Pilot Travel Centers will now offer B99 biodiesel fuel for fleets.

The company made the announcement in recognition of National Biodiesel Day on March 18, 2025.

Pilot is celebrating the installation of the country’s first B99 biodiesel retail offering for commercial fleets. The first pumps have been installed at its travel center in Decatur, Illinois. 

A Three-Way Effort

Pilot said this effort was made possible through collaboration with PepsiCo and ADM.

PepsiCo operates of one of North America’s largest private fleets.

ADM is a global agricultural supply chain manager and processor.

Pilot said the three-way effort highlights the importance of partnerships to help drive sustainability goals in the trucking industry.

According to Pillot, this development sets a milestone in sustainable energy. It does so by bringing B99 into the travel center space. This helps make low-carbon solutions more accessible to fleets. 

B99 biodiesel is a lower-carbon fuel that is driving a cleaner future for hard-to-decarbonize sectors like long-haul trucking. 

Biodiesel is manufactured from vegetable oils, animal fats or recycled grease and can improve fuel efficiency and help reduce carbon emissions in commercial trucking. 

Optimus Technologies, a fleet sustainability innovator, enabled this rollout through its development of technology that upgrades diesel engines to operate on up to 100% biodiesel.

More Sustainable Fuel Options

"We know how important sustainability is to our customers and strive to help meet these growing needs for more sustainable fuel options for commercial fleets," said Eric Fobes, head of renewables at Pilot. "Introducing B99 at our travel centers is another way we support fleets committed to reducing carbon emissions. This collaboration with PepsiCo, ADM and Optimus Technologies exemplifies how partnerships can create impactful solutions.”

This initial rollout will feature installations of B99 biodiesel dispensing capabilities at three Pilot locations:

• Currently available at 4030 East Boyd Road, Decatur, Illinois

• Coming this spring to 11957 Douglas Avenue, Des Moines, Iowa

• Coming this summer to 8787 South Lancaster Road, Dallas, Texas

This initiative is supported by the Iowa Soybean Association, Iowa Biodiesel Board, Illinois Soybean Association Checkoff Program, and the American Lung Association.

 Pilot said the project is part of its commitment to meeting the evolving needs of its guests and customers as the company works to help shape the future of energy.