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Newsby Evan LockridgeMay 16, 2013

Pilot Flying J CEO Talks to Trucking About Fraud Allegations

Embattled Pilot Flying J CEO and Cleveland Browns owner Jimmy Haslam on Thursday morning took questions from trucking for the first time since allegations of fraud surfaced a month ago, and asked fleets to work with the truckstop chain to resolve any problems rather than filing suit.

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Newsby Evan LockridgeMay 15, 2013

Former FBI Director to Investigate Pilot Flying J as Part of Lawsuit

The law firm representing one of the trucking companies suing truckstop operator Pilot Flying J has brought on a big gun to help with the investigation – former FBI Director Louis Freeh.

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Newsby Evan LockridgeMay 14, 2013

Lawsuits Piling Up Against Pilot Flying J Following Raid

Alabama-based Osborn Transportation has filed suit in federal court in Alabama accusing Pilot Flying J of breach of contract and other charges over allegations it cheated trucking company customers out of fuel rebates.

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NewsMay 13, 2013

Pilot Flying J Breaks Ground on New Travel Center in Odessa, Texas

Pilot Flying J announced it is breaking ground on a new Pilot Travel Center in Odessa, Texas. The travel center will feature full amenities for area residents, professional drivers and the traveling public.

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Newsby Evan LockridgeMay 9, 2013

Haslam Hitting PR Trail Following Pilot Flying J Allegations

Charges haven’t been filed following a raid on his company’s headquarters, but Pilot Flying J chief Jimmy Haslam seems to have already embarked on a tour to rehabilitate his image and that of his family's company.

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NewsMay 8, 2013

Urgent Care Travel Opens at Pilot in Knoxville, Tenn.

Urgent Care Travel opened its first urgent care location at the Pilot Travel Center on Strawberry Plains Pike in Knoxville, Tenn. The company plans to open as many as 100 urgent care sites at select travel center and travel plaza locations nationwide.

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NewsMay 6, 2013

IdleAir Opens New Location at Dallas Flying J

IdleAir, a truck stop electrification service provider, has opened a new location in Dallas, Texas. The new IdleAir facility is located at Flying J #726 (I-20 Exit 472).

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Newsby Evan LockridgeMay 6, 2013

Questions Arise Over Appointment of Pilot Flying J Committee Head

As lawsuits continue to mount against the truckstop chain Pilot Flying J, its board of directors has appointed a head of a special committee overseeing an internal investigation along with what it calls a “special independent council,” but questions are quickly being raised about one of the choices.

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NewsApril 30, 2013

Haslam Can Continue Trying to Mend Fences

A Knoxville judge rules that Pilot Flying J CEO Jimmy Haslam may continue reaching out to carriers that might have been victimized by an alleged rebate fraud scheme.

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NewsApril 29, 2013

Affidavit Released in Pilot Flying J Investigation

Federal officials recently released the contents of an affidavit, which helped them secure authorization for the raid of the Pilot Flying J headquarters is Knoxville, Tenn. on April 15.

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