Loven Trucks

What Loven Trucks does

Loven Trucks (Autobedrijf Loven-Trucks B.V.) is a third-generation family-owned commercial vehicle dealership and service group headquartered in Hoensbroek, Netherlands, founded in 1920 as a blacksmith workshop and evolved into one of the oldest official DAF dealers in the country since 1951. The company operates across four locations (Hoensbroek, Helmond, Maastricht in the Netherlands; Eschweiler in Germany) under the Loven Beheer Groep holding structure with approximately 150 employees and seven legal entities, serving transport and logistics fleets in Limburg, North Brabant, and Nordrhein-Westfalen.

Its product and service portfolio centers on the full DAF New Generation truck range — including the XG+, XG, XF, XD, XB series and the XBC/XDC/XFC construction variants — alongside complete electric variants (XG+ Electric, XG Electric, XF Electric, XD Electric, XB Electric) using PACCAR e-drive technology. The dealership is also the first certified Wielton and Tatra dealer in the Netherlands and a GINAF partner, giving access to specialty off-road, mining, and heavy-haul configurations up to 10x10. Trailer offerings include Wielton and Granalu (latter being a market leader in Spain for aluminium trailers), supported by used inventory of more than 200 trucks at any time under the DAF First Choice certified pre-owned program.

Loven's business model combines one-time vehicle sales (new DAF/Tatra/GINAF trucks, used trucks, new and used trailers), recurring after-sales revenue (workshop service and maintenance, 24-hour parts delivery via DAF webshop and TRP e-Store, tachograph installation/calibration as RDW-authorized workshop for VDO and Stoneridge, cardan shaft revision), and financial services (operational and financial leasing advice, truck valuation, vehicle search service). Distribution is executed through a sales-led field motion across owned branches plus a dedicated Zero-Emission specialist role, a 5-day test drive program, and PACCAR Power Solutions charging infrastructure (ChargeMax, PowerChoice, PacMobile, PacCharge AC) for electric fleet deployments. The customer base is fragmented across transport, moving, furniture logistics, construction, and municipal verticals, with named enterprise customers including Harreman Verhuizingen, KOVEMI, LSB Groep, and Gering Meubeltransport.

Name

Loven Trucks

Legal name

Autobedrijf Loven-Trucks B.V.

Website

https://loven.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1920

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Loven Trucks is a third-generation family-owned Dutch commercial vehicle dealer and service group operating across four locations in the Netherlands and Germany. As one of the oldest official DAF dealers since 1951, it sells new and used DAF, Tatra, GINAF, Wielton, and Granalu vehicles and provides full after-sales service, parts, leasing, and EV charging infrastructure.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Vehicle Dealership and Services

NAICS

Motor Vehicle Supplies and New Parts Merchant Wholesalers (42312), Tire and Tube Merchant Wholesalers (423130), Automotive Parts, Accessories, and Tire Retailers (4413)

SIC

Services-Auto Rental & Leasing (No Drivers) (7510), Wholesale-Motor Vehicle Supplies & New Parts (5013), Motor Vehicle Parts & Accessories (3714)

akta.pro primary industry

Alternative-Fuel Commercial Truck Leasing & Rental (EV/CNG/LNG/Hydrogen) (TLABABAN)

akta.pro secondary industries

Medium-Duty Commercial Truck Leasing & Rental (Class 3–6) (TLABABAB), Specialty Tires (OTR, Industrial, Agricultural, Mining, Aviation, Marine) (TLAKADAJ), Tires, wheels & related supplies distribution (CRAOANAD)

Keywords

• Commercial truck dealership
• Trailer sales leasing
• Vehicle maintenance parts
• Electric truck distribution
• DAF authorised dealer

Headquarters

HQ city

Hoensbroek

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. New Truck Sales: Sales of new DAF, Tatra, and Ginaf trucks as official dealer
2. Used Truck Sales: Sales of certified pre-owned trucks with DAF First Choice warranty
3. Trailer Sales: Sales of new Wielton and Granalu trailers plus used trailers from multiple brands
4. Service and Maintenance: Workshop services for trucks and trailers including repairs, maintenance, damage repair, and painting
5. Parts Supply: Sales of truck and trailer parts including DAF Genuine Parts, TRP parts, and used parts with 24-hour delivery
6. Leasing and Financing: Personal leasing advice and financing solutions for trucks and trailers including operational and financial leasing
7. Tachograph Services: Installation, retrofit, calibration and certification of smart tachographs for trucks and vans
8. Cardanas Revision: Driveshaft restoration and repair service for all vehicle brands

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Loven Trucks sells new and used commercial trucks (DAF, Tatra, Ginaf) and trailers (Wielton, Granalu and other brands) as an authorised dealer, and complements vehicle sales with a full suite of after-sales services including workshop maintenance and repair, tachograph calibration, cardan shaft revision, tire service, parts supply, leasing advice, and PACCAR EV charging solutions. Its customer base is commercial transport, logistics, and construction fleets in southern Netherlands and the German Nordrhein-Westfalen border region.

Product overview

Loven Trucks operates as a full-service truck and trailer dealer offering a comprehensive portfolio centered on DAF vehicles across all weight classes, supplemented by specialty Ginaf and Tatra trucks. The product range spans from light-duty XB models for urban distribution through flagship XG+ vehicles for long-haul luxury transport, with complete electric variants (XG+ Electric, XG Electric, XF Electric, XD Electric, XB Electric) supporting the transition to zero-emission transport. Trailer offerings include new and used units from Wielton and Granalu alongside other European brands. The company complements vehicle sales with PACCAR Power Solutions charging infrastructure for electric trucks, and provides extensive after-sales services including maintenance, repair, parts supply, tire service, tachograph calibration, and cardan shaft revision. Financing solutions through leasing, valuation, and vehicle search services complete the mobility partnership offering.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• DAF XG+ Top-of-the-line luxury DAF truck for long-haul transport with extended cab, 2.20 m standing height, premium interior with adjustable ambient lighting.
• DAF XG Premium long-haul DAF truck with extended cab complying with EU weight and dimension regulations, offering improved aerodynamics and fuel efficiency.
• DAF XF Long-distance and international transport truck with strong aerodynamics, fuel efficiency, and maintenance intervals up to 200,000 km.
• DAF XD Versatile distribution and application-specific DAF truck with optimal direct visibility and two-step entry; available in Day Cab, Sleeper Cab, and Sleeper High Cab variants.
• DAF XB Compact urban DAF truck for city distribution, municipal waste collection, and construction sites in city centres, offering excellent manoeuvrability.
• DAF XBC, XDC, XFC Construction Trucks Off-road and construction-optimised DAF trucks with powerful PACCAR MX-11 and MX-13 engines, high load capacity, and robust design.
• DAF XG+ Electric Flagship electric DAF truck with 12.5 m³ cabin volume, 2.20 m standing height, and 500+ km zero-emission range via modular LFP battery technology up to 525 kWh.
• DAF XG Electric Electric long-haul DAF truck combining the XG cabin with a PACCAR e-drive train, offering 500+ km range and DC fast charging up to 325 kW.
• DAF XF Electric Electric DAF truck for regional transport powered by PACCAR EX-D2 e-motors (270-350 kW) with LFP battery packs achieving up to 500 km range.
• DAF XD Electric Electric distribution DAF truck with PACCAR e-motors (170-350 kW), up to 5 battery packs for 500+ km range, and a 650V e-PTO for auxiliary equipment.
• DAF XB Electric Electric urban distribution DAF truck with up to 350 km range, 120-190 kW e-motors, cobalt-free batteries, and CCS charging in 40-70 minutes.
• GINAF X6-Serie Trucks Custom-built GINAF heavy-duty trucks based on DAF vehicles with axle configurations from 4x2 to 10x8, featuring Hydro-Pneumatic Suspension and Electronic Vehicle Steering.
• GINAF Mining Trucks Specialised GINAF mining trucks for global mining operations with high load capacities and intelligent driver support systems.
• GINAF DuraTruck Electric Fully electric GINAF trucks for urban and regional transport with 7T to 24T GVW range and 105-300 km driving range.
• Tatra Phoenix Euro 6 Off-road Tatra truck combining the unique Tatra chassis with DAF cabs and PACCAR/DAF components, available in 4x4, 6x6, 8x6, 8x8, and 10x10 configurations.
• DAF First Choice Certified Pre-Owned Trucks Certified used truck program guaranteeing vehicles under 5 years old with less than 600,000 km, 200-point inspection, and 1-year DAF warranty, with over 200 units in stock.
• Wielton Trailers Semi-trailers, trailers, and truck bodies from Wielton covering over 60 different models from a top-10 European commercial vehicle manufacturer.
• Granalu Aluminium Trailers Lightweight aluminium Granalu trailers including kippers, walking-floor, container chassis, boom, and platform trailers, manufactured via automated robotic production.
• New and Used Trailers Complete range of new and used trailers from Wielton, Granalu, Schmitz, Kögel, Krone, and Reisch including kippers, walking-floor, container chassis, and platform trailers.
• PACCAR Power Solutions Charging Systems Complete line of EV charging solutions for trucks including ChargeMax (60-400 kW DC fast chargers), PowerChoice (180-400 kW shared system), PacMobile (30-80 kW mobile), and PacCharge AC chargers with CCS2 EU connector compatibility.
• Leasing Services Personalised leasing advice and financing solutions for trucks and trailers, including operational lease and financial lease options.
• Truck Valuation Service Professional truck and trailer valuation service providing trade-in value assessments online or on location.
• Vehicle Search Service Market search service that locates specific used trucks or trailers not currently in inventory, with sourced vehicles receiving a 200-point inspection.
• Workshop Service and Maintenance Comprehensive workshop services including factory-specified maintenance, overhauls, repairs, RDW inspections for trucks, trailers, tail lifts, and crane systems.
• Cardan Shaft Revision Complete cardan shaft restoration service using CEMB balancing equipment, returning driveshafts to factory specifications starting from €200, approximately 60% cheaper than new replacement.
• Tachograph Service RDW-authorised installation, retrofit, calibration, and repair of analog and digital tachographs including Smart Tachograph 2 (G2V2) with VDO DTCO 4.1 (€1,249) and Stoneridge SE5000 Smart 2 (from €1,149) packages.
• Tire Service Complete tire services through GTO Service & Tyres including sales, mounting, repair, retreading, alignment, and mobile service at Helmond, Heerlen, Eschweiler, and Maastricht locations.
• Parts and Accessories Supply Extensive truck and trailer parts assortment including DAF Genuine Parts, TRP parts, and used parts with 24-hour delivery through the DAF webshop and TRP e-Store.

Quantifiable outcome

• DAF First Choice trucks inspected on 200 points with 1-year warranty
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

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

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• TatracoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2012First Tatra dealer in Netherlands since 2012, offering Tatra Phoenix Euro 6 trucks for off-road applications in Southeast Netherlands and West Germany.
• WieltoncoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2012First certified Wielton dealer in Netherlands since 2012. Offers 60+ different models of semi-trailers, trailers, and bodies from top 10 European manufacturer.
• DAF TruckscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 1951Official DAF dealer since 1951, one of the oldest DAF dealers in Netherlands. Offers complete range of new DAF trucks including New Generation models and electric variants, plus used DAF trucks with First Choice certification.
• GinafcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDealer for GINAF custom-built trucks for medium to ultra-heavy segment including mining trucks, electric trucks (DuraTruck), and DAF conversions with configurations from 4x2 to 10x8.
• GranalucoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGranalu partner for Netherlands and Germany (Nordrhein Westfalen). Market leader in Spain offering lightest aluminium trailers including kippers, walking-floor, container chassis through innovative robotic manufacturing.
• PACCAR Parts / PACCAR Power SolutionscoreTechnology or IntegrationSupplier of PACCAR electric charging solutions including ChargeMax, PowerChoice, PacMobile, and PacCharge AC. Certified products compatible with DAF Electric and other EV brands via CCS2 connector.
• VDO (Continental)coreTechnology or IntegrationPartner for VDO DTCO 4.1 smart tachograph installation and service as authorized workshop.
• StoneridgecoreTechnology or IntegrationPartner for Stoneridge SE5000 Smart 2 tachograph installation and service as authorized workshop.
• GTO Service & TyrescoreOthersSubsidiary of Loven Group established 1963 as truck parts wholesaler, now operating service workshop and tire service in Maastricht since 2012. Provides comprehensive tire services and van center operations.
• DAF International Truck Service (ITS)coreOthers24/7 emergency road assistance throughout Europe for DAF trucks, ensuring minimal downtime for customers on the road.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Emil Frey Group: One of Europe's largest automotive retail and distribution groups, operating dealer networks across multiple countries with significant commercial vehicle exposure. Comparable as a broad incumbent operating in the same industry vertical with significantly larger scale and broader geographic reach.
• Hedin Mobility Group: Large European automotive dealer group with operations across multiple countries including the Netherlands and Germany, operating commercial vehicle and passenger car dealerships. Comparable as a much larger-scale competitor with overlapping regional coverage and multi-brand commercial vehicle offerings.
• Van Mossel Automotive Group: Major Dutch automotive dealer group operating across multiple brands and locations in the Netherlands. Comparable as a large NL automotive retail competitor with adjacent service capabilities, though more weighted toward passenger vehicles than commercial trucks.
• PON Automotive: Major Dutch family-owned automotive group with extensive dealer and distribution operations in the Netherlands, including commercial vehicle activities. Comparable as a large Dutch automotive distribution competitor with broader scale and capital base.

Others

• Wielton: Top-10 European commercial trailer manufacturer and one of Loven's key trailer supplier partners (Loven was first certified Wielton dealer in NL since 2012). Comparable as an adjacent industry partner whose products Loven distributes and services.
• Granalu: Spanish market leader in aluminum trailers and Loven's trailer partner for the Netherlands and Nordrhein-Westfalen Germany. Comparable as an adjacent supplier partner whose products flow through Loven's dealer and service network.

Direct peers

• BAS Trucks: Netherlands-based used commercial vehicle specialist with large stock of second-hand trucks across European brands. Comparable as a NL-headquartered truck dealer with similar customer base in transport and logistics, though focused on used rather than new.
• Wensink Automotive Group: Large Dutch automotive dealer group with multi-brand truck and passenger car dealerships across the Netherlands. Comparable as a regional NL dealer group offering similar multi-OEM franchise portfolios and after-sales service models.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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