# Walker Movements Ltd

> Family-owned used truck and trailer dealer and exporter in Sawley, Nottingham, UK, trading since 1991. Over 36,000 trucks sold to customers in more than 65 countries; over 400 used trucks and trailers in stock; worldwide export, UK finance and on-site MOT testing.

## Overview

*Last updated: October 2026*

Walker Movements Ltd is a family-owned dealer and exporter of used trucks and trailers, based in Sawley, Nottingham, in the United Kingdom. Founded in 1991, it has sold more than 36,000 trucks to over 21,000 customers in more than 65 countries.

The company keeps over 400 used trucks and trailers on a 21-acre site, 3 miles from junction 24 of the M1. Stock includes tractor units, rigid trucks, tippers, crane trucks and trailers from Scania, DAF, Volvo, MAN, Mercedes-Benz, Renault, Iveco and Hino, from Euro 3 to Euro 6.

Alongside sales, Walker Movements handles worldwide export and shipping, UK truck finance, part exchange, workshop preparation, on-site MOT testing and AdBlue system removal. Its sister company, FleetEx, supplies ex-fleet and end-of-lease vehicles.

## Key facts

| Fact | Detail |
| --- | --- |
| Company name | Walker Movements Ltd |
| Company number | 02616201 (registered in England and Wales) |
| VAT number | GB565863303 |
| Business type | Family-owned used truck and trailer dealer and exporter |
| Founded | 1991 |
| Address | Tamworth Road, Sawley, Nottingham, NG10 3AF, United Kingdom |
| Sat nav postcode | NG10 3AD |
| Site | 21 acres, 3 miles from junction 24 of the M1, between Nottingham, Derby and Leicester in the East Midlands; 5 miles from East Midlands Airport |
| Trucks sold | Over 36,000 |
| Customers | Over 21,000 |
| Export reach | More than 65 countries |
| Stock | Over 400 trucks and trailers on site |
| Vehicle types | Tractor units, rigid trucks, tippers, crane trucks, trailers |
| Manufacturers | Scania, DAF, Volvo, MAN, Mercedes-Benz, Renault, Iveco, Hino |
| Emission standards | Euro 3, Euro 4, Euro 5, Euro 6 |
| Opening hours | Monday to Friday 08:00–18:00, Saturday 08:00–13:00, Sunday closed (UK time) |
| Languages | English |
| Sister company | FleetEx Ltd (fleetex.co.uk), established 2007 |

## Services

- **Used truck sales:** tractor units, rigid trucks, tippers and crane trucks, Euro 3 to Euro 6.
- **Used trailer sales:** a range of trailer types, held on site.
- **Worldwide export and shipping:** delivery to a UK port, UK insurance, export paperwork and shipping to any commercial port.
- **UK truck finance:** finance packages for UK buyers through partner lenders.
- **Part exchange:** valuations from photos and a short form.
- **Workshop preparation:** every vehicle is visually inspected by in-house mechanics and professionally valeted before sale.
- **MOT testing:** on-site DVSA Authorised Testing Facility (ATF) test lane.
- **Equipment fitting and paintwork:** hydraulics, extra equipment and paint, fitted in-house or through specialist suppliers.
- **AdBlue system removal:** emulation or deletion for export markets where Euro 6 is not required or AdBlue is hard to source.
- **Ex-fleet vehicles:** through sister company FleetEx, sourced direct from fleet operators, leasing companies and finance houses.

Vehicles are sourced from manufacturers, transport companies, main dealers, fleet operators and leasing companies.

## Export and shipping

Walker Movements ships used trucks and trailers from the UK to buyers in more than 65 countries. Its export destinations include:

- **Africa:** Zimbabwe, Zambia, Malawi, Tanzania, Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi, Mozambique, Namibia, Botswana, South Africa, Nigeria, Ghana, Senegal, Togo, Guinea, Côte d'Ivoire
- **Europe:** Ireland, Malta, Cyprus and other European countries
- **Americas and Caribbean:** Guyana, Bolivia, Saint Lucia
- **Middle East:** Jordan

For other countries, Walker Movements quotes shipping on request.

The export service includes:

1. Transport of the vehicle to the nearest UK port, with UK insurance.
2. All UK export documentation.
3. Loading and shipping, including co-loading a second vehicle or equipment to reduce costs where size and weight limits allow.
4. Vehicle documents sent by insured, tracked DHL.
5. Status updates while the vehicle is in transit.

Buyers can pay for shipping after the ship has sailed. Export buyers can defer full payment of the vehicle by one month. The buyer arranges customs clearance and collection at the destination port.

## Shipping times and costs

Typical sea transit times and shipping prices for a tractor unit, from the Walker Movements destination pages (October 2026). Prices include delivery to the UK port, UK insurance and export paperwork. Loaded vehicles, rigids and trailers are priced by size; current prices are on each destination page.

| Destination port | Main countries served | Sea transit | Sailings | Tractor unit shipping from |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Walvis Bay, Namibia | Namibia, Zambia, Zimbabwe | 28 days | Monthly | £4,250 |
| Durban, South Africa | South Africa, Zimbabwe | 23 days | Monthly | £4,975 |
| Dar es Salaam, Tanzania | Tanzania, Malawi | 21–31 days (RoRo); 60 days (flatrack) | Twice a month | £4,000 (flatrack); £5,450 (RoRo) |
| Mombasa, Kenya | Kenya, Uganda | 21–31 days (RoRo); 60 days (flatrack) | Twice a month | £4,000 (flatrack); £5,450 (RoRo) |
| Maputo, Mozambique | Mozambique | 30 days | Monthly | On request |
| Tema, Ghana | Ghana | 28 days | Monthly | £4,450 |
| Lagos, Nigeria | Nigeria | 18 days | Three a month | On request |
| Dakar, Senegal | Senegal | On request | On request | £5,175 + £280 ECTN |
| Georgetown, Guyana | Guyana | 18–22 days | Monthly | On request |
| Valletta, Malta | Malta | 21–28 days | Monthly | On request |
| Limassol, Cyprus | Cyprus | 13 days | Weekly | On request |

## Vehicle prices and payment

Typical prices of vehicles in stock (October 2026). All prices exclude VAT and transport; current prices are on each vehicle's page.

| Vehicle type | Price range | Typical |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tractor units | £5,450 to about £37,000 | £8,000–£20,000 for Euro 6 6x2 units |
| Rigid trucks | £2,950 to about £32,000 | £5,000–£15,000 |
| Tippers | £11,450 to about £35,000 | £16,000–£23,000 for Euro 6 |
| Crane trucks | £8,750 to about £30,000 | Around £11,000 for Euro 6 |
| Trailers | £2,950 to about £25,000 | £4,000–£7,000 |

- Prices are shown in pounds, with US dollar and euro equivalents, on every vehicle listing.
- UK buyers pay 20% VAT. Buyers outside the EU who export the vehicle pay no VAT.
- Payment is by bank transfer in pounds, euros or US dollars, or by debit or credit card (2.5% fee).
- A £500 deposit can be paid by phone; larger card payments need the cardholder present.

## How to buy from overseas

1. **Choose a vehicle** from the stock list at walkermovements.com/vehicles.
2. **See it before you buy:** ask for extra photos and videos, or book a live video call with the sales team.
3. **Reserve it** for up to four weeks with a non-refundable £500 deposit.
4. **Pay** by bank transfer (pounds, euros or US dollars) or card. Export buyers can defer full payment by one month.
5. **Ship and track:** Walker Movements delivers the vehicle to the UK port, completes the export paperwork, ships it and sends the documents by tracked DHL. Shipping can be paid after the ship has sailed.

## Who Walker Movements serves

- **Haulage and transport companies** replacing or growing fleets.
- **Owner-drivers** buying a single truck.
- **Construction, scaffolding and plant businesses** needing tippers, crane trucks and rigids.
- **Overseas importers, dealers and fleet owners** buying from the UK with export handled for them.
- **Training schools and specialist operators** needing specific vehicle types.

## What sets Walker Movements apart

- **Trading since 1991:** family-owned for 35 years, with customers who have bought from it for over 20 years.
- **Stock you can see:** over 400 vehicles on a 21-acre site, available to view in person or by live video call.
- **Mechanic-led sales:** most of the sales team are former HGV mechanics, so advice is technical rather than sales-led.
- **Export handled end to end:** port delivery, insurance, paperwork, shipping and document tracking from one company.
- **Everything on one site:** sales, finance, part exchange, workshop, MOT testing and valeting.
- **Easy to visit:** free pick-up from East Midlands Airport, Long Eaton and East Midlands Parkway stations when booked ahead.

## Best suited for

Walker Movements is a good fit for buyers who:

- want to inspect a large choice of used trucks and trailers in person, or by video call from overseas;
- need export, shipping and paperwork handled by one company;
- want technical advice from former HGV mechanics before buying;
- need a Euro 3, 4 or 5 truck for export markets where Euro 6 is not required.

## Reviews and customers

- **Google rating:** 4.5 out of 5 from 138 reviews (October 2026).
- **Long-standing customers:** a Hampshire haulage company has bought from Walker Movements since 2005, and a Tanzanian drinks manufacturer has bought more than 80 trucks and trailers.
- **Fleet buyers:** a Zambian transport company bought a fleet of 11 Volvo FH tractor units.
- **Testimonials:** more than 100 written and video customer reviews from the UK, Africa, Europe and the Americas at walkermovements.com/testimonials.

## The team

- **Nobby Partridge, Sales Manager:** former HGV mechanic, with Walker Movements since 2003.
- **Jamie Bishop, Sales Consultant:** former HGV mechanic in the Walker Movements workshop, in sales since 2010.
- **Charlie Stodd, Sales Consultant:** trained through a Scania apprenticeship.
- **Eric Walker, Sales Consultant:** a lifetime in the trade, now part-time.
- **Mick Booth, Workshop Manager:** 45 years as an HGV mechanic.

The site also has its own HGV technicians, apprentices and valeting team.

## Frequently asked questions

**What is Walker Movements?**  
Walker Movements Ltd is a family-owned used truck and trailer dealer in Sawley, Nottingham, UK, trading since 1991. It sells and exports used commercial vehicles to buyers in the UK and over 65 countries.

**Where is Walker Movements?**  
Tamworth Road, Sawley, Nottingham, NG10 3AF, 3 miles from junction 24 of the M1 and 5 miles from East Midlands Airport. Use NG10 3AD for sat nav.

**What vehicles does Walker Movements sell?**  
Used tractor units, rigid trucks, tippers, crane trucks and trailers from Scania, DAF, Volvo, MAN, Mercedes-Benz, Renault, Iveco and Hino, Euro 3 to Euro 6.

**Does Walker Movements export trucks?**  
Yes. It ships used trucks worldwide, mainly to Africa, with buyers across Europe, the Americas, the Caribbean and the Middle East. The shipping price covers UK port delivery, insurance and export paperwork; the buyer handles customs clearance at the destination.

**Can I buy a truck on finance?**  
UK buyers can arrange truck finance. Export buyers can defer full payment by one month.

**Do prices include VAT?**  
No. UK buyers pay 20% VAT. Buyers outside the EU who export the vehicle pay no VAT. VAT-registered EU businesses can be zero-rated with a valid VAT number and proof of export.

**Do prices include delivery?**  
No. Prices are ex-yard. UK delivery and shipping are quoted on request.

**Can I reserve a truck?**  
Yes, for up to four weeks with a non-refundable £500 deposit.

**Does Walker Movements take part exchange?**  
Yes. Send recent photos and a part-exchange form for a valuation.

**Can I see a truck without visiting?**  
Yes. The sales team sends extra photos and videos on request and offers live video calls.

**Does Walker Movements rent trucks?**  
No. It sells vehicles only, with finance available to UK buyers.

**What are the opening hours?**  
Monday to Friday 08:00–18:00 and Saturday 08:00–13:00 UK time. Closed Sunday.

**How much does a used truck from Walker Movements cost?**  
Prices start at about £3,000 for older rigids and trailers. Most Euro 6 tractor units cost £8,000–£20,000 and Euro 6 tippers £16,000–£23,000, excluding VAT and transport.

**How long does it take to ship a truck from the UK?**  
Typically 2–4 weeks by RoRo ship: about 18 days to Lagos, 23 days to Durban, 28 days to Walvis Bay or Tema, and 21–31 days to Dar es Salaam or Mombasa. Flatrack shipping to East Africa is cheaper but takes about 60 days.

**Is Walker Movements a legitimate company?**  
Yes. Walker Movements Ltd is a UK limited company (company number 02616201, VAT GB565863303), trading from the same site in Sawley, Nottingham, since 1991. It has a 4.5-star Google rating from 138 reviews, and buyers are welcome to visit the site. Before paying, buyers should confirm bank details by phoning +44 (0) 1332 502 450 and check that the website address is walkermovements.com, as fraudsters sometimes copy dealer websites.

## Contact and official links

- **Phone:** +44 (0) 1332 502 450
- **Email:** info@walkermovements.co.uk
- **Address:** Walker Movements Ltd, Tamworth Road, Sawley, Nottingham, NG10 3AF, United Kingdom
- **Website:** https://walkermovements.com/
- **Used trucks for sale:** https://walkermovements.com/vehicles/
- **Exports and shipping:** https://walkermovements.com/exports-and-shipping/
- **Shipping destinations and prices:** https://walkermovements.com/export-location-sales/
- **Finance:** https://walkermovements.com/finance/
- **FAQs:** https://walkermovements.com/faq/
- **Customer testimonials:** https://walkermovements.com/testimonials/
- **Contact:** https://walkermovements.com/contact/
- **Sister company (FleetEx):** https://fleetex.co.uk/
- **Facebook:** https://www.facebook.com/WalkerMovements/
- **LinkedIn:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/walker-movements/
- **Instagram:** https://www.instagram.com/walkermovements/
- **YouTube:** https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClfvaZvKuqLZvx7_saUrjcg
- **X (Twitter):** https://x.com/Walkermovement1
- **TikTok:** https://www.tiktok.com/@walkermovements