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On the Roadby Jim ParkMay 7, 2013

The Truck Parking Paradox

There's a good reason we don't have enough truck-parking spaces in this country, says Jim Park in his On the Road blog: Truckstop operators can't make any money with 10 acres under asphalt because trucking won't pay for it.

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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 29, 2013

TA Opens Two Petro:Lube Truck Service Centers in Indiana, Kansas

TravelCenters of America opens two newly built truck service facilities with 10 always open service bays.

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Newsby Jim ParkApril 29, 2013

Tony the Truckstop Tiger has to Go

Tony, a 550-lb, 12-year-old Bengal-Siberian tiger that lives in a 40 by 80 foot pen at the Tiger Truck Stop in Grosse Tete, La. may soon need a new home.

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NewsApril 26, 2013

Petro Stopping Center Open in Wells, Nevada

TravelCenters of America, operator of the TA and Petro Stopping Centers, has acquired and rebranded a travel center in Wells, Nev.

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ProductsApril 23, 2013

Pay-at-the-Pump Limits for Comdata Mastercard Fleet Customers

Comdata has introduced pay-at-the-pump limits for its MasterCard Corporate Fleet Card customers. This allows Comdata to send transaction limit information to participating merchants, enabling automatic pump shutoff when the approved dollar amount is reached.

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Newsby Evan LockridgeApril 22, 2013

Trucking Company Files Lawsuit Against Pilot Flying J Following FBI Raid

A trucking company has filed what is the first known lawsuit against truckstop operator Pilot Flying J stemming from allegations of fraud against its customers.

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NewsApril 22, 2013

Pilot Flying J Takes Steps to Address Federal Allegations

The head of Pilot Flying J Monday announced several steps the company is taking to address the questions raised in a federal probe of its fuel rebate program, including an internal audit, placing some employees on leave, eliminating manual rebate calculations, and adding a chief compliance officer.

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Videosby StaffApril 22, 2013

Jimmy Haslam Announces Pilot Flying J Response to Fuel Scam Allegations

Jimmy Haslam, the head of Pilot Flying J, announced several steps the company is taking to address the questions raised in a federal probe of its fuel rebate program.

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Newsby Evan LockridgeApril 19, 2013

Federal Probe Alleges Pilot Flying J Defrauded Customers

Details have started to emerge following a raid by the FBI and IRS on the Knoxville, Tenn., headquarters of the truckstop chain Pilot Flying J.

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