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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…

In Which “Food Family” Do You Belng? Our Health Champion Pete Thomas breaks down “Food Families:” Most of us fall into one of three “Food Families.” No one really knows why we relate to food as we do; some of it is a result of genetics, but I believe a lot of it is how…

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…

Pete 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:…

Valentines Day is one of the most popular holidays, with over 62% of Americans participating! But it hasn’t always been conversation hearts and cupids. The celebration of what has now become Valentines Day began during the Roman Empire, and the date February 14 was chosen at the end of the 5th century. By the 15th…

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…

Saturday 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…

What would you say if you discovered that coffee provides more benefits than just giving you energy to start the day? While the caffeine in coffee is what makes it most desirable, there are a myriad of other benefits that come from drinking it. However, like with all good things, moderation is key. Drinking your…

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!…