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Pilot
Flying J Expands Industry-Leading
Travel
Center Network in 2016
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Knoxville,
TN – January 2017 / Newsmaker Alert / Pilot
Flying J, the largest operator of travel centers in North America,
expanded its number of Pilot and Flying J stores in 2016 by adding 58 additional
locations to its network. Through PFJ Southeast LLC, a joint venture with
Speedway LLC, Pilot Flying J completed the conversion of 41 former Speedway/Wilco
locations throughout the Southeastern United States.
“Working
with Speedway, as part of PFJ Southeast LLC, has allowed us to quickly
and easily grow our presence in the heavily traveled Southeastern corridors,”
said Pilot Flying J President Ken Parent. “We’re excited for the convenience
these additional locations will bring to our guests and trucking company
customers.”
Pilot
Flying J also opened 17 new travel centers in 2016, adding more than 1,000
local jobs to the communities. Each new location features full amenities
for professional drivers, as well as area residents and travelers.
With
the 58 additions, the Pilot Flying J network now offers:
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more than
750 locations across North America
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4,200
parking spaces for a total of 74,000 parking spaces
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320 showers
for a total of 5,100 showers across the network
Pilot
Flying J also recently released myPilot®, its newly enhanced mobile
app. Professional drivers now have the ability to save time with the app’s
“mobile fueling” feature which allows drivers to pay through the app. Drivers
can also use the app to check which diesel pump is likely to open up next,
reserve a shower, view store listings, get directions and receive and store
electronic receipts, etc. In addition, all guests can save $.03 per gallon
on gasoline and auto diesel when they use the myPilot® app. The app
is available for download in the app store or Google Play.
“2016
has been an exciting year of growth,” Parent said. “We’ve made investments
in new locations throughout the country, and we’ve developed agreements
with partners like Speedway. This is part of Pilot Flying J’s continued
commitment to growth, and another step in our mission to connecting people
and places with comfort, care and a smile to better serve our customers
and guests. We look forward to continued growth in the new year as well.”
Complete
list of Pilot Flying J locations opened in 2016
For
more information on Pilot Flying J, visit www.pilotflyingj.com.
About
Pilot Flying J
Pilot
Flying J, the largest operator of travel centers in North America, is committed
to connecting people and places with comfort, care and a smile at every
stop. Headquartered in Knoxville, Tennessee, Pilot Flying J has more than
750 retail locations, 44 Goodyear Commercial Tire and Service Centers and
43 Boss Shops all of which accept MyRewards loyalty cards, Pilot Flying
J’s loyalty rewards program. The Pilot Flying J network provides drivers
with access to more than 70,000 parking spaces for trucks, 4,900 showers
and more than 5,000 diesel lanes offering Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) at
the pump. Pilot Flying J is currently ranked No. 14 on Forbes’ list of
America’s Largest Private Companies. Visit www.pilotflyingj.com
for more information.
Media
Contact:
Anne
LeZotte
Senior
Comm. Manager, Pilot Flying J
865-474-3028 |
