• Pilot Flying J opening two new travel centers

    Pilot Flying J recently announced plans to open two new travel centers in August 2012.
    Aug. 13, 2012
    Refrigeratedtransporter 764 Pilot Flying J Logo

    Pilot Flying J recently announced plans to open two new travel centers in August 2012.

    The new stores include a Pilot Travel Center in Harrisonburg VA off Interstate 81 at exit 251, as well as a Pilot Travel Center in Port Huron MI off I-69 at exit 196. The Harrisonburg location opens August 13, and the Port Huron store will open August 20.

    These new locations will feature gas and diesel fuel, DEF (diesel exhaust fluid) at the pump, food and beverage options, clean restrooms, showers, and other merchandise and services for professional drivers.

    Headquartered in Knoxville TN, Pilot Flying J has more than 600 retail locations across North America. Its network provides access to 60,000-plus parking spaces for trucks. The firm employs more than 21,000 people and is the largest operator of travel centers and travel plazas in North America.

    Visit www.pilotflyingj.com for more information.

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