What Northside Truck & Van does

Northside Truck & Van Limited is the largest self-described Mercedes-Benz commercial vehicle dealer in the United Kingdom, operating as a wholly owned subsidiary of The Anderson Group since 2004. Founded in 1978 and headquartered in Cleckheaton, West Yorkshire, the company sells, services, and parts new and used Mercedes-Benz vans (Sprinter, Vito, Citan, and their e-variants), Mercedes-Benz Trucks (Actros, Actros L, Actros L ProCabin, Arocs, Econic, Atego, Unimog, and the eActros/eEconic electric range), and FUSO Canter and eCanter light trucks across a seven-depot network in Yorkshire, Humberside, and North Lincolnshire, supplemented by Alloy Bodies body building in Manchester and a Parts Return Center in Leeds.

Revenue is generated through four streams: one-time vehicle sales (new and used, including part-exchange), recurring aftersales service contracts and MOT work, parts sales (genuine, remanufactured, TruckParts, and FUSO Value Parts), and commission-based finance brokerage with Mercedes-Benz Financial Services UK Ltd and Daimler Truck Financial Services UK Ltd. Complementary income comes from BVRLA-compliant vehicle rental and the Motability scheme. The go-to-market is regional enterprise field sales anchored by depot-based sales executives, supported by an online enquiry and reservation platform, content marketing through customer case studies, and long-tenured customer relationships averaging 16+ years with fleet accounts.

The customer base spans enterprise and mid-market commercial fleet operators across telecommunications, construction, structural steel, packaging, building materials, international haulage, and courier industries, with documented customers including Cumberland Comms, MJ Hughes, Foundation Packaging, AE Spinks (16-year relationship), J P Walton & Son, Hurst Doors, and Topspeed Couriers. The business is currently positioning for fleet electrification, promoting a full EV van and truck portfolio, connected services through Mercedes me, and Clean Air Zone compliance expertise as core value propositions.

Name

Northside Truck & Van

Legal name

Northside Truck & Van Limited

Website

https://northside.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1978

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Northside Truck & Van is the largest self-described Mercedes-Benz commercial vehicle dealer in the UK, selling, servicing, and parts-ing vans, trucks, and FUSO vehicles across seven Yorkshire and Humberside depots for enterprise and mid-market commercial fleet operators.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Vehicle Dealership

NAICS

Automotive Equipment Rental and Leasing (5321)

SIC

Services-Auto Rental & Leasing (No Drivers) (7510)

akta.pro primary industry

Vans & Box Trucks (Light Commercial Vehicles) Rental/Leasing (TLABAGAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Utility / Service Body Truck Leasing & Rental (Bucket, Field Service, Telecom/Power) (TLABABAJ), Last-Mile Step Van & Parcel Truck Leasing & Rental (TLABABAM)

Keywords

• Commercial vehicle dealership
• Van and truck sales
• Commercial vehicle servicing
• Truck and van parts
• Commercial fleet solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Doncaster

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Vehicle Sales: Sale of new and used Mercedes-Benz vans, trucks, and FUSO vehicles including Sprinter, Vito, Citan, Actros, Arocs, Econic, Atego, and Canter ranges. Also sells part-exchange vehicles.
2. Aftersales Service and Parts: Service, maintenance, repairs, and MOT services for commercial vehicles. Parts sales including genuine parts, remanufactured parts, TruckParts for older vehicles, and FUSO Value Parts.
3. Finance Brokerage: Credit broker introducing customers to finance providers including Mercedes-Benz Financial Services UK Ltd and Daimler Truck Financial Services UK Ltd. Receives commission for introductions.
4. Vehicle Rental: Short-term and long-term vehicle leasing services through BVRLA membership.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Northside Truck & Van is an authorised Mercedes-Benz and FUSO commercial vehicle dealer operating across Yorkshire and Humberside. The company sells new and used vans, trucks, and light commercial vehicles, supported by aftersales servicing, MOT, genuine and remanufactured parts, vehicle rental, and finance brokerage through Mercedes-Benz Financial Services.

Product overview

Northside Truck & Van operates as an authorized Mercedes-Benz and FUSO commercial vehicle dealership offering a comprehensive portfolio of vans, trucks, and services across Yorkshire and Humberside. Their van range includes the Sprinter (large van), Vito (mid-size available as panel van and Tourer), and Citan (compact), with full electric variants of each: eSprinter, eVito, eCitan, and eVito Tourer. Their truck portfolio spans the Mercedes-Benz Actros, Actros L, Actros L ProCabin (featuring advanced aerodynamics), Econic, Atego, Arocs (construction-focused with MirrorCam option), and Unimog, plus FUSO Canter and eCanter light trucks. Electric truck options include the eActros 600, eActros, and eEconic. Beyond vehicle sales, they provide comprehensive servicing through Mercedes-Benz trained technicians, genuine and remanufactured parts programs, Mercedes-Benz Finance and Daimler Truck Financial Services for vehicle financing, Motability schemes, and the Mercedes me connected vehicle platform. The company serves as the largest Mercedes-Benz commercial dealer in the UK with locations in Bradford, Doncaster, Hull, Immingham, Leeds, Sheffield, and York.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Flagship large Mercedes-Benz van available in chassis, Luton, Tipper and Dropside configurations, used by commercial fleet operators for delivery and trade applications.
• Mercedes-Benz Vito Mid-size Mercedes-Benz van offered in panel van and Tourer (people carrier) variants for versatile business transport.
• Mercedes-Benz Citan Compact Mercedes-Benz van targeted at urban delivery and small business users.
• Mercedes-Benz eSprinter Battery-electric version of the Sprinter large van for zero-emission commercial fleets, available in standard and chassis configurations.
• Mercedes-Benz eVito Fully electric mid-size van for sustainable urban delivery and commercial transport.
• Mercedes-Benz eCitan Electric compact van designed for city-centre operations.
• Mercedes-Benz eVito Tourer Electric people-carrier variant of the Vito for sustainable passenger transport.
• Mercedes-Benz Actros Flagship heavy-duty Mercedes-Benz truck with fuel-efficient drivetrains, advanced aerodynamics and Multimedia Cockpit; awarded 5-star Euro NCAP Commercial Truck Rating.
• Mercedes-Benz Actros L and Actros L ProCabin Premium long-distance Actros variants including the ProCabin with 80mm longer front end delivering up to 3% fuel savings, Multimedia Cockpit Interactive 2, voice control, Active Brake Assist 6 and Active Sideguard Assist 2.
• Mercedes-Benz Arocs Construction-focused heavy-duty Mercedes-Benz truck in multiple axle configurations including 8x2, with optional MirrorCam and 12.8-litre 450 hp driveline in the 3245 variant.
• Mercedes-Benz Econic Low-entry-cab specialist Mercedes-Benz truck designed for urban distribution and municipal operations.
• Mercedes-Benz Atego Medium-duty Mercedes-Benz truck suitable for distribution and municipal applications.
• Mercedes-Benz Unimog Multi-purpose off-road Mercedes-Benz truck platform for specialist and extreme applications.
• FUSO Canter and eCanter 7.5-tonne FUSO light truck with 3.0-litre 150 hp common-rail turbo diesel, plus the eCanter battery-electric variant, for compact and urban logistics operations.
• Mercedes-Benz eActros, eActros 600 and eEconic Battery-electric heavy Mercedes-Benz truck family including the eActros, long-haul eActros 600 and low-entry eEconic for sustainable heavy transport and urban operations.
• Mercedes me Connected Vehicle Service Connected vehicle platform enabling remote vehicle status, pre-conditioning, charging station location and range information via smartphone app for Mercedes-Benz van and truck owners.
• Mercedes-Benz Complete Service Contract and Van Service Care Scheduled maintenance, repair and MOT packages delivered by Mercedes-Benz trained technicians at Northside depots, available to any Mercedes-Benz commercial vehicle regardless of original point of purchase.
• MobiloVan Roadside Assistance 24/7 breakdown and roadside assistance cover for Mercedes-Benz van owners, provided through the Northside aftersales network.
• Genuine and Remanufactured Mercedes-Benz Parts Original Mercedes-Benz truck parts engineered and tested to manufacturer standards, plus remanufactured alternatives typically around 30% cheaper than new parts, supplied for vehicle repair and maintenance.
• TruckParts and FUSO Value Parts Economical parts range for older Mercedes-Benz Trucks (typical savings of up to 30% on brake pads and 23% on batteries) and secondary FUSO Value Parts brand for Canter vehicles post-warranty.
• Mercedes-Benz Finance and Daimler Truck Financial Services Vehicle financing solutions including Personal Contract Purchase (PCP) and Hire Purchase (HP) products, brokered by Northside through Mercedes-Benz Financial Services UK Ltd and Daimler Truck Financial Services UK Ltd.
• Commercial Vehicle Rental Short-term and long-term commercial vehicle rental services offered through BVRLA-compliant terms to business customers needing temporary fleet capacity.
• Motability Scheme Vehicle Leasing Motability scheme provider allowing customers to exchange qualifying mobility allowances for new Mercedes-Benz vehicles.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduced inefficiency by 22 percent through better van selection
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and primary.

• Automotive Compliance LtdcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerFCA-authorized firm that Northside Truck & Van Limited is an Appointed Representative of. Handles FCA regulated complaints relating to finance or insurance. Provides compliance oversight for Consumer Duty requirements.
• FUSO (Daimler Truck)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFUSO is part of Daimler Truck family alongside Mercedes-Benz. Northside sells and supports the FUSO Canter light truck range, including new and used vehicles, parts, and service.
• Alloy BodiesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommercial vehicle body builder based in Manchester, owned by The Anderson Group. Built curtainside body for Foundation Packaging's FUSO Canter truck. Both Alloy Bodies and Northside Truck & Van are owned by Anderson Group.
• Mercedes-Benz TrucksprimaryChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFranchise dealer for complete range of Mercedes-Benz commercial trucks including Actros, Actros L, Actros L ProCabin, Arocs, Econic, Atego, Unimog, and electric trucks (eActros 600, eActros, eEconic).

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Marshall Motor Group: Marshall Motor Group is a UK motor retailer with multi-brand commercial vehicle franchises and a depot network comparable in scale and operating model to Northside, including new and used vehicle sales, aftersales service, parts, and fleet support.
• Pendragon: Pendragon operates a large UK multi-brand automotive retail group with commercial vehicle franchises and aftermarket services, comparable to Northside in offering integrated sales, service, and parts to commercial and fleet customers.
• Lookers: Lookers is a major UK automotive retailer running multiple commercial vehicle franchises across regions, offering sales, aftersales, parts, and fleet services in a structure and customer profile closely overlapping with Northside's Mercedes-Benz franchise business.
• JCT600: JCT600 is one of the UK's largest privately owned automotive retailers and operates Mercedes-Benz franchises across Yorkshire and the wider North of England, directly overlapping Northside's territory and brand portfolio for both passenger and commercial vehicles.
• Vertu Motors: Vertu Motors operates a large UK motor retail network with commercial vehicle franchises and service operations, providing a directly comparable multi-site dealership business model targeting the same fleet and business buyer segments as Northside.
• Mercedes-Benz Retail Group UK: Mercedes-Benz Retail Group is the OEM's own UK retail arm and operates directly comparable Mercedes-Benz sales, service, and aftersales operations; it represents the same franchise relationship Northside holds and competes for similar premium commercial and passenger buyers.

Broad incumbents

• DAF Trucks UK: DAF Trucks UK is a major competing truck manufacturer with a UK dealer network focusing on long-haul and distribution trucks, offering an alternative franchise brand and aftersales proposition that competes directly with Northside's Mercedes truck offering.
• Scania (Great Britain): Scania GB is a competing premium commercial vehicle manufacturer with a UK dealer footprint serving haulage and distribution fleets; it competes with Northside's Mercedes-Benz truck franchise for the same fleet buyer pool and aftersales spend.
• Volvo Trucks UK: Volvo Trucks UK is a competing premium heavy-duty truck manufacturer with a comparable UK dealer network targeting similar long-haul and distribution fleet customers as Northside's Mercedes-Benz Actros/Arocs franchise.
• Mercedes-Benz Trucks UK: Mercedes-Benz Trucks UK is the manufacturer whose franchise Northside holds; it sets model allocation, dealer standards, and parts pricing across the entire UK truck network and represents the principal incumbent in the category Northside operates within.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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