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Pilot Company donates $100,000 to St. Christopher Truckers Fund to help professional drivers amid COVID-19 pandemic

Pilot Company donates $100,000 to St. Christopher Truckers Fund to help professional drivers amid COVID-19 pandemic

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (April 16, 2020) – Pilot Company has donated $100,000 to St. Christopher Truckers Development and Relief Fund (SCF) to support professional drivers and their families in times of need, and especially through this crisis. “Our country depends on professional drivers to keep our economy moving every day,” said Jimmy Haslam, CEO of Pilot…

Pilot Company Thanks Pro Drivers with More Points in Pilot Flying J App

Pilot Company Thanks Pro Drivers with More Points in Pilot Flying J App

Mike Rodgers, Chief Strategy Officer for Pilot Flying J, joined Eric to discuss: What is Pilot Company doing to support pro drivers during this time? Changes to the loyalty program? How is PFJ supporting their team members? How else is Pilot ensuring drivers stay safe? To thank professional drivers for their hard work and dedication…

HOWES 100 YEAR CELEBRATION: NOW OPEN, THE HOWES HALL OF FAME

HOWES 100 YEAR CELEBRATION: NOW OPEN, THE HOWES HALL OF FAME

Eric chats with Erika Howes, VP of Marketing for Howes Lubricator; about their 100th Anniversary, Howes Hall of Fame, and more! Company debuts annual induction of people, places, and innovations as part of its 100 year celebration Howes, the leading developer of lubricants and additives, has announced the official opening of the Howes Hall of…

USDA Feeds Kids, Helps Families During COVID-19 Emergency

USDA Feeds Kids, Helps Families During COVID-19 Emergency

WASHINGTON, March 26, 2020 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is working to be as flexible as possible to get food out to the people who need it during the COVID-19 National Emergency. On Wednesday, March 18, President Donald J. Trump signed into law the Families First Coronavirus Response Act, which includes billions of…

Pilot Company: COVID-19 Statement Update

Pilot Company: COVID-19 Statement Update

​​All of our stores are open – including fuel islands, showers and restrooms. ​ ​​Our number one priority is protecting the safety of our team members and guests. We developed a response task force back in February to monitor COVID-19 (coronavirus) and have been meeting daily to monitor and update our plans to best respond…

George Foreman Shares His  Aches, Pains, and Real Time Pain Relief

George Foreman Shares His Aches, Pains, and Real Time Pain Relief

Eric is joined by the Champ, George Foreman, to discuss his boxing career, aches and pains he has dealt with over the years, as well as what he uses to knock out those pains. To learn more about George Foreman’s Real Time Pain Relief visit George Foreman Knock-out Formula.

GAS VS. DIESEL ENGINES: WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE?

GAS VS. DIESEL ENGINES: WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE?

When pulling up to the pump, most of us know automatically whether to select gas or diesel. After all, it’s a decision that’s made for you by your vehicle. But have you ever wondered what makes the difference between the way gas-powered and diesel-powered engines work? Understanding what goes on under the hood is a…

Take care of drivers with technology that suits their needs

Take care of drivers with technology that suits their needs

Reflections on the past decade are fresh in the minds of many. Easing into 2020 has left many of us pensive, and the concept of technology is one subject matter that has certainly stood out. What have we accomplished, what are we accomplishing now, and what will we accomplish in the future? Ruminations on technological…