Heavy Duty Trucking Logo
MenuMENU
SearchSEARCH

Pilot Flying J Settles Case Filed by Western Express

After settling an $85 million class action lawsuit in November over allegations it bilked trucking customers out money in the form of rebates from fuel purchases, truckstop chain Pilot Flying J has settled separate litigation brought by one trucking company.

Evan Lockridge
Evan LockridgeFormer Business Contributing Editor
January 9, 2014
Pilot Flying J Settles Case Filed by Western Express

Photo: Evan Lockridge

2 min to read


 After settling an $85 million class action lawsuit in November over allegations it bilked trucking customers out money in the form of rebates from fuel purchases, truckstop chain Pilot Flying J has settled separate litigation brought by one trucking company.

Ad Loading...
Photo: Evan Lockridge

Western Express has withdrawn its lawsuit it filed in Louisiana, according to published reports, after originally claiming Pilot Flying J cost it tens of millions of dollars, much of it in the form of additional debt it was forced to take on for alleged lack of rebates.

Ad Loading...

Terms of the deal have not been released but the Western Express President Paul Weick told the Knoxville News Sentinel, “We never stopped our relationship with Pilot, and they’re a great partner. They had some issues within their organization that they got worked out and it’s our plan for that partnership to last a long, long time.”

Pilot Flying J and CEO Jimmy Haslem have denied any wrongdoing since a raid in April of last year by federal agents on company headquarters, as part of a criminal investigation. Since then at least seven people have pleaded guilty for their roles but have yet to be sentenced.

Meantime, a new lawsuit has been filed against Pilot Flying J in federal court in South Carolina by the trucking company Quality Logistics, claiming it is a victim of rebate fraud. It was originally filed in South Carolina state court.

Pilot Flying J customers who felt they were cheated by the company had the choice of opting out of the class action settlement.

More Fleet Management

C.H. Robinson intermodal.

C.H. Robinson Offers Carriers Relief as Diesel Prices Surge

C.H. Robinson is waiving fees on fuel cards and cash advances for April and May, aiming to help carriers offset rising diesel costs tied to geopolitical instability.

Read More →
Fleet Managementby StaffApril 8, 2026

What Trucking Events are Happening in 2026?

Looking for trucking-related conventions, expos, and other events? Heavy Duty Trucking has developed this list of national and larger regional trucking shows and events.

Read More →
Peter Voorhoeve, president, Volvo Trucks North America.
Fleet Managementby Jack RobertsApril 6, 2026

Volvo’s Quiet Confidence Turns into a Full-Throated Bet on the Future

After years of steady, methodical progress, Peter Voorhoeve says the OEM’s latest lineup isn’t just evolutionary. It’s delivering real, measurable gains for fleets right now.

Read More →
Ad Loading...
Beyond Trucks Rate Agent TMS.
Fleet Managementby Jack RobertsApril 2, 2026

BeyondTrucks Targets Rate Complexity with New AI RateAgents

BeyondTrucks says its new RateAgents can turn plain-language rate logic into working code, starting with fuel surcharges — a critical but notoriously complex piece of carrier revenue.

Read More →
Magnus Koeck, vice president of strategy, marketing, and brand management, Volvo Trucks North America
Fleet Managementby Jack RobertsApril 2, 2026

Volvo Sees Market ‘Tipping Point’ as New VNL Orders Surge

Soft freight conditions persist, but aging fleets, strong order intake, and new-product momentum signal a more optimistic second half of 2026, Volvo Trucks North America says.

Read More →
Illustration of a semi-trailer with a sports playbook diagram on chalkboard
Fleet Managementby Deborah LockridgeApril 1, 2026

Cargo Theft’s New Playbook: Strategic Fraud, Double Brokering, and Cybercrime Hit Trucking

Cargo theft is evolving from regional smash-and-grab operations to sophisticated fraud schemes. Strategic theft now accounts for roughly a third of cargo crime, with incidents rising sharply in recent years. Here’s how the schemes work — and what fleets can do to protect themselves.

Read More →
Ad Loading...
Collage of Top 20 Product award ceremonies
EquipmentMarch 31, 2026

HDT Honors the Best New Products of 2025 at TMC [Photos]

Heavy Duty Trucking's Top 20 Products awards recognize the best new products and technologies. Check out the award presentations at the 2026 Technology & Maintenance Council annual meeting.

Read More →
freightliner whitepaper
SponsoredMarch 31, 2026

Detroit Engines: Trusted Performance, Built for What's Next

The Detroit® Gen 6 engine platform proves that real progress doesn’t require a complete redesign. Built on 20 years of trusted technology, these engines are designed for efficiency, stronger performance, and greater reliability than before. And they do it all while complying with 2027 EPA standards on every mile.

Read More →
Q&A graphic with Erik Neandross headshot
Fleet Managementby Deborah LockridgeMarch 27, 2026

Q&A: What's Real in Advanced Truck Tech? ACT Expo's Erik Neandross Weighs In

The 2026 ACT Expo is focusing heavily on what organizer Erik Neandross calls trucking's digital frontier. This interview excerpt dives into artificial intelligence, zero-emission vehicles, and tips to make sense of it all.

Read More →
Ad Loading...
Illustration showing man at podium and "digital frontier: Hype or hit" text
Fleet ManagementMarch 26, 2026

Trucking's Digital Frontier: AI, Connected Vehicles, Alternative Fuels and More

There's an amazing amount of new technology for trucking out there. For fleets, the challenge is figuring out what’s real, what’s hype, and what’s worth investing in.

Read More →