Category: News

A few years ago, Douglas Brownfield was driving a school bus in his hometown of Twin Falls, Idaho. Now, Douglas, his Fiancé Morgan and chihuahua Mac are on the road hauling produce across the western United States for a company based in Pocatello, Idaho. “Truck driving was something that was accessible to me and something…

We always strive to provide professional drivers more offerings, amenities, and services. Pilot Company’s new collaboration with Bridgestone Americas (Bridgestone) will make it easier for these hauling heroes to keep tabs on their tires with advanced technology that automatically checks the health of tires while fueling at one of our travel centers. Introducing IntelliTire Coming…

Nothing says summer more than eating hot dogs, playing cornhole, and spending time with loved ones. We are choosing to relish every summer moment with the ones (and buns) we love by partnering with Kraft Heinz to bring you an unforgettable National Hot Dog Day. Pilot’s vice president of Food and Beverage, Jonathan Braatvedt, says…

Pilot Company’s 2022 summer internship program is ending very soon, but all our interns are still working hard and learning all they can before school kicks back up in August. Between department related projects and giving back to the local community, it’s been a busy summer for Pilot’s 2022 interns! Two weeks ago, we had…

 We at Pilot strive to meet your refueling needs wherever you’re headed – we’ve done this successfully for nearly 65 years and plan to do so for the next 65+ years.   Our country is currently in the early days of an energy transition, especially in transportation, with electric vehicles (EVs) now representing 5% of U.S….

We’re heating up the summer with four more remodels under our belt. These latest store overhauls are part of our New Horizons initiative which aims to fully upgrade more than 400 of our travel centers. To celebrate, come check out the new look at this month’s remodeled locations and save 25% off food and beverages…

Growing up in the ’70s in Salt Lake City, Utah, JT Huffaker thought he wanted to go to law school and become an FBI agent until he stepped into the cab of a 10-wheeler and fell in love with driving. Now, years later, JT is still behind the wheel, putting groceries in stores across the…

When people think of working for a “truck stop”, they often don’t realize how much technology is involved in keeping North America moving.  At Pilot, technology is a key function that drives our business forward, enabling us to expand, evolve, and better serve our guests and team members. From art engineers to data scientists and…

Congratulations to Allison Cornish, Vice President of Store Modernization, who has been named by Convenience Store News 2022 as one of the “Top Women in Convenience” in the elite Women of the Year category. The category recognizes those who have had an “exceptional impact on the success or direction of their company, as well as…

Pilot Company’s 2022 summer internship program is almost halfway done! Since the program is all about providing interns with the real-world experience they need, we thought it would be best to ask some of them about what they have learned in the last couple of weeks. Read on to hear more about the valuable insight…