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Pilot, Tesla open first 2 heavy-duty truck charging sites

Pilot and Tesla opened heavy-duty electric truck charging sites at travel centers in Georgia and California in October.

October 26, 2026
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Trump dyed diesel order raises questions for trucking

President Donald Trump signed an executive order Oct. 5 aimed at lowering diesel costs as high fuel prices continue to pressure trucking fleets. 

October 7, 2026
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Love’s Opens Second Location in San Antonio

Love’s Travel Stops recently opened its second San Antonio location, which will soon feature its first Whataburger restaurant, the company announced April 16.

April 22, 2026
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Love’s Opens New Locations in Montana and New Mexico

Love’s Travel Stops opened new locations in Laurel, Mont., and Albuquerque, N.M., the company announced April 2.

April 7, 2026
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Pilot, Tesla to Build Charging Sites for Semi at Truck Stops

Pilot Travel Centers is teaming up with Tesla to build a series of charging stations catering to the Elon Musk-led manufacturer’s Class 8 battery-electric Semi tractor, mostly in Western states.

January 30, 2026
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Love’s Travel Stops Acquires 3 Factoring Companies

Truck stop operator Love’s expanded its financial services arm with the acquisition of three factoring companies. The deals follow earlier factoring acquisitions in July 2020 and July 2024.

December 30, 2025
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Buffett's Pilot Explores Sale of Water Management Unit

Berkshire Hathaway’s Pilot Travel Centers is considering the sale of its water-management services unit, as the truck-stop chain focuses on its primary businesses, according to sources.

July 25, 2025
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Natso Names Ex-RaceTrac Chief Executive McBrayer CEO

Max McBrayer became CEO of Natso on July 1, the trade association for truck stop and fuel retailers said.

July 10, 2025
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House Unveils Bathroom Access Bill for Truck Drivers

A bill that would guarantee truckers on their routes have access to restrooms was recently introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives.

April 7, 2025
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7-Eleven Owner Gets Takeover Bid From Canada’s Couche-Tard

The owner of 7-Eleven convenience stores and other retail chains has received a buyout offer from Canada’s Alimentation Couche-Tard.

August 19, 2024

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