I'm doing some research on Pilot, Flying J and TA/Petro. Can you guys help give me a feel for what the industry reputation for each of these brands is? I've head Petro was premium and Pilot is the lowest price competitor?
Do truckers typically just fuel at a single chain to maximize rewards points or do you go wherever you happen to be when you need diesel?
Do all the different chains have repair shops? I know TA/Petro does. Are all the different chains basically very similar products with very similar amenities?
Any information about the Flying J merger going well or poorly would be helpful too. Thanks,
Krishan
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Discussion in 'Questions To Truckers From The General Public' started by krishanleong, Feb 11, 2011.
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I try to buy fuel from whoever has the best price on it. With a truck that only gets around 5.5 mpg every penny counts. Pilots and Flying J don't have a very good reputation. The merger hasn't gone over well with most of the drivers I talked to. I try to stay away from most Pilots because of their parking or lack of it. Lately Loves has had the best price on fuel.
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Some of the larger companies have deals worked with certain truck stop chains so their drivers will pretty much always fuel at those chains. The smaller fleets and O/O's will generally go where they can get the best price.
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Ok.... So instead of being a smartarse.... I'll give you my answers.
Owner Operators generally fuel where they feel they get a decent price with better customer service & amenities.
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That all depends. Most company drivers fuel where ever they are told to fuel. So they will maybe put 75 gallons in at a Pilot this morning. Then 125 gallons in at a TA this afternoon.Click to expand...
Owner Operators generally fuel where they feel they get a decent price with better customer service & amenities.
Do all the different chains have repair shops? I know TA/Petro does.Click to expand...Click to expand...
Again, no they aren't. Pilots & Flying J really have no ammenities & they treat their customers like trash... That is the reason why I choose not to use them unless it is a desired emergency.Click to expand...
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