Retrial of former Pilot Flying J President Mark Hazelwood, convicted of cheating truckers out of diesel fuel rebates, now appears likely, according to Hazelwood’s lead attorney.

A federal appellate court has overturned the fraud convictions of former Pilot Flying J President Mark Hazelwood and two ex-Pilot sales executives on the grounds that a lower federal court permitted use of evidence that should not have been admitted.

America’s largest truck-stop company is rebranding as it grows its market share in both retail fuel and energy divisions.

Pilot Flying J announced a network of fueling stations designed for smaller fleets, hoping to attract their business with more locations, credit, benefits and perks.

Pilot Flying J continues to grow its presence this year in the Permian Basin, announcing the opening of six new travel centers in West Texas.

Pilot Flying J announced the launch of its new virtual maintenance system, Fleet Center.

Executives with Pilot Flying J, the largest operator of travel centers in North America, said the company is expanding related services such as urgent care centers and oil field trucking as it celebrates its 60th anniversary this year. At the same time, the company is donating a total of $2 million to more than 20 organizations supporting military families and other community groups.

Former Pilot Flying J President Mark Hazelwood was sentenced to 12½ years in prison and fined $750,000 on Sept. 26 for his leadership role in a multimillion-dollar scheme to cheat truckers out of diesel fuel rebates.

Pilot Flying J recently dropped its court appeal of Santa Fe County’s decision to reject a truck stop proposed for a vacant parcel south of the Santa Fe, N.M., city limits.

Pilot Flying J is expanding its business portfolio with a move into the water, sand and crude oil-hauling business.