Case Study: Flying J Truck Stop

Overview

The Flying J Truck Stop in Indianapolis, Indiana is part of the Pilot Flying J corporation. They are currently the largest purveyors of over-the-road diesel fuel in the USA. They are the largest Travel Center chain in the country with more than 550 locations under the Pilot and Flying J brands. Pilot Flying J is the 3rd largest franchiser of quick service restaurants in the USA.

Challenges

The extremely hard water in the Indianapolis area was causing serious limescale issues for the truck stop/convenience store. The showers, toilets, sinks, soda machines were all scaling up and needed constant cleaning and replacement parts.

Solution

One SB-250 was installed on the main waterline going to the building.

Installed

July 12, 2012

Outcome

The scaling issues have completely stopped saving the truck stop a considerable amount of money yearly on chemicals, maintenance and downtime.