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Knoxville,
TN – February 2022 / Newsmaker Alert: Pilot
Company is continuing to expand its industry-leading network of travel
centers with the grand opening of its newest location in Albuquerque, New
Mexico, this month. Conveniently located at Exit 215 on I-25, the newly
built Pilot Travel Center brings
70 new truck parking spots, driver-focused amenities, and a wide selection
of premium offerings to the South Valley area.
“We’ve
been serving drivers across New Mexico for 35 years and are proud to open
our 15th location in the state,” said Jason Nordin, Chief Operator of Pilot
Company. “With our new Pilot Travel Center, we look forward to providing
fast and friendly service, comfortable facilities, and additional truck
parking for professional truck drivers traveling through the south end
of Albuquerque.”
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Located
at 9220 Broadway Boulevard, the Pilot Travel Center is over 14,300-square-feet
and offers several amenities, including:
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12 gasoline
fueling positions and 7 diesel lanes with biofuel, DEF, and high-speed
pumps for quicker refueling
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Fresh-made
pizza, homestyle meals, and grab-and-go food offerings prepared on site
daily, including salads, sandwiches, burgers, fruit cups, and an array
of hot and cold snacks.
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Pilot’s
‘Best on the Interstate’ premium coffees, including bean-to-cup selections
and cold brew
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McDonald’s
with drive thru
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Wide selection
of name brand products, electronics, gifts, and gear
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70 truck
parking spots
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5 showers
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CAT scale
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Public
laundry
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Full-service
and self-checkouts for faster shopping
“While
you’re fueling up, stop in and try some of our awesome signature coffee
and food – we’re serving everything from hot breakfast, pizza, and jumbo
chicken wings that are made fresh daily,” said Nordin.
To
celebrate its grand opening, the new Pilot Travel Center will offer an
exclusive deal from February 21 – March 13 for 25% off food and beverages
by entering the promo code “Pilot1106” in the myRewards Plus™ app.* As
part of Pilot Company’s longstanding commitment to giving back, it will
also present a donation of $5,000 to Albuquerque Public Schools for technology
equipment that will extend access of the growing Scholastic Esports Program
to more schools and students.
Guests
can save year-round at Pilot and Flying J Travel Centers with in-app offers,
a 3-cent gas or auto diesel discount and a military discount program through
the myRewards Plus™ app.* Professional truck drivers can also use the myRewards
Plus™ app to reserve showers and parking, mobile fuel, and earn up to four
points per commercial diesel gallon* faster than any other travel center
rewards program.
For
more information about Pilot Flying J’s services and offerings, visit www.PilotFlyingJ.com.
*Data
rates may apply. Other terms and conditions apply.
About
Pilot Company
Pilot
Travel Centers LLC (“Pilot Company”) keeps North America’s drivers
moving as one of the leading suppliers of fuel and the largest operator
of travel centers. Founded in 1958 and headquartered in Knoxville, Tennessee,
Pilot Company has grown its network to more than 800 retail and fueling
locations and as the third largest tanker fleet in North America, supplies
more than 12 billion gallons of fuel per year. Its energy division also
supplies DEF, bio and renewables and provides hauling and disposal services.
Pilot Company serves 1.5 million guests per day and provides over 70,000
direct fleet customers with bundled solutions for fuel, credit, factoring,
services and rewards. Its Pilot Flying
J Travel Center network includes over 750 locations in 44 states and
six Canadian provinces with more than 680 restaurants, 75,000 truck parking
spaces, 5,300 deluxe showers, 6,200 diesel lanes and offers truck maintenance
and tire service through Southern Tire Mart at Pilot Flying J. The One9
Fuel Network connects a variety of fueling locations to provide smaller
fleets and independent professional drivers with everyday value, convenience,
credit and perks. More information on locations and rewards are available
in the myRewards Plus™ app.
Pilot
Company is currently ranked No. 7 on Forbes' list of America’s Largest
Private Companies. For additional information about Pilot Company, its
28,000 team members and commitment to giving back, visit www.PilotCompany.com.
Media
Contact:
Stephanie
Myers
Manager,
Media & Public Relations
Pilot
Company
865-474-4096
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