Pilot Travel Center in Van Horn, TX, is part of the largest network of travel centers in North America, operated by Pilot Travel Centers LLC. It serves over 1.5 million drivers daily, offering gasoline, diesel fuels, DEF, snacks, drinks, and the best coffee on the interstate™. The center provides amenities such as overnight truck parking, reservable showers, laundry, and Wi-Fi, making it a popular stop for professional truck drivers, RV, EV, and auto drivers. The Pilot app allows for mobile fueling, online ordering, and daily discounts to save money on the road. Visitors generally praise the store for being well-stocked, clean bathrooms, and friendly staff. Michelle and Octavio are noted for their helpful and positive attitudes. The showers are clean with high water pressure, although there can be wait times for cleaning, sometimes up to 45 minutes. The onsite laundry is a plus, as it is card-operated rather than coin-operated. However, some aspects received criticism. The parking lot is described as small and oddly shaped, making parking difficult, especially for larger vehicles. The diesel fuel is considered expensive, and the store was under construction at the time of some visits. The parking lot’s condition was also mentioned as poor, even for large trucks with trailers. Despite these issues, the center’s clean facilities and friendly service make it a generally pleasant stop.
This is the most run down pilot I've been to in many years.
July 2026
I'm going to have to start carrying my own towels. The towels here smelled like diesel. Nasty, I had to use the fan to air dry myself. Trying to dry myself with a filthy diesel smelling towel was unbearable.
May 2026
Roy, guy in the safety vest, & chick with the slick bun are way too funny! They were so chill, it made my morning! Thank you for the laughs 😊
