“Big” Jim Haslam, upon retirement from the armed forces, turned his attention toward a career in the gasoline business. That was 50 years ago. We explore Haslam’s journey and the growth of Pilot Travel Centers in becoming a standout leader in today’s transportation industry.
When I began this journey to document my travels on the road with NASCAR, I wondered how I could possibly translate all the bright colors, intense sounds, insane pressure, pure emotion, hard-earned sweat, unbridled elation, pain and passion inside the NASCAR garage into a few words. There isn’t a day that I don’t challenge myself [...]
How many times have you been driving down the highway and watched a big truck following two feet from the rear bumper of a four-wheeler?
A tundra ecosystem where caribou and beauty abound. Despite its vibrant beauty, the tundra is a place of extremes. You hunt at the mercy of the weather. The climate controls your movements, as it does the caribou. Camp Lore tells of one huge herd, more than 20 miles long, that took two days to pass. [...]
As the introduction to the popular daytime soap opera, "Days of Our Lives," says, "Like sands through an hour-glass, so are the days of our lives." It’s also fitting for the never-ending bickering between Congress and the White House over the Highway Trust Fund. In September, Congress was essentially forced to pass an $8 billion [...]
Our workforce today faces strict drug-testing policies in which, in many cases, employees are subject to random testing. Questionable, though, are the procedures in place for testing and the apparent holes in the process. We investigate what a professional driver could face.
Even though professional drivers try to stay on the road as long as possible, certain duties can’t be ignored, like personal hygiene. Pilot Travel Centers has introduced a new shower system in an effort to clean up the old and get you back on the road.
Professional drivers enjoy their downtime in various ways. Some exercise, read a book or now, as more commonly seen, immerse themselves in the world of video games. Take a look at the popular games traveling our highways.
In perhaps a classic case of defining ironic fortune, racing legend Junior Johnson has experienced the highs and lows of not only NASCAR, but of the law as well. Caught for running moonshine and now being chased by those trying to buy his moonshine, Johnson’s career and life have now come full circle.
The harsh realities of a crippled economy have hit in many ways. Jobs and homes have been lost and companies have been closed. But this isn’t about pointing fingers. Depending on whom you believe, the outcome of the $700 billion bailout seems unsure. The package includes the government buying up bad debt, in an attempt, [...]
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