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Certas Energy buys well-known truckstop

The West Midlands-based truck stop is the first to be operated by Certas Energy.

Certas Energy’s roadside services division has bought Roadking (Hollies) Cannock, the West Midlands-based truckstop, which includes a transport cafe, HGV parking, and coach services.

The Hollies, which is situated just off J12 on the M6, will be the first truck stop operated by Certas Energy. The company says the facility will be developed and will bring together smart digital payment platform SNAP Account, fuel cards and retail expertise to offer a safer, easier and more seamless experience for truck drivers and fleet managers.

Certas Energy, the largest independent distributor of fuel and lubricants in the UK, already has a 24-hour HGV refuelling bunker on the site. The acquisition will also enhance the SNAP Account HGV parking network.

Richard Billington, Managing Director of Certas Energy Roadside Services, said: “The acquisition of Hollies Cannock allows us to bring all of our roadside services under a single banner. We are delighted to be able to expand our SNAP Account facilities, fuel card and retail facilities across this popular, long-standing site and look forward to working with all at the facilities.”

Nick Whatmore, Director of Roadking, added: “I’m very proud to be part of a team that has built up and developed the famous complex, known to drivers young and old as The Hollies, into one of the best truck stops in the UK.

“We have been working with Certas Energy since 2016, with the addition of the dedicated bunker facilities, and have worked well on many mutual promotions. I see a big future for the business that will be both beneficial to customers and staff. Certas Energy have many high-quality resources that, combined with their focus to give quality products and services to HGV drivers, will continue to improve facilities at the oldest and best truck stop in the land.”