Category: From the Road

It seems like everyone has a smartphone. One of the best aspects of a smartphone is downloading helpful apps that relate to your daily life. The only problem you might have is sifting through the millions of apps and figuring out which ones are worth your time. We know you are busy, so we have…

We want to hear your stories. We’re gathering stories from professional drivers across North America in search of the ultimate Road Warrior ™. Road Warriors are professional drivers who work hard to keep our country moving and our economy running. They are responsible for delivering over 65% of all freight transported annually – and the…

Winter weather has caused a lot of trouble around the country lately. While we can’t change the weather, we can be prepared to better care for our trucks. Here are 4 easy things that you should be incorporating into your winter truck maintenance: 1. Drain all air tanks frequently. When condensation is left in the…

Thank goodness for smart phone voice commands. Professional driver Tim Rutledge, of Orlando, Fla., was transporting a load to Indiana when he drove through a snowstorm January 6. Driving in temperatures of 42 degrees below zero with the wind chill, Rutledge’s brakes froze. He pulled into a Pilot Travel Center to fix his brakes. He…

We have some exciting news – we won best fuel stations in MotorHome Magazine’s 2013 Reader’s Choice Awards. The publication polled more than 130,000 of its subscribers who voiced their opinion in 26 categories. In the category of “Travel Stations,” Pilot Flying J took the gold for best fuel stations. Thanks to all who voted!…

Wednesday, November 20, will mark our 55th anniversary. Over the past fifty-five years, we have grown to become the largest chain of travel centers in North America, and we couldn’t have done it without each and every one of you. We are saying thank you by offering 55 cent coffee, available only on Wednesday, Nov….

During National Truck Driver Appreciation Week, Sept. 15-21, we honored the 3.1 million professional truck drivers that deliver America’s freight safely and securely. We offered double MyRewards points on fuel and gave away 70,000 hats and 10,000 cups of coffee. We also held a photo of the week contest on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram that gave…

Pilot Flying J continues to recognize professional drivers during September’s Driver Appreciation Month for the hard work they do both on the road and at home. Craig Henry is a professional driver, children’s book author and artist, and he embodies everything Pilot Flying J professionals represent. Craig Henry began driving trucks five years ago after…

Today Pilot Flying J rolled out the latest version of it’s mobile app, MyPilot. The app is available for download on both iPhone and Android and is optimized for iOS7. “MyPilot has been the one-stop solution for many of our professional drivers, streamlining their routes and providing them with important information,” said Pilot Flying J…

This week marks National Driver Appreciation Week, and we are celebrating those who help move America. There are nearly 3.5 million professional drivers in the U.S., and this week is dedicated to thanking them. Check out the infographic below for more fun facts about professional drivers in the U.S.