As the nation’s infrastructure continues to grow and change, supply chains are becoming increasingly more complex, and demand for goods is rising in new and different places every day. This new ecosystem forces fleets of all sizes to adapt to the “always on” economy and grow their footprints to span across uncharted geographies. We’re committed…
Continue ReadingWe’re excited to announce that we’ve signed on to be the title sponsor of the Battle at Bristol – an iconic college football game to be held on Saturday, September 10, 2016 at Bristol Motor Speedway. The Pilot Flying J Battle at Bristol brings together neighboring states of Virginia and Tennessee that have deep and…
Continue ReadingOur 2015 Road Warrior ™ contest honored professional drivers with a national call for online story submissions demonstrating hard work and perseverance. Today, we’re proud to announce Oceanside, California resident Erik Michaels as our 2015 grand prize winner. As a long haul driver who recently overcame extreme odds, Michaels’ story received the most online votes,…
Continue ReadingWe’re excited to announce the launch of our 2015 Road Warrior ™ Program. The contest honors professional drivers who demonstrate hard work, generosity and bravery. And this year, we’re kicking the action up a notch by rewarding more drivers and beginning the campaign with an unforgettable event. To kick off our 2015 Road Warrior ™…
Continue ReadingBy definition, a true Road Warrior is a professional driver who goes above and beyond their duties, Chris Hogg does this each and every day. Chris has been driving for 19 years. When he’s not on the road, he’s a community hero – volunteering for his local fire and police departments in Coahoma, Texas. When…
Continue ReadingSaturday is National Human Trafficking Awareness Day, and we are partnering with Truckers Against Human Trafficking to put a stop to this atrocity. Human trafficking is a term for modern-day slavery. It’s a $32-billion worldwide industry enslaving more than 20.9 million, with hundreds of thousands enslaved in the United States alone. Modern-day slavery is most…
Continue ReadingMany veterans find a career in professional driving as a natural step once they retire from the military. Their experience in the service paired with their knowledge, dedication and discipline makes them a top candidate for trucking companies. We are excited to announce that this Veterans Day we are saying thank you to the men…
Continue ReadingThis past weekend Pilot Flying J sponsored Nascar driver Michael Annett competed in the 1.5 mile Texas Motor Speedway, located in Fort Worth, Texas. Amongst his fast-paced weekend prepping for one of the final races of the season, Michael Annett made a quick pit stop at the Pilot Flying J Travel Center #434 in Fort…
Continue ReadingProfessional drivers are the backbone of this country, and we work hard every day to find ways to help make their lives better while they are on the road. One way we are doing this is by adding Urgent Care Travel facilities at our travel centers and travel plazas. Currently, 65% of professional drivers don’t…
Continue ReadingWe are proud sponsors of Furapalooza, Knoxville’s first pet friendly 5K and one-mile walk. Benefitting H.A.L.T. (Humans and Animals Learning Together) and the U.S. Cellular Soccer Complex, the 5K will begin at 9 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 19. The H.A.L.T program is vital to the community because it provides therapeutic intervention for at-risk adolescents through…
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