Pilot Travel Centers LLC (“Pilot” or “PTC”) is the largest operator of travel centers in North America. The company operates primarily under the names Pilot or Flying J. Pilot’s travel centers...
Pilot Travel Centers LLC (“Pilot” or “PTC”) is the largest operator of travel centers in North America. The company operates primarily under the names Pilot or Flying J. Pilot’s travel centers are generally located close to an interstate highway and offer petroleum products, merchandise, fast food, and a variety of services and amenities to consumers and professional truck drivers. Pilot was founded in 1958 as a single truck stop in Gate City, VA. In 2010, Pilot merged with Flying J expanding their combined network to more than 550 travel centers. PTC operates more than 650 travel centers and 75 fuel-only locations across 44 U.S. states and five Canadian provinces. PTC’s revenue for the eleven months ending December 31, 2023, was $51.7 B. As of January 2023, the company is majority-owned by Berkshire Hathaway, with Pilot Corporation holding approximately 20% ownership. Pilot is headquartered in Knoxville, TN.
Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (NYSE: BRK.A) is an American holding company, whose conglomerate includes over 80 companies, including insurance and reinsurance, rail freight, energy supply, financial services, manufacturing, and wholesale and retail. The current market cap for Berkshire Hathaway is $891.95B, and the reported revenue for 2023 was $439.33 B. The company has an investment grade AA credit rating and is headquartered in Omaha, NE.