289 Howard Baker Hwy, Pioneer TN 37847
“Great place to stop in the morning to get your day started. They have amazing coffee which will Awaken the real you and give you the energy you need to take on any challenge. GOOD gas prices and they have a very big variety of snacks to choose from to give you a snack you need”
106 Comfort Lane, Pioneer TN 37847
“This Pilot is in the mountains with great views! The parking lot is very small and only has reserved parking. However, there is additional free parking at a nice sized lot across the street. The showers at this truck stop are updated and very clean. The water does not get steaming hot, but it does get hot enough to clean you! There is a Subway restaurant inside of the store. There is also a TA Travel Center next door with Popeyes restaurant inside.”
106 Comfort Lane, Pioneer TN 37847
“This is a great store, it is very clean. The showers are nice and it has ample parking. I have one major complaint with them. The store parks over 150 trucks and they have no functioning laundry. Apparently about three months ago, someone ripped the doors off the washers and dryers and pilot has decided it’s in their interest to not replace them, the app still says they have laundry the sign is still up in the store. There’s even a sign on the door but the door . I think that says everything that needs to be said about How Pilot feels about truckers, I’m sure their insurance would’ve paid for new washers and dryers, but they just don’t give a crap. As long as they can make their money off fuel and other items.”
305 Howard Baker Highway, Pioneer TN 37847
“Overall not too bad.The lady that was working at night at the register came off a bit rude, not very welcoming or friendly. Maybe a bad day, don’t know. But no need to take it out on drivers.Bathrooms and showers fairly clean. Showers soap dispenser broken - not that anyone would use that soap anyway but still. Also there was no soap by the sink. Trash can wasn’t emptied.There are a lot of truckers that park at the fuel island and when you tell an employee for some reason they don’t do anything about it. Several trucks ended up backing up to leave.”
204 Howard Baker Highway, Pioneer TN 37847
“Katy bell WAS THE ABSOLUTE BEST HUMAN IN THE WORLD!!!! I HAD 1100 MILE TRIP N WAS SOO TIRED SHE BROUGHT MY CHANGE TO THE PUMP 50 BUCKS...SHE THOUGHT I MIGHT FORGET AND WE NEED MORE PEOPLE LIKE THIS IN THE WORLD...MOST WOULD OF POCKEDED IT THESE DAYS!! SHE NEED TO BE IN ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES TRAINING THE WHOLE COMPANY HOW TO GO ABOVE N BEYOND!!!!”
305 Howard Baker Highway, Pioneer TN 37847
“I had a bad tire on my trailer and needed it replaced. Timothy came out to replace it at my breakdown location and did a quick efficient job getting the job done.”
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Read the postLove's Travel Stops is starting 2025 with ambitious growth plans, adding 20 new stores and updating 50 current locations across the country. The truck stop company will upgrade its stores through its Strategic Remodel Initiative, which started in 2022. This includes the modernization of its recently acquired turnpike location in Stroud, Oklahoma. By 2035, over half of Love's 655 stores will be either new or updated.
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