Pilot Company Overview

  • Year Founded
  • 1958

Year Founded

  • Status
  • Acquired/​Merged

  • Employees
  • 30,000

Employees

  • Latest Deal Type
  • Corporate

  • Financing Rounds
  • 23

  • Investments
  • 22

Pilot Company General Information

Description

Owner and operator of travel centers intended to serve the trucking industry, professional drivers, local communities and interstate travelers across North America. The company's travel centers offer parking reservations, fuel delivery, modern shower facilities, fast-casual dining and a mobile application that offers cardless fueling and the ability to view and redeem rewards points at the push of a button, enabling drivers and travelers to have a better experience on the roads.

Contact Information

Formerly Known As
Pilot Truck Stops, Pilot Flying J
Ownership Status
Acquired/Merged
(Operating Subsidiary)
Financing Status
Formerly PE-Backed
Corporate Office
  • 5508 Lonas Drive
  • Knoxville, TN 37909
  • United States
+1 (877)
Primary Industry
Other Commercial Services
Parent Company
Corporate Office
  • 5508 Lonas Drive
  • Knoxville, TN 37909
  • United States
+1 (877)

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Pilot Company Valuation & Funding

Deal Type Date Amount Valuation/
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Post-Val Status Debt

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Pilot Company Patents

Pilot Company Recent Patent Activity

Publication ID Patent Title Status First Filing Date Technology (CPC) Citations
US-20240169398-A1 System and method for delivering dynamic customized content to fuel dispensers Pending 22-Nov-2022
US-20220414796-A1 Computer implemented oil field logistics Pending 08-Jul-2020
US-20210406927-A1 Using a video to generate a sales lead Pending 30-Jun-2020
US-20210406926-A1 Using a picture to generate a sales lead Active 30-Jun-2020
US-12282930-B2 Using a picture to generate a sales lead Active 30-Jun-2020 G06Q30/0201
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Pilot Company Signals

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Pilot Company Former Investors

Investor Name Investor Type Holding Investor Since Participating Rounds Contact Info

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Pilot Company Investments & Acquisitions (22)

Pilot Company’s most recent deal was a Seed Round with ClearCam for . The deal was made on 16-Feb-2023.

Company Name Deal Date Deal Type Deal Size Industry Lead Partner
ClearCam 16-Feb-2023 Seed Round Surgical Devices
VoltaGrid 13-Oct-2022 PE Growth/Expansion Other Energy Services
Kodiak Robotics 23-Aug-2022 Early Stage VC Road
Olympus Terminals 20-Dec-2021 Buyout/LBO Energy Storage
VoltaGrid 20-Dec-2021 PE Growth/Expansion Other Energy Services
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Pilot Company Exits (3)

Pilot Company’s most recent exit was on 20-Dec-2021 from Olympus Terminals. The exit was categorized as with 3 buyers.

Company Name Exit Date Exit Type Exit Size Status Buyers
Olympus Terminals 20-Dec-2021 Completed
  • 3 buyers
Equipment Transport 28-Nov-2018 Completed
Longhorn Pipeline Holding 17-Aug-2006 Merger/Acquisition Completed
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Pilot Company Affiliates

Subsidiaries (4)

Name Industry Location Year Founded
Pilot Thomas Logistics Grapevine, TX 1946
SC Fuels Orange, CA 1930
Flying J (Select ATM Assets) Los Angeles, CA
GreenAmerica Biofuels Ord LLC Ord, NE

Pilot Company FAQs

  • When was Pilot Company founded?

    Pilot Company was founded in 1958.

  • Where is Pilot Company headquartered?

    Pilot Company is headquartered in Knoxville, TN.

  • What is the size of Pilot Company?

    Pilot Company has 30,000 total employees.

  • What industry is Pilot Company in?

    Pilot Company’s primary industry is Other Commercial Services.

  • Is Pilot Company a private or public company?

    Pilot Company is a Private company.

  • What is Pilot Company’s current revenue?

    The current revenue for Pilot Company is .

  • How much funding has Pilot Company raised over time?

    Pilot Company has raised $6.36B.

  • Who are Pilot Company’s investors?

    BDT & Company (Private Equity), CVC Capital Partners, FJ Management, Marathon Petroleum, and Pilot (Tennessee) have invested in Pilot Company.

  • When was Pilot Company acquired?

    Pilot Company was acquired on 15-Jan-2024.

  • Who acquired Pilot Company?

    Pilot Company was acquired by Berkshire Hathaway.

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