The search is on to identify one professional driver worthy of the title of Road Warrior.
Pilot, the lmajor travel center network in North America, is celebrating Driver Appreciation Month this September, with special offers and the return of its annual Road Warrior contest.
Nominations for this year’s Road Warrior contest are now open, and one outstanding professional driver will be recognized with a Kenworth W990 truck customized by the Diesel Brothers and a $50,000 cash prize.
"Professional drivers are the backbone of our economy and keep our communities supplied, often with little recognition for the important work they do," said Kari Irons, chief experience officer at Pilot. "Driver Appreciation Month is our opportunity to celebrate their dedication, thank them for the miles they travel, and honor the millions of drivers who deliver the products and essentials people rely on every day."
Throughout September, Pilot will also offer in-app deals and host events at select travel centers to recognize those who keep North America moving.
"Professional drivers do much more than deliver freight. They connect communities, support businesses and help power everyday life," said Rusty Kirby, vice president of transportation and logistics at Pilot
Pilot’s annual Road Warrior contest shares the stories of the professional drivers who go the extra mile every day, celebrating their commitment to safety and the impact they make on and off the road. Drivers can be nominated through the Road Warrior entry form from now1 through Sept. 18. Eligible nominees should demonstrate outstanding professionalism, safety and service.
This year’s Road Warrior winner will be announced in October and will receive a customized Kenworth truck transformed by the Diesel Brothers, along with a $50,000 cash prize.
The Kenworth W990 truck embodies everything expected from ‘the driver's truck,’ with a 52" flat top sleeper equipped with a Diamond VIT interior, powered by a PACCAR MX-13 engine that delivers 510 horsepower and 1,850 lb-ft of torque via a PACCAR TX-18 transmission.
Last year's Road Warrior contest honored Stacy Batiste of Lafayette, Louisiana. A Marine Corps veteran, Batiste was selected from thousands of nominations after logging more than 5.1 million accident-free miles during his 33-year career and mentoring fellow drivers. To learn more about the Road Warrior contest, visit pilotcompany.com/road-warrior.
Also, professional drivers can enjoy three free drinks and a snack each week throughout September for Driver Appreciation Month.The weekly offers feature top-selling brands and can be redeemed through the Pilot app at participating U.S. Pilot, Flying J and One9 travel centers.
Pilot will also host events at select travel centers across the U.S. to rcofnize drivers with swag, giveaways and free samples. And across North America, Pilot’s team members will show their appreciation for pros with ‘thanks for the drive’ celebrations at participating stores.
