R.R. Plett Trucking Named Official Transportation Partner of the Vancouver Bandits

Bandits Staff • April 14, 2026

The Vancouver Bandits announced today that R.R. Plett Trucking has been named the club’s Official Transportation Partner, supporting the team’s growing footprint across British Columbia and helping deliver the Bandits’ game-day experience and community programming to fans and young athletes throughout the province.



As part of the partnership, R.R. Plett Trucking will assist with the transportation of equipment and event infrastructure for a number of Bandits initiatives, including community activations, youth basketball events and special showcase games across the province.


R.R. Plett Trucking recently played a key role in the successful delivery of Guildford Town Centre 3x3 Clutch, a four-day 3x3 basketball tournament hosted by the Vancouver Bandits, Basketball BC and Guildford Town Centre, at Guildford Town Centre during Family Day long weekend. The event welcomed nearly 250 young athletes from across the Lower Mainland competing on a custom-built court setup, marking the first-ever 3x3 basketball tournament held inside a shopping centre in British Columbia.


Looking ahead, R.R. Plett Trucking will also be instrumental in transporting the Bandits’ game-day experience to the Kelowna HOOPFEST showcase game on June 6 at Prospera Place, where the club will bring professional basketball and community programming to the City of Kelowna as part of a weekend celebrating the sport throughout the Okanagan region.


“As we continue to grow the game across British Columbia, having the right partners in place is critical. R.R. Plett allows us to extend our reach beyond our home market and bring the Bandits experience to more communities in a real and tangible way,” said Vancouver Bandits team president Dylan Kular. “Whether it’s youth events like 3x3 Clutch or major moments like Kelowna HOOPFEST, this partnership helps us move with intention and continue building something that connects the entire province through basketball.”


Through the partnership, R.R. Plett Trucking will help ensure that the Bandits can continue expanding their events and youth initiatives across British Columbia while delivering the high-energy game presentation the club has become known for.


“R.R. Plett Trucking is proud to be the Official Transport Partner of the Bandits in advancing youth development and expanding the game across British Columbia. At R.R. Plett Trucking, we believe strong communities are built by investing in our youth. Partnering with the Bandits is more than a sponsorship for us, it’s about creating opportunities, inspiring young athletes, and helping the game grow across British Columbia,” said R.R. Plett Trucking COO Trevor Plett. “Seeing the excitement and energy around initiatives like the Kelowna event reminds us how powerful sport can be in bringing people together. We are proud to stand behind a local organization that is making a real difference in communities and helping shape the next generation both on and off the court.”


The partnership reflects the Bandits’ continued commitment to growing basketball throughout British Columbia through professional games, youth development programs and community-driven events.

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