Walker Movements

What Walker Movements does

Walker Movements Ltd is a privately held, family-run used commercial vehicle dealership founded in 1991 by Eric Walker and headquartered at a 21-acre sales centre in Sawley, Nottingham, three miles off Junction 24 of the M1. The business specialises in the resale of pre-owned trucks and trailers from seven major OEMs — Scania, DAF, MAN, Volvo, Mercedes-Benz, Renault, and Iveco — and typically holds more than 400 vehicles in stock across tractor units, rigids, tippers, crane trucks, and trailers. The customer base spans UK fleet operators and international buyers, with stated export reach covering more than 65 countries and a cumulative customer count exceeding 21,000 since inception.

The company monetises primarily through one-off vehicle sales priced individually on application, with payment required in full prior to delivery or collection. Complementary revenue streams include in-house UK truck finance for domestic buyers, part-exchange on trade-in vehicles, full export and shipping services (UK insurance, dock delivery, and export documentation handled in-house), and a niche AdBlue system removal service tailored to export markets where AdBlue infrastructure is unavailable. Distribution is direct: customers transact at the Nottingham sales centre or remotely via phone, WhatsApp, and a searchable online inventory, supported by UK and international marketing through the company website, Facebook, Twitter/X, LinkedIn, Instagram, and YouTube.

Walker Movements operates within a wider group that includes FleetEx, a sister company founded in 2007 under common ownership that focuses on newer Euro 6 vehicles sourced directly from large fleet operators, leasing companies, and finance organisations. The combined enterprise remains owner-operated, with no disclosed external institutional investment, no public listing, and a headcount in the 11–50 band.

Name

Walker Movements

Legal name

Walker Movements Ltd

Website

https://walkermovements.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Walker Movements is a family-run UK used truck and trailer dealership, founded in 1991 and based at a 21-acre sales centre in Nottingham. It serves UK and international fleet operators across haulage, construction, waste, and agriculture, exporting to 65+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Long Eaton

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Used Truck Sales: Primary revenue from selling quality used trucks and trailers. Vehicles are sold individually with prices quoted on application. The company specializes in Scania, DAF, MAN, Volvo, Mercedes-Benz, Renault, and Iveco trucks.
2. Export and Shipping Services: Handle insurance of vehicles in the UK, delivery to docks, and all associated paperwork for international shipments.
3. Finance Services: UK truck finance options available for purchasing vehicles.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Walker Movements is a used commercial vehicle dealership selling pre-owned trucks and trailers from major manufacturers including Scania, DAF, MAN, Volvo, Mercedes-Benz, Renault, and Iveco. The company operates a 21-acre sales centre in Nottingham, UK with over 400 vehicles in stock, complemented by value-added services such as international export shipping, UK truck finance, AdBlue system removal for export markets, and part exchange.

Product overview

Walker Movements operates as a used truck dealership with a single integrated offering of pre-owned commercial vehicles and related services. The core product portfolio consists of used trucks and trailers across five main vehicle categories: Tractor Units (130+), Rigids (123+), Tippers (35+), Crane Trucks (83+), and Trailers (66+), selling vehicles from seven major manufacturers (Scania, DAF, MAN, Volvo, Mercedes-Benz, Renault, and Iveco). These products are complemented by value-added services including international export and shipping, UK truck finance, AdBlue system removal, and part exchange. The company also operates FleetEx as a sister company specializing in Euro 6 vehicles from fleet operators. Established in 1991, the business operates from a 21-acre sales centre with over 400 vehicles in stock.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• FleetEx: A sister company supplying quality used commercial vehicles direct from large fleet operators, leasing companies and finance organisations. Specializes in Euro 6 vehicles, end-of-lease and fleet disposal vehicles.

Products and services

• Used Tractor Units Used heavy-duty trucks designed for pulling trailers, available in various configurations including 4x2, 6x2, and 6x4 axles from manufacturers such as Scania, DAF, MAN, Volvo, Mercedes-Benz, Renault, and Iveco. Targeted at haulage and logistics fleet operators.
• Used Rigid Trucks Used rigid chassis trucks suitable for various commercial applications including curtainsiders, box trucks, flatbeds, and removal trucks. For commercial fleet buyers across logistics, construction, and removal sectors.
• Used Tipper Trucks Used tipper trucks for construction, waste management, and material transportation applications. Suited to operators needing durable tipper bodies for bulk material handling.
• Crane Trucks Used trucks equipped with crane functionality for loading, unloading, and material handling operations. Targeted at construction, utilities, and specialist haulage operators.
• Used Trailers Used trailers including flatbed, curtainside, and bulk tipping trailers for various transport needs. For haulage operators requiring trailer units to pair with tractor units.
• Export & Shipping Services International shipping and logistics services handling vehicle transport, UK insurance, dock delivery, and all associated export documentation for worldwide destinations, covering 65+ countries. For international buyers purchasing vehicles from the dealership.
• UK Truck Finance Financing options for UK customers purchasing used trucks and trailers. For UK-based fleet buyers and owner-drivers seeking vehicle purchase financing.
• AdBlue System Removal Technical service to remove AdBlue emissions systems from vehicles for export customers where required by destination country regulations. For international buyers in markets where AdBlue infrastructure is unavailable.
• Part Exchange Trade-in service allowing customers to exchange their existing vehicles when purchasing from the inventory. For buyers seeking to offset purchase cost with an existing vehicle.

Quantifiable outcome

• 21,000+ happy customers served over 34 years of operation
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Greater Manchester Clean Air SchememinorOthers · 1 January 2024Walker Movements is a vetted and accredited dealership within the Clean Air Grant Scheme in Greater Manchester, allowing them to help customers transition to compliant vehicles under the scheme.
• FleetEx LtdcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2007FleetEx is a sister company founded in 2007, specializing in quality Euro 6 trucks, end-of-lease and fleet vehicles. Both companies share the same location and are under common ownership, with FleetEx focused on newer Euro 6 vehicles from leasing companies while Walker Movements focuses on general used truck sales.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• RH Commercial Vehicles: UK-based used commercial vehicle dealer operating a multi-acre site, selling DAF, Volvo, MAN, Scania, Mercedes, Iveco, and Renault trucks. Most directly comparable UK peer to Walker Movements by product mix (used trucks across major OEMs) and customer base (haulage, fleet operators).
• Commercial Vehicle Exports (CVE): UK-based used commercial vehicle exporter shipping trucks and trailers internationally, handling documentation and shipping logistics. Direct competitor for Walker's international export business.
• Torex Truck & Trailer Centre: UK dealer specialising in quality used trucks and trailers from Volvo, Scania, DAF, MAN, and Mercedes with a multi-acre sales site. Comparable in scale and product mix to Walker Movements and competing for the same UK and export customer base.
• Stoughton Commercials: UK used truck and trailer dealer with a large stockholding across major European OEMs. Operates a similar one-stop-shop model targeting UK and international haulage buyers, making it a close physical-dealer peer.

Broad incumbents

• BCA Marketplace: UK's largest vehicle remarketing company, running physical and online auctions for used cars, LCVs, and HGVs. A broader incumbent in the used-vehicle distribution channel from which Walker Movements sources fleet disposal inventory.
• Manheim (Cox Automotive): Major UK and European vehicle auction and remarketing operator owned by Cox Automotive. Represents a scaled, institutional channel for fleet vehicle disposal that overlaps with Walker's procurement supply and competes in wholesale used-vehicle distribution.
• Scania Used Trucks (OEM programme): OEM-approved used truck programme from one of Walker's largest stocked brands, offering certified pre-owned Scanias with manufacturer-backed warranties. A broader incumbent that competes for the same used Scania buyers via direct manufacturer channels.
• Aston Barclay: UK vehicle remarketing group operating auction centres for cars, LCVs, and commercial vehicles. A scaled procurement and distribution counterpart relevant to Walker's fleet-disposal sourcing strategy.

Emerging players

• Mascus: Global online marketplace for used heavy machinery, trucks, and commercial vehicles. Comparable to Walker in addressing cross-border buyers of used commercial vehicles, but via a digital listing model rather than owned inventory.
• Truck1.eu: Pan-European online marketplace for used trucks, trailers, vans, and construction equipment. Increasingly relevant as a digital channel competing for the same cross-border used truck buyer that Walker Movements reaches via its own export operation.

Market position

Strengths1 record

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/Walkermovement1
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UClfvaZvKuqLZvx7_saUrjcg
• Facebookfacebook.com/WalkerMovements
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/walker-movements
• Instagraminstagram.com/walkermovements/?hl=en

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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