With winter in full swing, fleet owners may be thinking about what they should do to care for their diesel engines. The question on the minds of many this time of year is, “Should I let my diesel engine warm up?” Simply put, yes. In the colder months it’s a good idea to let your…
In celebration of Veterans Day, Pilot Company is inviting all active duty and retired military members to enjoy a free meal* at any of its more than 750 participating U.S. travel centers. Additionally, as part of the company’s long history of giving back, Pilot Company is teaming up with the Call of Duty Endowment on…
Listen to Eric Harley talk about “fresh home cooking” on the road with Christine O’Rourke with Denny’s. Image used with permission of Denny’s
Eric Harley talks to Jeff Miles – Driver/Hauler for Pilot Flying J racing team about Truck Driver Appreciation Month Image used with permission of Pilot Flying J Racing
Driver Kiegan Nelson and truck owner Vinnie Diorio of Richfield, Wis. captured Best of Show honors with their 2020 Peterbilt 389 at the 39th Annual Shell Rotella® SuperRigs® competition held July 29-31 at Love’s Travel Stop, in Hampshire, Ill. They were awarded $10,000 from Shell Rotella, Nelson and Diorio also won for Best Interior. Brian…
Listen to Eric Harley’s interview with Shell Rotella’s Annie Peter on Carbon Neutral Lubricants Image used with permission of Shell Rotella
Fuel efficiency is very important to budget-savvy fleet managers. Most fleet managers calculate mileage to determine how fuel-efficient their fleet is, but idling is often overlooked as a contributing factor. Not only does idling reduce your miles per gallon, it contributes to the wear and tear of an engine and costs fleet managers money. According…
Southern Tire Mart and Pilot Company recently reached an agreement to create a new, strategic alliance — Southern Tire Mart at Pilot Flying J. Through this venture, Southern Tire Mart at Pilot Flying J will leverage the strengths and conveniences of Pilot and Flying J Travel Centers, as well as the tire and maintenance expertise…
Just in time for winter, Pilot Flying J recently expanded its private brand lineup of truck maintenance products, launching new Diesel Treatment with Anti-Gel and Diesel Enhancer at owned and operated Pilot and Flying J Travel Centers. Please see photos attached for the full lineup. Pilot Flying J branded products provide the same high quality…
Every cent counts when it comes to running a fleet. Between permits, tolls, insurance and other costs, fleet managers’ profit margins can be razor-thin — sometimes to the point where the future can seem uncertain. Managing expenses is more important than ever in today’s competitive trucking industry. To cut costs, many fleet owners are optimizing…