Pilot has brought “much-needed facilities” to Odessa, Texas, and Rialto, California, by opening two new travel centers with a combined 600 truck parking spaces. Additionally, 80 stores have been successfully remodeled as a part of Pilot’s $1 billion New Horizons initiative, according to the retailer. By the end of 2023, the company hopes to open more than a dozen new travel centers as well as remodel an additional 30 store locations across 28 states.
"We're strategically building out and renovating our network with forward-thinking designs and offerings to bring a consistently best-in-class experience to the road for all drivers," said Allison Cornish, senior vice president of store modernization and development, in the press release. "Every upgrade or new addition is made with our guests and team members in mind."
The Pilot travel center in Odessa, Texas, features:
- 16 gasoline fueling positions and six diesel lanes with biofuel, DEF and high-speed pumps for quicker refueling
- Fresh-made pizza, homestyle meals and grab-and-go food offerings prepared on-site daily, including salads, sandwiches, burgers, fruit cups and an array of hot and cold snacks
- Pilot's premium coffees, including bean-to-cup selections and cold brew
- Wide selection of name-brand products, electronics, gifts and gear
- 39 truck parking spots
- Four showers
- Public laundry
- Full-service and self-checkouts for faster shopping
Pilot also donated a total of $30,000 to local communities to benefit schools at the ribbon cutting ceremony at the location in Rialto, California.
Pilot Company is offering 10 cents off every gallon of gas at participating Pilot, Flying J and One9 locations until September 5. Professional drivers also have access to summer savings with a new Fuel and Free Snacks Challenge in the myRewards Plus app until July 30. After joining the challenge in the myRewards Plus app, professional drivers can earn two free snacks or drinks every week by fueling a minimum of 25 commercial diesel gallons.