Pilot

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. One morning, a delivery driver pulled up to the Pilot gas station and asked the attendant, ‘Do you ever see those old trucks parked over there?’ The attendant shrugged, curious but nonchalant. Since then, every now and then, someone would notice an ancient truck mysteriously appearing near the pumps. Finally, one day, a regular walked in and said, ‘I’ve been meaning to ask—what’s with that old truck always hanging around? Is it yours?’ The attendant laughed, shaking his head. ‘No, sir,’ he replied, ‘but I guess it’s our unofficial mascot now.’

2. Late one night, a delivery driver pulled up to the Pilot gas station and noticed something odd—an eerie humming sound seemed to come from inside the building. Curious, he peered through the window and saw an old man dancing around the pumps in a fluorescent orange vest. ‘What the…?’ muttered the driver. The man waved cheerfully, never missing a beat. ‘Just keeping things lively,’ he said with a twinkle in his eye. The driver shook his head, paid for his gas, and drove off, wondering if maybe all gas stations had secret disco nights.

3. Late one night, a delivery driver pulled up to the Pilot gas station. The neon sign flickered ominously as he approached the pump. Over the intercom, a scratchy voice announced: ‘If you’re not from around here, better fill up quick—we close when we run out of coffee!’ As the delivery driver filled his tank, an old man shuffled over and asked if he wanted some freshly brewed beans. Turns out, everyone in town knew about Pilot’s secret: they never closed until their last customer had a cup of Joe. So the driver joined the regulars inside, enjoying free coffee while chatting with neighbors till dawn.

4. Late one night, a delivery driver pulled up to the Pilot gas station. In the dim light of the convenience store, he noticed something odd on the counter—a small wooden box with no label or markings. Curious, he opened it and found only a single old coin inside. ‘What’s this for?’ he wondered aloud. Just then, an elderly gentleman approached from behind, smiling warmly. ‘Ah,’ said the man, “that’s our way of saying thanks—everyone who finds it leaves a little extra tip.’ The delivery driver laughed, shook his head, and drove off, knowing that sometimes strange places hold even stranger kindness.