ESA
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1949
- HeadquartersGroningen, Netherlands
- Headcount51–100
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
ESA firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- ESA
- Legal name
- ESA Trucks Nederland B.V.
- Website
- https://esatrucks.eu
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1949
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 51–100 employees
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
ESA industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Commercial Vehicle Dealership
- NAICS
- Motor Vehicle Body and Trailer Manufacturing (33621), Automotive Equipment Rental and Leasing (5321)
- SIC
- Truck & Bus Bodies (3713), Services-Auto Rental & Leasing (No Drivers) (7510)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Truck Body & Upfit Manufacturing (Box/Dump/Service/Refuse) (IMACAGAC)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Box Truck / Dry Van Truck Leasing & Rental (TLABABAF), Truck Body & Upfitting Manufacturing (Box Bodies/Service Bodies/Cranes/Liftgates) (IMACABAI), Electrical, Electronics & Diagnostics (ECU, Wiring, ADAS on HD) (TLAKABAE)
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Where ESA is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Groningen
- HQ country
- Netherlands
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices7 records
Markets served
ESA business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D
Revenue model
- Truck Sales (New and Used): Sale of new DAF trucks including XF, XG, XG+, XB, XD models, as well as Tatra, GINAF trucks. Also sells used/pre-owned trucks. This is the primary revenue stream.
- Parts Sales: Sale of truck parts and accessories through DAF TRP (Truck & Trailer Parts) program covering multiple truck brands.
- Maintenance and Repair Services: Workshop services including maintenance, repairs, damage repair, painting/spray work, APK inspection, and bus maintenance.
- Truck Rental: Short-term and long-term truck rental under ESA Rental brand.
- Truck Leasing: Lease arrangements through PACCAR Financial Services and PACLease partnerships.
- Custom Upfitting and Modifications: Custom builds including hydraulic systems, crane installations, lighting, paint work, and specialized equipment installations.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| One time/ perpetual license | Multi-year contract | New DAF Trucks |
| One time/ perpetual license | One time | Used Trucks |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Service and Maintenance |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Parts |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels4 records
Marketing channels8 records
ESA product offering
Product offeringCore offering
ESA Trucks is an authorized DAF dealer in Northern Netherlands selling new DAF trucks (XF, XG, XG+, XB, XD models), Tatra, GINAF, and Fassi crane models, plus used trucks and zero-emission electric trucks. The company provides comprehensive after-sales services including maintenance and repair, damage repair, painting, parts supply through the DAF TRP program, truck rental (ESA Rental), leasing via PACCAR Financial, and custom upfitting such as hydraulic systems and crane installations.
Product overview
ESA Trucks is a commercial vehicle dealership operating as an official DAF dealer with nearly 100 years of experience. The company offers a portfolio of truck brands including DAF (with models XF, XG, XG+, XB, XD), Tatra, GINAF, Fassi truck cranes, and ESA Zero Emission electric trucks. Beyond vehicle sales, ESA provides comprehensive aftersales services including maintenance and repair, damage repair, painting, parts supply (DAF genuine parts and TRP program), leasing through PACCAR Financial Services, truck rental (ESA Rental), camper/LCV maintenance, bus services, International Truck Service ITS, and Multisupport contracts. The company operates multiple locations in Northern Netherlands (Groningen, Drachten, Marum, Veendam, Heerenveen) and previously operated in Denmark.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- ESA Zero Emission: Zero emission truck brand offered by ESA Trucks, representing electric/hydrogen commercial vehicles.
Products and services
- DAF Trucks (New Generation XF, XG, XG+, XB, XD) Authorized dealer offering the complete DAF truck lineup including New Generation XF, XG, XG+ long-haul models and XB, XD distribution models for transport companies and logistics operators.
- Tatra Trucks Authorized dealer for Tatra trucks including the Phoenix model for heavy-duty and specialized transport applications.
- GINAF Trucks Authorized dealer for GINAF specialty trucks used in industrial and heavy transport applications.
- Fassi Truck-Mounted Cranes (Autolaadkranen) Authorized dealer for Fassi truck-mounted load cranes including the F1250R2.8HXP series with L626 Techno fly-jib for heavy lifting applications.
- ESA Zero Emission Trucks ESA's own zero-emission electric truck brand offering DAF XF Electric and XD Electric models for sustainable transport in zero-emission zones.
- Used Trucks Pre-owned truck inventory available through ESA's online stock listings and dealership locations for transport operators and individual buyers.
- Maintenance and Repair (Onderhoud en reparatie) Complete truck maintenance and repair services for all brands including DAF, Tatra, and other commercial vehicles, performed at all five service locations.
- Damage Repair (Schadeherstel) Collision damage repair services for commercial vehicles and trucks including bodywork restoration.
- Painting Services (Spuiterij) Professional vehicle painting and refinishing services with custom color matching for commercial vehicles and trucks.
- Service Centrum Marum Specialized dedicated service center location in Marum for truck maintenance and repairs, providing focused service capacity in Northern Netherlands.
- Parts (Onderdelen) Sale of DAF genuine parts and TRP (Truck & Trailer Parts) for multiple truck brands at competitive prices.
- Truck Leasing (Lease) Truck leasing services through PACCAR Financial Services and PACLease financing options for customers purchasing DAF trucks.
- ESA Rental (Truck Rental) Truck and commercial vehicle rental services for short-term and flexible transport needs.
- Camper and Light Commercial Vehicle Maintenance Maintenance services for campers and light commercial vehicles as an extension of ESA's commercial vehicle service offerings.
- Bus Maintenance and Repair (Busonderhoud en Busreparatie) Bus maintenance and repair services for touring cars and buses.
- International Truck Service (ITS) International truck service network providing cross-border support and emergency assistance for trucks traveling across countries.
- Multisupport Maintenance Contracts Comprehensive multi-brand support and maintenance contract services for fleets operating across multiple truck brands.
Companies that use ESA
Customer profileNamed customers8 records
Segments4 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
ESA technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
ESA partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- DAF TruckscoreOfficial authorized DAF dealer for Netherlands. ESA sells new DAF trucks (XF, XG, XG+, XB, XD models), provides warranty service, and operates as Premium Dealer. DAF is part of PACCAR Inc.
- TatracoreAuthorized dealer for Tatra trucks (Phoenix model) in Netherlands.
- GINAFcoreAuthorized dealer for GINAF trucks in Netherlands.
- FassicoreAuthorized dealer for Fassi load cranes (autolaadkranen). Provides sales and service for Fassi crane models including F1250R2.8HXP series.
- PACCAR Financial Services / Paccar Financial NederlandcoreFinancial services partner providing leasing options for customers purchasing DAF trucks through ESA.
- ABC FinanceminorFinancing partner for customer truck purchases.
- HEJ Group A/SminorESA B.V. transferred its Danish subsidiary ESA Trucks Danmark A/S to HEJ Group A/S in March 2025. Transaction pending Danish competition authority approval. HEJ operates Nyscan Trucks A/S and Johnny's Service Center ApS as DAF partners.
- Kluytmans Service TilburgminorPartnership for custom builds - Kluytmans provides stainless steel fabrication work for specialized truck upfitting projects.
Scale indicators6 records
Recent moves7 records
Expansion highlights5 records
ESA competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Bruil Bedrijfswagens: Established Dutch commercial vehicle dealer group and DAF partner operating multiple locations in the Netherlands. Comparable in product mix (truck sales, service, parts) and target customer (transport fleets) to ESA.
- Nyscan Trucks A/S: DAF dealer in Denmark operated by HEJ Group A/S — the buyer of ESA's divested Danish subsidiary. Highly comparable as a multi-brand DAF commercial vehicle dealer in Northern Europe with similar sales/service/rental offerings.
- Hoogendoorn Bedrijfswagens: Dutch DAF dealer with multi-location coverage offering truck sales, parts, and service to commercial fleets — a direct regional competitor to ESA in the Dutch dealership market.
- AST Truck Centre: European DAF dealership group with service and sales locations across multiple countries. Comparable to ESA as an authorized DAF dealer network with full-service offerings including parts, rental, and workshop services.
- Van Tilburg-Bastianen Group: Large Dutch commercial vehicle dealership group representing DAF and other brands across multiple sites. Compares to ESA in business model (multi-location dealer with sales/service/parts) and customer base.
Others
- PACCAR Inc. Parent of DAF Trucks, PACCAR Financial, and other commercial vehicle brands. Not a direct competitor but the principal OEM partner whose franchise economics and captive financing define ESA's addressable market and rental/leasing margins.
- DAF Trucks N.V. The OEM that grants ESA its core dealership franchise and provides captive financing through PACCAR Financial. Not a peer in the commercial sense but the foundational supplier whose product roadmap, EV transition, and dealer program governance directly shape ESA's economics.
Broad incumbents
- Schmitz Cargobull: Europe's largest trailer manufacturer offering semi-trailers, tippers, refrigerated bodies, and related services. Overlaps with ESA's body/upfit business line and fleet customer base, but operates at substantially larger scale as an OEM.
- Terberg Group: Dutch family-owned manufacturer and dealer of special vehicles including terminal tractors, trucks, and upfitted vehicles. Comparable to ESA in custom upfitting capabilities and Dutch family-owned heritage, though primarily a manufacturer.
- TIP Trailer Services: Pan-European trailer and truck leasing/rental provider with a large fleet of commercial vehicles. Comparable to ESA's rental/leasing and fleet services offering, but at much greater geographic and asset scale.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
ESA social profiles
Digital presenceESA compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance1 record
ESA financial estimates
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Valuation estimate
ESA leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles5 records
ESA subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries6 records
ESA funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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ESA M&A and investment
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Investments
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Frequently asked questions about ESA
What does ESA do?
ESA Trucks is an authorized DAF dealer in Northern Netherlands selling new DAF trucks (XF, XG, XG+, XB, XD models), Tatra, GINAF, and Fassi crane models, plus used trucks and zero-emission electric trucks. The company provides comprehensive after-sales services including maintenance and repair, damage repair, painting, parts supply through the DAF TRP program, truck rental (ESA Rental), leasing via PACCAR Financial, and custom upfitting such as hydraulic systems and crane installations.
Is ESA a public or private company?
ESA is a private company. It is classified as family owned and is currently operating.
When was ESA founded?
ESA was founded in 1949. It employs 51 to 100 people.
Where is ESA based?
ESA is headquartered in Groningen, Netherlands, in the Europe region.
How does ESA make money?
Six revenue lines are on record. Truck Sales (New and Used) is the primary driver. The others are parts Sales, maintenance and Repair Services, truck Rental, truck Leasing and custom Upfitting and Modifications.
Who are ESA's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Bruil Bedrijfswagens, Nyscan Trucks A/S, Hoogendoorn Bedrijfswagens, AST Truck Centre and Van Tilburg-Bastianen Group. Others are PACCAR Inc. and DAF Trucks N.V.. Broad incumbents are Schmitz Cargobull, Terberg Group and TIP Trailer Services.
Does ESA have an API?
No public API is recorded for ESA.
What industry is ESA in?
ESA's product category is Commercial Vehicle Dealership. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMACAGAC, Truck Body & Upfit Manufacturing (Box/Dump/Service/Refuse), with a secondary code of TLABABAF, Box Truck / Dry Van Truck Leasing & Rental. Its NAICS code is 33621 and its SIC code is 3713.