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Knoxville,
TN – October 2023 / NewsmakerAlert: In recognition of Veterans Day,
Pilot Company is extending
its appreciation for military service members and their families by offering
a complimentary meal* at over 750 participating Pilot, Flying J and
One9 Fuel Network travel centers nationwide. Additionally, Pilot Company
is inviting guests to round up** and raise funds to support the Call
of Duty Endowment, a non-profit organization dedicated to assisting
veterans in transitioning to successful civilian careers post-military
service.
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Pilot
Company and Call of Duty Endowment kick off roundup campaign in stores
to support veteran careers.
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From
October 23 through November 12, 2023, visit any participating Pilot, Flying
J or One9 Fuel Network travel center to round up purchases to the nearest
whole dollar. Pilot Company will donate 100% of the roundup proceeds directly
to the Call of Duty Endowment.** This year, the company is aiming to raise
$1 million and will match donations up to $100,000 to help the Call of
Duty Endowment place more than 1,600 service members and their families
into successful careers. Since 2019, Pilot Company and its guests have
raised over $3 million in donations for the Call of Duty Endowment, resulting
in more than 5,500 veterans finding post-military careers.
“We
owe our nation’s veterans and their families our gratitude and are honored
to offer them a free meal in our stores to celebrate Veterans Day,” said
Brian Ferguson,
Air Force veteran and chief merchant at Pilot Company. “It’s great to have
organizations like the Call of Duty Endowment dedicated to helping find
opportunities for veterans to lead and excel in their careers after the
military. We are proud of our veterans at Pilot Company, and I am grateful
to my fellow veterans for their service and sacrifice. Happy Veterans Day.”
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Pilot
Company offers free meal to veterans and their families to celebrate Veterans
Day
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Over
Veterans Day weekend, service members and their families verified through
ID.me in the myRewards Plus app will receive a free meal credit valued
up to $12.* The Veterans Day offer can be claimed November 10-12, 2023,
through the myRewards Plus app and redeemed at participating Pilot, Flying
J and One9 Fuel Network travel centers on a wide range of food and beverage
options, including hot and cold deli items, popular snacks, fountain drinks,
Pilot coffee and meals at participating on-site restaurants.* Any remaining
balance from the one-time $12 credit will be reflected on the guest’s receipt
after checkout and can be used on subsequent visits during the offer period
through Veterans Day weekend.*
Once
verified with ID.me, service members can access exclusive deals and a year-round
10% discount on food and beverages* at participating Pilot, Flying J and
One9 Fuel Network travel centers when using myRewards Plus at checkout.
For more information on Pilot Company’s military discount, visit PilotFlyingJ.com/rewards.
To
learn more about Pilot Company and its giving-back initiatives, visit PilotCompany.com/about.
To quickly find nearby Pilot, Flying J and One9 Fuel Network travel centers
and for more great deals, download the myRewards
Plus™ app.* More information on the Call of Duty Endowment is available
at CallOfDutyEndowment.org.
Pilot
Company proudly employs veterans across its organization and encourages
former and transitioning military members and their families to apply to
any of their open positions by visiting jobs.PilotFlyingJ.com/talent-communities.
*Must
use myRewards Plus app to redeem. Data rates may apply. Certain food and
beverage exclusions apply. Other terms and conditions apply. (see PilotFlyingJ.com/rewards)
**Certain
purchases (including, without limitation, fuel and fuel additives and purchases
made on fleet cards or direct bill programs) are not eligible for round-up
contributions.
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:
Billy
Leach
Specialist
II, Media & Public Relations
LinkedIn
Pilot
Company
865-474-3043
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