Pilot Points System Needs Overhaul

Discussion in 'Truck Stops' started by KaoMinerva, May 29, 2016.

  1. bzinger

    bzinger Road Train Member

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    Hmmm fuel at an Oklahoma independent for 2.15 a gal or fuel at the j or loves for 2.45 a gal so I get points lmao , I threw away my j and loves cards .
    Good deal for company drivers tho .
     
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  3. sherlock510

    sherlock510 Road Train Member

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    I've been using the Loves point for years already. Spent over a $1000 in points since they introduced the new system.
     
  4. STexan

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    Since few drivers are directly compensated for fueling time, a decent points system helps take some of the nasty taste out. But 1 lousy penny per gallon is not decent given usual markups. But then again the truck stops should not be expected to "compensate" truck drivers' time fueling. So I guess I'll take whatever I can get.
     
  5. 2Girls_1Truck

    2Girls_1Truck Medium Load Member

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    There used to be a tiered point structure at Pilot/FJ as recently as last summer.

    I believe you fueled 1600g in the preceding month and earned platinum status. Platinum status was 2 points/gallon instead of 1 plus a $10/month bonus at your first fuel up of the month.

    I went away for a month last year and lost my platinum status and it's now gone. Seems they replaced it with Shower Power instead.
     
  6. Gunner75

    Gunner75 Road Train Member

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    2016-06-10 09.03.49.jpg 20160610_090243.jpg 2016-06-10 09.03.49.jpg 20160610_090243.jpg this is the message we got this morning, it seems pilot/j is responding to the negative feedback
     
  7. KaoMinerva

    KaoMinerva Transcendent God

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  8. gokiddogo

    gokiddogo Road Train Member

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    I want points for store bought items and shower credits that don't expire because I am not a fueling customer. If I accumulate say $50 worth of store purchases isn't that worth a shower?
     
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  9. sevenmph

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    We fuel at Pilot or Loves. They get a bulk discount with both. I fuel at Loves for the points. Pilot gives the other three cents also, they just give it to the company.
    The Qualcom messages posted above; I don't see any increased points reward. I see the usual Pilot dance. You can get shower reservation, and real time fuel wait times, and blah blah. We'll give everything except points.
     
  10. Bill Smith

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    It's outstanding right up till the 2nd person logs on....
     
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  11. Desrever

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    I used a Pilot's "enhanced" wifi last week and watched HD movies via my VUDU account. Only a few buffering hickups during 4 hrs. Internet was lightning fast.
    This is the first time I have seen the enhanced wifi offered and it does cost a little more than the basic version they still offer. I am considering purchasing an enhanced yearly pass if available.
     
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