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…
Continue ReadingRefreshment 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…
Continue ReadingAs 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 ReadingWhen 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…
Continue ReadingPete Thomas, motivational speaker, author and Season 2 At-Home Winner of NBC’s “The Biggest Loser,” was recently named the 2014 Pilot Flying J Health Champion. In this role, Pete is dedicated to helping Pilot Flying J’s team members and the company’s customers improve their health and wellness. We sat down with him for a Q&A:…
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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