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Pilot
Flying J Expands Network in
Louisiana,
Iowa, Colorado and Texas
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New travel centers
bring amenities, fresh offerings
and more parking
to professional drivers
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Knoxville,
TN – June 2018 / Newsmaker Alert / Pilot
Flying J announces that it will open four Pilot Travel Centers in Bunkie,
Louisiana; Cedar Rapids, Iowa; Monument, Colorado; and Hempstead, Texas
throughout the month of June. The travel centers feature full amenities
for area residents and the traveling public, while adding 205 truck parking
spaces, approximately 220 local jobs and other economic benefits to the
communities.
“We’re
thrilled to serve the communities of Bunkie, Cedar Rapids, Monument and
Hempstead with the expansion of our travel center network this month to
deliver convenience, quality, great service and added value to local residents
and professional drivers traveling the nation’s highways,” said Ken Parent,
president of Pilot Flying J. “Our goal at Pilot Flying J is to connect
people and places with comfort, care and a smile at every stop. The addition
to our footprint of 4 new locations will bring the best service and amenities
available on the road to travelers passing through these areas.”
The
Pilot Travel Centers offer many amenities, including:
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The
new facilities will bring Pilot Flying J’s network of stores in Louisiana
to 11 locations; Iowa to 18 locations; Colorado to 6 locations; and Texas
to 77 locations. Cumulatively, the new travel centers are expected to contribute
$11.4 million annually in state and local tax revenues and will grow Pilot
Flying J’s footprint to 791 locations.
Guests
can make the most out of their experience at Pilot and Flying J locations
by saving time and money with the myPilot® app. Using the myOffers®
feature in the app, guests can save in-store with valuable weekly deals
on food and beverages. MyPilot app users also have access to trip planners
and features for professional drivers including mobile fueling, parking
and shower reservations.
The
combined network of more than 750 Pilot and Flying J Travel Centers across
North America serves more than 1.6 million customers daily. 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 in 44 states, Roadside assistance available at over
145 locations nationwide and growing as part of its Truck Care program,
44 Goodyear Commercial Tire and Service Centers, and 34 Boss Shops. The
Pilot Flying J network provides drivers with access to more than 72,000
parking spaces for trucks with Prime Parking at more than 400 locations,
5,200 deluxe showers and more than 6,200 diesel lanes with 5,200 offering
Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) at the pump. Pilot Flying J is currently ranked
No. 15 on Forbes’ list of America’s Largest Private Companies. Visit www.pilotflyingj.com
for more information.
Media
Contact:
Stephanie
Myers
External
Communications Supervisor
Pilot
Flying J
865-474-4096 |
