from last month? These two locations are extending their 25% discount on food and beverage items through March 26! Don’t forget to add the code <span><strong>PFJMarch</strong></span> in our myRewards Plus App to save on your favorite snack or energy drink.</p><h2><span><strong>Fremont, Indiana Pilot Travel Center</strong></span></h2><p>Good news, folks of Fremont! Our Pilot travel center off 6900 Old U.S. 27 has gone through some recent updates that are sure to make your visit with us an enjoyable one. We’ve completely remodeled all restroom and shower spaces, added several self-checkouts for faster service, expanded our beverage offerings, and even remodeled our Wendy’s!</p><p style="text-align:center;"><img class="image-style-align-left" src="https://s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/presspage-production-prd-content/uploads/3113/912de804-8e2c-4499-b792-090523955f18/fremont-check-presentation-500x376.png" width="500" height="376"></p><p>As part of our long-standing commitment to invest in our local communities, we’re giving $10,000 to the local school district, Fremont Community Schools, for their Solar Transportation Program.</p><h2><strong>Braselton, Georgia Pilot Travel Center</strong></h2><p>Our Pilot travel center in Braselton, GA is ready to welcome travelers with all the latest and greatest amenities, including a complete makeover of our restrooms and showers. The newly updated location also features a new kitchen to whip up fan-favorites like our famous, made-in-house pizza, expanded beverage items, and a modernized look-and-feel to create an even better experience when stopping with us.</p><p>On behalf of this Pilot travel center, we’ve donated $10,000 to Gwinnett County Public Schools for technology for its Title 1 Schools.</p><h2><span><strong>Happy Spring Travels!</strong></span></h2><p>We can’t wait to see you at one of our newly remodeled locations! With new looks and constant deals that help you save through our myRewards Plus app, we’re here to make your next pit stop a seamless one. So grab a cup of our fresh-brewed coffee and come experience the new look at each of these locations. See you on the road!</p>]]></description><category><![CDATA[Blog Posts,Network Growth,Pilot app]]></category>
            <pubDate>Mon, 06 Mar 2023 07:58:26 +0100</pubDate>
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                        <title>We Heart These Store Remodels</title>
                        <link>https://newsroom.pilotcompany.com/we-heart-these-store-remodels/</link>
                        <guid>https://newsroom.pilotcompany.com/we-heart-these-store-remodels/</guid><pp:caseid>707417</pp:caseid><description><![CDATA[<p>These stores have received a little extra love recently, and are now ready for you to come experience their revamped amenities! Our latest remodels from our New Horizons project – a store modernization initiative overhauling more than half of our locations across North America – feature top-to-bottom renovations, expanded food and beverage offerings, and more delights for your next stop with us.</p><p>You can save 25% off food and beverages from February 6 through February 26 by visiting one of these remodeled locations and entering the promo code&nbsp;<strong>PFJFeb</strong>&nbsp;in the&nbsp;<a href="https://pilotflyingj.com/rewards/" target="_blank">myRewards Plus<i>&nbsp;</i>app</a>. And no matter where your travels take you, remember to download our app for an array of deals that’ll help you save on everything from gas to your favorite candy bar!</p><h2><strong>Fremont, Indiana Pilot Travel Center</strong></h2><p>Good news, folks of Fremont! Our Pilot travel center off 6900 Old U.S. 27 has gone through some recent updates that are sure to make your visit with us an enjoyable one. We’ve completely remodeled all restroom and shower spaces, added several self-checkouts for faster service, expanded our beverage offerings, and even remodeled our Wendy’s!</p><p>As part of our long-standing commitment to invest in our local communities, we’re giving $10,000 to the local school district, Fremont Community Schools, for their Solar Transportation Program.</p><h2><strong>Braselton, Georgia Pilot Travel Center</strong></h2><p>Our Pilot travel center in Braselton, GA is ready to welcome travelers with all the latest and greatest amenities, including a complete makeover of our restrooms and showers. The newly updated location also features a new kitchen to whip up fan-favorites like our famous, made-in-house pizza, expanded beverage items, and a modernized look-and-feel to create an even better experience when stopping with us.</p><p>On behalf of this Pilot travel center, we’ve donated $10,000 to Gwinnett County Public Schools for technology for its Title 1 Schools.</p><h2><strong>Happy Traveling!</strong></h2><p>We can’t wait to see you at one of our newly remodeled locations! With new looks and constant deals that help you save through our myRewards Plus app, we’re here to make your next pit stop a seamless one. So grab a cup of our fresh-brewed coffee and come experience the new look in Braselton, Gretna, and Fremont. See you on the road!</p>]]></description><category><![CDATA[Blog Posts,Network Growth,Pilot app]]></category>
            <pubDate>Fri, 03 Feb 2023 16:31:33 +0100</pubDate>
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                        <title>New Horizons December 2022: Keeping Things Merry &amp; Bright With These New Remodels</title>
                        <link>https://newsroom.pilotcompany.com/new-horizons-december-2022-keeping-things-merry--bright-with-these-new-remodels/</link>
                        <guid>https://newsroom.pilotcompany.com/new-horizons-december-2022-keeping-things-merry--bright-with-these-new-remodels/</guid><pp:caseid>707424</pp:caseid><description><![CDATA[<p>With the holiday season in full swing, we’re making our stores an even more wonderful stopping experience for you and your loved ones. From top-to-bottom store remodels and seasonal drink menus to our newly launched holiday meal and <a href="https://blog.pilotflyingj.com/how-to-save-10-cents-on-every-gallon-of-gas-through-october-31/">even bigger savings</a>&nbsp;for loyalty members, our Pilot and Flying J travel centers have you covered for the upcoming festivities.</p><p>Stop at one of our latest New Horizons store remodels and save 25% off food and beverages from December 5 through December 25 by entering the promo code&nbsp;<strong>PFJDec</strong>&nbsp;in the&nbsp;<a href="https://pilotflyingj.com/rewards/">myRewards Plus<sup>TM&nbsp;</sup>app</a>. And no matter where your travels take you, remember you can save 10 cents per gallon at any of our locations through the end of this year!</p><h2><strong>Seffner, Florida Flying J Travel Center</strong></h2><p>Join us as we kick off a grand reopening event for our travel center in Seffner, Florida with Monster Energy&nbsp;Friday, December 9, from&nbsp;10 AM&nbsp;to&nbsp;2 PM! This celebration at 11555 East Sligh Ave. will include everything from Monster Energy girls to Pilot swag to a $20,000 check presentation to the Hillsborough School District for its STEM programs.</p><p style="text-align:center;"><img class="image_resized image-style-align-left wp-image-7147" style="aspect-ratio:300/auto;width:300px;" src="https://s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/presspage-production-prd-content/uploads/3113/3f9739f6-e458-44c1-b52c-8020ff8a626a/800_GrandReOpening_Dec9-1800x1800-1-500x500.jpg" alt="Come Celebrate With Us BMX biker photo at Pilot Travel Center" width="300" height="auto"></p><p>We will also have local radio stations on site, gas card giveaways, extra freebies, and more to keep your travels merry and bright.</p><h2><strong>Augusta, Georgia Pilot Travel Center</strong></h2><p>Our Pilot travel center in Augusta, GA is ready to welcome travelers with even greater amenities! The fresh look includes expanded restrooms and showers, a new kitchen to whip up your favorite meal, even more options at our deli counter, and a Wendy’s remodel featuring modern design and spacious seating areas. Plus, checking out is even easier thanks to our newly added self-checks that’ll make your stop a breeze.</p><p>On behalf of this Pilot travel center, we’ve donated $10,000 to Westside High School for its STEM program.</p><blockquote><p>“This funding will help promote equity across student demographics while increasing career awareness and connectedness for future career opportunities,” said Dr. Tikki Middleton, Principal of Westside High School</p></blockquote><img style="aspect-ratio:300/auto;" src="https://content.presspage.com/uploads/3113/880a350e-7a7c-4c80-ba04-be22d6f18c71/800_augusta-GA-remodel-collage-500x399.png?x=1750439474504" alt="augusta-GA-remodel-collage-500x399.png" width="300" height="auto"><h2 style="text-align:left;">We Want To Hear From You!</h2><p>Stopping at one of our stores for your holiday travels? Let us know which location “sleighs” in the comments, and check back with us for more New Horizons updates as we continue our store remodel journey. To learn more about how we’re remodeling 400+ stores, visit&nbsp;<a href="http://pilotflyingj.com/new-horizons">pilotflyingj.com/new-horizons</a>.</p>]]></description><category><![CDATA[Blog Posts,Pilot app,Network Growth]]></category>
            <pubDate>Fri, 02 Dec 2022 14:29:41 +0100</pubDate>
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                        <title>New Horizons November 2022: Fresh Look for the Holidays</title>
                        <link>https://newsroom.pilotcompany.com/new-horizons-november-2022-fresh-look-for-the-holidays/</link>
                        <guid>https://newsroom.pilotcompany.com/new-horizons-november-2022-fresh-look-for-the-holidays/</guid><pp:caseid>707427</pp:caseid><description><![CDATA[<p>With the holiday season in full swing, we’re making our stores an even more wonderful stopping experience for you and your loved ones. From top-to-bottom store remodels and seasonal drink menus to a new Thanksgiving meal and <a href="https://blog.pilotflyingj.com/how-to-save-10-cents-on-every-gallon-of-gas-through-october-31/">even bigger savings</a> for loyalty members, our Pilot and Flying J travel centers have you covered for the upcoming festivities.</p><p>Stop at one of our latest New Horizons store remodels and save 25% off food and beverages from November 7 through November 27 by entering the promo code <strong>PFJNov</strong> in the <a href="https://pilotflyingj.com/rewards/">myRewards Plus<sup>TM </sup>app</a>. And no matter where your travels take you, remember you can save 10 cents per gallon at any of our locations through the end of this year!</p><p style="text-align:center;"><img class="image_resized image-style-align-left wp-image-6659" style="aspect-ratio:200/auto;width:200px;" src="https://s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/presspage-production-prd-content/uploads/3113/dc7067d9-c073-4c9a-a2a6-99eea12f55cd/500_July-photo-389x500.png" width="200" height="auto"></p><h2>London, Ohio Pilot Travel Center</h2><p>Join us as we kick off a grand reopening event for our travel center in London, Ohio with Columbus Crew and Monster Energy <strong>Friday, November 18</strong>, from <strong>10 AM</strong> to <strong>2 PM</strong>! This celebration at 1365 Sr 42 NE will include everything from pop-up soccer goals and giveaways (like Columbus Crew season tickets!) to a $20,000 check presentation to the London City School District for its S.T.E.A.M. program. We will also have local radio stations on site, Monster Energy freebies, gas card giveaways, and more to keep your travels merry and bright.</p><h2>Barstow, California Pilot and Flying J Travel Centers</h2><p>We’ve remodeled both of our Barstow, California locations! Our Pilot Travel Center off 2591 Commerce Parkway now offers updated restrooms and bathrooms as well as additional grab-and-go food and beverage items to keep you stocked up on your favorite travel snacks. Plus, checking out is even easier thanks to our newly added self-checks that’ll make your stop a breeze.</p><p>Our Flying J Travel Center in Barstow, California experienced similar renovations, including refreshed restrooms and four new self-checkouts, that create a quicker shopping experience for you. This location on 2611 Fisher Blvd. also added a new Cinnabon kiosk featuring their famous cinnamon rolls and other delicious baked treats.</p><p>On behalf of both Barstow locations, we’ve donated $10,000 to the Barstow Unified School District for students’ technology needs, computers, and devices.</p><blockquote><p><i>[This donation from Pilot Company] will be used to seed a start-up business plan in our entrepreneurship program that will allow students to fulfill a project from inception to development, marketing, and sales. Students will learn business planning in real time and be able to fund future plans with the profits earned.</i></p><p><i>– Holly Bowser, CTE Coordinator for Barstow Unified School District</i></p></blockquote><h2>Niota, Tennessee Pilot Travel Center</h2><p>Our Pilot Travel Center in Niota is ready to serve travelers their favorite food and beverage items with its expanded deli offerings. Craving fresh fruit? How about a made-in-house sandwich? Our team is ready to help you find that pick-me-up item for the journey ahead! We’ve also added four new self-checkouts for an even quicker shopping experience. To support the local community, we’re donating $10,000 to McMinn County Schools.</p><h2>We Want To Hear From You!</h2><p>Stopping at one of our stores for your holiday travels? We want to hear from you! Let us know where you stopped in the comments, and stay tuned for more New Horizons updates as we continue our store modernization project. To learn more about how we’re remodeling 400+ stores, visit <a href="http://pilotflyingj.com/new-horizons">pilotflyingj.com/new-horizons</a>.</p>]]></description><category><![CDATA[Blog Posts,Network Growth,Pilot app]]></category>
            <pubDate>Fri, 04 Nov 2022 16:29:45 +0100</pubDate>
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                        <title>Women In Trucking Announces Pilot Company as Sponsor to Help Expand Access to Educational Trailer</title>
                        <link>https://newsroom.pilotcompany.com/women-in-trucking-announces-pilot-company-as-sponsor-to-help-expand-access-to-educational-trailer/</link>
                        <guid>https://newsroom.pilotcompany.com/women-in-trucking-announces-pilot-company-as-sponsor-to-help-expand-access-to-educational-trailer/</guid><pp:caseid>714158</pp:caseid><pp:boilerplate><![CDATA[<p style="margin-left:0in;text-align:start;"><span>Pilot Travel Centers LLC ("Pilot") is committed to showing people they matter at every turn as the leading energy and experience provider people rely on to fuel their journeys. Founded in 1958 and headquartered in Knoxville, Tennessee, Pilot is a wholly owned subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway Inc. and employs approximately 30,000 team members. As the largest network of travel centers, Pilot has more than 900 locations in 44 states and five Canadian provinces, serving an average of 1.2 million guests per day. In addition to travel center services, Pilot and its partners offer trucking fleets a variety of solutions for fuel, credit, factoring, maintenance and rewards. The company operates North America's third largest fuel tanker fleet and supplies approximately 12 billion gallons of fuel per year. Pilot is shaping the future of energy as one of the largest providers of biodiesel and renewable fuels and through the development of its EV charging network and low-carbon fueling alternatives. For additional information about Pilot, visit&nbsp;</span><a href="https://pilotcompany.com/"><span><u>PilotCompany.com</u></span></a><span>.</span></p>]]></pp:boilerplate><description><![CDATA[<p style="margin-left:0px;text-align:start;">The Women In Trucking Association (WIT) has announced Pilot Company as its fuel sponsor for the 2022 Driver Ambassador Program.</p><p style="margin-left:0px;text-align:start;">The program focuses on promoting career opportunities for women in the trucking industry, celebrating inspirational women, and raising awareness for WIT’s mission.</p><p style="margin-left:0px;text-align:start;">An essential feature of the program is WITney, the association’s one-of-a-kind educational trailer. The expo trailer accompanies the Driver Ambassador out on the road, attending schools and industry events. Not only is WITney a traveling billboard for the nonprofit, but hosts an array of educational and interactive components, such as interactive kiosks and a state-of-the-art driver simulator.</p><p style="margin-left:0px;text-align:start;">“Pilot Company’s fuel sponsorship will have a major influence on the expansion of this program,” said Ellen Voie, WIT President and CEO. “The additional resources allow WITney to travel to more locations and events, such as public schools and Girl Scout events. This sponsorship will positively impact diversity in the trucking industry.”</p><p style="margin-left:0px;text-align:start;">“We are honored to support Women In Trucking and the WITney educational trailer,” said Whitney Johnson, Pilot Company Chief Experience Officer. “Through education and celebration of the amazing achievements of women in our industry, we can inspire future generations and encourage more women to get into trucking.”</p>]]></description><category><![CDATA[Press Releases,Pro Drivers]]></category>
            <pubDate>Tue, 18 Oct 2022 20:47:00 +0200</pubDate>
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                        <title>Announcing Our 2022 Road Warrior Winners!</title>
                        <link>https://newsroom.pilotcompany.com/announcing-our-2022-road-warrior-winners/</link>
                        <guid>https://newsroom.pilotcompany.com/announcing-our-2022-road-warrior-winners/</guid><pp:caseid>707434</pp:caseid><description><![CDATA[<p>We are excited to announce the winners of our 2022 Road Warrior contest. We received nominations from across the country telling the fantastic stories of professional drivers who go above and beyond daily for our country. These incredible individuals represent the commitment, hard work and passion of professional drivers and continuously paint a positive image of the trucking industry. Check out the winners of this year’s contest below!</p><h2><strong>$15,000 grand prize winner and 2022 Road Warrior: David Sweetman</strong></h2><p>David is an Army veteran with over 50 years and FIVE MILLION MILES, accident-free, behind the wheel. Currently, he lives in Wilmington, Delaware and leases out his truck making power-only moves for Bennett Truck Transport. Over his career, he has been involved in many organizations, from winning awards and trophies as a competitor to paving the way for better treatment and fair judging at truck shows as a founding member of the National Association of Show Trucks (NAST).</p><p>Throughout tough times David has continued going above and beyond to help as our country faced challenges. During Covid lockdowns, he spent time hauling, moving and setting up generators for emergency hospitals and setting up food banks to aid those out of work. After several natural disasters in parts of the southern United States, he helped move more generators, portable showers for first responders and mobile water treatment units for FEMA.</p><p>David has also contributed to our industry through his writing storytelling and has been a contributing writer for various trucking publications over the last 25 years. As a writer and trucker, he took his skills to the classroom as one of the original <a href="https://truckerbuddy.org/">Trucker Buddy</a> professional trucker volunteers, working to help educate young students across America. Through reading, writing and mentorship, Sweetman and others help encourage future generations of professional drivers through tales of the road and showcasing how essential trucking is to the economy and our way of life.</p><p>In partnership with Bennett Family of Companies in McDonough, Georgia, we convinced David to come in and help record a safety video during National Truck Driver Appreciation Week. Once mic’d and on stage, we surprised David with a video announcing him as this year’s Road Warrior grand prize winner. In addition to his $15,000 check, we had an extra special gift of $15,000 to Trucker Buddy in recognition of his volunteerism and commitment to giving back.</p><p><i>Watch the video </i><a href="https://www.facebook.com/pilottravelcenters/videos/1487009115078364/"><i>HERE!</i></a></p><h2><strong>$10,000 second-place winner: Jeffrey Thomas</strong></h2><p><img class="image_resized image-style-align-left" style="aspect-ratio:182/auto;width:182px;" src="https://s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/presspage-production-prd-content/uploads/3113/80729245-468b-4e2d-824a-fd00edd88eeb/500_Jeffrey-Thomas-RS-375x500.jpeg" width="182" height="auto"></p><p>Jeffrey is a Marine Veteran and independent owner-operator out of Belews Creek, North Carolina. He has been a professional driver for over 35 years; from dry vans, step-decks and reefer trailers, he’s driven them and covered millions of miles during that time. He then became a driver trainer and training captain. He has trained and retrained more than 100 professional drivers while developing new safety standards and policies that have spread across the industry.</p><h2>&nbsp;</h2><h2><strong>$5,000 third-place winner #1: Greg Hepner</strong></h2><p><img class="image_resized image-style-align-left" style="aspect-ratio:166/auto;width:166px;" src="https://s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/presspage-production-prd-content/uploads/3113/5c7ac57f-6698-423e-931a-ed6955f4f142/500_Greg-Hepner-375x500.jpeg" width="166" height="auto"></p><p>Professional drivers keep our country moving; sometimes, this takes them overseas as they support those deployed overseas. As an overseas support contractor and professional driver, Greg has covered 17 foreign countries, 38 states and three million miles over his 30 years behind the wheel. Since returning to his hometown of Fayetteville, North Carolina, he joined Tidewater Transit Company. He has continued his service driving an anhydrous ammonia tanker for medical use and hauled it non-stop as the country battled Covid.</p><h2><strong>$5,000 third place winner #2: Ron Rigdon</strong></h2><p><img class="image_resized image-style-align-left" style="aspect-ratio:238/auto;width:238px;" src="https://s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/presspage-production-prd-content/uploads/3113/3398ff1a-ba39-48eb-96fc-eed166369ac9/800_Ron-Rigdon-RS-500x375.jpg" width="238" height="auto"></p><p>After more than 20 years over the road, Army veteran Ron Rigdon took his skills and shifted gears to hauling race cars. Coast to coast, Ron drives a 53’ race car hauler for Parella Motorsports and contributes as a tire and fuel specialist while at the track. He has received safe driving awards for covering a million miles accident-free and has more than 30 years of experience on North America’s roads. Ron also dedicates his time to helping others and started <a href="http://www.SantasToyRun.org">Santa’s Toy Run</a>, a fundraiser and toy drive devoted to helping children in need, which delivers toys and funds to places like foster homes and domestic violence shelters. Over the last 16 years, Santa’s Toy Run has helped provide Christmas gifts to more than 6,500 children.</p><p>Congratulations, David, Jeffrey, Greg and Ron, on winning this year’s Road Warrior contest. It was truly an honor to read your stories and hear about the great things you do for our industry, our country and the communities we serve. Thank you to all the professional drivers out there for your hard work, dedication and sacrifice; we are grateful for you all!</p><p>To learn more about Pilot Flying J’s 2022 Road Warrior contest and winners, visit&nbsp;<a href="https://pilotflyingj.com/roadwarrior">pilotflyingj.com/roadwarrior</a>.</p>]]></description><category><![CDATA[Blog Posts,Pro Drivers,Miles of Good]]></category>
            <pubDate>Fri, 07 Oct 2022 08:01:44 +0200</pubDate>
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                        <title>Pilot Flying J Reveals 2022 Road Warriors and Surprises Grand Prize Winner with Donation to Trucker Buddy</title>
                        <link>https://newsroom.pilotcompany.com/pilot-flying-j-reveals-2022-road-warriors-and-surprises-grand-prize-winner-with-donation-to-trucker-buddy/</link>
                        <guid>https://newsroom.pilotcompany.com/pilot-flying-j-reveals-2022-road-warriors-and-surprises-grand-prize-winner-with-donation-to-trucker-buddy/</guid><pp:caseid>692130</pp:caseid><pp:boilerplate><![CDATA[<p style="margin-left:0in;text-align:start;"><span>Pilot Travel Centers LLC ("Pilot") is committed to showing people they matter at every turn as the leading energy and experience provider people rely on to fuel their journeys. Founded in 1958 and headquartered in Knoxville, Tennessee, Pilot is a wholly owned subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway Inc. and employs approximately 30,000 team members. As the largest network of travel centers, Pilot has more than 900 locations in 44 states and five Canadian provinces, serving an average of 1.2 million guests per day. In addition to travel center services, Pilot and its partners offer trucking fleets a variety of solutions for fuel, credit, factoring, maintenance and rewards. The company operates North America's third largest fuel tanker fleet and supplies approximately 12 billion gallons of fuel per year. Pilot is shaping the future of energy as one of the largest providers of biodiesel and renewable fuels and through the development of its EV charging network and low-carbon fueling alternatives. For additional information about Pilot, visit&nbsp;</span><a href="https://pilotcompany.com/"><span><u>PilotCompany.com</u></span></a><span>.</span></p>]]></pp:boilerplate><description><![CDATA[<p style="margin-left:0px;text-align:start;">Pilot Flying J today revealed the winners of its annual Road Warrior contest, which recognizes the hard work, dedication, commitment and sacrifice of professional truck drivers who go above and beyond to keep America moving.</p><p style="margin-left:0px;text-align:start;">After reviewing thousands of deserving nominations, this year’s $15,000 grand prize winner is David Sweetman of Wilmington, Delaware and the $10,000 second-place winner is Jeffrey Thomas of Belews Creek, North Carolina. Inspired by the incredible stories received this year, Pilot Flying J for the first time in contest history determined it was a tie for third place, selecting Greg Hepner of Fayetteville, North Carolina, and Ron Rigdon of Tignal, Georgia, to win $5,000 each.</p><p style="margin-left:0px;text-align:start;">“It is an honor to be able to give back to professional drivers and hear their incredible stories through our annual Road Warrior contest,” said Jason Nordin, Chief Operator for Pilot Flying J. “We appreciate all the professional drivers out there who, like our winners, represent the heart, determination, and resiliency of trucking. Congratulations, David, Jeffrey, Greg, and Ron on being this year’s winners – we thank you for the millions of safe miles, for being incredible stewards of our industry, and for your dedication to serving our country in many ways.”</p><p style="margin-left:0px;text-align:start;">Grand prize winner, Sweetman, is an Army Veteran with over 50 years and five million miles behind the wheel. He leases out his truck to Bennett Truck Transport as a power-only hauler for concerts, stage events and equipment moves. He has also been a contributing writer and editor for various trucking publications for over 20 years. During the covid lockdown, Sweetman carried on, helping set up food banks, hauling generators for emergency hospitals and helping move generators, showers, and water treatment units for FEMA after several natural disasters across the southern United States.</p><p style="margin-left:0px;text-align:start;">“David is a great person with a tremendous set of core values while always being safety conscious. It is rare to find drivers with not only his qualities but who have driven over a million miles safely while out on the road. We are very blessed at Bennett to have David,” said Tom Woodall, President of Bennett DriveAway.</p><p style="margin-left:0px;text-align:start;">Sweetman is also one of the original<span>&nbsp;</span><a href="https://truckerbuddy.org/">Trucker Buddy</a><span>&nbsp;</span>professional trucker volunteers, working with classrooms to help educate young students across America. Through reading, writing and mentorship, Sweetman and others help encourage future generations of professional drivers through tales of the road and showcasing how essential trucking is to the economy and our way of life.</p><p style="margin-left:0px;text-align:start;">“One of the great things about the project is that it gives us, the people traveling the country, a chance to share not only what we do but it teaches school children, who’ve maybe never left their hometown, where produce in the supermarket comes from, it comes from trucks,” said Sweetman.</p><p style="margin-left:0px;text-align:start;">To recognize his contributions and further the great work of Trucker Buddy, Pilot Company surprised Sweetman during his award ceremony at the Bennett Family of Companies with a $15,000 donation on his behalf to the organization. To watch this special moment and Sweetman’s reaction, visit&nbsp;<a href="https://fb.watch/fXWEq9S1cj/">https://fb.watch/fXWEq9S1cj/</a>.</p><p style="margin-left:0px;text-align:start;">“David, a founding driver of Trucker Buddy when Gary King started the program, has been showing students a positive image of the trucking industry for over 30&nbsp;years,”&nbsp;said Randy Schwartzenburg, Assistant Treasurer and former Executive Director of Trucker Buddy. “We appreciate companies like Bennett and Pilot for working with us to encourage young students to excel in school and to bring education from the road to the classroom through the&nbsp;lens&nbsp;of a truck driver.”</p><p style="margin-left:0px;text-align:start;">Pilot Flying J’s second place Road Warrior winner, Jeffrey Thomas, is the independent owner operator of Joly American Enterprises, LLC, Marine veteran and driver trainer with over 35 years of experience. Third place winner, Greg Hepner, has spent 30 years and more than three million incident free miles behind the wheel covering 38 states, 17 foreign countries and three war zones and currently drives for Tidewater Transit Company. The other third place winner, Ron Rigdon, is an Army veteran, father and grandfather who currently operates a 53’ race car hauler across the country for Parella Motorsports Holdings. Rigdon also started and operates Santa’s Toy Run, a toy drive and fundraiser dedicated to providing toys and funds to children in need.</p><p style="margin-left:0px;text-align:start;">To learn more about Pilot Flying J’s 2022 Road Warrior contest and winners, visit&nbsp;<a href="https://pilotflyingj.com/roadwarrior">pilotflyingj.com/roadwarrior</a>.</p>]]></description><category><![CDATA[Press Releases,Pro Drivers]]></category>
            <pubDate>Tue, 04 Oct 2022 21:09:00 +0200</pubDate>
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                        <title>New Horizons October 2022: Fall in Love with these New Remodels</title>
                        <link>https://newsroom.pilotcompany.com/new-horizons-october-2022-fall-in-love-with-these-new-remodels/</link>
                        <guid>https://newsroom.pilotcompany.com/new-horizons-october-2022-fall-in-love-with-these-new-remodels/</guid><pp:caseid>707441</pp:caseid><description><![CDATA[<p>We’re continuing to go further for all our guests this fall, from a new crowd-favorite <a href="https://blog.pilotflyingj.com/our-fall-coffee-menu-is-one-youll-go-nuts-for/">fall coffee menu</a> to <a href="https://pilotflyingj.com/rewards/">extra savings</a> when fueling with us to even more store remodels with the latest amenities. This month, we’re adding three more stores to our remodel completions, bringing us to a grand total of 20 store renovations since June.</p><p>To celebrate these new looks, stop by one of our New Horizons stores below and save 25 percent off your favorite food and beverage items by entering the promo code PFJOctober in the myRewards<sup>TM</sup> Plus app through October 23.</p><p>Here’s an inside look into how we spruced up three of our stores across the south:</p><h2>Joplin, Missouri Pilot Travel Center</h2><p>Check out our new look in Joplin, Missouri! In addition to a remodeled exterior, this travel center also has upgraded food and beverage offerings, new self-checkouts, and a refreshed Wendy’s to keep our stores on trend.</p><p><img class="image_resized image-style-align-left aligncenter size-thumbnail wp-image-7102" style="aspect-ratio:255/auto;width:255px;" src="https://s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/presspage-production-prd-content/uploads/3113/c9bf35ea-0ea2-47b7-a30e-d73f59fe6ae1/800_joplin-collage-photo-002-300x300.jpeg" width="255" height="auto"></p><p>As part of our New Horizons initiative, we’re also donating $10,000 to the Joplin Schools School District as part of their overall strategic plan to support their technology programs, including eSports and technology storage for its yearbook and school newspaper archives.</p><p>“Pilot is a very successful business and employer for our community,” said Kerry Sachetta, Superintendent of Joplin Schools School District. “We’re thankful for Pilot’s support and are very appreciative of Pilot’s interest to support schools in their community.”</p><h2>Hope Hull, Alabama Flying J Travel Center</h2><p>Our Flying J Travel Center in Hope Hull, Alabama is ready to serve travelers with any of their needs. This store remodeled and expanded its restrooms, added self-checkouts for a quicker shopping experience, expanded its food and beverage options to include even more variety, and added a Southern Tire Mart to its location for any last-minute or emergency car troubles. Plus, this travel center remodeled its Cinnabon kiosk to keep things fresh and sweet.</p><p>We’re donating $10,000 to Montgomery Public Schools for its “Our Devices Matter” incentives program.</p><h2>Sullivan, Missouri Flying J Travel Center</h2><p>Our travel center in Sullivan, Missouri has undergone quite the renovation. From a new modernized look to remodeled restrooms and showers to an expanded deli featuring grab-and-go items like sandwiches, salads, soups, and freshly cut fruit, this store has upgraded it all just for you. To show our appreciation for the local community, we’re donating $10,000 to Sullivan School District for equipment needs, including new iPads and projectors for students.</p><h2>We Want To See You!</h2><p>Don’t forget to stop by one of these locations on your next road trip and save 25 percent off your favorite food and beverage items. And stay tuned for even more store remodels this fall by visiting <a href="https://www.pilotflyingj.com/new-horizons">https://www.pilotflyingj.com/new-horizons</a>.</p>]]></description><category><![CDATA[Blog Posts,Network Growth,Pilot app]]></category>
            <pubDate>Mon, 03 Oct 2022 08:19:08 +0200</pubDate>
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                        <title>Did Someone Say Free Coffee?! Here’s What You Need To Know</title>
                        <link>https://newsroom.pilotcompany.com/did-someone-say-free-coffee-heres-what-you-need-to-know/</link>
                        <guid>https://newsroom.pilotcompany.com/did-someone-say-free-coffee-heres-what-you-need-to-know/</guid><pp:caseid>707444</pp:caseid><description><![CDATA[<p>Coffee lovers can grab a free (<i>yes, free</i>) cup of their favorite coffee at any nearby Pilot or Flying J travel center on Thursday, September 29, to celebrate National Coffee Day. Whether you tend to love fall coffee flavors like Pumpkin Spice and Bourbon Pecan or delight in a colder treat like our iced coffee or new frozen Mocha, our travel center has something for everyone. And the best part? It’s<i> free</i> on National Coffee Day.</p><p>Here’s how you can sip on your idyllic fall coffee flavor for free on September 29:</p><h2>Step One: Download the myRewards Plus™ App</h2><p>If you haven’t joined our <a href="https://pilotflyingj.com/rewards/" target="_blank">loyalty program</a> yet, you’re in for a treat. Our app has all sorts of features, from mobile fueling options to daily deals to trip planning. And, app members can <a href="https://blog.pilotflyingj.com/how-to-save-10-cents-on-every-gallon-of-gas-through-october-31/" target="_blank">save 10 cents</a> on every gallon of gas through October 31. Simply download the app, create a new account, and start saving!</p><h2>Step Two: Click “Offers” at the bottom right of the screen</h2><p>Once you’re in the myRewards Plus<sup>TM</sup> app, you should see a price tag icon that says “Offers” at the bottom right corner. Click on that, which will take you to view all saved & available offers.</p><p>Find the National Coffee Day deal, which will appear at the top of “Other Available Offers” at 12:01 AM on September 29 and click “Save.”</p><h2>Step Three: Scan your rewards barcode at the checkout</h2><p>Now for the fun part! Be your own barista at our coffee bar area. Have fun sprucing up your cup of our popular iced coffee, or classic Pilot House brew. Perhaps you’re a fan of traditional black coffee, or maybe you prefer a pump or two of one of our flavored coffee syrups to sweeten your cup. Whatever the case might be, pick out your favorite coffee flavor, dress it up or down, and when you’re ready, head over to the front to checkout.</p><p>At checkout, open the myRewards Plus<sup>TM</sup> app and scan your rewards barcode to redeem the National Coffee Day deal. Savor that steaming hot or refreshingly iced coffee as you head to your destination – work, daycare, lunch date, or home – and keeping checking our myRewards Plus<sup>TM</sup> app regularly for future deals and discounts!</p><h2>Saving Is Simple</h2><p>And there you have it – the perfect coffee deal to brighten any morning commute or long road ahead. We can’t wait to hear about how you use this freebie. Let us know which coffee brew you choose and your perfect recipe using our wide variety of creamers and coffee syrups in the comments!</p><p>Looking for suggestions? Take our fall coffee quiz <a href="https://blog.pilotflyingj.com/which-pilot-fall-coffee-are-you/" target="_blank">here</a> to see which brew you should try!</p>]]></description><category><![CDATA[Blog Posts,Pilot app,Food and Beverage]]></category>
            <pubDate>Wed, 28 Sep 2022 09:23:05 +0200</pubDate>
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                        <title>Thank you, Pilot Drivers!</title>
                        <link>https://newsroom.pilotcompany.com/thank-you-pilot-drivers/</link>
                        <guid>https://newsroom.pilotcompany.com/thank-you-pilot-drivers/</guid><pp:caseid>707349</pp:caseid><description><![CDATA[<p>In trucking, there are many types of professional driving jobs and trucks to haul all the goods that we need. Pilot’s very own fleet of nearly 2,000 drivers makes sure that our stores have the fuel and DEF to keep everyone moving, and we can’t thank them enough!</p><p>It takes an incredible team of dedicated drivers and logistics experts to make sure our travel centers are supplied with all the types of fuels that professional drivers and guests need to continue their journeys. Just like many of their fellow haulers, Pilot’s drivers keep on trucking through it all – doing what it takes to help in tough situations, such as prepping and recovery efforts for severe events like hurricanes.</p><p>We immensely appreciate our Pilot drivers for their hard work and dedication to keeping us all fueled. In honor of Driver Appreciation Month, we caught up with a few of our own drivers to learn more about them and share any advice for the road. Read their stories below.</p><h2><strong>Philippe Chagnon</strong></h2><p><img class="image_resized image-style-align-left wp-image-7074 size-thumbnail" style="aspect-ratio:300/auto;width:300px;" src="https://s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/presspage-production-prd-content/uploads/3113/497e8acd-cce9-489e-9e42-f3f1d7180301/800_Philippe_-300x300.jpg" width="300" height="auto"></p><p>Philippe Chagnon, out of Montreal, Canada, has been driving for 30 years and recently joined the Pilot team. Philippe’s father was in the United Nations, so he and his family traveled a lot when he was a child and a young adult. He said, “traveling has always been in my blood,” so he naturally took to being a driver.</p><p><i>What does he love about being a Pilot driver?</i></p><p>Philippe enjoys working at Pilot due to the good work conditions and flexibility, and he appreciates that his days aren’t all the same and that he is home at night. He likes the responsibility of having a mission, accomplishing the job, and doing it well. &nbsp;Philippe says he is proud of what he does and how he helps people in their daily lives.</p><p><i>What advice do you have for other drivers?</i></p><p>“Don’t rush, be thoughtful, and take it easy – you should always take time for safety, as that makes for an overall better day,” says Philippe.</p><p>To other drivers, Philippe says, “Thank you for your professionalism. I appreciate safe and courteous drivers who accommodate others. Thanks for being out there.”</p><h2><strong>Chris Newton</strong></h2><p><img class="image-style-align-left size-thumbnail wp-image-7077" src="https://s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/presspage-production-prd-content/uploads/3113/97bfb084-e6a6-4403-b0b5-b27d58238043/Chris-Newton_cropped-300x300.jpg" width="300" height="300">Chris Newton, based out of Louisville, Kentucky, has been a Pilot driver for nearly 10 years. He decided to get his CDL and joined the industry after a few years of agricultural work.</p><p><i>What does he love about being a Pilot dri</i>v<i>er?</i></p><p>Chris says he enjoys working at Pilot because he can plan his day out and it makes it feel like a 9 to 5 job. He also appreciates the Pilot team that supports him every day and he likes knowing exactly what he needs to do to get the job done.</p><p>Chris says, “Helping the country move and playing a part in that is rewarding.”<br><i>&nbsp;</i><br><i>His advice to other drivers?</i></p><p>“Slow down and enjoy the job, being in a hurry is what makes drivers frustrated, so you just need to slow down and enjoy it.”</p><h2><strong>Celesta Dickerson</strong></h2><p><img class="image-style-align-left size-thumbnail wp-image-7075" src="https://s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/presspage-production-prd-content/uploads/3113/c73e32b9-1b7e-4c68-98fa-63649263ab16/Celesta-Dickerson-300x300.jpeg" width="300" height="300"></p><p>Celesta Dickerson, out of Lubbock, Texas, recently joined the Pilot team with 25 years of experience hauling hazmat. She was inspired to be a driver because her father was an excellent driver, hauling doubles and triples in the Northwest for 42 years. She said that she is the oldest of five girls, and two of them are drivers because of their admiration for their father.</p><p><i>What does she love about being a Pilot driver?</i></p><p>Celesta says that she enjoys hauling fuel for the Pilot Flying J brand – she loves our travel centers because they are always nice, clean, and have everything drivers could need. &nbsp;She really appreciates her team members and likes the teamwork, complimenting that her “dispatchers are the best” as they are supportive and helpful with any questions or problems. Celesta says, “I can’t imagine doing what they do. They are what drive us to have successful deliveries.”</p><p>Celesta says that this job allows her to support herself, her lifestyle, and her dreams. She lost her husband a few years ago and never thought she would end up in Texas. Now she has a ranch called Branding Iron with chickens, ducks, and goats. She is the proud mother of four children and three stepchildren, and she has 11 grandchildren and one great-grandson. Since her children are all grown, Celesta loves taking care of her animals and appreciates that her job supports her dreams.</p><p><i>Her advice to other drivers?</i></p><p>“Always keep your belt clean and keep your mind about you.” Celesta shared that her father always told her to focus on those two things and to also be courteous and aware while on the road. “Respect what you’re hauling because it’s dangerous,” she says, adding that she prays every morning before getting on the road – for those around her and that she returns safely.</p><p>To her fellow drivers, she says, “thank you for giving support and encouragement, being there for each other, and doing a great job in a difficult industry.”</p><h2><strong>Rick Moorehead</strong></h2><p><img class="image-style-align-left size-thumbnail wp-image-7082" src="https://s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/presspage-production-prd-content/uploads/3113/bcee3b04-aa2e-4652-9a48-5a8028bfb966/Ricky-Wood-Crop-2-300x300.jpg" width="300" height="300">Rick Moorehead operates as a lead driver out of Columbus, Ohio and has been with Pilot for almost 20 years. He says, “it’s been my favorite job I’ve ever had in my lifetime besides serving in the military.”</p><p><i>What does he love about being a Pilot driver?</i></p><p>“Number one is that it gives me the freedom to have a family life since I have a set schedule and know when I am working. Number two, I feel like I am accomplishing something here and I always strive to leave places better than when I started.”</p><p>Rick says, “Everybody I have in place on my team does a great job, and I have met so many great people here over the years that it would be impossible for me to talk about every single one of them.”</p><p><i>His advice to other drivers?</i></p><p>“Treat people like you want to be treated, and make sure you are happy where you are, because if you aren’t happy, nothing will work out.” Rick says that he always thinks of this motto: “It’s not important what you do when people are watching, it’s important what you do when they aren’t watching.”</p><p>To his fellow drivers, he says, “After all the years I have spent driving trucks, I really have run into a lot of great people in my career that are truck drivers – and I have a lot of fond of memories.”</p><h2><strong>Marty Dodge</strong></h2><p><img class="image-style-align-left size-thumbnail wp-image-7076" src="https://s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/presspage-production-prd-content/uploads/3113/79f3cfe1-d047-44e9-8c47-e16ffd1be583/Marty-Dodge_cropped-300x300.jpg" width="300" height="300"></p><p>Marty Dodge is the lead driver for the North Augusta/South Carolina area, and he has been driving for 37 years, with the last 16 years being at Pilot. He says that being a driver always impressed him, and it is something he has wanted to do since he was a little kid.</p><p><i>What does he love about being a Pilot driver?</i></p><p>Marty enjoys working at Pilot because of the steady work, great people, and the solid foundation. He really enjoys his co-workers because he can always call them for help – from his region manager to the maintenance team to the dispatch crew.</p><p><i>His advice to other drivers?</i></p><p>Marty’s advice for other drivers is to stay focused. He says, “This is a very dangerous job, and you have to stay focused even if you’re running late. Just do one thing at a time and as long as you pay attention, you’ll be fine. Don’t try to make up time or lose focus, just set a pace and do the job right.”</p><p>To his fellow drivers, he says, “Thanks for all you do. Continue to focus on teamwork and learn from mistakes.”</p><p>From all of us here at Pilot, THANK YOU, to all our Pilot drivers for all you do for our company, one another, and our guests across North America. And thank you to ALL the pro drivers out there. We appreciate you!</p>]]></description><category><![CDATA[Blog Posts,Pro Drivers]]></category>
            <pubDate>Wed, 28 Sep 2022 08:09:35 +0200</pubDate>
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