JLS
JLS ApS is a privately held Danish truck-trailer maintenance and repair company founded in 1985, serving transport and logistics companies across Jutland and Funen from two workshops with 18 employees. It delivers inspection, brake, tire, damage, and 24-hour European breakdown services under certified BPW/Wabco/Knorr and Continental partnerships.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1985
- HeadquartersTilst, Denmark
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
What JLS does
JLS ApS is a privately held Danish truck-trailer maintenance and repair company founded in 1985 by Gert Andersen. The company operates two workshop locations — its headquarters in Tilst near Aarhus and a service department in Fredericia — providing regional coverage across Jutland and Funen. Its customers are transport and logistics companies and fleet operators requiring inspection, brake service, tire replacement, damage repair, preventive maintenance, and emergency roadside assistance for truck trailers including curtain-side, refrigerated, and container-chassis types.
The company delivers a unified suite of seven core services: Syn og service (periodic vehicle inspections and TIR certification), Bremseservice (brake system service as a certified partner for BPW, Wabco, and Knorr EBS/ABS systems), Dækservice (tire supply and fitting via a Continental partnership), Reparation af skader (damage repair including insurance coordination), BreakDown Service (24-hour European breakdown assistance through the European BreakDown Service partnership), Lastvognsreparationer (general truck repairs), and Vedligeholdelse (preventive maintenance including lift, hydraulic, walking-floor, and tanker inspections). The Tilst facility spans 2,200 m² under roof with 13 service lanes, supported by modern IT-based diagnostic tooling for electronic brake systems and rolling-equipment fault finding. The company employs 18 people.
JLS generates revenue primarily through professional service fees for inspections, repairs, and maintenance, supplemented by hardware sales of tires. Pricing is quote-based with no public tiers; customers contact the company for obligation-free quotes and free consultation. Distribution is delivered through on-site workshop visits at Tilst and Fredericia, plus on-location mobile breakdown response across Europe via its partnership network. The company has no parent company, no external investors, and no public revenue disclosure. Anette Visby Olesen has served as Managing Director since 2015; founder Gert Andersen remains as owner and technical manager. JLS has no app, no public API, no patents or trademarks on record, and no disclosed AI/ML capability beyond vendor diagnostic tooling.
JLS firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- JLS
- Legal name
- JLS ApS
- Website
- https://jls.dk
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1985
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- JLS ApS is a privately held Danish truck-trailer maintenance and repair company founded in 1985, serving transport and logistics companies across Jutland and Funen from two workshops with 18 employees. It delivers inspection, brake, tire, damage, and 24-hour European breakdown services under certified BPW/Wabco/Knorr and Continental partnerships.
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- akta.pro rank
JLS industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Commercial Vehicle Maintenance & Repair
- NAICS
- Specialized Automotive Repair (811114), Support Activities for Road Transportation (4884)
- SIC
- Terminal Maintenance Facilities For Motor Freight Transport (4231), Services-Automotive Repair, Services & Parking (7500), Services-Testing Laboratories (8734)
- akta.pro primary industry
- DOT/Annual Vehicle Safety Inspections & Roadworthiness Certification (TLAKANAJ)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Multi-Point Inspections & Safety Checks (DVIR/Annual/Periodic) (TLAKAGAB), Vehicle Diagnostics & Fault Code Scanning Services (TLAKANAA), Container/Chassis Inspection, Certification & Compliance Services (CSC, IICL, DOT/FMCSA) (TLAKACAK)
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Where JLS is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Tilst
- HQ country
- Denmark
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices2 records
Markets served
JLS business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Vehicle Inspection and Certification Services: Periodic vehicle inspections (syn) and TIR inspections for trucks and trailers, including mandatory 3rd and 6th year testing for tank vehicles
- Truck and Trailer Repair Services: General repair work on truck trailers including brakes, lights, tires, air systems, springs, hydraulics, as well as body work and walking floor repairs
- Tire Sales and Service: Sales of all tire types through Continental partnership, including tire change services
- 24-Hour Breakdown Service: Emergency breakdown service across Europe in partnership with European BreakDown Service, providing round-the-clock assistance
- Maintenance Services: Mandatory inspections for loading equipment (liftrepair, hydraulic cylinder renovation, electrical fault finding, new lift installation), walking floor repairs, and tarpaulin repairs
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Pay-as-you-go | Service pricing by quote |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels2 records
Marketing channels3 records
JLS product offering
Product offeringCore offering
JLS ApS provides inspection, maintenance, repair, and certification services for truck trailers from two workshops in Tilst and Fredericia, Denmark. The company offers periodic vehicle inspections (syn), TIR inspections, certified brake service for BPW/Wabco/Knorr systems, tire supply through Continental, damage repair, general truck repair, and 24-hour European breakdown assistance through partnership with European BreakDown Service.
Product overview
JLS is a workshop service company offering a unified suite of truck trailer maintenance and repair services. The core offerings include: Syn og service (inspection and certification), Bremseservice (brake service as BPW/Wabco/Knorr partner), Dækservice (tire service via Continental partnership), Reparation af skader (damage repair), BreakDown Service (24-hour European breakdown assistance), Lastvognsreparationer (truck repairs), and Vedligeholdelse (preventive maintenance). These services are delivered through two workshop locations in Tilst and Fredericia, covering Central Jutland and Southern Denmark. The company specializes in curtain-side trailers, refrigerated trailers, and container chassis.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Syn og service (Inspection and certification) Comprehensive inspection and preparation services for truck trailers, including periodic vehicle inspections (syn) and TIR certifications, covering brakes, lights, and tires to ensure regulatory compliance. Targeted at transport companies needing statutory inspection clearance.
- Bremseservice (Brake service) Brake system maintenance and repair as an authorized service partner for BPW, Wabco, and Knorr EBS/ABS systems. Includes troubleshooting, system upgrades, and brake disc machining using modern diagnostic tools. For transport companies operating trucks and trailers.
- Dækservice (Tire service) Tire supply and replacement for all tire types via JLS's partnership with Continental. Customers with Continental tire agreements can have tires changed at JLS locations. For transport companies and fleet operators.
- Reparation af skader (Damage repair) Damage repair services for trailers covering side panels, rear doors, tail light assemblies, box trailers, and refrigeration units. JLS coordinates with insurance adjusters for larger claims. For transport companies with damaged trailers.
- BreakDown Service (24-hour European breakdown assistance) 24-hour emergency breakdown assistance throughout Europe through partnership with European BreakDown Service, providing emergency repairs and tire changes regardless of location or time. For truck and trailer operators needing roadside assistance across Europe.
- Lastvognsreparationer (Truck repairs) General truck repair services covering brakes, lights, tires, air systems, springs, and hydraulics for the full range of truck equipment. For transport companies operating commercial trucks.
- Vedligeholdelse (Preventive maintenance) Preventive maintenance including mandatory inspections for loading equipment (Bär, Zepro, Dhollandia), lift repairs, hydraulic cylinder renovation, electrical fault diagnosis, Walking Floor repairs, curtain-side repairs, aluminum welding, and mandatory 3rd and 6th year testing for tankers. For transport and logistics companies.
Companies that use JLS
Customer profileNamed customers1 record
Segments2 records
Ideal customer profiles1 record
JLS technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature2 records
JLS partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Five partnerships are on record, tiered core.
- European BreakDown ServicecorePartnership providing 24-hour breakdown service across Europe. Through this collaboration, JLS enables customers to receive emergency repair and tire change services anywhere in Europe at any time of day.
- ContinentalcoreTire supply and service partnership. JLS stocks all tire brands and types, and customers with Continental tire agreements can also have tires changed at JLS locations.
- BPWcoreCertified service partner for BPW brake systems. JLS provides troubleshooting, system upgrades, and brake disc machining using modern diagnostic tools.
- WabcocoreCertified service partner for Wabco brake systems. Provides specialized service using modern error diagnostic tools.
- Knorr (EBS/ABS)coreCertified service partner for Knorr EBS/ABS brake systems. Uses advanced diagnostic tools to locate faults on sophisticated braking systems.
Scale indicators5 records
Recent moves8 records
Expansion highlights3 records
JLS competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- First Stop: Bridgestone-owned European commercial vehicle tire and service network. Competes with JLS on tire service for trucks and trailers, and increasingly bundles minor mechanical and brake work into its offering.
- TIP Trailer Services: Europe's largest trailer leasing, rental, and service network with workshops across the continent. Directly competes with JLS on trailer maintenance, inspection, and breakdown services, and operates at far greater scale across overlapping geographies.
- Euromaster: European commercial vehicle tire service network (Michelin-owned). Directly competes with JLS' tire sales and service line for truck and trailer fleets, with overlapping customer base and similar continental coverage ambition.
- Pema (now part of TIP): Was an independent trailer service network that JLS itself acquired a service center from in 2011. Now integrated into TIP Trailer Services, Pema historically competed head-to-head with JLS across Danish and German trailer workshops.
Broad incumbents
- Schmitz Cargobull: Europe's largest trailer OEM operates an extensive authorized service partner network. Comparable because it offers trailer inspection, brake service, and warranty repairs through partner workshops like JLS, but as part of a much broader OEM portfolio.
- Krone Trailer Group: German trailer OEM with its own service partner network spanning Europe. Comparable on trailer maintenance and inspection service delivery, with similar certified-partner arrangements covering brake and EBS systems.
Regional players
- Werksta: Nordic automotive repair and maintenance chain operating across Sweden and Finland. Comparable on the multi-site independent workshop model and target SME/fleet customers, though it does not specialize in heavy trailer service.
- Mekonomen: Nordic automotive aftermarket service chain with workshops across Sweden, Norway, and Denmark. Comparable on workshop service model and parts-driven repair business, though primarily focused on light vehicles rather than heavy trailers.
Others
- Continental Commercial Specialty Tires: Tire manufacturer and JLS channel partner. Comparable because Continental operates its own ContiTrade commercial vehicle service network in parallel to its partner workshops, and shares JLS' focus on fleet tire agreements.
- ZF Aftermarket (formerly Wabco): Brake and EBS system supplier and JLS technology partner. Comparable because ZF's aftermarket division trains and certifies independent service partners like JLS and competes for fleet maintenance spend through its own service offerings.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
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JLS leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles2 records
JLS funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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JLS M&A and investment
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Frequently asked questions about JLS
What does JLS do?
JLS ApS provides inspection, maintenance, repair, and certification services for truck trailers from two workshops in Tilst and Fredericia, Denmark. The company offers periodic vehicle inspections (syn), TIR inspections, certified brake service for BPW/Wabco/Knorr systems, tire supply through Continental, damage repair, general truck repair, and 24-hour European breakdown assistance through partnership with European BreakDown Service.
Is JLS a public or private company?
JLS is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was JLS founded?
JLS was founded in 1985. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is JLS based?
JLS is headquartered in Tilst, Denmark, in the Europe region.
How does JLS make money?
Five revenue lines are on record. Vehicle Inspection and Certification Services are the primary driver. The others are truck and Trailer Repair Services, tire Sales and Service, 24-Hour Breakdown Service and maintenance Services.
Who are JLS's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are First Stop, TIP Trailer Services, Euromaster and Pema (now part of TIP). Broad incumbents are Schmitz Cargobull and Krone Trailer Group. Regional players are Werksta and Mekonomen. Others are Continental Commercial Specialty Tires and ZF Aftermarket (formerly Wabco).
Does JLS have an API?
No public API is recorded for JLS.
What industry is JLS in?
JLS's product category is Commercial Vehicle Maintenance & Repair. Its primary akta.pro industry code is TLAKANAJ, DOT/Annual Vehicle Safety Inspections & Roadworthiness Certification, with a secondary code of TLAKAGAB, Multi-Point Inspections & Safety Checks (DVIR/Annual/Periodic). Its NAICS code is 811114 and its SIC code is 4231.