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Knoxville,
TN – October 2023 / NewsmakerAlert: Pilot
Flying J celebrates the winners of its annual Road
Warrior contest, which recognizes the hard work, dedication, commitment
and sacrifice of professional truck drivers who go the extra mile to keep
America moving. After reviewing countless deserving nominations, Pilot
Flying J selected Don Crouse of Bruceville, Indiana, as the $15,000 grand
prize Road Warrior winner, Robert Palm of Albuquerque, New Mexico, as the
$10,000 second place winner and Angelique Temple of Ruther Glen, Virginia,
as the $5,000 third place winner.
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(Left)
Grand prize winner of Pilot Flying J’s 2023 Road Warrior Contest, Don Crouse,
receives $15,000 check.
(Center)
Second place winner Robert Palm receives $10,000 prize as part of 2023
Road Warrior Contest.
(Right)
Third place winner Angelique Temple receives $5,000 as part of 2023 Road
Warrior Contest.
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“It
was inspiring to read the nominations celebrating professional drivers’
heroism, dedication and selfless acts of kindness,” said Adrienne
Ingoldt, vice president of brand and marketing for Pilot Flying J.
“At every turn and with each mile driven, these professional drivers go
above and beyond to help people and communities along the way. Thank you
and congratulations to Don, Robert and Angelique on this well-deserved
recognition of your contributions and many years of driving.”
Crouse,
this year’s grand prize winner, has been a professional truck driver for
over 50 years and currently drives for Boyd Grain out of Washington, Indiana.
As a mentor and advocate for the trucking industry, he has helped guide
new drivers into careers over the road. For the last 15 years, Crouse has
dedicated time as a volunteer with Wreaths
Across America to deliver wreaths to veterans’ cemeteries in several
states. He and his wife have started Wreaths Across America ceremonies
in six locations across southwestern Indiana.
“Besides
being a great driver for over 50 years, Don has gone above and beyond supporting
our nation’s veterans through Wreaths Across America, and it’s awesome
to see a company like Pilot recognize him for all his selfless efforts.
All of us at Boyd Grain are proud to work with Don,” said Logan Graber,
co-owner of Boyd Grain.
Palm,
a U.S. Army veteran, has been in the trucking industry for over 40 years.
Passionate about serving fellow drivers and their families, he founded
Truckers
Final Mile, an organization designed to reunite drivers and their families
in times of crisis. In 2015, Palm and his wife created a new program to
support children during their first Christmas after losing a truck driver
parent on the highway.
With
over 20 years behind the wheel, Temple continues to inspire women in the
trucking industry, guide young drivers and dedicate countless hours to
helping those in need in her community. Her expertise and commitment to
trucking have earned her recognition as a panel member for the Federal
Motor Carrier Safety Administration and an induction into the Howes Hall
of Fame. In 2023, Temple participated in the Make-A-Wish
Mother’s Day Truck Convoy, contributing to the cause of granting more
wishes to children with critical illnesses.
To
learn more about Pilot Flying J’s 2023 Road Warrior contest and winners,
visit www.PilotFlyingJ.com/roadwarrior.
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 870 locations serving an
average of 1.3 million guests per day and providing over 70,000 fleet customers
with solutions for fuel, credit, factoring, services and rewards. Pilot
Company has the third largest tanker fleet in North America with over 1,500
trucks that supply approximately 14 billion gallons of fuel per year and
provide hauling and disposal services to the oil field sector. As a fuel
and energy leader, Pilot Company is the largest provider of biodiesel and
renewable fuels and is paving the way to the future by developing an EV
charging network and low carbon fueling alternatives. Its Pilot
and Flying J travel center network includes over 750 locations in 44
states and six Canadian provinces with more than 790 restaurants, 77,000
truck parking spaces, 5,500 deluxe showers, 6,300 diesel lanes and truck
maintenance and tire service with Southern Tire Mart at Pilot Flying J.
The One9 Fuel Network provides
smaller fleets and independent professional drivers with a variety of fueling
locations that offer everyday value, convenience, credit and perks. More
information on locations and rewards is available in the myRewards
Plus™ app.
Pilot
Company is a majority owned subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway. For additional
information about Pilot Company, its 30,000 team members and commitment
to giving back, visit www.PilotCompany.com.
Media
Contact:
Stephanie
Myers
Manager,
Media & Public Relations
LinkedIn
Pilot
Company
865-474-4096
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