Tachodisc

What Tachodisc does

Tachodisc trades as Logistics UK Shop, a UK-domestic B2B e-commerce platform (legal entity: Logistics UK, registered office at 5 Lonsdale Gardens, Tunbridge Wells, Company Registration Number 00391957) that resells transport-related and workplace-safety products to professional buyers. The shop spans six primary categories — HGV Products (including a dedicated Tachograph Equipment sub-category), Van Products, Workwear, PPE, Tools & Equipment, and Warehouse, Depot & Site supplies — comprising thousands of product lines from over 100 leading brands such as DeWalt, Garmin, Armorgard, CAT, Portwest, Snickers, MASCOT, Mechanix Wear, and NOCO. Distribution channels include the e-commerce storefront at shop.logistics.org.uk, a mobile-accessible platform, and phone ordering at 03717 11 11 11, with free delivery on orders over £100.

The firm serves three horizontal customer segments: fleet operators and logistics companies requiring compliance stationery, vehicle security, and maintenance equipment; industrial and trade workers needing workwear and personal protective equipment; and warehouse, depot, and site operators purchasing storage, handling, and signage products. Pricing is not publicly disclosed, and revenue figures are unavailable; the company employs 11-50 people and has been in operation since 1979.

The go-to-market relies on the Logistics UK association brand for credibility in a compliance-heavy vertical, supported by organic social media presence on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn, and co-promotional arrangements with featured brand partners. The business is fundamentally a specialized multi-brand retailer rather than a technology platform: there is no proprietary AI, no public API, no proprietary in-house products, and no disclosed funding or M&A activity. Competitive positioning rests on category breadth, regulatory credibility, and one-stop procurement convenience for UK fleet and logistics buyers.

Name

Tachodisc

Legal name

Logistics UK

Website

https://tachodisc.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1979

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Tachodisc, trading as Logistics UK Shop, is a UK B2B e-commerce retailer serving fleet operators, logistics companies, tradespeople, and warehouse/site managers with thousands of transport, vehicle, workwear, PPE, tools, and depot products from over 100 leading brands.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Tunbridge Wells

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Digital Commerce or Content

Cost components

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

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Tachodisc operates the Logistics UK Shop, a B2B e-commerce platform that supplies thousands of product lines across six categories: HGV products (including tachograph equipment, compliance stationery, DVS/FORS equipment, sat navs, dash cams, vehicle CCTV), Van products (security, fleet management systems, roof bars, chapter 8 chevrons), Workwear (jackets, hi-vis, footwear from brands including DeWalt, Blåkläder, MASCOT, Portwest, Snickers), PPE (safety footwear, head/eye/ear protection, respirators, fall arrest), Tools & Equipment (power tools, vehicle maintenance, boosters), and Warehouse/Depot/Site supplies (COSHH storage, fire safety, first aid, signage). The platform resells products from over 100 third-party brands to UK fleet operators and logistics companies.

Product overview

Logistics UK Shop is a B2B e-commerce platform operated by Logistics UK, offering thousands of product lines across six main categories: HGV Products (including Tachograph Equipment as a sub-category), Van Products, Workwear, PPE, Tools & Equipment, and Warehouse/Depot/Site supplies. The platform serves professional drivers and fleet operators with products from over 100 leading brands. It operates as a single unified e-commerce offering without distinct platform-plus-modules architecture.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• HGV Products Comprehensive range of Heavy Goods Vehicle (HGV) products including tachograph equipment, compliance stationery, vehicle check equipment, cab accessories, maintenance and breakdown supplies, HGV security, AdBlue, vehicle signage, load securing, damage protection, vehicle cleaning, books and publications, dangerous goods and ADR equipment, DVS and FORS equipment, sat navs, dash cams, reversing cameras and alarms, electrical equipment, lighting, vehicle CCTV, bridge height alert systems, and in-vehicle monitors. Designed for professional HGV fleet operators and haulage companies.
• Van Products Full range of van accessories, maintenance, and security solutions including steering and pedal locks, secure storage, compliance stationery, roof bars, locks and lock shields, roof tubes, rear door ladders, van security, fleet management systems, chapter 8 chevrons, AdBlue, van signage, lighting, damage protection, sat navs, load securing, dangerous goods and ADR equipment, vehicle cleaning, in-vehicle monitors, vehicle CCTV, dash cams, reversing cameras and alarms, and electrical equipment. Targeted at commercial van operators and fleet managers.
• Workwear Premium range of workwear for trade and industry including warm weather workwear, branded workwear, footwear, jackets, women's workwear, body warmers, sweatshirts, fleeces, hoodies, polo shirts, t-shirts, trousers, coveralls, shorts, hi-vis clothing, accessories, and shirts. Features leading brands DeWalt, Blåkläder, MASCOT, and Portwest. For industrial workers, tradespeople, and fleet operators.
• PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) Comprehensive range of Personal Protective Equipment including PPE kits, safety footwear, hi-vis clothing, head protection, eye protection, ear protection, gloves, joint support products, respirators, chemical protection, fire retardant, arc flash, fall arrest equipment, and weather protection. For workplace safety compliance across industrial and trade settings.
• Tools & Equipment Range of tools and equipment for maintenance, repair, and site work including power tools, power tool accessories, tool storage, ladders and steps, vehicle maintenance, boosters and jump starters, workshop consumables, trucks and trollies, electrical equipment, AdBlue, security, driver stationery, lighting and torches, barrier systems, drug and alcohol detection, cleaning equipment, EV workshop, air tools, and compressors. For fleet workshops, mechanics, and site maintenance teams.
• Warehouse, Depot & Site Supplies Extensive range of warehouse, depot, and site essentials including trucks and trollies, COSHH storage, ladders and steps, warehouse safety, tyre maintenance, traffic control, fire safety, first aid, pest control, secure site storage, posters and signs, spill control, site lighting, waste disposal, and cleaning equipment. For warehouse, depot, and site operators.
• Tachograph Equipment Tachograph equipment for HGV compliance and driver hours monitoring, offered as a sub-category within HGV Products. For HGV fleet operators required to comply with digital tachograph regulations.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Mechanix WearcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFeatured brand partner with promotional banner on Logistics UK Shop homepage. Mechanix Wear is a leading brand in performance work gloves sold through the platform.
• GarmincoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFeatured brand partner with promotional banner on Logistics UK Shop homepage. Garmin provides vehicle navigation and fleet management devices sold through the platform.
• ArmorgardcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFeatured brand partner with promotional banner on Logistics UK Shop homepage. Armorgard provides secure storage and security products for vehicles and sites.
• NOCOminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFeatured brand partner with promotional banner on Logistics UK Shop homepage. NOCO provides battery charging and boosting solutions.
• TrustpilotminorOthersCustomer review platform integration showing Trustpilot reviews on the Logistics UK Shop website, demonstrating customer satisfaction and review credibility.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Emerging players

• Brigade Electronics: UK manufacturer and supplier of vehicle safety systems (dash cams, reversing alarms, CCTV, blind-spot detection). Comparable as both a brand partner sold on the shop and a direct supplier of in-vehicle safety technology to fleets.
• SafetyBuyer: UK online specialist retailer of workwear, hi-vis, PPE, and site safety products. A closer niche competitor to Logistics UK Shop's workwear and PPE verticals, especially for SMB fleet and trade buyers.

Broad incumbents

• Travis Perkins: UK builders' merchant group with trade counters supplying tools, workwear, PPE, and site equipment. Overlaps with Tachodisc's industrial/trade worker customer segment and the Warehouse/Depot/Site product category.
• Toolstation: UK B2B trade retailer offering tools, workwear, safety equipment, and site consumables. Competes for the same trade/fleet customer wallet share, especially across PPE, Tools & Equipment, and Warehouse categories.
• Screwfix: Large UK omnichannel trade retailer of tools, workwear, PPE, and site equipment with comparable categories (Tools & Equipment, Workwear, PPE, Warehouse/Depot/Site) and overlapping trade customer base of fleet maintenance staff and depot operators.
• Amazon Business: Massive B2B marketplace selling workwear, PPE, tools, vehicle accessories, and fleet consumables with fast delivery to UK business customers. Represents a structural pricing and convenience competitor to the Logistics UK Shop platform.
• Cromwell Tools: UK industrial and tools distributor supplying maintenance, MRO, and safety products to trade and industrial customers. Overlaps directly with Tools & Equipment and Warehouse/Depot/Site categories of Tachodisc's catalog.

Direct peers

• Arco: UK's leading specialist workwear and PPE retailer serving industrial, trade, and fleet customers. Highly comparable on workwear, PPE, hi-vis, and safety footwear categories offered by Logistics UK Shop.
• Van Guard: UK manufacturer and retailer of van accessories, security, and storage solutions (roof bars, rear ladders, lock shields). Already a partner brand sold on the Tachodisc/Logistics UK Shop platform, with overlapping product line and customer segments.
• HGV Direct: UK specialist retailer of HGV parts, accessories, and compliance products (tachographs, ADR, vehicle signage) — directly overlapping with Logistics UK Shop's HGV Products category and serving the same fleet operator customer base.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/LogisticsUK
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/logisticsuk
• Instagraminstagram.com/logisticsuk_
• Xx.com/Tachodisc

Revenue estimate

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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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