Pilot opens in Collins, Mo.

Oct 5, 2011

Pilot Flying J recently opened a newly acquired travel center in Collins, Mo., and will remodel the Pilot Travel Center.

The travel center is located at Highway 13 South and U.S. 54 in St. Clair County, and the remodeling is expected to be complete by the end of October.

The 7,390-sq.-ft. travel center features six high-speed fuel islands and eight diesel islands along with a Subway restaurant, a convenience store and an ATM.

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