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About VAPTA

Built by people who’ve done the job.

VAPTA isn’t software designed from a distance. It’s built by people with real, on-the-ground experience of commercial fleets, workshops and compliance — people who know what a PMI looks like at 7am, what happens when a vehicle goes VOR, and what a DVSA visit really asks for.

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Our story

Real-world experience, turned into software.

VAPTA started with a simple frustration: the systems available to fleets and workshops didn’t reflect how the work actually gets done. Paper inspection sheets, disconnected spreadsheets and software that needed a manual to run a basic report.

So we built VAPTA around the real process — from the driver’s daily walkaround and the technician’s inspection, through the workshop job card and the parts order, to the invoice and the compliance report. One connected platform, designed by people who understand every step.

Today VAPTA supports everyone from independent mobile repairers working from a single van to multi-site workshops, dealer networks and national fleet operators — and we’re growing.

Dodd’s Transport Foden articulated lorry with curtainside trailer
Dodd’s Transport — where it all started
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Meet our founder

Raised in the cab. Trained on the workshop floor.

VAPTA’s story starts long before the software. Our founder, Zak Perry, grew up in the cab of Dodd’s Transport trucks, where his father drove for many years. Road haulage wasn’t just an industry — it was family life.

When his father set up a small fleet of his own, Zak left school early and went straight to work — for the family fleet and for a local commercial vehicle repair garage in Chesterfield, learning the trade as a fitter and HGV mechanic.

“Moving into technology, I was stunned by how powerful and impactful software can be in supporting people and businesses. I spent many years working alongside some very talented software developers and founders. When I was due a change, I found myself back in our industry — this time on the parts side.

That’s when the VAPTA barcoded stock control solution was born. It didn’t need much encouragement to launch, and soon became the leading system for independent factors. Then the requests started coming from our users — workshop control, inspections, parts control and more. So we worked hard together to deliver the best module in every aspect of our industry, and VAPTA’s performance shows its success.”

Zak Perry, Founder & Managing Director

Why not book a demo with our team, or request a consultation with our founder himself? See how the VAPTA platform and team can help your business and operation.

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Dodd’s Transport Foden truck
Growing up

In the cab

Childhood spent in Dodd’s Transport trucks alongside his father — seeing first-hand what drivers and operators deal with every day.

DAF tractor unit with the cab tilted over a pit in a commercial repair workshop
The early years

On the tools

Working for the family fleet and a commercial repair garage in Chesterfield — PMI inspections, repairs and keeping trucks on the road.

Zak Perry standing on a technology exhibition stand early in his IT career
Into technology

A career in tech

From installation and engineering through to computer science and software development — working for the likes of Fujitsu and Toshiba, and alongside talented developers and founders.

Flatbed trailer in a commercial vehicle workshop at night
The beginning

Software meets the workshop

Back in the industry on the parts side, Zak saw how the right software could transform the way a workshop runs — and the first VAPTA system was born.

VAPTA barcoded stock control running on a tablet in a parts store beside filters on barcoded shelving
Industry first

Barcoded stock control

VAPTA launched the first barcoded stock control solution to the industry — giving parts stores and workshops live stock levels, barcoded locations and full traceability.

The VAPTA team talking to visitors on the VAPTA exhibition stand
Today

VAPTA Systems

Born from barcoded stock control for independent factors, VAPTA grew module by module at our users’ request — still led by Zak, backed by a team of industry experts.

What makes us different

We speak your language.

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Industry experience

Our team brings hands-on knowledge of fleets, workshops and compliance, so we understand your problems before you explain them.

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Compliance at the core

DVSA Earned Recognition, O-licence obligations and PMI standards are built into how VAPTA works — not bolted on.

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Built in-house

Our own developers build and support the platform, so feedback from customers turns into real improvements.

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UK-based support

Help desk support 9am–5pm, with enhanced 24/7 priority support available when you need it.

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Training included

Training and onboarding on site at your workshop, at our Derbyshire HQ or online, with refresher sessions available.

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Growing with you

Start with the modules you need today and expand the same system as your operation grows.

Hands-on support

We don’t just hand over a login.

Our team visits your site to install, train and support your people — from technicians at the toolbox to managers in the office.

VAPTA team giving a live software demo to visitors on the VAPTA exhibition stand
In-person demos
VAPTA trainer showing a workshop technician the system on a tablet at his toolbox
Training at the toolbox
VAPTA trainer working with a technician on the workshop floor beside a Volvo truck
On the workshop floor
Our team

The people behind VAPTA.

From ex-fitter and HGV mechanic Zak Perry to a team of 12 industry experts — every one of them through rigorous industry training.

12industry experts
100%industry trained
1founder with humble roots
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This could be you

We’re hiring — view careers →
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See how VAPTA fits your operation.

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Accreditations & industry recognitionDVSA Earned RecognitionFORS Fleet Operator Recognition SchemePro-Tech MOT and Automotive Academy