New Pilot opens in N.M.

May 12, 2014

Pilot Flying J opened a new Pilot Travel Center today in Hobbs, N.M.

The Pilot Travel Center is the 8^th location in New Mexico.

The new location at 3710 W. Carlsbad Highway offers the following amenities:

Six diesel lanes and 10 gas lanes with high-speed pumps for quicker refueling
Three showers
46 truck parking spots
CAT scale
Subway
Hot deli, handmade pizzas and soups
Gourmet coffee and cappuccino selections
Two ATMs, public laundry, Western Union, fax and a drivers’ lounge

As with all other Pilot Flying J locations, the Pilot Travel Center honors the MyRewards loyalty card, through which members can earn in-store retail and restaurant discounts.

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