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Pilot to phase out paper hang tags for reserved parking in favor of digital check-in. Published: August 26, 2026 Truck stop chain Pilot is moving the company's reserved truck parking system to a digital experience so drivers will no longer be required to display a paper hang tag. On August 26, 2026, Pilot announced updates to the company's Prime Parking system, eliminating the need for drivers to enter the store in person to obtain a paper hang tag. Instead, Prime Parking customers can use digital check-in to make a parking reservation, confirm the reservation, and then check in upon arrival at the travel center location. "Digital check-in lets you confirm your arrival without leaving your truck, helping save time and making the process safer and more convenient," the company said. Truck drivers can access the digital check-in through the Pilot app, the Pilot website, guest services, or in-store at the register. "During the reservation process, you'll be asked to provide your truck license plate number. While this is not required, your license plate helps us identify your truck during a reservation. This improves safety and your overall parking experience," Pilot said. Get the hottest daily trucking news. This week in trucking. Crime August 26, 2026

RFA welcomes Maddie Jenks as Regulatory Affairs Director. July 20, 2026 The Renewable Fuels Association is pleased to welcome Maddie Jenks as its new Director of Regulatory Affairs, a role focused on developing and implementing regulatory strategies that support the association's mission to expand markets for American-made ethanol. In this position, Jenks will monitor and analyze regulatory proposals and guidance, lead efforts to engage with federal and state agencies to advance industry priorities, and assist member companies in understanding regulatory compliance requirements. "We are thrilled to welcome Maddie to the RFA team at a pivotal time for the ethanol industry," said RFA President and CEO Geoff Cooper. "The regulatory environment for ethanol has never been more dynamic or demanding, and Maddie's experience and expertise will help our member companies make sense of complex and ever-changing regulations at both the state and federal level. From the RFS and E15 to 45Z and state low-carbon fuel programs, it is critical that ethanol producers have a powerful voice in the regulatory process. We look forward to Maddie serving that role for the industry." Prior to joining RFA, Jenks worked for Pilot Company, where she managed a portfolio of federal and state energy policy issues affecting transportation fuels and the travel center industry. At Pilot, Jenks developed advocacy strategies, analyzed legislative and regulatory proposals, coordinated engagement with trade associations and industry partners, and advised company leadership on policy and regulatory issues related to renewable fuels, transportation energy, tax incentives, and infrastructure. "I am honored to join the Renewable Fuels Association and support an industry that plays a vital role in America's energy, agricultural, and rural economies," Jenks said. "I'm excited to work with RFA's members and partners across the industry to address evolving regulatory challenges, create new opportunities for growth, and support a strong future for American-made ethanol."

Pilot expands its network adding travel centres, truck parking. Pilot has expanded its travel centre network with two new locations and upgrades to 18 existing sites across North America during the first half of 2026. New travel centres in Chicopee, Mass., and Ponce de Leon, Fla., added 112 truck parking spaces, 15 diesel lanes, 32 gas pumps and 15 showers to the company's network. The locations were also among the first to feature Pilot eats, the company's new food service concept. Pilot said it also completed curb-to-counter renovations at 18 travel centres across 13 U.S. states and Canadian provinces. The upgrades include redesigned store layouts, expanded hot food offerings and updated restrooms. The company is also continuing to expand its Pilot eats program, with full-service deli menus planned for nearly 400 locations and Pilot eats Express grab-and-go offerings expected to reach 250 locations. Nearly 350 company-operated quick-service restaurants such as Arby's, Wendy's, Subway and others are now open 24 hours a day. Beyond its travel centres, Pilot added 50 fast-charging sites across 25 U.S. states during the first half of the year, expanding its coast-to-coast electric vehicle charging network. To support increased summer travel, the company is also hiring approximately 10,000 employees for various positions across its North American network. trucknews.com is the trucking industry's leading information source, delivering vital insights to fleet executives, operations teams, maintenance personnel, owner-operators, and more. Readers turn to our experienced journalists for award-winning trucking industry news, trends, technical advances, equipment maintenance techniques, and business practices alike. Have your say This is a moderated forum. Comments will no longer be published unless they are accompanied by a first and last name and a verifiable email address. (Today's Trucking will not publish or share the email address.) Profane language and content deemed to be libelous, racist, or threatening in nature will not be published under any circumstances.