Pilot Flying J stop set for Dec. 5 opening in Gilman, Ill.

Dec 2, 2011

A travel plaza will open Monday, Dec. 5, on Interstate 57, exit 283, in Gilman, Ill., Pilot Flying J announced.

The stop features six fuel islands, eight diesel islands, a Denny’s restaurant, an ATM, Western Union service and other amenities.

Drivers will have access to diesel exhaust fluid and biodiesel at the pump, a CAT scale, laundry services, seven showers and 74 truck parking spaces.The Gilman stop also features Transflo, DAT Load Board and Trip Pak services.

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