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Pilot Fuels the Journey with Network Enhancements in the First Quarter
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Pilot Fuels the Journey with Network Enhancements in the First Quarter
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Knoxville, TN – April 2025 / NewsmakerAlert: Pilot Travel Centers started 2025 by driving impactful progress across its network, including unveiling a 20,000+ square-foot flagship store, widespread store modernizations, expanded services and connecting EV charging stations along national and regional travel corridors. Pilot is elevating the travel experience and powering up for the rest of the year, building upon momentum from the first quarter.

“Expanding into new communities and modernizing our locations are key to our strategy,” said Brad Anderson, chief operating officer at Pilot. “Each new location and remodel reflects our ambition to be the leading energy and experience provider, equipping drivers with everything they need to recharge and hit the road ready for what’s next.”
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Pilot Fuels the Journey with Network Enhancements in the First Quarter
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Bold New Look for Pilot’s Flagship Store

Pilot unveiled its new flagship travel center in Stanton, Tennessee, spanning over 20,000-square-feet. This location is now the largest travel center in Pilot’s network and features a bolder brand-forward design, a guest-focused layout with inviting spaces and expanded fresh food offerings. The design of this location will inspire future projects throughout 2025 as Pilot continues to modernize and test new concepts.

Redefining the Roadside Experience

More than 200 Pilot and Flying J locations have been upgraded to date as part of the company’s New Horizons initiative, while continuously integrating feedback from team members and guests after every remodel. Pilot’s guests shared that they are 80% more likely to return after visiting a remodeled location, underscoring the program’s impact and value.

So far this year, the company has completed 11 remodels, extensively upgrading restrooms and showers, expanding kitchens and implementing thoughtful layouts to create a more seamless and consistent experience for guests and team members.

These recently remodeled locations include:

  • Pilot #200 – Boron, CA
  • Pilot #365 – Madera, CA
  • Pilot #575 – St. Mary’s, GA
  • Pilot #495 – Brooklyn, IA
  • Pilot #595 – Marion, IL
  • Pilot #41 – Mt. Sterling, KY
  • Flying J #676 – Gulfport, MS
  • Pilot #7976 – Troutman, NC
  • Flying J #852 – Lancaster, ON
  • Flying J #789 – London, ON
  • Flying J #790 – Napanee, ON
Expanding to Fuel Every Journey

Pilot is also broadening its network, opening its first new travel center of the year in Winfield, Alabama, and adding three dealer locations to its Pilot and One9 travel center network. These locations add more than 150 truck parking spaces to Pilot’s network and offer complete travel center services and amenities to meet the needs of all journey makers wherever the road takes them. In addition, the company opened five new maintenance and tire service shops this quarter, bringing the total number of Southern Tire Mart at Pilot locations to more than 80 nationwide.

Leading the Charge with Pilot’s Expanding EV Network

Pilot is driving forward with its EV network, now surpassing 130 locations in more than 25 states. Designed to provide a best-in-class charging experience, these locations offer amenities not found at other charging stalls, including canopies for weather protection, free Wi-Fi, dining options, clean and well-lit facilities and access to restrooms and showers. Since the beginning of this year, Pilot has installed 12 new fast-charging locations spanning 10 states—Alabama, Indiana, Michigan, Virginia, Texas, Pennsylvania, Nebraska, California, Oregon and Missouri. With EV charging now available along major interstates and popular travel routes, the company is empowering EV drivers to explore farther with confidence and ease.

Rewards that Go the Extra Mile

The award-winning myRewards Plus app is helping guests make the most of their journeys as professional drivers and everyday travelers can find personalized offers tailored specifically to their on-the-go favorites. During the month of April, professional drivers can activate PushForPoints® within the app to earn up to five points per gallon after just six qualifying fills of 50+ gallons of commercial diesel.* Auto drivers can take advantage of a 10-cent discount on every gallon of gas when they save the offer in the app.* Guests can also indulge in Pilot’s craveable pizza by purchasing two slices to receive a free 20 oz. Coca-Cola® product to finish their meal.* The myRewards Plus app is designed to help guests discover nearby locations, deals and everything they need to fuel the road ahead.

* Data rates may apply. Participating locations only. While supplies last. Other terms and conditions may apply. Void where prohibited by law.

About Pilot
Pilot Travel Centers LLC (“Pilot”) is committed to showing people they matter at every turn as the leading energy and experience provider people rely on to fuel their journeys. Founded in 1958 and headquartered in Knoxville, Tennessee, Pilot is a wholly owned subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway and employs approximately 30,000 team members. As the largest network of travel centers, Pilot has nearly 900 locations in 44 states and six Canadian provinces, serving an average of 1.2 million guests per day. In addition to travel center services, Pilot and its partners offer trucking fleets a variety of solutions for fuel, credit, factoring, maintenance and rewards. The company operates North America’s third largest fuel tanker fleet and supplies approximately 12 billion gallons of fuel per year. Pilot is shaping the future of energy as one of the largest providers of biodiesel and renewable fuels and through the development of its EV charging network and low carbon fueling alternatives. For additional information about Pilot, visit www.PilotFlyingJ.com.

Media Contact:
Krissy Patterson, Manager
External Marketing Communications
865-617-3454
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Publishing Dates: 04/08/25 – 06/08/25
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