Pilot Company Unveils Newly Remodeled Locations as Part of $1 Billion ‘New Horizons’ Investment to Revamp Travel Centers Nationwide

Billy Leach, Specialist II, Media and Public Relations

Pilot Company, one of the leading suppliers of fuel and the largest operator of travel centers in North America, announced today the completion of four newly upgraded travel centers as part of New Horizons, its $1 billion initiative focused on upgrading the experience and equipping its stores for the future of travel.

After months of surveying guests, drivers, and team members, every aspect of the store experience, including driver-focused amenities, is included in the upgrades. The overhauled locations are Valdosta, GA, Shelbyville, IN, Sulphur, KY, and Tucumcari, NM.

“Completing the first locations of our New Horizons project is exciting, and we look forward to offering our guests the best experiences on the road,” said Allison Cornish, VP of Store Modernization at Pilot Company. “This is just the beginning of our plans for the future as we continue to listen to our guests and strive to make their travel easier and more enjoyable.”

Some of the updates at these newly revamped locations include:

• Valdosta, GA: Brand-new kitchen, grab-and-go hot deli, remodeled Dunkin Donuts and four new self-checkouts.
• Shelbyville, IN: Updated interior, four self-checkouts, and a new hot deli and soup bar.
• Sulphur, KY: Completely remodeled restrooms, new kitchen and storage area, and updated Cinnabon.
• Tucumcari, NM: Addition of a drivers’ lounge, expanded seating area, new public laundry, and a new kitchen and soup bar.

The three-year New Horizons project marks the company’s most significant investment in store modernization to date. It will fully remodel more than 400 Pilot and Flying J travel centers and make upgrades at several more locations across the country.

As part of its commitment to giving back, Pilot Company is supporting education programs in the location’s communities with four $10,000 donations to support local school districts.  

To celebrate, Pilot Company is offering a 25% discount on food and beverage at the revamped locations from June 6 to June 26, 2022. To receive the one-time-use 25% off food and beverage offer, you must enter promo code “PFJJune” in the myRewards Plus™ app and present your myRewards® card, barcode in the myRewards Plus™ app, or phone number associated with your myRewards® account at the time of purchase. The offer will automatically redeem at the next purchase.

For more information about New Horizons, visit pilotflyingj.com/new-horizons, and to learn more about Pilot Company, visit www.pilotcompany.com.

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 14 billion gallons of fuel per year to the market. Its energy division also supplies DEF, bio and renewable fuels and provides hauling and disposal services to the oil field sector. Pilot Company serves 1.5 million guests per day and provides over 70,000 fleet customers with solutions for fuel, credit, factoring, services and rewards. Its Pilot Flying J Travel Center network includes over 750 locations in 44 states and five Canadian provinces with more than 790 restaurants, 75,000 truck parking spaces, 5,300 deluxe showers, 6,200 diesel lanes and offers truck maintenance and tire service with 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.