What Drive Master does

Drive Master Co. Inc. is a privately held, family-owned mobility dealership founded in 1952 and headquartered in Fairfield, New Jersey. It serves wheelchair and scooter users and individuals with physical disabilities through new and pre-owned accessible vans, adaptive driving equipment, installation, repair, maintenance, rentals, and 24-hour emergency support. Its business is primarily direct-to-consumer at its Fairfield facility, supplemented by U.S. and international dealer channels and a sister-company rental operation.

The product portfolio includes BraunAbility and VMI/Vantage converted vans with side- or rear-entry ramps, transfer seats, wheelchair and scooter lifts, hand, foot, steering, and braking controls, and related driving modifications. Drive Master's proprietary offerings include the original Push-Pull hand-control system and the electronic DM/IDS system, while the broader catalog also carries third-party controls and equipment. Revenue is generated through one-time vehicle and equipment sales, installation, paid service and repair, and transactional rentals, with most adaptive products quoted individually and vehicle pricing varying by age, condition, and conversion type.

Name

Drive Master

Legal name

Drive Master Co. Inc.

Website

https://drivemastermobility.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1952

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Drive Master is a Fairfield, New Jersey mobility dealer serving wheelchair and scooter users and people with disabilities through wheelchair van sales, adaptive controls, equipment installation, repair, rentals, and roadside support via direct retail and dealer channels. —

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Adaptive Mobility Vehicle Dealership

NAICS

Truck, Utility Trailer, and RV (Recreational Vehicle) Rental and Leasing (53212), Home Health Equipment Rental (532283)

SIC

Services-Auto Rental & Leasing (No Drivers) (7510), Services-Automotive Repair, Services & Parking (7500)

akta.pro primary industry

Mobility Device Sales, Rental & Service (Wheelchairs, Scooters, Walkers) (HSABAKAC)

Keywords

• Wheelchair accessible vans
• Adaptive driving equipment
• Mobility equipment installation
• Adaptive vehicle modifications
• Hand controls and lifts

Headquarters

HQ city

Fairfield

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Wheelchair Van Sales: Sales of new and pre-owned wheelchair accessible vans. Vans are converted by manufacturers like BraunAbility and VMI/Vantage Mobility. Vehicles range from $19,995 to over $76,000 depending on age, condition, and conversion type.
2. Mobility Equipment Sales and Installation: Sales and installation of adaptive driving equipment including hand controls, foot controls, steering modifications, braking modifications, wheelchair lifts, transfer seats, and pedal extensions.
3. Vehicle Service and Repair: Service and repair of wheelchair accessible vans, mobility equipment, and non-modified vehicle services like oil changes, brakes, and tire rotations. Offers 6-month mobility maintenance appointments.
4. Wheelchair Van Rentals: Through sister company Accessible Vans of America NE, rents wheelchair accessible vans by day, week, or month. Services NY, NJ area major airports.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Drive Master is a family-owned mobility dealership that sells new and pre-owned wheelchair accessible vans (featuring BraunAbility and VMI/Vantage conversions with side or rear entry ramps) and installs adaptive driving equipment such as hand controls, foot pedals, steering modifications, braking modifications, scooter/wheelchair lifts, and transfer seats. The company also provides vehicle service, repairs, and 24/7 emergency roadside assistance, and operates rentals through sister company Accessible Vans of America NE.

Product overview

Drive Master is a mobility equipment dealer offering a comprehensive portfolio of wheelchair accessible vehicles and adaptive driving modifications. The core offering consists of new and pre-owned wheelchair vans with BraunAbility and VMI Vantage conversions featuring side entry power ramps or rear entry manual ramps. These are complemented by a full suite of add-on products including BraunAbility Turny Evo transfer seats, Bruno scooter/wheelchair lifts, hand controls (Sure Grip, Veigel, Drive-Master Ultra Lite XL), foot controls and pedal extensions, steering modifications (reduced effort steering, column extensions, foot steering), braking modifications (low/no effort braking, backup systems), and DM/IDS Hi-Tech Driving Controls. Services include wheelchair van sales, rentals (via Accessible Vans of America NE), professional installation, and 24/7 Mobility Roadside Assistance.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Wheelchair Vans for Sale New and pre-owned wheelchair accessible vans with side entry power ramps or rear entry manual ramps, including BraunAbility (Entervan, Rampvan, Xi, XT Foldout) and VMI/Vantage Mobility conversions. Vehicles range from approximately $19,995 to over $76,000.
• Wheelchair Van Rentals Wheelchair accessible van rentals available by day, week, or month through sister company Accessible Vans of America NE, serving NY and NJ area major airports.
• Hand Controls Adaptive hand-operated driving controls including the proprietary Drive-Master Ultra Lite XL Push Pull Hand Control, Sure Grip Featherlite, Mobility Innovations Veigel, and EMC Electronic Mobility Controls Hi-Tech Driving Controls for drivers who cannot use foot pedals.
• Foot Controls and Pedal Extensions Gas and brake pedal extensions (fold-down 4 to 12 inches or longer, block, and custom) and a quick-release left foot gas pedal for drivers with limited or no use of their right foot, installable in any automatic transmission vehicle.
• Steering Modifications Reduced effort OEM electronic and hydraulic steering modifications, backup steering and battery systems, steering column extensions (2, 4, 6 inches or adjustable), foot steering systems, horizontal steering systems, and steering wheel devices (knobs, tri-pins, cuffs, V-grips).
• Braking Modifications Low effort and no effort braking modifications that reduce required brake pressure from 20 foot-pounds to 11 (low effort) or 7 foot-pounds (no effort), plus braking backup systems with emergency power assisted braking, dual brake systems, and power parking brakes.
• BraunAbility Turny Evo Transfer Seat Powered swivel transfer seat that rotates, extends, and moves up/down with one-button operation, with 370 lb weight capacity and a 3-year limited warranty, allowing users to transfer in and out of vehicles safely.
• Transfer Seats Includes BraunAbility Turny Evo, Orbit and manual swivel seat, Driver Transfer and Adapt Solutions Link, XL Seat, and Transfer Board.
• Scooter and Wheelchair Lifts Bruno vehicle lifts including Curb-Sider and Big Lifter models for transporting mobility devices inside or outside vehicles.
• Wheelchair Van Service and Repairs Service and repair for all wheelchair accessible van conversions, lifts, turning seats, transfer seats, and mobility driving modifications including warranty repair, maintenance, and non-modified vehicle services such as oil changes, brakes, and tire rotations. Six-month mobility maintenance appointments recommended.
• Mobility Roadside Assistance ADA Nationwide Roadside Assistance providing emergency towing, wheelchair transport, fuel delivery, and tire changes 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
• Drive-Master DM/IDS Hi-Tech Driving Controls Proprietary electronic driving control system that provides advanced driving assistance and customization for drivers with mobility needs.
• BraunAbility Xi Conversion BraunAbility conversion van with lowered floor and power in-floor ramp for wheelchair accessibility.
• BraunAbility XT Foldout Conversion BraunAbility conversion van with side entry power foldout ramp and power kneeling system.
• VMI Vantage Rear Entry Manual Ramp Conversion Vantage Mobility conversion van with rear entry manual foldout ramp.

Quantifiable outcome

• 280+ years combined staff experience
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• BraunAbilitycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 1952Premier dealer for BraunAbility wheelchair accessible van conversions in the Tri-State area. Sells and services BraunAbility Entervan, Rampvan, and other van conversions. Offers BraunAbility Turny Evo transfer seats. Trained and authorized for BraunAbility warranty repairs.
• VMI/Vantage MobilitycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPremier dealer for Vantage Mobility wheelchair accessible van conversions in the Tri-State area. Sells and services VMI/Vantage rear entry and other conversions.
• BrunocoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLocal NJ authorized dealer for Bruno scooter and powerchair lifts. Sells, installs and services Bruno products including Curb-Sider and Big Lifter lifts. Factory-authorized for Bruno warranty service.
• NMEDA (National Mobility Equipment Dealers Association)coreOthersFounding and current member of NMEDA. QAP (Quality Assurance Program) Certified dealer. Adheres to NMEDA guidelines for safety and quality in mobility equipment installations.
• Accessible Vans of America NEcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSister company that handles wheelchair van rentals. Rentals available by day, week, or month. Services NY, NJ area major airports. Customers referred between companies for sales and rental needs.
• Sure-GripminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSells and installs Sure-Grip hand controls. Offers Featherlite and other Sure-Grip mechanical hand control models.
• Mobility Innovations VeigelminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSells and installs Veigel hand controls. Partner for electronic and mechanical driving control solutions.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Vantage Mobility International (VMI): Manufacturer of wheelchair-accessible van conversions including rear entry and side entry models. Drive Master is a premier VMI dealer; VMI competes at the conversion source level and also operates dealer relationships in the same space.
• BraunAbility: Leading manufacturer of wheelchair-accessible vehicles and mobility solutions (Turny Evo, Entervan, Rampvan, Xi, XT Foldout). While primarily a manufacturer, BraunAbility also operates a dealer network, overlapping with Drive Master's product portfolio and channel role as a premier BraunAbility dealer.

Direct peers

• Sure-Grip: Manufacturer of adaptive hand controls (Featherlite and other mechanical hand control models) that Drive Master sells and installs. Direct product overlap in the hand control category.
• AMS Vans: Wheelchair-accessible van dealer and conversion specialist offering new, used, and rental vans. Comparable to Drive Master's core wheelchair van sales and rental business.
• Bruno Independent Living Aids: Manufacturer of scooter and wheelchair lifts (Curb-Sider, Big Lifter) that Drive Master sells and services as an authorized dealer. Bruno also sells through competing mobility dealers, creating direct product overlap.
• EMC Electronic Mobility Controls: Manufacturer of Hi-Tech electronic driving controls for adaptive mobility. Direct product peer as Drive Master distributes and installs EMC Hi-Tech Driving Controls.
• MobilityWorks: Largest wheelchair-accessible vehicle dealer in the US, selling new and used wheelchair vans from BraunAbility, VMI, and other converters. Direct competitor in the same niche mobility dealer category as Drive Master, but with significantly larger scale and multi-location footprint.
• Rollx Vans: Wheelchair-accessible van manufacturer and dealer offering both new and used converted vehicles. Direct competitor in the wheelchair van sales space that Drive Master also serves.
• Mobility Innovations (Veigel): Manufacturer of electronic and mechanical hand controls (Veigel brand) for adaptive driving. Direct product peer as Drive Master is a partner for Veigel hand controls.
• United Access: National mobility equipment dealer with multiple locations across the US, offering wheelchair-accessible vehicles, lifts, and adaptive driving equipment. Direct competitor to Drive Master in the mobility dealer category with broader geographic reach.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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