Federal prosecutors have asked a federal judge to dismiss criminal charges against former Pilot Flying J President Mark Hazelwood and two other former company executives, all of whom were scheduled to be retried early next year on charges related to a massive diesel fuel rebate scheme.
July 28, 2021Pilot Flying J News Updates
Change of Venue Requested in Pilot Flying J Retrial
Former Pilot Flying J President Mark Hazelwood and two former company executives have asked a federal judge for a change of venue in their upcoming retrial early next year on federal charges of cheating truckers out of diesel fuel rebates.
May 21, 2021Ex-Pilot Flying J President Hazelwood, Two Others, to Be Retried
There is no question now that former Pilot Flying J President Mark Hazelwood and two former company executives, already convicted of cheating truckers out of diesel fuel rebates, will be retried on federal criminal charges. What remains unknown, though, is when?
February 19, 2021Retrial of Former Pilot President Mark Hazelwood Is Likely, Attorney Says
Retrial of former Pilot Flying J President Mark Hazelwood, convicted of cheating truckers out of diesel fuel rebates, now appears likely, according to Hazelwood’s lead attorney.
January 7, 2021Appellate Court Overturns Convictions of Former Pilot President, Two Executives
A federal appellate court has overturned the fraud convictions of former Pilot Flying J President Mark Hazelwood and two ex-Pilot sales executives on the grounds that a lower federal court permitted use of evidence that should not have been admitted.
October 15, 2020Pilot Flying J Changes Corporate Name, Expands Into Energy Market
America’s largest truck-stop company is rebranding as it grows its market share in both retail fuel and energy divisions.
January 24, 2020Pilot Flying J Announces One9 Network to Attract Small Fleets
Pilot Flying J announced a network of fueling stations designed for smaller fleets, hoping to attract their business with more locations, credit, benefits and perks.
November 20, 2019Pilot Flying J Expands in West Texas
Pilot Flying J continues to grow its presence this year in the Permian Basin, announcing the opening of six new travel centers in West Texas.
July 15, 2019Pilot Flying J Announces Online Service Portal
Pilot Flying J announced the launch of its new virtual maintenance system, Fleet Center.
March 11, 2019Pilot Flying J in Expansion, Charitable Modes as It Turns 60
Executives with Pilot Flying J, the largest operator of travel centers in North America, said the company is expanding related services such as urgent care centers and oil field trucking as it celebrates its 60th anniversary this year. At the same time, the company is donating a total of $2 million to more than 20 organizations supporting military families and other community groups.
November 5, 2018