Pilot Flying J Expands Network in Florida, Texas, and Arizona

Stephanie Myers, External Communications Supervisor

Pilot Flying J announced today that it will open three Pilot Flying J locations in Bartow, Florida; Odessa, Texas; and Tucson, Arizona throughout the month of August. The locations feature amenities for area residents and the traveling public, while adding 142 truck parking spaces, approximately 115 local jobs and other economic benefits to the communities.

“We’re thrilled to serve the communities of Bartow, Odessa and Tucson with the expansion of our 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 three new locations will bring the best service and amenities available on the road to travelers passing through these areas.”

The Pilot Flying J locations offer many amenities, including:

The new facilities will bring Pilot Flying J’s network of stores in Florida to 30 locations; Texas to 78 locations; and Arizona to 16 locations. Cumulatively, the new locations are expected to contribute $11.8 million annually in state and local tax revenues and will grow Pilot Flying J’s footprint to 795 locations, including dealers, card locks, Pilot Express and travel centers.

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.