Pilot Flying J FAQs | Frequently Asked Questions (2024)

  • What are the most important things to know about myRewards?
    • Keep and use your current Pilot Flying J loyalty program member card as you will continue to accrue and redeem rewards and benefits with it. No need to get a new card.
    • All of your earned points and showers are still in your account and ready for you to redeem.
    • Register your card at an in-store kiosk, with a cashier at any Pilot or Flying J location or online to be eligible for all of the great rewards and benefits.
    • If your card has been lost or stolen, call Guest Services at 1-877-866-7378to have that card deactivated to protect your account balance.
  • What do I need to do to register my Loyalty myRewards card?

    You may register your card at any in-store kiosk, with a cashier at the register of any location, by calling Guest Services at 1-877-866-7378or online.

  • How do I get “Start the Pump” privileges on the myRewards card?

    “Start the Pump” is only for our cash, check or personal credit card guests. If you have a payment card such as Pilot Fleet, Comdata, EFS or any other corporate payment card, these types of cards will start the pump. To get “Start the Pump” added you will need to go to the cashier’s counter of any Pilot or Flying J location and ask to add “Start the Pump” to your card. They will require you to present to them your Commercial Driver’s License and myRewards Pro Driver card. After they have entered your CDL information into our system and onto your myRewards account, you will be put into “Start the Pump Pending”. Once that is complete, you will need to pump 500 gallons of fuel. The day that you reach your 500 required gallons the system will automatically switch you to “Start the Pump” and it will start working after midnight on that day. From that point forward, you will be able to start the pump with your myRewards card and then go inside and pay using your check, personal credit card or cash.

  • I registered for "Start the Pump" and my myRewards card will not start the pump. What happened?

    If you have fueledthe initial 500 gallons and registered your myRewards card, but the pump still will not start, please contact Guest Services at 1-877-866-7378.

  • How can I redeem shower credits?

    Shower credits are automatically stored on your myRewards card when you earn them. They can be redeemed instantly at participating Pilot and Flying J locations. To redeem a team shower, both the driver and co-driver must go to the cashier counter. Each person will be charged a shower credit, and if no credits are available, each will have to pay for a shower.

  • I tried resetting my password, but I did not receive an email. What should I do?

    It may take up to a half hour for the reset password email to be processed. If you still don't see it after a half hour, please search your Junk, Bulk, Spam, or Trash folder for the phrase myRewards. The email will be from myRewards@PilotFlyingJ.com and have the subject "Pilot Flying J myRewards Reset Password." If you try an incorrect password three times, you will be locked out of the system and need to contact Guest Services at 1-877-866-7378to reset your password.

  • Am I able to get a refund on in-store purchases?

    Visit our refund policy page for more information.

  • Why are we requiring a Guest’s ID to be scanned when purchasing tobacco or alcohol products?

    Pilot Company is committed to meeting or exceeding state regulation and industry expectations when selling age-restricted products in our stores. To ensure we sell products in a safe and responsible manner, our stores are now verifying customers' age by scanning drivers’ licenses, regardless of age.

  • Does Pilot Company store or use the Guest’s information after scanning the ID?

    We take privacy seriously and retain records of only the birthdate for 30 days after purchase to verify age eligibility. Other than the birthdate, we do not store, use, or sell the Guest’s personal information from the ID.

  • Does Pilot Company accept other forms of ID?

    We do accept other forms of ID as established by the relevant state/province, including a valid military ID card, a valid state-issued (non-driver) ID of any state, or a valid ID card issued by the federal government (passport, permanent resident card, etc.). A valid ID will contain a photograph, date of birth, and must not be expired. The leader on duty can override the function after the photo and birthdate are verified.

  • How will my invoicing work?

    All invoicing with your billing card will remain the same. All fuel purchased at Pilot Flying J will be billed directly from us, you will pay us directly. All transactional data will still show up on your current fuel card transaction report. There should be no difference on your current reporting, except for the fact that you will pay Pilot Flying J directly.

  • How much are the fees associated with your program?

    There are zero fees associated with our program.

  • How will I pay my account?

    We have a variety of options to pay your account. The most common form of payment is an automatic draft from a bank account of your choosing. There are other payment options available, but we will need to review your account further to determine if that is a possibility.

  • How do I know I won’t get double drafted?

    Our credit department is very good with ensuring that everything runs smoothly with your account. We rarely have an account that gets double drafted, but if we do, we will work with you quickly to resolve the problem.

  • Do I have to get new fuel cards?

    Our direct bill program works alongside most major fuel cards. If you use one of the following cards, you will not need to switch: EFS, TCH, EFSLLC, T-Chek, Fleet One, or Comdata.

  • What does my fuel card get out of this?

    Your fuel card will still receive transaction fees from your account. Instead of you paying the transaction fee, we will pay it for you.

  • Do you have any other terms besides weekly?

    If you are interested in our Direct Bill program, the longest terms we are able to offer is weekly terms.

  • Will you need to run my credit or look at my financials?

    We will need to look at some company financial statements if you are wanting a large credit line. Anything over $50,000 per week, will require company financials.

  • How will my discounts show?

    Your discounts will show on the invoice you receive from Pilot Flying J. You will see what the retail price was at the time of purchase, and the price you paid with the discount in place. In addition, we are also able to show the discounts on your billing card reports.

  • How do I add a card to my Wallet?

    Click on the “Wallet” icon on the bottom navigation. Click the “Add New Card” button. From there you can enter your card number or take a picture of the card using the camera icon. You can also add a nickname for your card.

  • What kind of card(s) can I add to my Wallet?

    Any corporate billing card (ex: Comdata, EFS, TCH), all major credit cards (Visa, MasterCard, Discover and American Express), and your Pilot Flying J myRewards loyalty card.

  • Will my company have a problem with me adding my billing card to the app?

    The mobile wallet is extremely secure and the card number is never stored within the app. Please discuss any concerns you may have with your company.

  • It’s asking me for my card type but I don’t see my card listed. Which card type should I select?

    First, try to go back and re-enter your card number. If you still do not see your card listed, please call Guest Services,1-877-866-7378.

  • I just fueled and my receipt isn’t in my Wallet. Where is it?

    There’s a short 1-2 minute delay from the time you fuel until the receipt is available in the app. Check back in a few minutes.

  • How do I unlock the fueling feature?

    In order to access fueling you must create an account or log-in with your existing myRewards account. You must also enter your billing card information in either the “Wallet” or in the “Fuel” section once you’ve created an account.

  • How do I access the fueling feature when I’m not at a location?

    The fueling feature is only available when you are located at a Pilot or Flying J location.

  • How do I earn myRewards points for mobile fueling transactions?

    The loyalty card associated with your account located in your Wallet is automatically tied to fueling transactions. After you fuel using the app, the points will be added to your account.

  • The app just told me, “My Code is Ready!” What do I do with this code?

    Punch this code into any pump and it will start the fueling transaction.

  • What if I need to make additional purchases inside the store?

    During the fueling transaction select the prompt, “I Need Additional Products Inside” to move and complete the transaction inside the store.

  • Do I need to come inside to get my receipt from the kiosk or a cashier?

    You do not need to go to the kiosk or cashier unless you want a paper copy of the receipt. An electronic receipt will appear in the receipt section of the Wallet a few minutes after fueling. You can also e-mail the receipt to yourself or someone else within the app.

  • Why does the app say I’m not inside the store’s perimeter when I’m clearly at a location?

    Make sure location services is on and that your phone is able to locate you. Try opening your phone’s map app and see if it shows your current location correctly. If still having trouble, contact Guest Services,1-877-866-7378.

  • I’m at a location, but the app isn’t displaying the lane statuses and it won’t let me start fueling. What should I do?

    We may be having communication issues with that store. Please contact Guest Services,1-877-866-7378.

  • Can I search for locations by food offerings or amenities?

    Yes! Next to the “Go” box in the “Find” tab, there is a slider button. You can select the amenity you are seeking, press “Apply” and only locations with that feature will display in the map.

  • There’s a location, or locations, that I travel to often. Can I save them as favorites?

    Yes! Click the star icon next to the location and it will save in your “Favorites” tab. You can only save Favorite locations if you’re logged into your account.

  • What type of information can I find about the store in the locations tab?

    Once you click on a location under the map, you are able to view the store’s address, number of showers, parking spaces, phone and fax, fuel prices, restaurant and deli options and all amenities available at the location.

  • How do I add my loyalty card to the app?

    When you create a new account, you will be prompted to add your existing loyalty card number into the app. If you already have a log-in, the app will use the loyalty card associated with that account. If you wish to add an additional card, visit the wallet and select “Add New Card.”

  • Will I receive loyalty points for using the fueling feature through the app?

    Yes! Using the fueling feature within the app will automatically associate your Professional Driver card with the fueling transaction. You will receive your myRewards points several minutes after fueling.

  • Can I navigate to a specific location within the app?

    Once you’ve selected the store you would like to travel to, select “Get Me There” in the store details. You will be redirected to your phone’s map provider for turn-by-turn directions.

  • Why is a myRewards account required to reserve a Prime Parking space?

    By using your myRewards account to log in, reserving spaces will be faster and easier. You can also use myRewards points to pay for spaces. Additionally, your full transaction history will be viewable on the myRewards Portal.

  • If I’m unable to use a Prime Parking space that I’ve reserved, can I get a refund?

    Yes, refunds are available before 12:00 pm (local time) on the day of check-in or 4 hours before the reservation begins.

  • Can I drop a trailer in my reserved spot and come back for it?

    Unfortunately, no dropped trailers are allowed in the parking space.

  • What if I stay in the space past my reservation check out time?

    Pilot Flying J will charge your account for an additional day. Reservations begin at 4pm and continue through 3pm the following day.

  • Where do I find copies of my Prime Parking receipts?

    Either in the store or on your myRewards Portal (portal.pilotflyingj.com/myrewards/login) under “Transaction History”.

  • My truck is too big for a single parking space, can I still reserve a Prime Parking space?

    Please contact our Guest Services Team at (877) 866-7378 to inquire about location specific accommodations.

  • How far in advance can I reserve a parking space?

    Reservations can be made up to 30 days in advance and extend for up to a maximum of two weeks. For longer reservations, please contact our Guest Services Team at (877) 866-7378

  • How do I cancel my reservation?

    From the myPilot mobile app or our website, you can view your upcoming reservations and easily cancel at any time.

  • What do I do if my assigned spot is not available when I arrive at the location?

    Please notify the team inside the store immediately for assistance.

  • What is the difference between Free Wi-Fi and Premium Wi-Fi?

    We offer two types of Wi-Fi at most locations. Free Standard Wi-Fi is broadcasted inside all of our Travel Centers and provides enough speed for email and basic web browsing. Paid Premium Wi-Fi, requires a user account, and can be accessed inside the store and outside on the parking lot. Premium Wi-Fi speeds vary by location. However, you are able to use Premium Wi-Fi for streaming, gaming, and other activities that require higher internet speeds. At select locations where high speed internet is not available, we offer Free Standard both inside and outside our stores.

  • How do I purchase Wi-Fi?

    Premium Wi-Fi may only be purchased while at a Pilot Flying J location. You can do so by following the steps on the Wi-Fi portal or by purchasing at the register. If you purchase Wi-Fi at the register, a loyalty card must be scanned during your purchase. A Wi-Fi credit will then be loaded to your myRewards account and can be redeemed upon successful login. Please make sure to add the same loyalty card number to your Wi-Fi account. Wi-Fi purchased at the register is non-refundable. No purchase or account necessary for Free Wi-Fi.

  • How do I pay for Wi-Fi?

    On the Wi-Fi portal, you can pay using a credit card, loyalty points, or by redeeming a Wi-Fi credit. In the store, you can purchase using any accepted payment method.

  • What are my subscription options?

    You may purchase 4 hours for $3.99, 1 day for $5.99, 31 days for $19.99, or 1 year for $99.99. Taxes vary by location.

  • How do I connect?

    You can connect to Wi-Fi by going to your device and choosing “Pilot Flying J – Free” or “Pilot Flying J – Premium”.

  • How do I reset my username or password?

    If you forgot your password, click the forgot password link on the Wi-Fi portal, and follow the instructions. If you forgot your username, please call Wi-Fi Guest Services at 404-478-7388.

  • How do I know when my Premium Wi-Fi subscription ends?

    After you purchase a Wi-Fi subscription, you will be presented with a screen that shows how much access time you have remaining. Once your subscription is activated, the clock runs continuously.

  • How do I connect browser-less devices (e.g. XBOX, Smart TV, or Amazon Echo)?

    To connect browser-less devices, you will need to add your device’s MAC address to your user profile to authorize connection. Please call Wi-Fi Guest Services at 404-478-7388 to add your device. Each device only needs to be authenticated once per user account.

  • Why can I only have three devices connected at once?

    In order to provide our Guests with the best Wi-Fi experience and keep your information protected, Pilot Flying J has set a maximum number of three devices that can be connected at the same time. If you are having issues with connecting your device(s), please callWi-Fi Guest Services at 404-478-7388.

  • Why is my PIN code not appearing at the bottom of my receipt?

    In-store Wi-Fi purchases are now automatically loaded to your myRewards account in the form of Wi-Fi credits. To redeem, login to your Wi-Fi account, add your myRewards number and select the Wi-Fi credit you wish to redeem.

  • What number do I call if I have trouble connecting?

    Please call Pilot Flying J Wi-Fi Guest Services with any questions or concerns at 404-478-7388.

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Pilot Flying J FAQs | Frequently Asked Questions (2024)

FAQs

What is the difference between Pilot and Flying J? ›

Flying J and Pilot were separate companies until Pilot bought out Flying J several years ago. Pilot specializes in fast food, grab-and-go cuisine; Flying J used to have their own branded sit down restaurant and buffet, Thad's (since the buyout, they've moved to mostly Denny's).

Does Pilot Flying J drug test? ›

No. Pilot does not drug test employees and regularly hires felons and turns their heads to the rules when doing so.

How many points for a shower at Pilot? ›

Q: How do I earn free shower credits? A: Pro Drivers can earn 1 free shower credit at Pilot and Flying J locations after each 50+ diesel gallon fuel fill. You will have 10 days until the free shower credit expires.

Who owns Flying J Truck Stop? ›

The company is owned by Berkshire Hathaway. Knoxville, Tennessee, U.S. The company operates truck stops under the Pilot Travel Centers, Flying J Travel Plaza, ONE9 Fuel Network, and Mr. Fuel brands.

How much does it cost to shower at Pilot Flying J? ›

Love's and Pilot Flying J certainly provide shower credits with driver rewards points. Typically, you get a free shower with every 50 gallons of fuel you buy. Without shower credits, you can expect to pay between $10 and $17 to get clean.

Where is Pilot Flying J headquarters located? ›

Where does Flying J get their gas from? ›

Pilot Flying J receives petroleum from bulk distribution terminals that are fed by oil refineries and pipelines, as well as shipping product on pipelines directly. The company ships products to locations through its truck fleet and more than 300 third-party carriers as well as by barge and rail.

How many pilots fail drug test? ›

The FAA has found that about 0.06 percent of pilots and air traffic controllers have a confirmed positive drug test, which works out to a cost of about $45,000 per positive result.

What drug test do pilots take? ›

The tests given to flight crews are standard DOT (Department of Transportation) testing schemes. They are urine tests and must be collected by DOT-trained individuals.

Is there a time limit for the shower at Flying J? ›

There are no time limits on showers at rest stops. You won't be kicked out after 10 minutes or have to worry about a countdown clock. Drivers don't need to feel rushed when using truck stop showers, but they should be mindful of how much time they spend.

Can you go to a hotel just to shower? ›

Sure, that is what a lot of homeless people do, they stay every so often or join a gym just to use the showers. Most people who stay at a motel do take a shower. As long as you pay & don't trash the room, they don't care what you do in it.

Who is the new CEO of Pilot Flying J? ›

Adam L. Wright serves as chief executive officer for Pilot. Headquartered in Knoxville, Tennessee, Pilot is a wholly owned subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway and employs 30,000 team members.

How many employees does Pilot Flying J have? ›

Pilot's History

Founded in 1958 by Jim A. Haslam II and currently led by CEO Adam Wright, Pilot Company is headquartered in Knoxville, Tennessee and employs more than 30,000 team members.

How much did Warren Buffett pay for Pilot? ›

Here's what Warren Buffett paid. Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway paid $2.6 billion to buy Haslam family members out of their remaining 20% stake in Pilot, according to Berkshire's annual Securities and Exchange Commission report released Feb. 26. In total, Berkshire spent $13.56 billion to buy all of Pilot.

Why is it called the Flying J? ›

The company was founded in 1968 by O. Jay Call and headquartered in Ogden, Utah. A lifelong fan of aviation, Call named it Flying J in honor of the aviation industry.

When did pilot and Flying J merge? ›

Pilot opened its first truck stop in 1981 and grew through mergers, acquisitions and organically before acquiring Flying J out of bankruptcy reorganization during the Great Recession in 2009. The two merged into Pilot Flying J in June 2010.

Did Flying J change their name? ›

Pilot Flying J announced today the company will transition to a new corporate name as Pilot Company. The introduction of Pilot Company signals a milestone for the business and sets the stage for future growth.

Can a pilot fly any type of plane? ›

Another key difference between private and commercial pilots is the type of aircraft they are qualified to fly. Private pilots are typically only qualified to fly small single-engine aircraft, while commercial pilots are qualified to fly a wide variety of aircraft, including multi-engine and jet aircraft.

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