Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway just made a big bet on truck stops

Billionaire investor Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway purchased a stake in Pilot Travel Centers, which owns the Pilot Flying J chain of truck stops.

The investment behemoth agreed to acquire 38.6% of Pilot Flying J, and outlined plans to become the company's biggest shareholder over a six-year period.

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