Nationwide Trailer, Rigid & Van Washout and Sterilisation
For over 15 years, we’ve provided mobile washouts & sterilisation supporting food, feed and distribution fleets with compliant, audit ready cleaning.
Deep trailer cleaning washouts are ideal when starting a new programme or where trailers require six-monthly or annual deep cleans. We restore vehicles to the correct hygiene standard before moving onto regular maintenance washouts that keep fleets clean, compliant and ready for ongoing operation.
Regular maintenance washouts keep fleets clean and under control between deeper cleans. Most customers choose monthly or six-weekly schedules, depending on their operation, helping maintain hygiene standards and keeping trailers ready for daily work.
We work with major UK food and feed producers to keep fridge and bulk trailers/rigids clean and compliant. Annual deep cleans or regular monthly washes can be arranged to suit the transported products and each operation’s hygiene requirements.
Your Washout & Sterilisation Options Explained
Watch a brief overview of how our nationwide trailer washout and sterilisation service keeps fleets clean, compliant and ready for daily operation.
“Truck Smart has offered effective and efficient solutions to our fleet washing for the last 6 years. A clean fleet is great for our company image and it also creates a positive working environment for our drivers. I would highly recommend the team for their regular fleet cleaning service.”
“We have used Sam and his team at Truck Smart for nearly 10 years now. With over 15,000 vehicles cleaned for us I would highly recommend them for all your fleet washing needs. Truck Smart offers a quality, dependable service that is an asset to any firm looking to enhance their fleet image.”
“Truck Smart has been looking after our fleet cleaning for the past 8 years. I’m extremely pleased with the service we have received over the years and would highly recommend this company for all your valeting needs.”
“The quality of the work is excellent. I highly recommend Truck Smart’s service to anyone I speak to in the transport industry.”
Our Simple, On-Site Vehicle Washout & Sterilisation Process
Whether you need a one-off deep clean, emergency trailer washout or a planned maintenance programme, here’s how it works:
Reliability, flexibility, and professionalism are built into every service. We handle the
details so you can focus on your core business.
We operate 7 days a week and schedule our work around your operations to ensure minimal disruption.
Our trained teams arrive with all equipment and materials included. We provide a professional service with no hidden costs.
Our self-sufficient, mobile teams deliver a consistent, high-quality service directly to your site, anywhere in the UK.
We use 100% biodegradable detergents that deliver an outstanding finish and help you meet sustainability goals.
It’s More Than a Washout. It’s About Hygiene, Safety and Compliance.
A clean, sanitised trailer helps protect food safety, prevent contamination and maintain the hygiene standards required across modern transport operations. Regular washouts play a key role in keeping trailers compliant, audit-ready and safe for drivers and warehouse teams who load and unload them every day. Our washout and sterilisation services support the high standards expected throughout food, feed and distribution supply chains.
Regular trailer washouts and sterilisation help maintain food-safe transport conditions, reducing the risk of contamination between loads. Professional internal trailer cleaning and disinfection support hygiene standards across food, feed and distribution fleets, keeping vehicles compliant and safe for ongoing use.
Food-grade trailer washout services, wash certificates and documented cleaning records help fleets remain audit ready and compliant with customer and regulatory requirements. Planned washout programmes ensure hygiene standards are maintained consistently across trailers, rigids and vans throughout the year.
Supermarkets, food producers and animal feed operators across the UK rely on our mobile trailer washout and sterilisation service to maintain clean, compliant and hygienic transport fleets. Our nationwide coverage and reliable processes support operations where cleanliness and compliance are essential.
Proof in Practice: Wynnstay
Planned Deep Cleaning for Food & Feed Transport
We work with Wynnstay PLC to deliver planned deep clean washouts and sterilisation across a large fleet of bulk tipper trailers and rigid vehicles. These annual or six-monthly deep cleans typically take between two and three hours per vehicle, depending on condition and usage.
Each clean includes thorough internal trailer washing, sanitisation to a high hygiene standard and attention to key contamination risk areas such as roof linings and internal surfaces. This process helps maintain food safe transport conditions, supports compliance requirements and keeps the fleet ready for ongoing operation.
Having supported the operation for several years, our regular deep cleaning programme provides consistent standards, reliable scheduling and long-term fleet hygiene assurance.
“The quality of the work is excellent. I highly recommend Truck Smart’s service to anyone I speak to in the transport industry.”
Andy Evans
Transport Manager
Wynnstay PLC
Frequently Asked Questions
The time required depends on the type of vehicle, the work it’s been doing and the level of washout needed. Deep clean washouts typically take between one and three hours, while maintenance washouts usually take 20 minutes to one hour. Animal feed trailers often require longer cleaning than supermarket trailers, depending on size and condition.
Costs vary depending on vehicle type, condition and the level of cleaning required. As a general guide, washouts typically range from around £60 up to over £400 per vehicle. Once we understand your fleet size, cleaning frequency and hygiene requirements, we can provide an accurate quote. Simply get in touch and we’ll be happy to help.
Yes. Many customers operate multi-shift transport environments, particularly within supermarket and food distribution fleets. We plan washouts around vehicle availability, servicing schedules and drying time requirements to minimise downtime and keep operations running smoothly.
Absolutely! Most customers begin with a deep clean washout to restore trailers to the correct hygiene standard, followed by monthly or six-weekly maintenance washouts. This planned approach helps keep fleets food safe, compliant and audit ready throughout the year.
Yes. We provide a fully mobile, nationwide trailer washout and sterilisation service, supporting customers across multiple depots and locations throughout the UK.
The more notice we have, the better, as this allows efficient planning. However, we understand urgent situations arise, such as spills or contamination, and we always aim to respond quickly, including arranging emergency trailer washouts where possible.
No. Our mobile units carry pressure washers and water tanks, meaning we are largely self-sufficient. For larger washout programmes, we may discuss site utilities in advance to ensure efficient cleaning.
Yes. We provide washout certificates, cleaning schedules and supporting documentation to help customers meet audit requirements, including BRC and supplier audits. Many supermarket supply chains require evidence of cleaning standards, and we ensure the correct records are available.
Yes. All products used within our washout and sterilisation process are food-grade and fully compliant, supporting safe cleaning across food, feed and distribution transport fleets.
More Ways We Can Support You
Our interior valets are perfect for driver changeovers and will help you maintain a good working environment for your drivers.
Our service ensures that your trailer unit internals are clean, no matter what goods you are transporting.
Our interior valets are perfect for driver changeovers and will help you maintain a good working environment for your drivers.
