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May. 11, 2018

Pilot Flying J offers free coffee for Mother’s Day

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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Apr. 13, 2018

Pilot Flying J expands and elevates industry-leading travel center network in 2018

Knoxville-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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Mar. 14, 2018

Pilot Flying J announces $981,000 donation to American Heart Association

Pilot 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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Feb. 15, 2018

Knoxville Heart Ball honoree says American Heart Association-funded research helped save life

Tim 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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Feb. 05, 2018

Pilot Flying J tips off ‘Slam Dunk Sweepstakes’

Pilot 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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Jan. 29, 2018

Pilot Flying J announces support of American Heart Association’s ‘Life Is Why We Give’ campaign

Pilot 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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Dec. 05, 2017

Pilot Flying J team members do ‘Push-ups for Pennies,’ raise more than $15,000 for Knoxville Challenger Sports

By 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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Nov. 09, 2017

Pilot Flying J and Bunker Labs partner to empower military veteran entrepreneurs in Tennessee and beyond

In 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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Sep. 21, 2017

Fuel funding for United Way during Pilot Pumpers

Local 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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Aug. 17, 2017

Pilot Flying J and Haslam Family Foundation donate $1.3 million to Knox County high school marching bands, academics

KNOXVILLE, 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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