Pilot Expands Network With New and Remodeled Travel Centers

Pilot Network Adds New and Remodeled Locations Across U.S. Roadways

Pilot is expanding its nationwide travel center network with new locations and major remodels designed to improve stops for truck drivers. The company has recently opened new stores, upgraded older sites, and expanded its dealer and service locations across key freight corridors.

The updates focus on cleaner facilities, more parking, better food options, and faster service. At the same time, the company says it is investing in electric charging and truck maintenance to support both today’s diesel fleets and future equipment.

Together, these changes give drivers more reliable places to fuel, park, shower, eat, and rest during long hauls.

Two New Travel Centers

The new stores include locations in Findlay, Ohio, and Eagle Pass, Texas. Both stops offer full amenities built for professional drivers. That includes diesel lanes, large parking areas, showers, laundry rooms, and food and beverage options.

Because these sites sit near busy freight routes, they aim to reduce crowding at nearby stops and give drivers more choices when planning breaks.

Pilot Remodels Existing Locations

In addition to new builds, Pilot has remodeled several existing travel centers. These upgrades modernize older stores and bring them in line with newer designs.

Remodeled locations now feature refreshed interiors, updated restrooms, improved showers, and brighter dining spaces. Many also include better layouts that make it easier to move from fuel pumps to parking and inside the store.

The recently updated locations include:

• #461 – Tilbury, Ontario
• #518 – Myerstown, Pennsylvania
• #623 – Midway, Florida
• #1224 – Bismarck, North Dakota
• #134 – St. Cloud, Minnesota
• #180 – Bellemont, Arizona
• #209 – Van Horn, Texas
• #448 – Hebron, Indiana
• #1028 – Buffalo, Texas

Pilot Adds More Dealer Locations

The company added 10 new dealer locations to its network. These sites operate under the Pilot or One9 brands and provide additional fueling and convenience services along major highways.

Dealer locations may be smaller than full travel centers. However, they still give drivers more places to fuel up, grab food, or take a quick break. In rural areas, that extra coverage can make a big difference when planning routes.

Pilot Expands EV Charging Access

The company now offers more than 1,000 EV charging stalls at roughly 250 locations nationwide. It has added dozens of new charging sites in recent months.

While diesel remains the backbone of trucking, electric trucks and support vehicles are increasing in some markets. By adding chargers, Pilot aims to support fleets that are testing or adopting electric equipment.

This approach allows traditional and electric vehicles to share the same travel center network.

Pilot Grows Truck Service and Tire Support

Maintenance is another focus area. Through its Southern Tire Mart at Pilot partnership, the company now provides truck tire and repair services at more than 130 locations. These service bays handle tire replacements, inspections, and light mechanical work.

For drivers, this means fewer detours when something goes wrong. Instead of leaving the highway to find a shop, many repairs can happen right at the travel center.

Less downtime helps keep loads moving and schedules on track.

What Pilot’s Expansion Means for Drivers

More Pilot locations mean:

• shorter waits for fuel
• more available parking
• cleaner showers and restrooms
• more food choices
• easier access to repairs

When winter weather, traffic, or tight schedules hit, having dependable stops along the route becomes even more important.

In addition, a larger network helps drivers spread out. That can reduce overcrowding at popular locations during peak hours.

Pilot Continues Network Investment

The company says these upgrades are part of a long-term plan to modernize its footprint. Over the past few years, the company has steadily invested in rebuilding older stores and adding new ones in high-traffic freight areas.

As freight volumes grow and routes shift, travel center capacity must grow too. By expanding now, Pilot aims to stay ahead of demand and keep service levels steady for professional drivers.

More openings and remodels are expected as the year continues.