Filling stations

Pilot Flying J Takes Off with Infor Coleman AI & Machine Learning

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Tuesday, June 1, 2021
Infor, Pilot Flying J, Retailers, FJ Management, Flying J, Filling stations, Machine learning, Companies

Because Pilot Flying J had already deployed an Infor multi-tenant cloud ERP system, he took advantage of its pre-integrated data, analytic, AI and ML capabilities.

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  • Because Pilot Flying J had already deployed an Infor multi-tenant cloud ERP system, he took advantage of its pre-integrated data, analytic, AI and ML capabilities.
  • With Infor Coleman machine learning checking for fuel margin errors, Pilot Flying J can redeploy the equivalent of two full-time equivalents (FTEs) to other finance work.
  • Going forward, Clothier plans to use Infor Coleman AI to help optimize Pilot Flying J's workforce scheduling.
  • Watch this video to get Clothier's insights into how Pilot Flying J automates fuel price anomaly detection with Infor Coleman AI and Machine Learning.

Gasboy Fuel & Fleet Management Solutions Available Through Sourcewell

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Wednesday, April 7, 2021
General Electric Company, Gilbarco Veeder-Root, Filling stations, Gasoline pump, Fleet management, Petroleum technician

Gilbarco Veeder-Root offers customers a full range of fuel-related solutions from its Gasboy fuel and fleet management systems, designed to help customers account for every ounce of fuel used in managing their fleets.

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  • Gilbarco Veeder-Root offers customers a full range of fuel-related solutions from its Gasboy fuel and fleet management systems, designed to help customers account for every ounce of fuel used in managing their fleets.
  • Gasboy solutions are found wherever fuel management is critical to productivity and profitability from air freight depots to rental car facilities, from construction sites to LTL distribution centers.
  • The Gilbarco Veeder-Root brands are now available to Sourcewell members under the contract #092920-GVR and were effective March 4, 2021.
  • Major product lines include fuel dispensers, pump media, point-of-sale systems, payment systems, tank gauges, software development and integration, fleet management systems, and nozzles.

Consumers Want Convenience, Security, and More Pay-at-the-Pump Options from Fuel Retailers, New TNS Research Finds

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Tuesday, December 1, 2020
Other Retail, Banking, Automotive, Professional services, Marketing, Communications, General Automotive, Retail, Oil, Gas, Energy, Finance, Merchandising, Consumer behaviour, Marketing, Filling stations, Articles, Gasoline pump, Pumps, Online shopping, Retail, Impulse purchase, Economy

New data suggests consumer preferences for security, convenience, and more options for pay-at-the-pump impulse purchases will influence where consumers choose to purchase fuel, and how they pay, in the near future.

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  • New data suggests consumer preferences for security, convenience, and more options for pay-at-the-pump impulse purchases will influence where consumers choose to purchase fuel, and how they pay, in the near future.
  • Transaction Network Services (TNS) commissioned a survey* of US adults to learn consumer attitudes toward and experiences with various pay-at-the-pump opportunities.
  • For example, the survey revealed many consumers are looking for the ability to order food and pay for in-store purchases while at the pump.
  • This will require many retailers to upgrade automated fuel dispensers (AFDs) to support these new commerce options .

Honor and Celebrate Veterans with Pilot Company's Round-Up for Wreaths Across America and Free Breakfast for Veterans Day

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Thursday, October 22, 2020
Aftermath of war, Military personnel, Veteran, Pilot Flying J, Retailers, Holidays, FJ Management, Filling stations

In celebration of Veterans Day, from Nov. 9-15, the company will offer all veterans one free breakfast combo, valid at participating U.S.

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  • In celebration of Veterans Day, from Nov. 9-15, the company will offer all veterans one free breakfast combo, valid at participating U.S.
  • Pilot Company also will celebrate Veterans Day with a week-long special offer for all U.S. military veterans.
  • The Veterans Day Breakfast Combo offer is available through the Pilot Flying J app and is redeemable at participating U.S.
  • For nearby travel center locations to donate and to redeem the breakfast offer for veterans, download the Pilot Flying J app.

First TA-branded Franchise Opens in Florida

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Wednesday, July 15, 2020
Mobile, Wireless, Oil, Gas, Other Travel, Energy, General Automotive, Transportation, Technology, Automotive, Travel, Trucking, Transport, Other Automotive, Land transport, Franchises, Articles, Filling stations, Cuyahoga County, Ohio, TravelCenters of America, Truck stops, Franchising, TA, Business

The site in Lake City is in a prime location for drivers and were happy to offer them our services and amenities, said Barry Richards, president of TA.

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  • The site in Lake City is in a prime location for drivers and were happy to offer them our services and amenities, said Barry Richards, president of TA.
  • Were eager to continue partnering with truck stop owners who are excited to grow their already successful businesses.
  • To learn more about franchise opportunities, please visit www.ta-petro.com/franchising .
  • TravelCenters of America Inc. (Nasdaq: TA) is the nation's largest publicly traded full-service travel center network.

TravelCenters of America Offers Free Meals to Veterans on July 4

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Thursday, June 25, 2020
Technology, Automotive, Restaurant, Bar, Other Travel, Transportation, General Automotive, Travel, Trucking, Oil, Gas, Energy, Transport, Food, Beverage, Other Defense, Retail, Other Automotive, Defense, Mobile, Wireless, Land transport, Franchises, Restaurants, Cuyahoga County, Ohio, TravelCenters of America, Filling stations, Iron Skillet, Truck stops, Quaker Steak & Lube, Skillet, TA, Lube

For years, TravelCenters of America has honored those who serve with free meals on Independence Day.

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  • For years, TravelCenters of America has honored those who serve with free meals on Independence Day.
  • To date, nearly 60,000 free meals have been served at Country Pride and Iron Skillet restaurants.
  • TravelCenters of America Inc. (Nasdaq: TA) is the nation's largest publicly traded full-service travel center network.
  • TravelCenters of America operates nearly 650 full-service and quick-service restaurants and 10 proprietary brands, including Quaker Steak and Lube, Iron Skillet and Country Pride.

TravelCenters of America to Open First TA Express in California

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Tuesday, June 23, 2020
Oil, Gas, Retail, Energy, Technology, Other Travel, Transportation, Other Automotive, Travel, Convenience store, Trucking, Fleet management, General Automotive, Transport, Automotive, Mobile, Wireless, Cuyahoga County, Ohio, Franchises, TravelCenters of America, Land transport, Filling stations, Iron Skillet, Truck stops, Companies, Quaker Steak & Lube, TA

TravelCenters of America Inc. (Nasdaq:TA), nationwide operator of the TA, Petro Stopping Centers and TA Express travel center network, has signed a franchise agreement with CSG Petroleum, Inc. to open a TA Express in Bakersfield, California.

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  • TravelCenters of America Inc. (Nasdaq:TA), nationwide operator of the TA, Petro Stopping Centers and TA Express travel center network, has signed a franchise agreement with CSG Petroleum, Inc. to open a TA Express in Bakersfield, California.
  • It will be the first introduction of the TA Express brand in California and will convert by the end of 2020.
  • TravelCenters of America Inc. (Nasdaq:TA) is the nation's largest publicly traded full-service travel center network.
  • TravelCenters of America operates nearly 650 full-service and quick-service restaurants and 10 proprietary brands, including Quaker Steak and Lube, Iron Skillet and Country Pride.

TravelCenters of America to Open First TA Express in Arizona

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Wednesday, June 17, 2020
Mobile, Wireless, Oil, Gas, General Automotive, Transportation, Energy, Technology, Convenience store, Automotive, Travel, Other Transport, Retail, Trucking, Transport, Regions of the United States, Land transport, Cuyahoga County, Ohio, Franchises, TravelCenters of America, Filling stations, Truck stops, TA, ARIZONA

TravelCenters of America Inc. (Nasdaq: TA), nationwide operator of the TA, Petro Stopping Centers and TA Express travel center network, has signed a franchise agreement with Orly Jackson and Lissette Fernandez to open a TA Express in White Hills, Arizona.

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  • TravelCenters of America Inc. (Nasdaq: TA), nationwide operator of the TA, Petro Stopping Centers and TA Express travel center network, has signed a franchise agreement with Orly Jackson and Lissette Fernandez to open a TA Express in White Hills, Arizona.
  • Were pleased to bring our TA Express brand to Arizona through a franchise opportunity, said Dave Raco, Vice President of Franchise Operations.
  • The TA Express in White Hills will be TAs eighth travel center to open in Arizona.
  • TravelCenters of America Inc. (Nasdaq: TA) is the nation's largest publicly traded full-service travel center network.

TravelCenters of America Celebrates Three New Locations in June

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Tuesday, June 2, 2020
Technology, General Automotive, Mobile, Wireless, Retail, Other Travel, Transportation, Travel, Oil, Gas, Automotive, Trucking, Energy, Convenience store, Transport, Other Automotive, Cuyahoga County, Ohio, Franchises, TravelCenters of America, Land transport, Filling stations, Iron Skillet, Truck stops, Companies, Quaker Steak & Lube, TA, Nacogdoches, Texas, Express

TravelCenters of America Inc. (Nasdaq: TA), nationwide operator of the TA, Petro Stopping Centers and TA Express travel center brands, today announced its plans to open three new travel centers in as many weeks during June.

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  • TravelCenters of America Inc. (Nasdaq: TA), nationwide operator of the TA, Petro Stopping Centers and TA Express travel center brands, today announced its plans to open three new travel centers in as many weeks during June.
  • (The fourth Coffee Cup Fuel Stop converting to a TA Express through a franchise agreement with Heinz, Inc.)
    June 10: TA Express opens in Nacogdoches, Texas.
  • TravelCenters of America Inc. (Nasdaq: TA) is the nation's largest publicly traded full-service travel center network.
  • TravelCenters of America operates nearly 650 full-service and quick-service restaurants and 10 proprietary brands, including Quaker Steak and Lube, Iron Skillet and Country Pride.

TravelCenters of America Inc. Announces Annual Meeting Results

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Thursday, May 21, 2020
Mobile, Wireless, Oil, Gas, Other Travel, Energy, General Automotive, Transportation, Technology, Automotive, Travel, Trucking, Transport, Other Automotive, Franchises, Land transport, Cuyahoga County, Ohio, TravelCenters of America, Filling stations, Iron Skillet, Truck stops, Companies, Quaker Steak & Lube, TA, Lube

TravelCenters of America Inc. (Nasdaq: TA) today announced the results of its 2020 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, which was held earlier today, as follows.

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  • TravelCenters of America Inc. (Nasdaq: TA) today announced the results of its 2020 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, which was held earlier today, as follows.
  • The final tabulation of the percentage of stockholders votes cast for this Independent Director is as follows:
    Jonathan M. Pertchik was re-elected as Managing Director.
  • TravelCenters of America Inc. (Nasdaq: TA) is the nation's largest publicly traded full-service travel center network.
  • TravelCenters of America operates nearly 650 full-service and quick-service restaurants and 10 proprietary brands, including Quaker Steak and Lube, Iron Skillet and Country Pride.