According to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index, the Haslams of Knoxville, Tennessee, are among the wealthiest families in the United States, with a net worth of more than $12 billion.
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Their fortune began in 1958, when James Haslam II paid $6,000 to purchase a Virginia gas station. Jul 16, 2021
The Haslam own 67% of the $31 billion (sales) Pilot Flying J based in Knoxville, and one of the founder’s sons, Bill, is Tennessee’s governor.

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Pilot Flying J is one of the top ten privately held companies in the United States, with over 24,000 employees.
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Customers can use the Pilot Flying J network to access over 70,000 truck parking spaces, 4,800 showers, and 4,300 diesel lanes with DEF at the pump.
Pilot Flying J is also known as the country’s largest Travel Center chain, with over 750 locations under the Pilot, Flying J, and Mr. Fuel brands.
Pilot Flying J is also the third largest quick service restaurant franchisee in the country, offering one to three different concepts at each location, making it the world’s largest Subway franchisee with over 200 locations.


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