New Pilot Travel Center Opens in New Mexico

Stephanie Myers, Manager, Media and Public Relations

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 15^th 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.”

Located at 9220 Broadway Boulevard, the Pilot Travel Center is over 14,300 square feet and offers several amenities, including:

• 12 gasoline fueling positions and 7 diesel lanes with biofuel, DEF, and high-speed pumps for quicker refueling
• 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.
• Pilot’s ‘Best on the Interstate’ premium coffees, including bean-to-cup selections and cold brew
• McDonald’s with drive thru
• Wide selection of name brand products, electronics, gifts, and gear
• 70 truck parking spots
• 5 showers
• CAT scale
• Public laundry
• 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^TM app.*  Guests are also invited to attend a grand opening event on February 21 at 10:30 A.M. MST. The event will include a ribbon-cutting, swag and Pilot Flying J gift card giveaways. 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^TM app.* Professional truck drivers can also use the myRewards Plus^TM 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 pilotflyingj.com.

*Data rates may apply. Other terms and conditions apply.

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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^TM 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.