Centre Transport Sales

What Centre Transport Sales does

Centre Transport Sales is a UK-based used heavy goods vehicle (HGV) dealer and refurbishment specialist operating from a single forecourt in Great Hallingbury, Hertfordshire. Founded in 2014 by Tony Sawyer — a third-generation truck industry operator with over 30 years of commercial vehicle experience — the business acquires, inspects, refurbishes, and resells premium-brand used trucks (primarily DAF, Volvo, Scania, and Mercedes-Benz) to fleet operators, owner-drivers, logistics companies, and construction/agricultural buyers across the UK and overseas. The company's core proposition centres on a documented 150-point 'Future-Proof' inspection, mechanical servicing, and cosmetic preparation, with proprietary Euro VI and Clean Air Zone compliance diagnostics differentiating it from typical used-truck resellers.

The firm monetises through a multi-stream model: one-time used truck sales (primary revenue), bespoke customisation and transformation work (side skirts, light bars, alloy wheels, graphics, full resprays), an end-of-lease preparation service that helps customers avoid lease-return depreciation charges, valeting and parts replacement, and finance packages facilitated via a partner broker together with extended warranty (up to 36 months) and contract hire options. Go-to-market is direct sales via a 24/7 appointment-based forecourt and worldwide export services (including shipping and insurance assistance), complemented by content marketing, social media, email newsletter, and event participation such as Truckfest.

Centre Transport Sales is a privately held, founder-owned UK private limited company with no external funding rounds and a small staff base (11–50 employees). Jodie Sawyer joined in 2015 to lead finance and IT functions. The business has no patents, no AI/ML capability, no digital product surface beyond its marketing website and basic online enquiry forms, and no disclosed revenue figures; competitive advantage is grounded in Tony Sawyer's industry reputation, an in-house refurbishment workflow, and convenient airport-proximate logistics for international buyers.

Name

Centre Transport Sales

Legal name

Centre Transport Sales Ltd

Website

https://centretransportsales.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Centre Transport Sales is a UK-based used HGV truck dealer and refurbishment specialist selling DAF, Volvo, and Scania vehicles — with customisation, finance, warranty, and worldwide export services — to fleet operators, owner-drivers, and logistics buyers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Used Commercial Vehicle Dealership

NAICS

Motor Vehicle and Parts Dealers (441), Automotive Parts and Accessories Retailers (44133)

SIC

Wholesale-Motor Vehicles & Motor Vehicle Parts & Supplies (5010), Services-Auto Rental & Leasing (No Drivers) (7510)

akta.pro primary industry

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

Keywords

• Used truck sales
• HGV refurbishment
• Truck customisation
• End-of-lease preparation
• Commercial vehicle dealership

Headquarters

HQ city

Great Hallingbury

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Used Truck Sales: Sale of quality used HGV trucks including DAF, Volvo, Scania, and Mercedes-Benz vehicles. The company purchases trucks, refurbishes them to high standards, and sells them to fleet operators, owner-drivers, and logistics companies worldwide.
2. Truck Customisation & Modifications: Bespoke customisation services including light bars, beacons, side skirts, alloy wheels, under-bumper splitters, graphic designs, air horns, and full resprays. These services are offered as add-ons to truck sales or as standalone services.
3. Repair & Refurbishment Services: Valeting, panel repair and repainting, chassis cleaning and repainting, wheel refurbishment, and replacement parts fitting. Services available for end-of-lease preparation or general maintenance.
4. Fleet & Contract Lease Hire: The company offers fleet and contract hire options for businesses needing long-term truck solutions. Some vehicles are available for contract hire as noted in their stock listings.
5. End-of-Lease Preparation Services: Preparing leased vehicles for return to leasing companies, including cleaning, repairs, and repainting to meet fair wear and tear standards, helping customers avoid costly depreciation charges.
6. Finance Packages: Financial packages tailored to customer needs, working with an expert finance broker to arrange suitable deals. Finance is offered as an add-on to truck purchases.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Centre Transport Sales sells quality used heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) from leading brands including DAF, Volvo, Scania, and Mercedes-Benz to fleet operators, owner-drivers, and logistics companies in the UK and internationally. Each vehicle undergoes a 150-point inspection, mechanical servicing, and cosmetic preparation before sale. The company also provides in-house truck customisation, refurbishment, valeting, end-of-lease preparation, replacement parts, and finance packages.

Product overview

Centre Transport Sales is a prestige fleet truck sales and refurbishment company offering a comprehensive portfolio of commercial vehicles and associated services. The core offering comprises new and used heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) including articulated lorries, rigid trucks, tipper trucks, refrigerated trucks, and curtain side/flatbed trucks from major brands (DAF, Volvo, Scania, Mercedes-Benz). The company operates across three interconnected areas: vehicle sales (including specific branded models like the DAF XF/XG series and Volvo FH series), bespoke customisation and transformation services (light bars, alloy wheels, side skirts, graphic designs, bull-bars), and comprehensive after-sales support (end-of-lease preparation, detailed valeting, replacement parts, and warranty options). Finance packages and worldwide export services complement the offering. The business was founded in 2014 by Tony Sawyer and is headquartered in Hertfordshire, UK.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Used HGV Truck Sales Sale of quality used heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) from leading brands such as DAF, Volvo, Scania, and Mercedes-Benz, including articulated lorries, rigid trucks (7.5t/18t/26t), tipper trucks, refrigerated trucks, and curtain side/flatbed trucks. Each truck undergoes a 150-point inspection, mechanical servicing, and cosmetic preparation before being released to fleet operators, owner-drivers, and logistics companies in the UK and internationally.
• Truck Customisation and Transformations Bespoke in-house customisation service covering light bars, beacons, extra lights, air horns, alloy side skirts, under-bumper splitters, Dura Bright alloy wheels, camera systems, colour-coded panels, graphic designs, single/dual hydraulic systems, microwave ovens, and additional paintwork. Available to buyers of Centre Transport Sales trucks and to owners bringing their own vehicles.
• End-of-Lease Clean and Repair Preparation service for leased HGVs being returned to leasing companies, including chassis clean and repaint, panel repair, wheel repainting, and full detailed valet, designed to bring vehicles up to fair wear and tear standards and help customers avoid costly depreciation charges.
• Detailed Valet Services Professional valeting for HGVs covering full interior and exterior cleaning, mop polish, upholstery cleaning, and appliance cleaning, available as a standalone service or bundled with sales and end-of-lease preparation work.
• Replacement Parts Supply and Fit Supply and fitting of genuine or high-quality replacement parts for both interiors and exteriors, including dashboards, door panels, wing mirrors, and bodywork components, typically used as part of end-of-lease preparation or general vehicle refurbishment.
• Finance Packages Tailored financial packages arranged through an expert finance broker, providing customers with suitable deals for HGV purchases, including options for new starts and owner-drivers.
• Fleet and Contract Lease Hire Long-term fleet and contract hire solutions providing businesses with cost-effective access to commercial vehicles without the upfront capital outlay of purchase, with certain vehicles available for contract hire.
• Worldwide Export Services Worldwide vehicle export service providing shipping quotations, insurance assistance, and vehicle sourcing for international customers, with airport/train station collection available for international visitors to the UK.

Quantifiable outcome

• Thorough inspection, detailed servicing, and stringent preparation ensure only the best used trucks reach customers
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• MI-SoulminorOthersAssociation/partnership with MI-Soul, another company in the transport or business ecosystem. Listed in the website footer as 'In association with /mi-soul.com'. Nature of the relationship is not explicitly detailed.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Auto Trader Commercial: UK's largest online automotive marketplace with a dedicated commercial vehicle section covering used trucks and vans. Comparable buyer-demand channel and competitive pressure on independent dealers like Centre Transport Sales.
• Tructyre / ATS Euromaster (Commercial): Large commercial vehicle service and tyre network operating across the UK HGV parc. Comparable as a commercial-vehicle aftermarket services provider serving fleet operators, though specialised in tyres and MRO rather than vehicle sales.
• DAF Trucks UK (Used Trucks): OEM used-truck programme for DAF (the brand CTS features prominently, including the XF/XG CTS Edition). Sells refurbished used DAF trucks across a dealer network, competing for the same UK fleet-buyer demand as Centre Transport Sales.
• Volvo Trucks UK (Used Trucks): OEM-certified used truck programme for one of the brands CTS actively retails (Volvo FH series). Comparable in selling refurbished Volvo HGVs, but operates as a manufacturer-backed network across the UK rather than a single-site independent dealer.
• Scania UK (Used Trucks): OEM-backed used Scania truck programme; Scania is one of the four marque brands CTS retails. Directly comparable product (refurbished used Scania HGVs) with manufacturer warranty and finance attached.

Emerging players

• TruckPages: Online marketplace aggregating used trucks and commercial vehicles for sale in the UK and EU. Overlaps with CTS on buyer demand for used HGVs but operates purely as a digital listing platform rather than a refurbishing dealer.

Regional players

• Imperial Commercials: Multi-brand commercial vehicle dealer group with used truck operations and aftersales. Comparable in selling used commercial vehicles with finance and service, but operates a regional dealer footprint rather than a single Hertfordshire site.

Direct peers

• Bell Trucks: Independent used commercial vehicle dealer in the UK selling refurbished trucks across multiple brands with finance and warranty options — a close analogue to CTS's single-site, sales-led used HGV model.
• Walker Movements Ltd: UK-based used commercial vehicle dealer specialising in HGVs with export services and refurbishment — same product category (used HGVs), same geographic reach (UK + export), and a directly comparable sales-led GTM to Centre Transport Sales.
• Greens Commercials: UK independent used truck and trailer dealer offering refurbished HGVs with warranty and export services. Direct competitor for UK fleet buyers seeking quality used trucks with preparation and customisation included.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

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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