Pilot, North America’s largest travel center network, is welcoming travelers during peak summer travel season. Serving an average of 1.2 million guests every day, Pilot has opened new locations, modernized existing travel centers across its footprint and expanded its coast-to-coast electric vehicle (EV) fast-charging network. To bring exceptional experiences to the road all summer long, Pilot is actively hiring approximately 10,000 people to join its team of journey makers.*

“Pilot is focused on investing in areas that matter most to create spaces our guests want to return to and are worth staying for our team members,” said Sean Marrero, president of retail at Pilot. “Whether you’re stopping for a charge, a full tank, or a fresh meal this summer, we are making the most of every mile for every traveler on the open road.”

 

New and Upgraded Travel Centers to Fuel More Journeys 

Pilot opened new travel centers in Chicopee, Massachusetts, and Ponce de Leon, Florida, while completing curb-to-counter upgrades at 18 travel centers in 13 states and Canadian provinces. The two new locations were among the first to debut Pilot eats and added 112 dedicated truck parking spaces,15 diesel lanes and 32 gas pumps. As part of its store modernization initiative, New Horizons, Pilot continues to bring upgraded amenities, streamlined store layouts and enhanced guest experiences to more communities across North America. Remodeled stores feature updated restrooms, expanded hot food options and modernized layouts.

 

Pilot eats Launches Chicken Tenders and Signature Sauce 

This summer, Pilot eats introduced a perfect on-the-go pairing nationwide: fresh, hand-breaded, buttermilk chicken tenders and a new signature dipping sauce, giving guests another craveable, high-protein option that will satisfy moments of highway hunger. Pilot eats Signature Sauce is thick and creamy with a bold, smoky flavor and just the right touch of heat and zest to keep drivers coming back for more.

The Pilot eats rollout continues to expand across the network, offering travelers more ways to satisfy their hunger/cravings on the road:

  • Pilot eats: Pilot is continuing to bring its full, hot deli menu to nearly 400 locations across North America, offering freshly prepared meals
  • Pilot eats Express: Expanding rapidly to 250 locations, built for those who are on the clock and need high-quality, grab-and-go options
  • 24/7 service: Nearly 350 owned-and-operated quick service restaurants such as Arby’s, Wendy’s, Subway and others are now operating 24/7 to ensure fresh food is available no matter the time of day
  • Mobile Ordering: Pilot eats is now available on the Pilot app, DoorDash, Uber Eats and other platforms, making it easier than ever for travelers to order ahead as well as get their favorite meals delivered right to their doors

Charging Up for Summer 

In 2026, Pilot’s premium EV charging experience expanded to new locations, adding 50 sites across 25 states in the first half of 2026, ensuring summer travelers can confidently navigate long-distance road trips without range or experience anxiety.

Pilot’s charging experience is differentiated by offering the same convenience, access and reliability that non-EV drivers have come to expect. Pilot’s coast-to-coast EV network offers a comprehensive, exceptional experience with fast chargers and 24/7 monitoring, and many locations offer drivers canopies to escape the weather and their favorite Pilot eats offerings.

10,000 Careers Available for Journey Makers

As summer travel demand increases, so does the need for journey makers to help travelers get to their destinations on time and with everything they need. Pilot has launched its annual National Hiring Season with plans to hire approximately 10,000 team members across its network.

Open positions include both full-time and part-time opportunities in retail operations, food service and guest experience roles at travel centers nationwide. Pilot’s hiring efforts support its commitment to delivering exceptional service while creating career opportunities in communities across North America. Interested candidates can learn more and apply at careers.pilotcompany.com.

 

Pilot Travel Centers LLC (“Pilot”) is committed to showing people they matter at every turn as the leading energy and experience provider people rely on to fuel their journeys. Founded in 1958 and headquartered in Knoxville, Tennessee, Pilot is a wholly owned subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway Inc. and employs approximately 30,000 team members.