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To recognize and thank mothers, Pilot Flying J is offering a free cup of Pilot coffee during Mother’s Day weekend from May 11-13. Guests who download or open the myPilot app beginning Friday, May 11, will find a coupon to
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Pilot Flying J expands and elevates industry-leading travel center network in 2018
Apr. 13, 2018Knoxville-based Pilot Flying J continues to expand and elevate its network of travel centers across North America to better serve its guests. Through the opening of new stores and Truck Care Service Centers, as well as existing store enhancements, Pilot
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Pilot Flying J announces $981,000 donation to American Heart Association
Mar. 14, 2018Pilot Flying J on March 14 revealed the amount raised in support of the American Heart Association’s (AHA) “Life Is Why We Give™” campaign, presenting a total of $981,000 to AHA representatives at a celebration at the company’s headquarters in
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Knoxville Heart Ball honoree says American Heart Association-funded research helped save life
Feb. 15, 2018Tim Purcell is a lifelong distance runner, a senior director of strategy at Pilot Flying J, husband and father. This time last year, he had no indication that he’d also become a survivor, following quadruple bypass heart surgery in July
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Pilot Flying J tips off ‘Slam Dunk Sweepstakes’
Feb. 05, 2018Pilot Flying J, the “Official Travel Center of the SEC,” today announced the launch of the “Slam Dunk Sweepstakes,” giving college basketball fans a chance to win $1,000 and a trip for four to the SEC Men’s Basketball Tournament. Now
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Pilot Flying J announces support of American Heart Association’s ‘Life Is Why We Give’ campaign
Jan. 29, 2018Pilot Flying J today announced its support with the American Heart Association (AHA) in the organization’s “Life Is Why We Give” fundraising campaign. In honor of American Heart Month, throughout the month of February, Pilot Flying J and its network
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Pilot Flying J team members do ‘Push-ups for Pennies,’ raise more than $15,000 for Knoxville Challenger Sports
Dec. 05, 2017By completing “Push-ups for Pennies,” Pilot Flying J raised more than $15,000 for Knoxville Challenger Sports, an organization that provides sports opportunities for children and young adults with special needs. Team members participated in the first annual “Push-ups for Pennies”
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Pilot Flying J and Bunker Labs partner to empower military veteran entrepreneurs in Tennessee and beyond
Nov. 09, 2017In honor of Veterans Day on Nov. 11, Pilot Flying J is donating $125,000 to Bunker Labs with $25,000 applied directly toward expanding the chapter in Tennessee, part of a three-year plan to donate $75,000 to the state chapter. Bunker
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Fuel funding for United Way during Pilot Pumpers
Sep. 21, 2017Local celebrities to greet Pilot customers during three-day event Pull into a local Pilot, let a celebrity pump the gas and help the United Way of Greater Knoxville improve the lives of people in your community. Dozens of Knoxville celebrities,
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Pilot Flying J and Haslam Family Foundation donate $1.3 million to Knox County high school marching bands, academics
Aug. 17, 2017KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (Aug. 17, 2017) – Pilot Flying J and the Haslam Family Foundation are donating a total of $1.3 million to Knox County Schools to support the marching band programs and academics at each of the district’s 13 high
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