Mobile Link

What Mobile Link does

Mobile Link Co., Ltd. (モバイルリンク株式会社) is a privately held Japanese systems integrator founded in March 1999 and headquartered in Shinjuku, Tokyo. The company develops and sells vehicle information management systems targeted exclusively at the logistics, transportation, bus, and construction/equipment verticals. Its core product is TacMan Cloud, a SaaS fleet management platform that integrates government-certified digital tachographs (via Fujitsu's ITP-WebService V3), LTE-enabled vehicle-mounted stations (DTS-G1D, DTS-G1O), dashcams (DN-PROIV), and cloud-connected alcohol checkers from Sanko Techno and Tokai Electronics. The platform provides real-time GPS tracking, pre/post-trip driver inspections, alcohol check records, customizable driving reports, and integration with customer billing, payroll, and dispatch systems.

Mobile Link's business model combines one-time hardware sales of vehicle-mounted stations and peripheral devices with recurring monthly SaaS subscriptions (¥2,980-3,270 per unit) and LTE communication fees. Distribution is overwhelmingly direct field sales to enterprise B2B customers in Japan, with approximately 70% existing customers and 30% new customers, supplemented by an agency/dealer channel; the company explicitly avoids cold calling. All software is developed in-house, enabling customer-specific customization of in-vehicle displays, button assignments, voice warnings, and operational reports. Documented customers include Nishikyudai Transport Warehouse (400 vehicles, 28 locations), MOT Co. (200 vehicles, 10 locations), Taira Sangyo Transport (70 vehicles, 2 locations), and Kaneya Shoko-un (60 vehicles, 5 locations), with case studies spanning the Kanto, Tohoku, and Osaka regions.

The company operates with 11-50 employees and ¥10,000,000 in registered capital, has no disclosed outside funding or parent company, and is led by President and Representative Director Takei Katsuki (武井克樹). There are no public listings, acquisitions, or international expansion signals; the most recent material corporate event is a January 2026 website redesign. The strategic posture is that of a stable, narrowly focused niche SI rather than a high-growth software platform.

Name

Mobile Link

Legal name

モバイルリンク株式会社 (Mobile Link Co., Ltd.)

Website

https://mobile-link.co.jp

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Mobile Link is a privately held Japanese systems integrator founded in 1999 that builds TacMan Cloud, a logistics-focused fleet management SaaS platform integrating certified digital tachographs, LTE vehicle stations, dashcams, and alcohol checkers for Japanese transportation, bus, and construction fleet operators.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Fleet Management Software

NAICS

Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (5182), Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing (334511)

SIC

Transportation Services (4700)

akta.pro primary industry

Fleet Tracking, Mapping & Real-Time Location Services (RTLS) (TLAEAFAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Dispatch, Workflow & Mobile Field Apps for Fleets (TLAEAFAI), Data Platforms, APIs & System Integrations for Connected Fleets (TLAEAFAN)

Keywords

• Fleet management software
• Vehicle tracking systems
• Digital tachograph solutions
• Logistics fleet operations
• Cloud fleet platform

Headquarters

HQ city

Ichigaya

HQ country

Japan

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Hardware Sales: Sale of vehicle-mounted stations (DTS-G1D, DTS-G1O), drive recorders (DN-PROIV), and alcohol testers. Hardware includes 1-year manufacturer warranty.
2. Cloud/SaaS Subscription: Monthly subscription for TacManCloud platform including cloud usage fees, device communication fees, and support services. Pricing based on vehicle count and selected features.
3. Device Communication Services: LTE communication services for vehicle-mounted devices enabling real-time data transmission and fleet tracking capabilities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Mobile Link develops and sells cloud-based fleet management and vehicle information management systems for the logistics industry. Its core product, TacManCloud, is a SaaS platform that integrates with proprietary LTE-enabled vehicle-mounted digital tachographs, dashcams, and alcohol testers to deliver real-time GPS tracking, driver inspection management, driving reports, and operational analytics for fleet operators.

Product overview

Mobile Link operates a logistics-focused SI company offering a unified product portfolio centered on fleet management and vehicle operations. The core platform is TacMan Cloud, a cloud-based fleet management system that integrates with digital tachographs, dashcams, and alcohol testers for real-time tracking, driver inspections, driving reports, and cargo/temperature management. Supporting this are Fujitsu's ITP-WebService V3 cloud digital tachograph system and a range of vehicle-mounted LTE terminals (DTS-G1O, DTS-G1D) that connect to the cloud for live fleet data. Peripheral hardware includes DN-PROIV dashcams and alcohol testers from Sanko Techno and Tokai Electronics, which automatically sync data to TacMan. The Dynamic Tracking System add-on enables real-time fleet visibility, message delivery, and historical tracking. All software is developed in-house, enabling customization for each customer's operations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• TacMan: Cloud-based fleet management and driver management system for logistics companies, featuring digital tachograph integration, vehicle tracking, and operational efficiency tools.
• ITP-WebService V3

Products and services

• TacManCloud (タックマンクラウド)

Quantifiable outcome

• Minimum 1-2 weeks deployment time for standard installations
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Fujitsu (富士通)coreTechnology or IntegrationUtilizes Fujitsu cloud-based digital tachograph system (ITP-WebService V3) as the foundation for real-time dynamic management and fleet operations. This is a core technology partnership enabling the company's cloud fleet management services.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights4 records

Regional players

• Geotab: Global fleet telematics platform with growing presence in Japan through resellers. Comparable hardware-plus-SaaS fleet management model but operates internationally rather than Japan-domestic.
• Verizon Connect: Global fleet and asset management SaaS from Verizon. Overlaps with Mobile Link on GPS tracking, dispatch, and reporting, but serves primarily North American and European fleets rather than Japan-domestic customers.
• Samsara: US-based IoT fleet management platform offering dashcams, vehicle telematics, and operations software. Highly comparable product set to TacManCloud, but limited Japan market penetration to date.

Direct peers

• SmartDrive: Japan-based fleet telematics SaaS company providing vehicle tracking, driver behavior analytics, and operational dashboards to logistics and field-service fleets. Directly competes with Mobile Link in Japanese mid-market fleet management.
• GeoLogic (ジオロジック): Japan-focused GPS vehicle tracking and fleet management SaaS provider. Overlaps with Mobile Link's real-time location and operations management features for SME logistics customers.
• Data Tech (データ・テック): Established Japanese digital tachograph and fleet management provider serving logistics and bus operators. Competes head-to-head with Mobile Link's ITP-WebService V3 / TacManCloud bundle in the certified tachograph segment.

Broad incumbents

• Pioneer (パイオニア): Diversified Japanese electronics and mobility company with commercial telematics offerings. Broader portfolio than Mobile Link, but overlapping in-vehicle fleet hardware and connected services.
• Mitsubishi Electric: Large Japanese conglomerate with telematics, ITS, and fleet/transportation management capabilities as part of a much broader industrial portfolio. Overlaps with Mobile Link on fleet visibility and operations.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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