What Transcare does

Transcare, legally registered as Transcare 28 Ltd, is a UK-based independent commercial vehicle maintenance company founded in 1998 and headquartered in Alfreton, Derbyshire. The company provides truck and trailer servicing, mobile on-site repair, 24-hour breakdown response, DVSA-authorised vehicle testing, tachograph calibration, body and accident repair, wheel alignment, air-conditioning servicing, and specialist maintenance for multiple trailer and component brands including SDC, Montracon, Schmitz Cargobull, DEL Cargotec, Joloda Hydraroll, Knorr-Bremse, Haldex and Wabco. Diagnostic capability is built on Texa multi-brand tooling supplemented by OEM dealer-level software for DAF, Scania, Volvo, Renault, Iveco, Mercedes and MAN, enabling main-dealer-grade fault identification across manufacturers.

The business operates three fixed service centres in Alfreton, Ilkeston and Markham Vale, plus a fleet of mobile repair vehicles covering Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Staffordshire and Yorkshire. Revenue is generated through recurring fleet maintenance contracts, per-callout breakdown and repair services, per-test DVSA inspections and tachograph calibration, and episodic body repair and accident work; pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. The go-to-market is sales-led and field-based, with direct phone and email engagement, on-site mobile response, and content marketing via an active blog as the primary acquisition channels.

Transcare is a privately held, founder-style independent operator with 11-50 employees and no disclosed external investors, parent company, or M&A activity. Its competitive position rests on DVSA-authorised testing accreditation, OEM-level diagnostic access, 25 years of technician experience, and a regional mobile-and-workshop footprint that competitors outside the East Midlands would need to replicate locally to challenge.

Name

Transcare

Legal name

Transcare 28 Ltd

Website

https://transcare.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Transcare is a UK-based independent fleet maintenance company providing truck and trailer servicing, mobile on-site repair, 24-hour breakdown response, DVSA-authorised testing, and tachograph calibration for commercial fleet operators, logistics companies, and owner-operators across the East Midlands and Yorkshire.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Fleet Maintenance Services

NAICS

Automotive Repair and Maintenance (8111), Specialized Automotive Repair (811114), Support Activities for Road Transportation (4884)

SIC

Services-Automotive Repair, Services & Parking (7500), Transportation Services (4700)

akta.pro primary industry

Heavy-Duty Truck & Bus Mobile Repair & Roadside (TLAKAFAB)

Keywords

• Commercial fleet maintenance
• Truck repair services
• Trailer maintenance
• Mobile truck servicing
• DVSA vehicle testing

Headquarters

HQ city

Alfreton

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Fleet Maintenance and Servicing: Recurring maintenance contracts and scheduled servicing for commercial truck and trailer fleets. Services include planned maintenance, preventive maintenance inspections, and ongoing fleet management support for businesses operating single vehicles or large fleets.
2. Emergency Breakdown and On-Site Repair: 24-hour emergency breakdown response and mobile on-site repair services. Rapid roadside assistance using fully equipped mobile workshops. Revenue generated per callout/service event.
3. Vehicle Testing and Certification: DVSA-authorised testing facility providing MOT testing, tachograph calibration, and compliance inspections for commercial vehicles. Generates revenue per vehicle test or certification event.
4. Body and Accident Repair: Collision damage repair, cab painting, body panel replacement, and modification services for commercial trucks and trailers. One-time per-incident revenue.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Transcare is a UK-based fleet maintenance company that delivers comprehensive servicing, repair, and compliance testing for commercial trucks and trailers. The offering spans planned maintenance, 24-hour mobile breakdown response, on-site repair via equipped mobile workshops, DVSA-authorised vehicle testing, tachograph calibration, specialist component and trailer-brand servicing, body and accident repair, and multi-brand diagnostics using Texa and OEM dealer-level software. Service is delivered across the East Midlands and Yorkshire regions from three fixed service centres plus mobile response vehicles.

Product overview

Transcare is a UK-based fleet maintenance company offering a comprehensive suite of services for trucks and trailers. The portfolio includes core fleet management and maintenance services (Complete Truck Trailer Service, On Site Service and Repair, Vehicle Fleets Management) and a DVSA-authorised testing facility. Specialist service centre offerings cover major trailer brands (SDC, Montracon, Schmitz Cargobull, DEL Cargotec tail lifts, Joloda Hydraroll) and component specialists (Knorr-Bremse, Haldex, Wabco). Maintenance support includes air-conditioning repair, Josam wheel alignment, tail lift and double-deck service, and body/accident repair. Diagnostic capabilities use Texa tools with multi-brand software coverage. Tachograph calibration and repairs are provided at their DVSA-approved centre.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Complete Truck Trailer Service and Maintenance Support Comprehensive maintenance and repair services for trucks and trailers of all makes and models, including planned maintenance and breakdown support for commercial fleet operators.
• On-Site Service and Repair Mobile repair facilities providing roadside assistance and on-site repair services for trucks and trailers, including a specialist 24-hour breakdown service.
• Vehicle Fleet Management Fleet maintenance services for single vehicles or large commercial fleets, helping businesses remain compliant, minimise downtime and keep vehicles operating efficiently.
• DVSA Authorised Testing Facility (ATF) DVSA-authorised testing facility for vehicle compliance testing, tachograph calibration, and regulatory inspections.
• DEL Cargotec Tail Lifts Service Specialist service and maintenance for DEL Cargotec tail lifts on commercial trailers.
• SDC Trailers Service Specialist service and maintenance for SDC trailers.
• Montracon Service Specialist service and maintenance for Montracon trailers.
• Schmitz Cargobull Service Specialist service and maintenance for Schmitz Cargobull trailers.
• Joloda Hydraroll Service Specialist service and maintenance for Joloda Hydraroll loading systems.
• Knorr-Bremse Service Specialist service and maintenance for Knorr-Bremse braking systems and components.
• Haldex Service Specialist service and maintenance for Haldex braking and air suspension systems.
• Wabco Service Specialist service and maintenance for Wabco braking systems and vehicle control systems.
• Air-Conditioning Repair and Service Air-conditioning repair and servicing for commercial vehicles to ensure driver comfort and system functionality.
• Josam Cam-Aligner Wheel Alignment Professional wheel and axle alignment using Josam Cam-Aligner equipment for optimal vehicle handling and tyre longevity.
• Tail Lift and Double Deck Service Specialist maintenance and repair services for tail lifts and double-deck trailers.
• Body and Accident Repair Body repair and modification services for collision damage including cab painting, panel repairs, shutter door repairs, and specialist fabrication in steel, aluminium and stainless steel.
• Vehicle Diagnostics with Texa Advanced vehicle diagnostics using Texa truck diagnostic tools and multi-brand diagnostics from Knorr-Bremse Neo and WabcoWurth W.EASY, with manufacturer and dealer-level software for DAF, Scania, Renault, Volvo, Iveco, Mercedes and MAN.
• Tachograph Calibration and Repairs DVSA-approved tachograph calibration and repair services for both analogue and digital tachographs, including installation, testing, seal checks, and recalibration.

Quantifiable outcome

• Arrived within 16 minutes for roadside callout
• +1 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• TIP Trailer Services: Pan-European trailer rental, leasing, and maintenance services provider with strong UK presence. Comparable as a commercial trailer-focused service operator, though larger and more specialised in trailer rental than Transcare's combined truck and trailer maintenance model.
• Imperial Fleet Services: UK independent commercial vehicle and fleet maintenance provider offering mobile repair, workshop servicing, and fleet management contracts. Closest direct peer in terms of independent multi-brand commercial vehicle maintenance model and mobile service delivery.
• Dawsongroup: UK-based commercial vehicle and asset finance, rental, and fleet services provider. Comparable as a UK commercial fleet services business, though broader in scope (asset finance, rental) than Transcare's pure maintenance focus.

Broad incumbents

• MAN Truck & Bus UK: MAN Truck & Bus UK dealer network providing commercial vehicle servicing and parts. Competes directly for MAN truck maintenance work with structural OEM advantages over independent multi-brand operators.
• ATS Euromaster: UK-wide commercial vehicle tyre and fleet maintenance provider with national service network. Comparable as a multi-location commercial fleet services operator in the UK, though broader in scope (tyres, retail) than Transcare's truck/trailer specialism.
• Volvo Trucks UK: Volvo's UK dealer network offering truck servicing, repairs, and parts across multiple regional locations. Directly competes with Transcare for Volvo truck maintenance contracts, with OEM warranty authorisation as a structural advantage.
• Mercedes-Benz Trucks UK: Mercedes-Benz Trucks UK dealer network offering authorised servicing and parts for Mercedes commercial vehicles. Direct competitor for Mercedes truck servicing with OEM-backed warranty work flowing preferentially to dealers.
• DAF Trucks UK Dealer Network: OEM dealer network for DAF trucks in the UK, providing authorised sales, service, and parts across multiple dealer locations. Direct overlap with Transcare on DAF servicing and warranty work, but constrained to a single brand.
• Iveco UK: Iveco's UK dealer and service network providing truck and light commercial vehicle maintenance. Comparable offering for Iveco vehicles with OEM dealer advantages on warranty and technical support.
• Scania UK: Scania's UK dealer network providing authorised servicing, repairs, and parts for Scania trucks and buses. Comparable service offering for Scania vehicles with OEM warranty advantages over Transcare's independent multi-brand model.

Market position

Strengths1 record

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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