Pilot Company Thanks Professional Drivers all September with Free Drinks and Deals

Stephanie Myers, Manager, Media and Public Relations

Pilot Company announced today that it is turning National Driver Appreciation Week, Sept. 13 – 19, into a month-long celebration with free drinks and deals exclusively for professional drivers all September. As a special thanks, the company also released a video featuring singer-songwriter Ray Wylie Hubbard that recognizes professional drivers for their dedication to keeping North America moving.

“Professional drivers deserve our gratitude every day,” said Shameek Konar, chief strategy officer of Pilot Company. “The last few months have shown the world how essential these men and women are to our economy and day-to-day life. On behalf of our 28,000 team members, we want to thank all professional drivers for their tireless work to supply goods across North America. To show our appreciation, we invite professional drivers to stop in for a free drink every day in September.” 

From Sept. 1 – 30, Pilot Company will have exclusive offers for professional drivers in the Pilot Flying J app, including:

• Free drinks every day
• Free showers all month with September Shower Power after one 75+ gallon fill
• Earn up to four points per gallon when activating Push4Points
• Free JPRO diagnostics test at Pilot Flying J Truck Care service centers

To redeem the promotions, professional drivers simply save the offers in the Pilot Flying J app* and visit any of the 750 company-operated stores in the U.S., including Pilot and Flying J Travel Centers, Pilot Flying J Truck Care locations and participating One9 Fuel Network locations**. 

Additionally, Pilot Company is honoring professional drivers with a video that features a voiceover and musical track by Americana artist Ray Wylie Hubbard. Dubbed “Make Way”, the video depicts professional drivers as modern-day pioneers, making way with each mile traveled and load delivered for people to live out their dreams. 

To learn more about how Pilot Company is thanking professional drivers this September for Driver Appreciation, visit www.pilotflyingj.com/driver-appreciation. To access offers and find nearby travel center locations, download the Pilot Flying J app***.

Pilot Company and its more than 28,000 team members remain committed to keeping its travel centers open and operational to safely provide the necessities professional drivers need while on the road. For more information on the company’s health and safety measures, please visit Pilot Company’s COVID-19 Resource Center.

* Terms and conditions apply.

** Points, credits, and offers can be redeemed at participating owned and operated One9 locations or participating U.S. Pilot or Flying J locations.

*** Standard data rates may apply.

About Pilot Company

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 supplies more than 11 billion gallons of fuel per year and has an industry-leading network of more than 950 retail and fueling locations that offer a variety of products, amenities and innovative solutions to make road travel easier. The Pilot Flying J travel center network includes locations in 44 states and six Canadian provinces with more than 680 restaurants, 74,000 truck parking spaces, 5,300 deluxe showers, 6,200 diesel lanes and 35 Truck Care service centers. The One9 Fuel Network provides fleets and professional drivers with more places to stop at a variety of fueling locations. Pilot Company’s energy division supplies fuel, DEF, bio and renewables and provides hauling and disposal services as the third largest tanker fleet in North America.

Pilot Company is currently ranked No. 10 on Forbes’ list of America’s Largest Private Companies. More information on locations and amenities are available on the Pilot Flying J app. For additional information about Pilot Company and its commitment to team members and giving back, visit www.pilotcompany.com.