Pilot to offer B99 biodiesel for fleets across its network
Published on: Mar 19, 2025
The retailer has integrated the biofuel at its travel center in Illinois as part of a collaboration with PepsiCo and supply chain manager ADM.
Pilot announced the installation of the United States’ first B99 biodiesel retail offering for commercial fleets at its travel center in Decatur, Illinois.
This effort was made possible through collaboration with PepsiCo, operator of one of North America’s largest private fleets, and ADM, a global agricultural supply chain manager and processor. B99 biodiesel is a lower-carbon fuel that is driving a cleaner future for hard-to-decarbonize sectors like long-haul trucking.
"We know how important sustainability is to our customers and strive to help meet these growing needs for more sustainable fuel options for commercial fleets. Introducing B99 at our travel centers is another way we support fleets committed to reducing carbon emissions,” said Eric Fobes, head of renewables at Pilot.
Developer Optimus Technologies enabled this rollout by implementing technology that upgrades diesel engines to operate on up to 100% biodiesel.
This initial rollout will feature installations of B99 biodiesel dispensing capabilities at three locations. The first location to include this offer is in Decatur, Illinois; the biofuel will soon be added to sites in Des Moines, Iowa, and Dallas, Texas.
