Company: Pilot Flying J
Industry: Truck stop, Convenience store, Petroleum, Restaurant
Description: Pilot Flying J is North America’s largest network of travel centers, operating over 750 locations across the United States and Canada. The company employs more than 30,000 team members and serves over one million guests daily, making it a significant employer in the retail and hospitality sectors.
Founded in 1958 when James Haslam II opened the first Pilot gas station in Virginia, the company has grown through strategic acquisitions and partnerships, including the 2010 merger with Flying J. Headquartered in Knoxville, Tennessee, Pilot Flying J is owned by Berkshire Hathaway and operates under multiple brands including Pilot Travel Centers, Flying J Travel Plaza, and Mr. Fuel.
The company is the largest purveyor of over-the-road diesel fuel in the United States and the third-largest franchiser of quick service restaurants nationally. Career opportunities span retail operations, fuel services, food service management, logistics, maintenance, corporate functions, and customer service roles. Pilot Flying J offers competitive weekly pay, comprehensive benefits including health coverage, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, and professional development opportunities. (according to Wikipedia and the company).
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