Podcasts about Pilot Flying J

Key things to know about National Road Trip Day:It's always the Friday before Memorial Day: This day marks the unofficial start of the summer road trip season in the United States.Founded in 2019: Pilot Flying J, a large travel center operator, established this day to celebrate the tradition of road trips.Celebrates the spirit of adventure and exploration: It encourages people to hit the open road, explore scenic routes, and make unforgettable memories.An RV (Recreational Vehicle) is a vehicle, either self-propelled or towed, that is designed for temporary living quarters during recreational activities like camping or travel. It provides amenities like sleeping quarters, a kitchen, and other living spaces, offering a mobile home-like experience on the road. Recalls: Check for Recalls: Vehicle, Car Seat, Tire, Equipment | NHTSANews: Report: Nissan has major plans for Canton, MS plant to avoid tariffs. What to know...Auto Casey: 2025 Subaru WRX tS | Short TakeEmail the show: auto@mpbonline.org Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Thank You Walter from The Network Architect Channel (TNAC) for joining me: https://www.youtube.com/@thenetworkarchitectchannelGas station companies like BP Pulse and TravelCenters of America, Shell, Pilot Flying J, and Love's are reshaping EV charging infrastructure across the country with their existing gas station infrastructure. In this video, Walter from @thenetworkarchitectchannel and I explore how these players are rolling out new charging stations across their station, and what infrastructure we could expect to see from each.We explore their unique strategies and partnerships, highlighting how these developments will shape the future of EV road trips and increase convenience and expanding options.Shoutout to our sponsors for more information find their links below:- Fort Collins Kia: Visit focokia.com for full details. Disclaimer: *Delivery covers up to $1,000.Find us on all of these places:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/outofspecpodcastApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/out-of-spec-podcast/id1576636119Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0tKIQfKL9oaHc1DLOTWvbdAmazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/473692b9-05b9-41f9-9b38-9f86fbdabee7/OUT-OF-SPEC-PODCASTFor further inquiries please email podcast@outofspecstudios.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In early January Dollar General laid off about 60 corporate-level employees. Buc-ee's has filed a lawsuit against Super Fuels. And  Pilot Co. is closing its international oil trading business and focusing on its Pilot Flying J travel centers.

The ripple effects of the pandemic continue to be felt in the trucking industry. Two new reports are a reminder of that. One shows a decline in the number of traffic fatalities, while another shows a drop in the number of trucking jobs. Plus, Pilot Flying J is spending the month of September giving thanks to professional drivers. An OOIDA member celebrates 3 million safe driving miles. And a ballot measure in the state of Washington will decide whether stricter emissions regulations remain in place. 0:00 – Traffic fatalities and trucking jobs both decline 10:17 – Pilot Flying J giving thanks to truckers; 3 million safe mile driver 25:00 – Initiative 2117 in Washington state

If you want to fix anything—your team, your culture, your results—it starts by having the strength to admit what you need to improve. Too many leaders try to spin their missteps or sweep them under the rug entirely. But not today's guest. Jimmy Haslam is the owner of the Cleveland Browns and the former CEO of Pilot Flying J truck stops. If you've ever wanted to know what it's like to own an NFL team, then buckle up, because Jimmy really knows how to make you feel like you're right in the room for all the big decisions and pressure-packed moments. But he also knows how to acknowledge moments when he could have done better and then share what he learned. Listen and see just the transformations that are possible when you have the ability to assess yourself honestly. You'll also learn: One of the most influential decisions a leader can make Why job interviews may not be as important as you think What it's like working with the man who inspired Jonah Hill's character in Moneyball The #1 thing to do if you want to build a more positive work environment ——— FEATURED RESOURCE The How Leaders Lead mobile app Download the app and scale up your leadership skills in under 2 minutes a day

On episode 754 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is back from Labor Day with FreightWaves' Kyle Taylor to break down the post-holiday freight market. Was Labor Day a peak season catalyst or have rates failed to gain momentum?  Pilot Flying J is celebrating truck driver appreciation week with their Pilot Flying J 2024 Road Warrior Contest. Jordan Spradling stops by to talk about how drivers can win and what you need to do to nominate them. We'll also learn about their new partnership with the University of Tennessee Knoxville.  With the current shifting economy, LTL shippers are seeking cost-effective transport solutions to efficiently meet customer demands in the Northeast from other regions. A. Duie Pyle's John Luciani talks about the power and cost savings of pool distribution.  Plus, another case of PPP fraud; Michigan State Police send messages to ELDs; sad state of the CB radio; and more.  Watch on YouTube Check out the WTT merch store Visit our sponsor Subscribe to the WTT newsletter Apple Podcasts Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On episode 754 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is back from Labor Day with FreightWaves' Kyle Taylor to break down the post-holiday freight market. Was Labor Day a peak season catalyst or have rates failed to gain momentum?  Pilot Flying J is celebrating truck driver appreciation week with their Pilot Flying J 2024 Road Warrior Contest. Jordan Spradling stops by to talk about how drivers can win and what you need to do to nominate them. We'll also learn about their new partnership with the University of Tennessee Knoxville.  With the current shifting economy, LTL shippers are seeking cost-effective transport solutions to efficiently meet customer demands in the Northeast from other regions. A. Duie Pyle's John Luciani talks about the power and cost savings of pool distribution.  Plus, another case of PPP fraud; Michigan State Police send messages to ELDs; sad state of the CB radio; and more.  Watch on YouTube Check out the WTT merch store Visit our sponsor Subscribe to the WTT newsletter Apple Podcasts Spotify More FreightWaves Podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jordan Spradling, vice president of transportation and logistics at Pilot Flying J, talks about the history of the travel center chain, the challenges of balancing the various needs of travel center customers and keeping the sites updated. He also talks about Pilot's role in shaping the future of energy, the need to look at all the energy solutions during this period of transition, testing of hydrogen fuel cell trucks to haul hydrogen and encourages everyone to be optimistic about the future. 

Stevens Roundtable: How Pilot Flying J is Changing the Game with Perks for Stevens Drivers Kyle Mentzel serves as the Independent Contractor Operations Leader at Stevens Transportation. With extensive experience in driver management, Kyle's primary responsibility is to ensure that independent contractors are profitable, meet on-time delivery requirements, and are well-supported in their entrepreneurial journey. His role involves coaching driver managers and forming strategic partnerships, like the one with Pilot Flying J, to enhance efficiency and profitability for the fleet. Pilot/Flying J Rewards App: https://pilotflyingj.com/rewards August 2024 News Bulletin Stevens Transport brings you the latest updates on the transportation industry in our Monthly News Bulletin! In this month's bulletin, Stevens is gearing up for National Truck Driver Awareness Week in September and a special edition of the Roadside Radio Podcast! You can read more about these stories and others in our quarterly Birdseye Newsletter here: https://www.stevenstransport.com/news/ See the video here: https://youtu.be/EVVGFtpu04k?si=_n83elVK3NcDurvE Employee Spotlight: Lori Jensen: Supporting Drivers at Stevens Transport with Care Lorie Jensen is the Driver Relations Manager at Stevens Transport, where she oversees the well-being and support of the company's 2500 drivers. With a remarkable tenure at Stevens Transport, Lorie is renowned for her dedication to driver welfare, handling everything from family emergencies to health concerns. She plays a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth operation of driver-related issues, making her an invaluable asset to the organization. Trucker Song of the Week - Jerry Reed - East Bound and Down Link to YouTube: https://youtu.be/IOgUaFkpS3Y?si=ScuxQ_9QeXH_WSft Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/4ubYnxmt3qW3wZdqMZbqOh?si=c855acf56872457a Apple Podcasts: https://music.apple.com/us/album/east-bound-and-down-from-smokey-and-the-bandit/268459977?i=268460075 Click here for all things Stevens Transport: https://linktr.ee/stevenstransport?utm_source=hootsuite&utm_medium=social&utm_term=&utm_content=&utm_campaign= Pilot/Flying J Rewards App: https://pilotflyingj.com/rewards For v  on whether you meet our driver qualifications, please call our Recruiting Department at 1-800-333-8595 or visit: www.stevenstransport.com/drivers/ Become a Driver for Stevens TransportFor questions on whether you meet our driver qualifications, please call our Recruiting Department at 1-800-333-8595 or visit: www.stevenstransport.com/drivers/ Stevens Transport 9757 Military Parkway, Dallas, TX 75227 http://www.stevenstransport.com/ http://www.becomeadriver.com/ Driver Recruiting: 1-800-333-8595.  Apply Here: https://intelliapp2.driverapponline.com Paragon Leasing Technician Careers: https://www.stevenstransport.com/careers/fleet-maintenance-jobs/ Stevens Transport on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StevensTransport

There's no business like snow business! The weather inevitably takes center stage this week, as Scott and Jesse review the events surrounding the great winter storm that buried Knox County in snow and ice. They talk about the city and county government responses, efforts to keep the unhoused warm, how local utilities fared, and a little controversy over Mayor Jacobs' absence while campaigning for Trump. Also: Superintendent Jon Rysewyk gets his first evaluation, and the Haslams exit Pilot/Flying J. The guys also look ahead to meetings in the coming week of County Commission, City Council and the Sports Authority. CompassKnox.com  

Get ready to deck out your rig with the most unexpected trinkets, as Mike and Jo take you on a road trip through truck stop America, uncovering the quirky side of these roadside havens. From alligator heads to cheese ornaments, we explore how these eclectic finds become part of the heavy equipment family, where Berkshire Hathaway  is steering the Pilot Flying J ship, and explore some of the great con/ag tech on display at the CES show in Las Vegas. All this and the Cleveland Browns, too, on this ... the very first HEP-isode of 2024!

In this very special episode of Sleeping with Celebrities, the celebrity is the host. John Moe is the host of Depresh Mode, author of The Hilarious World of Depression, and, in fact, host of this very podcast as well. He talks to himself and to you as he travels across North Dakota from Bismarck all the way to New Salem just to see an enormous fake cow. Yep, you'll doze off to a luxurious sleep and you may even do so before reaching Salem Sue, the 12,000 pound holstein perched high on a hill, gazing out over the prairie. This episode was recorded in a moving car so you'll forgive the sub-studio quality.Hey Sleepy Heads, is there anyone whose voice you'd like to drift off to, or do you have suggestions on things we could do to aid your slumber? Email us at:  sleepwithcelebs@maximumfun.org.Follow the Show on:Instagram @sleepwcelebsTwitter @SleepWithCelebsTikTok @SleepWithCelebsJohn is on Twitter @johnmoe.John's acclaimed, best-selling memoir, The Hilarious World of Depression, is now available in paperback.Join | Maximum FunIf you like one or more shows on MaxFun, and you value independent artists being able to do their thing, you're the perfect person to become a MaxFun monthly member. 

There's a lot of talk about energy in this week's Compass Points podcast, as Scott and Jesse talk about the Tennessee Valley Authority's plans for small "modular" nuclear reactors, as well as alternative fuel steps by Oak Ridge National Laboratory and Pilot/Flying J. They also follow developments in discussion of controversial books in school libraries and how the district handles challenges to them. In the interview segment, they chat with Knox County Commissioner Larsen Jay about the Junior Commissioner program, a new fund to build playgrounds at local schools, and why he voted against the county's new ambulance contract. Looking ahead to next week, the guys look ahead to the city inauguration ceremony and City Council organizational meeting coming up on Saturday and they preview meetings of County Commission, City Council and the Planning Commission.  What better time to share the gift of Compass!!! Help Scott and Jesse enjoy the happiest of holidays this year!

Welcome to Wednesday as we talk about a big eclectic partnership, a little electric car, and an alliance that attempts to keep AI safe. Show Notes with links:Two major OEMs are both partnering to expand their charging networks across the US. GM is partnering with EVgo and Pilot and Ford will partner with Ecel Energy to provide a total of over 30k charging stations for commercial and residential drivers.GM plans to support the installation of 25 locations and 100 chargers before the end of the year and an additional 200 locations in 2024.The chargers will be co-branded “Pilot Flying J” and “Ultium Charge 360,” reflecting the two companies that will be funding the project.Ford is partnering with Xcel Energy to install 30,000 EV charging ports for fleet customers by 2030.“While other charging providers battle for market share and go through turmoil. Ford is a trusted resource with more than 120 years of experience,” Dave Prusinski, global chief revenue officer at Ford Pro, said. “Yet today we're reinventing ourselves daily and running at startup speeds.”Fans of small Italian vehicles rejoice as a revamped Fiat 500e is set to return to the U.S. in early 2024. The tiny vehicle boasts a 149-mile range, a significant increase from its previous 84 miles.Powered by a 42-kWh lithium-ion battery, the 500e includes a range of driving modes and safety features, like automatic emergency braking and lane-keep assist.The little vehicle weighs 3000 pounds and even welcomes drivers with a digital tone that, according to the company, "sets the tone for an immersive Italian experience."Customers can buy the car from the Fiat Live Store without going to a dealership where they can interact with a “Fiat Genius” "The 2024 500e is a modern, tech-forward take on a beloved classic... Try not to smile when you drive this car," says Fiat CEO Olivier Francois.In a significant move for the AI industry, Meta and IBM have joined forces to form the AI Alliance, a collective effort to promote open-source AI development. This initiative includes major partners like NASA, Intel, and Yale University.The Alliance's agenda includes developing benchmarks for AI creation, building a catalog of vetted tools, and advocating their use among developers.Efforts will also be directed towards educating the public and policymakers on AI, along with launching initiatives for safe AI development.Nick Clegg, President of Global Affairs, Meta noted when talking about the desire to have AI be open sourced, "We believe it's better when AI is developed openly — more people can access the benefits, build innovative products and work on safety."Hosts: Paul J Daly and Kyle MountsierGet the Daily Push Back email at https://www.asotu.com/ JOIN the conversation on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/company/asotu/ Read our most recent email at: https://www.asotu.com/media/push-back-email ASOTU Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/automotivestateoftheunion

When it comes to increasing fuel economy, plenty of scams and half-cooked ideas await a chance to separate you from your money. Also, a trio of OOIDA members have been honored as Road Warriors by Pilot Flying J – and we talk with the grand prize winner, Don Crouse. Then, the director of the FBI recently warned Congress that the attack by Hamas against Israel could inspire attacks here in the United States. 0:00 – Newscast  10:07 – Improving fuel economy: real vs. fake 24:50 – Honoring a Road Warrior 39:29 – Labor nominee spurs concerns

Transport Topics is the news leader in trucking and freight transportation. Today's daily briefing includes a setback for Cruise, a dispute for Pilot Flying J and some insight into in-cab technology.

In today's minipod, I will share why I sleep at gas stations while traveling in my RV. I will focus on Pilot Flying J's because they are my favorite, mainly because of the convenience of a one-stop shop, how they are usually easy on/off from the highway, and the amenities they offer us as RVers. […] The post RV Parking Overnight at Pilot Flying J appeared first on Beyond The Wheel. The post RV Parking Overnight at Pilot Flying J appeared first on Beyond The Wheel.

Francie discusses EVgo's recent announcement where they've switched their pricing structure to kWh pricing in all states where possible or, in other words, in all states where it is legal to do so. She dives into this pricing structure change, what the general consensus on which pricing structure (per kWh or per minute) is better, the factors that go into determining price, how you can see how electricity pricing has changed in your state, EVgo's partnership with Pilot Flying J, and more.Annual kWh pricing changes for all states: https://www.electricchoice.com/electricity-prices-by-state/Solar.com's map of electricity prices as of July 2023: https://www.solar.com/learn/how-much-does-electricity-cost/EVgo's blog on kWh pricing: https://www.evgo.com/blog/evgo-expands-kilowatt-hour-pricing-from-coast-to-coast/EVgo's blog on the cost components of DCFC: https://www.evgo.com/blog/dcfc-cost-components-much-more-than-electricity/Flying J EVgo Site: https://www.plugshare.com/location/547994Find us on all of these places:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/outofspecpodcastApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/out-of-spec-podcast/id1576636119Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0tKIQfKL9oaHc1DLOTWvbdAmazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/473692b9-05b9-41f9-9b38-9f86fbdabee7/OUT-OF-SPEC-PODCASTFor further inquiries please email podcast@outofspecstudios.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When it comes to increasing the fuel economy on your truck, there are plenty of scams and half-cooked ideas. So how do you tell the real from the fake? Also, a trio of OOIDA members have been honored as Road Warriors by Pilot Flying J – and we talk with the grand-prize winner, Don Crouse. And when OOIDA noticed that the state of Alabama was charging out-of-state truckers fuel marker decal fees, it took the state to court – and won. OOIDA's Todd Spencer joins the program to talk about the fight, the win and the lesson other states hopefully learned from the $68 million judgment. 0:00 – Newscast  10:07– Fuel economy aides – what's real and what's bogus? 25:00– Catching up with a Road Warrior 39:28 – A case that put millions back in truckers' pockets

Stevens Roundtable - Rachel Easley - Director of Driver & Safety Services at Stevens Transport  Rachel Easley discusses, WorkDay, a new program that will help employees transition to a digital paperless system. WorkDay is a website and mobile app that allows employees to access their payroll statements, personal information, register for 401, sign up for health benefits, and make changes whenever necessary. The program also offers new features such as year-to-date totals on pay statements and the inclusion of home addresses, making it easier for employees to provide necessary information for various purposes. The target date for the rollout of Workday is September 27th. Pilot Program - Kyle Mentzel, Independant Contrator DMOL Kyle Mentzel discusses the new partnership between Stevens Transport and Pilot Flying J, highlighting the benefits for both company drivers and independent contractors (ICs). The deal includes free showers for a month with a 50-gallon fill-up, four times as many points with fueling at Pilot Flying J compared to Loves, and 20,000 more parking locations than Loves. Kyle emphasizes the importance of utilizing the Pilot Flying J app to take advantage of the deals and reserve parking spots, which can lead to increased earnings for ICs. The partnership aims to provide drivers with more savings and better facilities, ultimately improving their overall experience on the road.https://pilotflyingj.com/rewards Fit Drivers - Helping Truckers Maintain Health and CDL Requirements with Bob Perry https://fitdrivers.com/ Driver Spotlight- Andrew Kim - Driver Trainer Tip of the Cap - Stevens Transport congratulates Driver Jessica White for becoming a finalist in the 2023 Transition Trucking Contest For questions on whether you meet our driver qualifications, please call our Recruiting Department at 1-800-333-8595 or visit: www.stevenstransport.com/drivers/ Stevens Transport on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StevensTransport

In this episode, I dive into the trenches with four veteran entrepreneurs based in the Dallas, Texas area who were accepted in the most recent cohort of Bunker Lab's Veteran in Residence Program, sponsored by USAA, WeWork, and Pilot/Flying J. These entrepreneurs share their backgrounds, what they learned about themselves during the military transition process, and why they started their small businesses.  Interview One: Christine Walker Christine is a Desert Storm veteran, having served as a Hospital Corpsman at Camp Lejeune, MCB. She has over 20 collective years of design, writing, and publishing experience, co-founding MAC Publishing as Creative Director and founding Devil Doc Publishing in July 2020, with their first publication, AT EASE! Veterans Magazine was released the same year. To learn more about Christine's small business click here: https://www.theateasemagazine.com/  Interview Two: Andrea Gepner United States Navy veteran and Founder and CEO of Simply Tax Compliant, a smarter way to manage your small business taxes. Learn more about Andrea's small business here: https://simplytaxcompliant.com/  Interview Three: Jessica Erickson Jessica is a Marriage and Family Doctoral Candidate and LPC-S. She is an Army Veteran and a Navy wife who has a passion for working with veterans struggling with mental health. She founded Hearts and Minds Counseling in 2019 and created a 12-week program that incorporates glass working with a proven self-worth curriculum. Learn more about Jessica's small business by clicking here: https://www.heartsandmindscounseling.com/  Interview Four: Kimelyn Coleman Kimelyn is the founder and CEO of KC's Job Serach Coaching, LLC. She is a US Army veteran has a Master of Business Administration degree and is certified as a Career Coach and Professional Resume Writer. For further information, you can contact her by email at kcoleman@kcsjsc.com 

John KIngston - Editor-at-Large - FreightWaves This seemed to pop up out of nowhere but the sale of Travel Centers was something that was pushed for quite a while - how did this deal go down? What will be the main effect in the truck stop industry of this acquisition now with Travel Center, Love's and Pilot Flying J with a large market share of the industry? How does this effect BP's oil and gas position now that they have a distribution outlet directly to the trucking community? As far as the deal is concerned - is $86 a share a fair price for Travel Centers?

Weber County mom and autistic woman Adison Smith has received the inaugural Duck Defender Award from Duck Defenders, an international project of animal welfare charity Humane Long Island. The Duck Defender Award is the top accolade bestowed by the charity and is awarded to only those making the most significant progress for waterfowl advocacy and rescue in North America. Adison talks to Michelle about her work with her rescue, Wasatch Wanderers Animal Rescue, and what it's like to raise a two year old as a recently diagnosed autistic mom.Dr. Arthur Bregman and Linda Curley talk about how ADHD affects relationships. Going on a road trip? Be sure to stop at a Pilot Flying J on your way!

John Tully, Vice President of Strategy and Business Development, Pilot Flying J joined Grayson Brulte on The Road to Autonomy Podcast to discuss how Pilot Flying J is developing the travel centers of the future.The conversation begins with John discussing how Pilot Flying J will continue to prosper as Bloomberg New Energy Finance is projecting that road fuel demand will peak in 2027. Simply stated, our job is to provide the fuel, the amenities, for our customers where they want it. – John TullyWhether its gas, diesel, hydrogen or electric, Pilot Flying J will be providing their customers with the right fuel for their vehicle. For the professional over-the-road drivers, the company provides food, showers, parking and Wi-Fi. Over the next three years, Pilot Flying J will be investing over one billion dollars to upgrade the stores and the amenities offered to drivers and customers. In addition to upgrading the stores and amenities, Pilot Flying J is upgrading the infrastructure to support electric vehicles and electric heavy-duty trucks. The EV infrastructure is being rolled out across 500 locations with 2,000 charging stalls through a partnership with GM and EVGo. We are approaching this to try and help answer as a collective, with Pilot as part of that collective the range anxiety question. We are not just doing this where the highest utilization is, we are doing it where we can connect via the corridor urban areas to urban areas. – John TullyAs part of the rollout of EV charging stations, Pilot Flying J is focused on uptime. They want to ensure that when you show up, the chargers are online, working and convenient.We are putting in 350kw chargers with two hoses with the idea of being able to provide that premium service for our customers. – John TullyFor trucks, Pilot has a partnership with the Volvo Group to build a charging network for medium and heavy-duty electric trucks. While the partnerships with GM, EVGo and Volvo Group might seem exclusive, they are are not. The charging infrastructure being installed will be open to all drivers. What we are trying to do is setup an ecosystem that works for all of our customers. – John TullyIn addition to leaning into the future with fuels, Pilot Flying J is leaning into the future of autonomous trucks through an investment in Kodiak Robotics. As part of the investment in Kodiak, John joined the board. One of the defining factors of the investment was Kodiak's culture and how it aligns with the Pilot Flying J culture. We think that autonomous trucking is solving a real problem that exists. We think that it is something that lives alongside our existing fleet customers and the drivers. Drivers are super core to us. It's how can we continue to provide and improve what we are doing for our drivers while also looking ahead and seeing where our customers are heading and make sure that we can provide part of those solutions for the autonomous world as well. – John TullyWrapping up the conversation, John shares his insights into Pilot Flying J's long-term strategy of fueling life's journeys. Follow The Road To Autonomy on Apple PodcastsFollow The Road To Autonomy on LinkedInFollow The Road To Autonomy on TwitterRecorded on Tuesday December 6, 2022See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Our guest this week is Allison Cornish, VP of Store Modernization for Pilot Flying J, recorded live in the MarketDial podcast studio at the NACS Annual Show. Allison is deeply experience convenience store industry veteran who was also recently recognized as the Top Woman in Convenience.In a wide-ranging conversation we unpack the evolution of the convenience store business model at the Berkshire Hathaway owned retailer and discuss which merchandise, process, and technology adaptations are most important to drive customer loyalty and store associate engagement  We also delve into Pilot Flying J's innovation process, including the role of  consumer research and prototyping to unlock new sources of guest and store operating value.But first we dip into the week in retail news, including our take on the relative importance of Black Friday/Cyber Monday. We ponder the avalanche of discounts that are about to be unleashed upon us, particularly by Kohl's which appears to be in the worst inventory position. Then we dip into earnings reports where we learn that less bad is apparently the new good, as Best Buy and Nordstrom dropped a lump of coal into our stockings, but saw their share prices rise. Dick's Sporting Goods continues to shine, however, posting yet another quarter of sales growth. We close with quick takes on declines in Amazon's customer satisfaction and whether a bankruptcy filing from Bed, Bath & Beyond is inevitable.The Remarkable Retail Podcast Tops LoyaltyGuru's Top Podcast List.Catch Steve and Michael at NRF's Big ShowBONUS EPISODE: Stuart Taylor, VP, Business Insights and Analytics, Kum & Go About AllisonAllison Cornish serves as Vice President of Store Modernization at Pilot Company. Cornish is a graduate of Maryville College with a bachelor's degree in business administration and management. She joined Pilot Company as her first job out of college and throughout her career has held leadership positions in multiple capacities including Regional Manager, Chief of Staff and VP of Operations. Cornish is dedicated to mentoring young up-and-coming leaders and female colleagues across the business and its more than 650 company-operated travel centers. About UsSteve Dennis is an advisor, keynote speaker and author on strategic growth and business innovation. You can learn more about Steve on his       website.    The expanded and revised edition of his bestselling book  Remarkable Retail: How To Win & Keep Customers in the Age of Disruption is now available at  Amazon or just about anywhere else books are sold. Steve regularly shares his insights in his role as a      Forbes senior contributor and on       Twitter and       LinkedIn. You can also check out his speaker "sizzle" reel      here.Michael LeBlanc  is the Founder & President of M.E. LeBlanc & Company Inc and a Senior Advisor to Retail Council of Canada as part of his advisory and consulting practice.   He brings 25+ years of brand/retail/marketing & eCommerce leadership experience, and has been on the front lines of retail industry change for his entire career.  Michael is the producer and host of a network of leading podcasts including Canada's top retail industry podcast,       The Voice of Retail, plus  Global E-Commerce Tech Talks  ,      The Food Professor  with Dr. Sylvain Charlebois and now in its second season, Conversations with CommerceNext!  You can learn more about Michael   here  or on     LinkedIn. Be sure and check out Michael's latest venture for fun and influencer riches - Last Request Barbecue,  his YouTube BBQ cooking channel!

Today is Monday, October 31 and we're looking at Love's Travel Stops vs. Pilot Flying J.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In today's show, we talk about new autonomous partnerships and electric truck pilot programs, overwhelmed driver training programs, Amazon's newest thing, the future of LTL, new AB5 rulings, trucker diversity, understanding fuel surcharges, more waiver extensions, deals for National Truck Driver Appreciation Week, and more. We've got a Trucker Grub segment too, and I give a listener some advice on finding a good-paying driving job. This episode of Trucker Dump is sponsored by: Porter Freight Funding - So many services to offer, including Factoring, Dispatching, Freight Brokering, Fuel Cards, Insurance, and Compliance. Call 205-397-0934 to learn more. News Links: Truck stop chains announce Truck Driver Appreciation deals from CDLLife.com I-30 traffic to shift onto new Arkansas River bridge starting in September from CDLLife.com Kentucky emergency HOS waiver extended through September from OverdriveOnline.com FMCSA again extends nationwide HOS waiver for COVID-19 relief haulers through the fall from CDLLife.com Driver Training Programs Overwhelmed by Interest from ttnews.com (Transport Topics) 50 Tips for Truck Drivers from LanierLawFirm.com ATA Makes Headway on Trucking Diversity Plans from ttnews.com (Transport Topics) LTL business is facing a radical transformation from LandLine.media Amazon Warehousing & Distribution is company's latest foray into logistics from FreightWaves.com Lower court formally lifts injunction against AB5 in California trucking from FreightWaves.com Port of Oakland wins case for injunction barring future trucker protests from OverdriveOnline.com Lessons learned from three-year Volvo LIGHTS project from LandLine.media Autonomous Truck Firm Gatik to Begin Deliveries in Dallas from ttnews.com (Transport Topics) Locomation to Begin Runs With Oklahoma Carrier from ttnews.com (Transport Topics) Trucking 101: Understanding fuel surcharges from OverdriveOnline.com More than 1000 comments received on trucker's request for personal ELD and HOS exemption from CDLLife.com Submit your comments on Ronnie Brown's HOS exemption request Trucker Grub: I review Pilot Flying J's new Burrito Junction in Corbin, Kentucky at I-75 Exit 29. Listener Feedback: Bryan writes in to ask for recommendations on good-paying truck driving jobs. Show info: You can email your comments, suggestions, questions, or insults to TruckerDump@gmail.com Join the Trucker Dump Podcast Facebook Group Join the Trucker Dump Slack Group by emailing me at TruckerDump@gmail.com Got a second to Rate and/or Review the podcast? Download the intro/outro songs for free! courtesy of Walking On Einstein

GM partners with Pilot Flying J to build 2000 EV charging stations, Netflix selects Microsoft as its ad partner for its upcoming ad-supported tier, and Nintendo buys an animation studio. MP3 Please SUBSCRIBE HERE. You can get an ad-free feed of Daily Tech Headlines for $3 a month here. A special thanks to all ourContinue reading "GM Partners with Pilot Flying J on EV Charging Stations – DTH"

Southern Tire Mart at Pilot Flying J — the joint effort between the largest commercial tire dealership and truck stop chain in the U.S. — has been up and running for more than a year. John Boynton, its president, talks next steps in this episode of The Modern Tire Dealer Show.  

On today's episode Dooner and The Dude are talking to Chris Oliver, CMO at Trucker Path, about the best rest stops in America.Sergey Bort, vice president of marketing and strategy at GP Transco, shares how trucking and logistics professionals are sending support to war-torn Ukraine. Cameron Ramsdell, COO at Emerge, discusses running efficiently in this market. Trey Griggs, founder and CEO at BETA Consulting Group, talks about his upcoming Tough Mudder Charity event. Plus, Shenzhen goes on lockdown; Pilot Flying J to spend $1 billion in rest stop upgrades; Tom Brady's “final” TD pass sells for $518,000 the day before he unretires; FreightWaves Radio returns; and why you need to attend The Future of Supply Chain. Visit our sponsorSubscribe to the WTT newsletterApple PodcastsSpotifyMore FreightWaves Podcasts

On today's episode Dooner and The Dude are talking to Chris Oliver, CMO at Trucker Path, about the best rest stops in America.Sergey Bort, vice president of marketing and strategy at GP Transco, shares how trucking and logistics professionals are sending support to war-torn Ukraine. Cameron Ramsdell, COO at Emerge, discusses running efficiently in this market. Trey Griggs, founder and CEO at BETA Consulting Group, talks about his upcoming Tough Mudder Charity event. Plus, Shenzhen goes on lockdown; Pilot Flying J to spend $1 billion in rest stop upgrades; Tom Brady's “final” TD pass sells for $518,000 the day before he unretires; FreightWaves Radio returns; and why you need to attend The Future of Supply Chain. Visit our sponsorSubscribe to the WTT newsletterApple PodcastsSpotifyMore FreightWaves Podcasts

Pilot Flying J announced March 9 that it plans to spend $1 billion to remodel nearly 500 of its oldest travel centers across the country. The Knoxville, Tenn., company said the three-year initiative it is calling “New Horizons” is the largest plan in its history to modernize and upgrade its facilities. All told, Pilot Flying J has 800 stores. Some of the money will be spent to upgrade its newer facilities as well. Company executives said they are trying to reinvigorate Pilot Flying J's customer base, much of it being professional truck drivers who have endured difficult conditions the past two years because of the pandemic.

Jason Weinstein conducts internal investigations and represents companies and individuals in high-profile criminal matters. With 15 years of experience in senior positions at the US Department of Justice (DOJ), he helps corporations and boards successfully navigate challenging government enforcement matters and defends individuals in criminal investigations and prosecutions. He is recognized across the United States as an authority on legal and regulatory issues involving digital currencies and blockchain technology. Jason serves as co-chair of Steptoe's White-Collar and Securities Enforcement and the Blockchain and Cryptocurrency practices.Jason regularly directs internal investigations, tries complex cases, and represents clients in criminal investigations before the DOJ as well as other government agencies. As the former deputy assistant attorney general of the DOJ's Criminal Division, he oversaw the most significant organized crime, financial crime, cybercrime, and intellectual property theft investigations in America. Before joining the Criminal Division, Jason served for nearly 10 years as an assistant US attorney in the US Attorney's Offices for the Southern District of New York and the District of Maryland, where he investigated and prosecuted cases involving financial crimes, public corruption, racketeering, cybercrime, national security, narcotics, money laundering, immigration offenses, and violent crime. In the District of Maryland, where he served as Assistant Chief of the Criminal Division and as Chief of the Violent Crime Section, Jason prosecuted many of the highest-profile cases of the past decade in Baltimore. He brings this experience to bear in each client matter, many of which are extremely prominent. Among other recent matters, he represents Volkswagen in the criminal case arising from the diesel emissions controversy and led the independent investigation by the board of Pilot Flying J in response to allegations of fraudulent sales practices.Jason is widely recognized for his command of the complex legal issues surrounding digital currencies and the blockchain. He is the director of the Blockchain Alliance, a public-private forum established by a broad coalition of companies and organizations to help combat criminal activity involving digital currencies and blockchain technology. He also sits on the strategic advisory board of Bitfury, the leading full-service blockchain technology company and one of the largest private infrastructure providers in the industry, and serves on the advisory board of the Chamber of Digital Commerce and Coin Center.Alan Cohn counsels clients on a range of blockchain- and cryptocurrency-related issues, from regulatory best practices for cryptocurrency companies to legal issues associated with novel uses of blockchain technology. In addition to co-leading Steptoe's Blockchain & Cryptocurrency practice, Alan also co-leads the firm's National and Homeland Security practice, and has experience across homeland security, emergency management, and emergency response services at the federal and local level. Alan represents a variety of different types of entities focusing on blockchain and cryptocurrency, from cryptocurrency trading platforms to investment funds to startups developing new blockchain protocols, as well as corporations interested in exploring potential applications of blockchain technology. Alan helped found Steptoe's Blockchain and Cryptocurrency practice and serves as its co-chair. Alan also serves as counsel to the Blockchain Alliance, a public-private forum established by a broad coalition of companies and organizations to help combat criminal activity on the blockchain, and advises companies and investors concerning a range of issues associated with the adoption and use of blockchain and distributed ledger technology. Alan is ranked among the top US lawyers in Blockchain and Cryptocurrencies by Chambers USA (2019-2020), where he is noted for his "tremendous depth of expertise in regulatory issues facing blockchain platforms and cryptocurrencies." He is also recognized as an MVP in FinTech by Law360 (2019), a trailblazer in both Cryptocurrency, Blockchain & FinTech (2018) and Cybersecurity (2017) by National Law Journal and as a Next Generation Lawyer in Cyber Law by The Legal 500 (2017-2019). Alan brings a unique perspective, focusing on the intersection of cryptocurrency and blockchain technology with cybersecurity and cybercrime, and advising clients on national security and emerging technology issues.  Before joining Steptoe, Alan served as a career official in senior policy positions at The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) for almost a decade, during both the George W. Bush and Barack Obama administrations.  Most recently, he served as the Assistant Secretary for Strategy, Planning, Analysis & Risk and second-in-charge overall of the DHS Office of Policy during the second term of the Obama Administration. Among a variety of responsibilities, Alan oversaw emergency preparedness and response policy for the DHS Office of Policy, and participated in and helped run a variety of scenario planning and tabletop exercise activities at DHS. Alan also established the cyber policy office within the DHS Office of Policy, represented DHS on the Committee on Foreign Investments in the United States (CFIUS) and related national security review processes for foreign investments, and architected and helped implement DHS Secretary Jeh Johnson's Unity of Effort Initiative, a major corporate-level DHS management reform effort. Prior to joining DHS, he worked with FEMA's National Urban Search & Rescue Response System for 11 years and served as chair of the System Advisory Committee's Legal Issues Working Group. He is the author of "Domestic Preparedness: Law, Policy, and National Security," a legal casebook on emergency management law and policy, as well as book chapters concerning federal preparedness grant funding. Alan also is an adjunct professor at Georgetown University Law Center where he has taught Domestic Preparedness Law and Policy and National Security Crisis Law, and a non-resident fellow at Georgetown Law's Center on National Security and the Law.

Today we share some exciting news for truckers driving through New Mexico about a new Pilot Flying J that will be opening this month. Follow us on social media! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ele_logistics/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ELELogisticsInc/

Another episode of updates from the recent American Trucking Association's MCE Annual Conference.  Eric Harley talks to Daimler Trucks North America, Roehl Transport, Pre Pass, and Pilot Flying J.  A lot of Industry Forecasting for 2022 as well as current 2021 updates.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Randy Lerner never wanted to own the Browns, so 10 years after his father's death he sold the team for the tidy sum of $1 Billion. The new owner Jimmy Halsam was supposed to be Cleveland's very own Jerry Jones...until his Pilot Flying J company was raided by the FBI. It probably won't affect the team on the field though...right? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We know that successful leaders lead with a vision, and there is no better example of it than our guest for today's show, Crystal Maggelet. When FJ Management had to change and restructure back in 2010, after seeking Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in 2008, Crystal knew she had to find a way to tie different businesses together. She and the company's executives decided that FJM's new mission would be building value to last. They added three elements for its vision to this powerful mission: mutual respect, integrity, and excellence. They figured that if they managed to instill this vision among their employees, they would succeed -- and they weren't wrong.  In this hallmark episode, our number 300 together, we brought a special guest, an outstanding leader, accomplished professional, wife, and mother, Crystal Maggelet. She is the President and CEO of FJ Management, a diversified family business that includes wholly-owned subsidiaries like Maverik, a 350 c-store chain, and Big West Oil, a petroleum refinery. FJM also has a minority stake in Pilot Flying J. Crystal is the Founder of Crystal Inn Hotel & Suites and the recipient of the 2018 E & Y Entrepreneur of the Year for Family Business award.  We had an inspiring conversation about Crystal's unique approach to leadership, inspiring colleagues and associates, and problem-solving. We talk about how important it was for FJM to create a culture that supports its mission and vision and Crystal's most important professional and personal lessons learned along the way. We also discuss nurturing a culture where speaking up, sharing ideas, and pointing out errors are standard practices, adequately rewarded and encouraged.  Tune in to Episode 300 of Becoming Your Best to learn more about Crystal's next-level leadership.  Some Questions I Ask: You're now involved with petroleum lodging, banking, and healthcare. How do you create a culture across these companies that are so unique? (4:13) What are some of the vital professional lessons learned that have helped you succeed in your business? (6:55) What would you say to a new employee about what it means to be a great team member at FJM? (10:26) How do you inspire your employees to be excellent, to get amazing results? (14:19) In This Episode, You Will Learn: The coolest store on the planet. How Maverik vision came about (6:46) Honesty before anything. One of Crystal's first lessons in the professional realm (8:28) The best way to encourage team members to speak up, share their ideas and suggestions (12:01) The importance of being surrounded by the right people. How Crystal balances her professional and personal life (18:53) Resources: JF Management website Connect with Crystal: LinkedIn Becoming Your Best Resources: Becoming Your Best Website Becoming Your Best University Website Becoming Your Best Library See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

An interview with Ameet Shetty, the Chief Data Officer of Pilot Flying J and former Chief Data & Analytics Officer for Suntrust (now Truist) #datascience #analytics #leadership #machinelearning #ai #artificialintelligence #Pilot #PilotFlyingJ #Suntrust #Truist 0 Comments

Key topics in today's conversation include:Oakley Trucking update: driver appreciation week and owner-operator recognition (1:41)Introduction to Jason, bass fishing, duck hunting, and podcasting (5:40)The low-down on fuel and biodiesel blends (11:19)The Oakley deal for Pilot Flying J fuel rewards (23:12)Parking solutions (29:28)How the app saves drivers time (33:50)Renovations at truck stops across the country (41:08)Thank you Jason for stopping by the show today and for discussing benefits for our owner-operators.Oakley Trucking is a family-owned and operated trucking company headquartered in North Little Rock, Arkansas. For more information, check out our show website  podcast.bruceoakley.com.

Brian Ferguson, Pilot Flying J, On Summer Travel And National Road Trip Day by The Watchdog

Project Inspire is an interview podcast created and produced by students in the Haslam College of Business at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, and sponsored by Haslam's Office of Student Engagement. In this episode, we are joined by James A. Haslam II, known as Jim Haslam, who is the founder of Pilot Flying J., the 10th largest privately owned company in the United States. The company operates over 750 travel centers and gas stations across North America. Learn about the journey of building Pilot, the importance of giving back, and invaluable business principles. Executive Producer and Host: Devin Wilkinson Producers: Nicholas Brodeur and Brayden White Contributors: Morgan Louis, Haley Bratton, Payton Butler, and John Turner Episode Cover Art: Kayleigh Johnson Music: Nature by MaxKoMusic | https://maxkomusic.com/ Music promoted by http://chosic.com Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/deed.en_US --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/project-inspire/message

During this show we will reveal: How a struggling business owner who failed to build business credit on her own and working with 3 companies finally succeeded to get $504,600 in business credit … and the exact steps you can take to get similar results How NOT to build business credit and how by doing it wrong you can cost yourself over 2 years of wasted time … and how to do it right, instead shaving years off the time it takes to get business credit The secret formula Christine used to get multiple $40,000 approvals from top retailers … and the 3 mistakes most entrepreneurs make that prevent them from getting approvals this high How Christine got a credit line through PNC Bank for $50,000 and ANOTHER credit line through another business for $100,000 … and how she got both with no personal guarantee or credit check The steps Christine took to get stores to give her $75,000 approvals … and how other sources like Pilot Flying J have given her approvals for $50,000 in WEEKLY spending How to get your DUNS number with D&B without paying for it … and how to save over $2,500 annually on credit monitoring The first vendors that Christine started with and you can too … so you can build an initial credit profile and score that helps you get credit approvals and makes you more lendable The best order of revolving store credit to apply for where you can get approved … and how to avoid getting denied when you approve (as most people do) And much more…

During this show we will reveal: How a struggling business owner who failed to build business credit on her own and working with 3 companies finally succeeded to get $816,000 in business credit … and the exact steps you can take to get similar results How NOT to build business credit and how by doing it wrong you can cost yourself over 2 years of wasted time … and how to do it right, instead shaving years off the time it takes to get business credit The secret formula Christine used to get multiple $40,000 approvals from top retailers … and the 3 mistakes most entrepreneurs make that prevent them from getting approvals this high How Christine got a credit line through PNC Bank for $50,000 and ANOTHER credit line through another business for $100,000 … and how she got both with no personal guarantee or credit check The steps Christine took to get stores to give her $75,000 approvals … and how other sources like Pilot Flying J have given her approvals for $50,000 in WEEKLY spending How to get your DUNS number with D&B without paying for it … and how to save over $2,500 annually on credit monitoring The first vendors that Christine started with and you can too … so you can build an initial credit profile and score that helps you get credit approvals and makes you more lendable The best order of revolving store credit to apply for where you can get approved … and how to avoid getting denied when you approve (as most people do) And much more...

During this show we will reveal: How a struggling business owner who failed to build business credit on her own and working with 3 companies finally succeeded to get $816,000 in business credit … and the exact steps you can take to get similar results How NOT to build business credit and how by doing it wrong you can cost yourself over 2 years of wasted time … and how to do it right, instead shaving years off the time it takes to get business credit The secret formula Christine used to get multiple $40,000 approvals from top retailers … and the 3 mistakes most entrepreneurs make that prevent them from getting approvals this high How Christine got a credit line through PNC Bank for $50,000 and ANOTHER credit line through another business for $100,000 … and how she got both with no personal guarantee or credit check The steps Christine took to get stores to give her $75,000 approvals … and how other sources like Pilot Flying J have given her approvals for $50,000 in WEEKLY spending How to get your DUNS number with D&B without paying for it … and how to save over $2,500 annually on credit monitoring The first vendors that Christine started with and you can too … so you can build an initial credit profile and score that helps you get credit approvals and makes you more lendable The best order of revolving store credit to apply for where you can get approved … and how to avoid getting denied when you approve (as most people do) And much more...

During this show you will discover… What really is a personal guarantee, and how does it affect you and your business What 2 factors must be met for you to get real credit and money for your business without providing a personal guarantee What one item you can accidentally put on your loan application that will insure you are providing a personal guarantee… even if you do not want to Which 2 entities by default make you liable for your business debts Why people like Michael Dell cannot guarantee enough credit for their companies to thrive… and how they sold that problem with business credit What Dell, Mars, Pilot Flying J, and Publix business credit really looks like Why SBA says ever business should have business credit Why every successful has to have business credit to grow… and what happens if they do not have enough credit The secret to how any business, big or small, can get business credit without a personal guarantee 6 requirements your business must meet to get approved for business credit 4 common mistakes business owners make when getting business credit that get them denied… and how you can avoid these mistakes to get approved 3 types of business credit… and the order you must apply for or you will be denied 4 vendors and their exact requirements for approving you for business credit How to get revolving and cash credit business cards 14 sources of revolving business credit cards you can get approved for right now Which retailers will not approve you for business credit unless you have been in business several years… and many more who will approve you regardless of your time-in-business And much more. During this show we analyze how getting business credit without a personal guarantee is not only possible, but a necessity for every highly successful business.

It's always great to catch up with Dennis Manoloff (follow D-Man on Twitter) and it has been too long since I have done so. D-Man talked to me about a variety of topics today from the Browns hiring Mike Pettine, philisophically how he treats the Pilot Flying J case as a Browns story, and Anthony Bennett. Does Anthony Bennett still belongs in the d-league after his breakout night? What are the chances that Ubaldo Jimenez is back with the Tribe? Will T.J. Ward or Alex Mack be back with the Browns? How much blame should Mike Brown take for the Cavs' woes? What does D-Man think of the cold-weather Super Bowl? What are his predictions for "The Big Game?" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Really happy to get Pat McManamon on the podcast. I wanted to talk to him about Fanhouse and how the media landscape has changed both for him and also around him over the years. We also had some good conversation about the Browns, Chuck Klosterman and Twitter. Click here for Pat's Fox Sports Ohio Page - Also keep up with Pat on Twitter AOL Fanhouse and what it was like to work there Working virtually with coworkers and editors on Fanhouse Talking to people on the phone and how much richer that communication is Fox Sports Ohio and the STO purchase Reporting on the Pilot Flying J story and how to cover it Sticking to the facts as opposed to writing lots of opinions Jimmy Haslam's controversy and how much to report on it The Browns and transparency with the media Chuck Klosterman's piece on the Browns 2013 NFL Draft night Should the Browns have traded picks or not? Do the Browns know why their secrets are secrets? Open practice vs. closing it 15 minutes after it started Twitter and how it has changed Pat's job Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jimmy Haslam and Pilot Flying J How does it impact the Browns? What can the NFL do for themselves? The PR hit of having an NFL owner like Haslam This is not a Cleveland story Roger Goodell has to answer to Cleveland Football fans just want to win football games Cleveland fans inescapable obsession with ownership Pro Football Talk and their ban on Wonderlic score news Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices