What Jolival does

Jolival (legal name: Transports Jolival) is a third-generation, family-owned French road transport and logistics company headquartered in Mauges-sur-Loire, Maine-et-Loire, founded in 1948 by Maurice Jollivet as an animal transport business. The company operates a 120-vehicle diversified fleet (tautliners, refrigerated, flatbeds, specialized vehicles) and 6,500 m² of warehouse capacity split between La Pommeraye (5,000 m²) and Cholet (1,000 m²), serving enterprise and mid-market clients in the Grand Ouest region of France and across Europe. Its service portfolio spans six lines: Transport (full/partial loads, 1–33 pallet capacity), Distribution via the ASTRE Palet System network (24–48 hour delivery in France, 21 European countries), truck rental with driver, logistics and warehousing, Pilotage de Flux (supply chain optimization), and Reprise de Parc (fleet outsourcing).

The underlying technology stack is a fleet management platform with real-time GPS tracking, temperature monitoring, geolocation alerts, and a client extranet (portail.transports-jolival.com), supplemented by the MYJolival self-service quote and tracking portal (myjolival.fr). Jolival is a longstanding member of the ASTRE European grouping (since 1993), which provides access to 382 locations, 27,000 trucks, and 46 countries — effectively giving a regional carrier continental reach. The company holds ISO 9001 (2008), ISO 14001 (2019), ADR dangerous goods licenses, animal transport permits, XL Code load security certification (over 70% of fleet), and the Label Objectif CO2 (2022, renewed 2023).

Commercially, Jolival pursues a hybrid B2B GTM: enterprise field sales across verticals (vins et spiritueux, agro-alimentaire, habillement, industrie, aviculture, environnement/déchets) in Grand Ouest, complemented by the MYJolival self-serve platform for SMB and individual shippers via the ASTRE network. Revenue mechanics are transaction-based (per-shipment fees, fuel surcharges), with subscription/recurring revenue from truck rental and Reprise de Parc, and managed services revenue from warehousing. The company has recently executed two acquisitions — ALS (aviculture, 2023) and Transports Ripoche (2024) — and is investing in alternative-fuel fleet (bioGNV, first electric Scania tractor received September 2025) alongside a GreenLock-partnered carbon balance initiative.

Name

Jolival

Legal name

Transports Jolival

Website

https://transports-jolival.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1948

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Jolival is a third-generation, family-owned French road transport and logistics company (founded 1948) operating 120 vehicles and 6,500 m² of warehousing in Maine-et-Loire, serving enterprise and mid-market clients across vino, food, textile, industry, and poultry verticals via the ASTRE pan-European network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Road Freight Transport & Logistics

NAICS

General Freight Trucking, Long-Distance (48412), General Freight Trucking, Long-Distance, Less Than Truckload (484122), Specialized Freight (except Used Goods) Trucking, Long-Distance (484230)

SIC

Trucking & Courier Services (No Air) (4210), Trucking (No Local) (4213), Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731)

akta.pro primary industry

Dry Van (General Freight) TL Carriers (TLADADAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Flatbed & Open-Deck TL Carriers (TLADADAC)

Keywords

• Road freight transport
• Logistics services
• Pallet distribution
• Warehousing services
• Supply chain management

Headquarters

HQ city

Bourgneuf

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Transport de marchandises: Road transport services for general and specialized goods (refrigerated, dangerous goods, animals, waste). Services include full truckloads and partial shipments, with capacity from 1 to 33 pallets.
2. Distribution / Messagerie palettisée: Palletized shipping services through ASTRE Palet System network, enabling 24-48 hour delivery across France and 21 European countries.
3. Location de camions avec chauffeur: Truck rental with professional driver for short-term (daily, weekly) or long-term basis. Services include fleet outsourcing and driver provision.
4. Logistique et stockage: Warehouse storage services with 6,000+ m² across two sites (La Pommeraye 5,000m², Cholet 1,000m²). Includes order preparation, picking, and shipping coordination.
5. Reprise de parc: Fleet takeover services where Jolival assumes management of client fleets including vehicles, drivers, and logistics organization.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Jolival is a family-owned road freight transport and logistics company offering national and international road transport of goods (full loads, partial loads, single pallets), palletized distribution via the ASTRE Palet System network, truck rental with driver, warehousing (6,000+ m² across two sites), supply chain flow management, and fleet takeover services. Operations span France and 21+ European countries with a fleet of 120 specialized vehicles.

Product overview

Jolival is a family-owned transport and logistics company founded in 1948, offering a comprehensive suite of services centered on road freight transport. The core portfolio includes Transport Services (national and international), Distribution (palletized shipping via ASTRE network), Location (truck rental with driver), Logistics & Warehousing (6,000 m² across two sites), Pilotage de Flux (supply chain optimization), and Reprise de Parc (fleet outsourcing). Supporting these operations are the MYJolival online platform for quotes and tracking, plus specialized services for wine transport and poultry transport via subsidiary ALS. The company operates a diverse vehicle fleet and is part of the ASTRE European transport network.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ALS (Aviculture Logistique Services): Subsidiary specializing in aviculture/poultry transport services
• MYJolival

Quantifiable outcome

• Fuel consumption reduction of up to 15% through eco-driving training
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• GreenLockcoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2025Sustainability consultancy partner collaborating with Jolival and ASTRE network on Carbon Balance assessment to measure and track environmental impact across operations.
• Dian (Scania Distributor)majorTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2025Long-standing partner for vehicle supply. Delivered Jolival's first 100% electric Scania R 400E A4X2 tractor (400 kW / 540 ch) on September 11, 2025, marking the company's entry into electric heavy transport.
• Transports RipochemajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 June 2024Jolival acquired Transports Ripoche, a family business based in Beaupréau-en-Mauges since 1963. This acquisition strengthens Jolival's regional presence and fleet capacity in the Mauges territory.
• Hendrix GeneticsmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 March 2023Jolival acquired majority stake in ALS (Aviculture Logistique Services), a Hendrix Genetics subsidiary specializing in poultry transport and logistics. The partnership combines Jolival's transport expertise with Hendrix Genetics' agricultural market knowledge.
• Mauges BioGNVcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Jolival is a shareholder in Mauges BioGNV, which operates the territory's first bio-CNG (bioGNV) distribution station. This partnership supports Jolival's transition to alternative fuels and sustainable transport.
• ASTRE (Association des Transporteurs Européens)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 1993Jolival is an active member of ASTRE, the #1 European grouping of SME transport and logistics companies with 300+ locations in the EU. The network enables mutualized freight exchanges, economies of scale, and coverage across 46 countries. Jolival participates in network strategy decisions and benefits from shared expertise and resources.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves18 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• STEF: French temperature-controlled logistics leader with refrigerated transport and warehousing across Europe. Comparable with Jolival's refrigerated agrifood offering but operates at much larger scale and is publicly listed.
• Dachser: German-headquartered European logistics leader with road freight and warehousing networks. Comparable palletized distribution via European group networks, similar to Jolival's ASTRE Palet System participation.
• Geodis: French-owned global logistics giant spanning freight forwarding, road transport, contract logistics, and distribution. Overlaps with Jolival's full transport-plus-warehousing offering but at national/international scale.
• DSL (Dachser/Schneider/Lebigot) — i.e., ASTRE peer DB Schenker/DSV equivalents: DSV after DB Schenker acquisition is a top European road freight and logistics platform. Comparable as a competing European TL/logistics network carrier and indirect competitor to Jolival for ASTRE-relevant volume.
• XPO Logistics: Pan-European LTL and truckload operator with significant French presence. Comparable to Jolival's LTL/palletized distribution via ASTRE Palet System at much larger scale.

Direct peers

• GT Solutions: French regional truckload carrier with a comparable fleet size and multi-site B2B service portfolio across France. Mirrors Jolival's regional SME positioning, general + specialized freight mix, and warehouse/distribution offering.
• Groupe Mousset: French specialist carrier with strong presence in agrifood, live animal, and specialized transport. Closely comparable to Jolival's ALS subsidiary and agrifood/wine specialization, with similar family-business heritage.
• Groupe Charles André (GCA): French family-owned transport and logistics group with bulk, liquid, and general freight plus warehousing. Comparable family-business operating model, multi-sector industrial customer base, and integrated logistics services.
• Transports Lacroix: French regional TL carrier focused on general freight, temperature-controlled transport, and distribution. Directly comparable on multi-vertical customer base, refrigerated capability, and ASTRE-style network participation.

Regional players

• Groupe Premium / Heppner: French/European regional freight transport and logistics group with national LTL and groupage network. Comparable as a family-scale multi-vertical French transport and logistics player with regional density.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/Jolival-Transport-Logistique-104891228459896

Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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