Heavy Duty Trucking Logo
MenuMENU
SearchSEARCH

Second Search Warrant Served on Pilot Flying J HQ

Another search warrant has been executed on the headquarters of the truckstop chain Pilot Flying J. The Knoxville News Sentinel reports it spoke with U.S. Attorney Bill Killian, who would only say it was served last night.

Evan Lockridge
Evan LockridgeFormer Business Contributing Editor
April 16, 2013
Second Search Warrant Served on Pilot Flying J HQ

 

2 min to read


Another search warrant has been executed on the headquarters of the truckstop chain Pilot Flying J.

The Knoxville News Sentinel reports it spoke with U.S. Attorney Bill Killian, who would only say it was served last night. No arrests have been made since the first warrant was served Monday in a raid by both FBI and IRS agents. The more than 600 locations of the Knoxville, Tenn.-based Pilot Flying J have remained open since then.

Ad Loading...

Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslem, brother of Pilot Fying J CEO Jimmy Haslem and former president of the company, spoke to reporters earlier Tuesday about the raids.

"Obviously when something like this happens, there's gossip and suspicion about what happened, and the truth is nobody knows," Gov. Haslam said. "I don't know either. I don't really know any more of the facts than what you do."

He said he has not talked with authorities about the investigation. He told reporters that he has not been involved in the business in more than a decade, though he still remains a company shareholder. The Nashville Scene also published a transcript of the interview.

Ad Loading...

It could be a while before the reasons about the raids and the investigation are made public. FBI spokesman Marshall Stone told the The Associated Press that the move was part of an ongoing investigation and "any details that would be released to the public would not be available for some time.”

In a post on its website, the company said Pilot Flying J employees were expected to report to work at the company's headquarters today as usual. 

More Drivers

Photo of smiling truck driver Harold Perry with arms crossed in front of Southeastern Freight Lines truck
DriversSeptember 17, 2026

From One Generation to the Next: How Mentorship Builds Safer Truck Drivers

After three decades in trucking, Harold Perry shares what he's learned about driver safety, mentorship, and helping the next generation build confidence behind the wheel.

Read More →
Illustration with driver behind the wheel, an alert sign, and a laptop
Driversby Lauren FletcherSeptember 9, 2026

Truck Drivers Need More Than Another Alert

Fleets have more visibility into truck health, safety events, and driver activity than ever. The next challenge is turning all that information into useful guidance for the person who has to decide what to do next.

Read More →
Two men in jackets with Homeland Security indicated on the back, standing in a parking lot looking toward a building with trucks in front of it
Driversby Deborah LockridgeSeptember 1, 2026

FMCSA Removes 110 Truck Driver Training Schools from Certified ELDT List

Federal regulators also are targeting more than 160 additional training providers and launching a nationwide audit of third-party CDL skills testers as part of a broader crackdown on trucking fraud.

Read More →
Ad Loading...
Illustration of tired truck driver, electronic logging device, and traffic congestion

Hours of Service Pilot Programs: FMCSA Readies for 2027 Rollout

Two pilot programs could eventually reshape hours-of-service rules, giving truck drivers options to pause their 14-hour clock or use longer split sleeper rest periods.

Read More →
Illustration with safety cones in background, Roadcheck logo, cargo tiedowns, and officer checking driver logs
Safety & Complianceby Deborah LockridgeAugust 26, 2026

Medical Cards, English Proficiency Reshape Roadcheck Violations

Medical-card violations jumped to the top of the driver out-of-service list during CVSA’s 2026 International Roadcheck, while English-language proficiency violations appeared among the leading violations for the first time.

Read More →
Illustration of data privacy, big brother concept, and truck driver behind the wheel
Safety & Complianceby Deborah LockridgeAugust 17, 2026

Driver Trust Can Make or Break the Success of Fleet Safety Technology

New Teletrac Navman research suggests that onboarding, transparency about driver data, and positive feedback can play a significant role in how commercial drivers respond to safety and coaching technology.

Read More →
Ad Loading...
Illustration incorporating a gavel, the back of a driver training trailer, and art showing a blue female shape standing out in a row of male shapes.
Driversby StaffAugust 11, 2026

EEOC Sues KLLM Over Alleged Sex Discrimination in Driver Training

KLLM is facing a federal sex-discrimination lawsuit over policies the EEOC alleges put female truck driver trainees at a disadvantage.

Read More →
Safety & Complianceby Deborah LockridgeAugust 10, 2026

FMCSA Moves to Codify English Language Requirements for Commercial Drivers

By changing regulations on English-language proficiency requirements for commercial drivers, rather than relying on a guidance memo, the FMCSA said future administrations won't be able to walk back the Trump administration's stricter enforcement with just a memo.

Read More →
YouTube thumbnail showing two Western Star trucks with the text "Behind the Experience: Western Star Star Nation"
Equipmentby Lauren FletcherAugust 3, 2026

Drivers Put Western Star Trucks to the Test at Star Nation Experience

Watch to get an inside look at the Western Star trucks, technology, and community behind the Star Nation Experience 2026!

Read More →
Ad Loading...
American flag in background with photos of military truck and Freedom Haulers ad graphic
Driversby Deborah LockridgeJuly 30, 2026

Trump Administration Looks to Put More Veterans Behind the Wheel

The Freedom Haulers program pulls together existing and expanded programs at several federal agencies to recruit veterans to drive commercial heavy-duty trucks and cut the red tape for them to get a CDL, training, and employment.

Read More →