Certas Energy is continuing its push into the truckstop sector with the acquisition of the Ecclefechan site in Lockerbie, marking the latest move in a wider strategy to build a national network of driver facilities.
The multi-million pound deal, completed on 2 April 2026, adds a key Scottish location on the A74(M) corridor to Certas Energy’s estate, a route used by around 16,000 HGVs daily and one of the most important freight links between Scotland and England.
It is the company’s second truckstop acquisition this year, following the takeover of the Watling Street site in St Albans in February, and brings its total network to three locations.
The site already offers 217 parking spaces and is integrated with the SNAP cashless payment system, while Certas has operated an HGV refuelling bunker at the site since 2019. The business said all 20 employees at the site will be retained.
The acquisition comes amid growing industry pressure to improve the availability and quality of secure parking and welfare facilities for drivers, particularly in Scotland, where provision has lagged behind demand.
Certas said it plans to upgrade the site’s security and amenities and carry out a full rebrand, drawing on the model established at its flagship site, The Hollies Truckstop, which has received a ParkMark Freight Award every year since 2023.
The Ecclefechan site also aligns with the company’s sustainability ambitions. It is powered by a 100kW wind turbine, with surplus energy exported to the grid, and there are plans to install e-HGV charging infrastructure supported by Scottish Government funding.
Mike Heaton, Certas Energy head of estate development, said the deal reflects a broader vision for the sector: “By acquiring a key Scottish truck stop site into the Certas Energy network, we’re not just expanding our footprint – we’re helping to shape the next generation of safe, secure and sustainable truck stops and roadside services.”
Certas Energy’s recent acquisitions form part of a longer-term strategy to establish a nationwide network of company-operated truckstops, focused on key freight corridors and major trunk routes.
The business has been steadily increasing its presence in the sector, targeting sites with high HGV traffic volumes and potential for redevelopment. Its approach typically combines fuel supply infrastructure with secure parking, driver facilities and, increasingly, alternative energy solutions such as electric charging.
The strategy builds on its existing fuels distribution footprint, allowing Certas to integrate refuelling, parking and driver services while strengthening relationships with haulage operators.
