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If you’ve been following our blog for a while you likely know that my family loves road trips. What we like even better is the opportunity to make our road trips healthy by eating well because we feel better, aren’t as tired, and avoid packing on the dreaded vacation weight. Of course, it’s often easier…

Being a mom, I find that having snacks and food breaks in place when traveling is essential. My husband and I like to have a plan in place for meals, snacks, and drinks while on the road. When we, like many other families, go on road trips, we see the numerous stops that are available…

Refreshment is important to us – we’re on the road constantly and rely on Pilot Flying J to refuel our haulers and our bodies. As amazing as the PJ Fresh Marketplace is for food, the drink offerings at Pilot and Flying J are just as exceptional. With eight fresh brewed flavors of tea, 28 different…

Those that road-trip frequently can agree on this: The best part of a road trip is often the meals along the way. Unfortunately, it can also be the most time-consuming and costly. Considering the fact that my race team consists of a shop crew, pit crew, spotter, owner and an always-hungry driver, that’s usually the…

As a health champion for Pilot Flying J, I speak to a lot of drivers. I spend time in Pilot and Flying J stores, sharing stories with people about their experiences on the road, and those conversations never fail to inspire me. Whether they’re professional drivers who have been on the road their entire lives,…

Like many sports enthusiasts, I love college football. I live in the Ann Arbor, Michigan area and the words “go blue” (as in University of Michigan Wolverines) are a part of our everyday language. But my work often takes me out of the friendly confines of my wonderful college town and away from my fellow…

Let’s admit it, at home or on the road we love our coffee. We love it in every variety, from bold to decaf. We love it so much that there are even clinical psychologists who study personality types based on the types of coffee we drink! For example, according to a recent study, black coffee…

When traveling long distances, we understand it’s the little things that matter most. That’s why we recently upgraded our restrooms to feature Italian tile, state-of-the-art LED lighting, low water consumption toilets and eco-friendly hand dryers restroom. This is all part of a $50 million investment we’ve made in restrooms at more than 680 locations across…

Many people drink coffee right when they roll out of bed, but research shows that you are probably better off waiting a little while before enjoying that first cup of joe – even more reason to grab a cup at Pilot or Flying J! You’re already naturally alert when you first wake up because the…

Drinking water may mean more pit stops, but keeping hydrated is essential to stay sharp during long hours on the road. Pilot Flying J Health Champion Pete Thomas shares a few reasons why you should trade your sugary soda for bottled water the next time you need to refuel. 1. Water keeps you hydrated Your…