Pilot Travel Centers has named Stacy Batiste of Lafeyette, Lou., its 2025 Road Warrior champion, giving him a 2019 Kenworth W9 truck as his reward.
Secondary winner Bobby Peeker of Woodruff, S.C., received a check for $10,000 and a $25,000 donation in his name to the charity of his choice.
Pilot said it received thousands of entries. Batiste was named winner “for his tireless dedication and commitment to professional driving.”
The Kenworth W9 was custom-built by Disel Brothers and came with a $50,000 cash prize. The truck is spec’d with a Paccar MX-13 engine and is a mid-roof sleeper.
“We received thousands of entries celebrating the efforts of drivers who go the extra mile each and every day. Stacy’s and Bobby’s hard work, dedication to the profession, commitment to safety and service stood out. We are honored to welcome them to the Road Warrior winner’s circle,” said Jordan Spradling, senior vice president of transportation and midstream assets at Pilot Company. “They both are prime examples of the positive impact professional drivers have on and off the road.”
Batiste has been a professional driver for the past 33 years and has more than 1.5 million accident-free miles (2.4 million km) to his name. The Marine Corps veteran routinely goes the extra mile to mentor younger drivers, Pilot said.
He was surprised with the truck presentation on Oct. 21 while working and on the road. He stopped at a Flying J in Baytown, Texas, where he was presented with the check and keys to his new truck.
Runner-up Peeker has more than 1 million accident-free miles (1.6 million km) and is also a Marine Corps veteran. He takes part in truck shows and supports Special Olympics as well as fellow veterans.
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