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Pilot Travel Centers LLC continues growth in 2024 with new locations, remodels and expanded truck maintenance network

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024

As North America's largest travel center network, Pilot Travel Centers LLC continues to prioritize strategic growth in 2024 with plans to add 35 travel centers and remodel more than 75 locations across its network.

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  • As North America's largest travel center network, Pilot Travel Centers LLC continues to prioritize strategic growth in 2024 with plans to add 35 travel centers and remodel more than 75 locations across its network.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240305992576/en/
    Pilot Travel Centers LLC announces 2024 network growth plans.
  • In addition to expanding its travel center network, Pilot Travel Centers LLC is looking to bring more top-of-the-line maintenance and tire services to its trucking customers through its partnership with Southern Tire Mart.
  • For more information on Pilot Travel Centers LLC and its travel center network, including locations and amenities, visit pilotflyingj.com .

The Transportation Industry’s Biggest Names to Headline ACT Expo 2024

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Thursday, February 1, 2024

The 13th annual fleet-focused event is taking place May 20-23, 2024, at the Las Vegas Convention Center.

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  • The 13th annual fleet-focused event is taking place May 20-23, 2024, at the Las Vegas Convention Center.
  • “In addition, our 2024 ACT Expo keynote lineup promises to ignite inspiration and innovation, setting the stage for a transformative dialogue in the world of advanced transportation technologies and clean fuels.”
    Earlier this month, ACT Expo announced the full agenda and first keynote , Roger Alm, President of Volvo Trucks.
  • The massive expo hall will highlight more than 350 exhibitors and sponsors displaying new, advanced commercial vehicle technologies.
  • Supported by presenting sponsors Daimler Truck North America, Penske Transportation Solutions, and Shell, ACT Expo is the official annual meeting place for fleet transportation stakeholders focused on achieving both economic and environmental sustainability.

Pilot Travel Centers LLC kicks off annual Heart Month campaign

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Thursday, February 1, 2024

KNOXVILLE, Tenn., Feb. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- In support of Heart Month in February, Pilot Travel Centers LLC is kicking off its seventh year of raising funds to support the fight against heart disease and stroke.

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  • KNOXVILLE, Tenn., Feb. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- In support of Heart Month in February, Pilot Travel Centers LLC is kicking off its seventh year of raising funds to support the fight against heart disease and stroke.
  • This February, guests can visit participating Pilot, Flying J and One9 travel centers to donate to the campaign and celebrate their reasons to lead healthier lives.
  • As part of the Heart Month campaign, Pilot Travel Centers LLC is supporting the American Heart Association's Life is Why campaign to advocate for the importance of CPR and to offer its 30,000 team members the opportunity to participate in virtual, hands-only CPR training.
  • For more information about the company's Heart Month campaign, visit pilotflyingj.com/heart-month and to easily find nearby locations, use the myRewards Plus app .

Hyzon Delivers First Four Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles to Performance Food Group

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Thursday, January 25, 2024

Hyzon Motors Inc. (Hyzon) (NASDAQ: HYZN), a leading hydrogen fuel cell technology developer and global supplier of zero-emission heavy-duty fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs), today announced that it delivered four FCEVs to leading food distributor and supplier Performance Food Group (PFG) (NYSE: PFGC), in a joint ceremony.

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  • Hyzon Motors Inc. (Hyzon) (NASDAQ: HYZN), a leading hydrogen fuel cell technology developer and global supplier of zero-emission heavy-duty fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs), today announced that it delivered four FCEVs to leading food distributor and supplier Performance Food Group (PFG) (NYSE: PFGC), in a joint ceremony.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240125637852/en/
    Leaders from Performance Food Group (PFG) and Hyzon celebrate the delivery of four fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs) in Fontana, CA today.
  • “Our fuel cell technology will help Vistar’s heavy-duty trucking operations operate emission free and with reduced noise pollution.
  • The delivery comes six months after Hyzon and PFG initially announced their fuel cell electric vehicle agreement.

HYZON DELIVERS FIRST FOUR FUEL CELL ELECTRIC VEHICLES TO PERFORMANCE FOOD GROUP

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Thursday, January 25, 2024

FONTANA, Calif., Jan. 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Hyzon Motors Inc. (Hyzon) (NASDAQ: HYZN), a leading hydrogen fuel cell technology developer and global supplier of zero-emission heavy-duty fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs), today announced that it delivered four FCEVs to leading food distributor and supplier Performance Food Group (PFG) (NYSE: PFGC), in a joint ceremony. The event, held at PFG's Vistar facility in Fontana, was attended by local government leaders, company leaders, and PFG associates, and showcased the new FCEVs by offering ride along demonstrations.

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  • FONTANA, Calif., Jan. 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Hyzon Motors Inc. (Hyzon) (NASDAQ: HYZN), a leading hydrogen fuel cell technology developer and global supplier of zero-emission heavy-duty fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs), today announced that it delivered four FCEVs to leading food distributor and supplier Performance Food Group (PFG) (NYSE: PFGC), in a joint ceremony.
  • "Our fuel cell technology will help Vistar's heavy-duty trucking operations operate emission free and with reduced noise pollution.
  • The delivery comes six months after Hyzon and PFG initially announced their fuel cell electric vehicle agreement.
  • Zero-emission, hydrogen fuel cell vehicles offer similar benefits and convenience as diesel fuel trucks without the harmful emissions that worsen air quality and have negative environmental impacts.

Berkshire Hathaway Completes Acquisition of Remaining Interest in Pilot Travel Centers LLC

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Tuesday, January 16, 2024

(BRK.A; BRK.B) – Pursuant to the terms of a settlement agreement reached with Pilot Corporation, Berkshire Hathaway Inc. has acquired Pilot Corporation’s remaining 20% interest in Pilot Travel Centers LLC effective today. Berkshire Hathaway now owns 100% of Pilot Travel Centers.

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(BRK.A; BRK.B) – Pursuant to the terms of a settlement agreement reached with Pilot Corporation, Berkshire Hathaway Inc. has acquired Pilot Corporation’s remaining 20% interest in Pilot Travel Centers LLC effective today. Berkshire Hathaway now owns 100% of Pilot Travel Centers.

Berkshire Hathaway Reaches Settlement with Pilot Corporation

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Monday, January 8, 2024

(BRK.A; BRK.B) – Berkshire Hathaway Inc. is pleased to announce that it has reached an agreement to fully settle the Delaware litigation, including all claims and counterclaims, between Pilot Corporation and Berkshire Hathaway Inc., Pilot Travel Centers LLC, and National Indemnity Company.

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(BRK.A; BRK.B) – Berkshire Hathaway Inc. is pleased to announce that it has reached an agreement to fully settle the Delaware litigation, including all claims and counterclaims, between Pilot Corporation and Berkshire Hathaway Inc., Pilot Travel Centers LLC, and National Indemnity Company.

Virta Expands its Provider-led Weight Loss Program to Adults with BMI >25 As Demand Surges for Cost Effective Alternatives to GLP-1 Drugs

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Thursday, January 4, 2024

Virta Health, the leader in drug-free clinical weight loss and type 2 diabetes reversal, today announced significant traction against the company’s expansion into weight loss solutions.

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  • Virta Health, the leader in drug-free clinical weight loss and type 2 diabetes reversal, today announced significant traction against the company’s expansion into weight loss solutions.
  • “Virta delivers drug-like impact, without the drugs,” said Dr. Adam Wolfberg, Chief Medical Officer at Virta.
  • For nearly a decade, Virta Health has been de-prescribing GLP-1 drugs while sustaining clinically significant weight loss.
  • Because much of the weight loss is regained once people stop using the drugs, much of the spend on GLP-1s is also therefore wasted.

NATSO, SIGMA APPLAUD NATIONAL ELECTRIC VEHICLE GRANT RECIPIENTS

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Wednesday, December 13, 2023

NATSO and SIGMA applaud those truck stops, travel centers and fuel marketers who have actively engaged with their lawmakers and regulators to pursue -- and win -- grant opportunities that will kick start industry investments in electric fuel.

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  • Pilot Travel Centers Marks First in U.S. to Activate EV Charging Stations Through NEVI Program
    ALEXANDRIA, Va., Dec. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- NATSO, representing travel centers and truck stops, and SIGMA: America's Leading Fuel Marketers, today applauded Pilot Travel Centers for being the first refueling location in the United States to activate electric vehicle charging stations through the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Program.
  • NATSO and SIGMA applaud those truck stops, travel centers and fuel marketers who have actively engaged with their lawmakers and regulators to pursue -- and win -- grant opportunities that will kick start industry investments in electric fuel.
  • NATSO and SIGMA played an integral role in developing and supporting the federal EV charging grant program.
  • NATSO and SIGMA continue to advocate for the ability of their members to profitably invest in electric vehicle charging.

Pilot Travel Centers LLC, General Motors and EVgo Make Convenient, Accessible Charging a Reality with Opening of First Stations in Coast-to-Coast EV Charging Network

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Tuesday, December 5, 2023

"EV drivers are eager for a better charging experience and to have more charging locations along America's most traveled corridors.

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  • "EV drivers are eager for a better charging experience and to have more charging locations along America's most traveled corridors.
  • These new charging locations and the many more to come, will be critical for improving range confidence," said Adam Wright, Pilot Travel Centers LLC chief executive officer.
  • "As interest in EVs continues to grow, we believe our network can be a catalyst to getting more EV drivers on the road."
  • The three industry leaders have worked to provide current and future EV drivers with a thoughtful, practical and accessible charging experience for long distance travel.