Scanvo Lastbil AB

What Scanvo Lastbil AB does

Scanvo Lastbil AB is a family-owned, authorized DAF Full Dealer headquartered in Varberg, Sweden, founded in 1995 and operating across approximately 20 employees in three entities: Scanvo Lastbil AB (vehicle sales), Scanvo Verkstad AB (workshop and custom body construction), and Scanvo Hyr AB (vehicle rental). The company sells new and used trucks, tractor units, trailers, light commercial vehicles, and horse trucks — primarily DAF models (XF, XG, XG+, XD, XB) including electric variants — alongside its own Scancon brand of containers and flatbeds and partner-supplied bodies from Närko, HIAB, Ekeri, Palfinger, and Krismar. Its workshop performs authorized DAF service, repairs, and in-house custom builds branded as 'Scanvo Edition,' supported by a parts and accessories operation.

The customer base is overwhelmingly Swedish and Scandinavian transport and logistics operators, ranging from mid-market haulers (Samat International, SR Transport, HGS Logistics, C4 Transport) to enterprise accounts (Tornfrakt AB with 111+ units, UPS) and specialty segments including timber, equestrian, and crane/special transport. Revenue is generated through unit-priced vehicle sales (new by quotation, used with listed prices), subscription/recurring rental income via Scanvo Hyr, professional-services workshop fees, and affiliate-referral commissions from finance partners (Wasa Kredit, Nordea Finans, Swedbank Finans, Nordic Finance Business Partner).

The go-to-market is field-sales-led, anchored by an authorized DAF franchise and approximately 100 vehicles in stock, with personal customer relationships across regional sales representatives in Varberg, Markaryd, and Stockholm (since January 2025). Marketing is primarily organic social (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn), an active news blog, newsletter, and annual presence at the Elmia Lastbil trade fair. The company holds ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certifications and adheres to MRF repair terms, but operates as a low-AI traditional dealership with no disclosed AI/ML capabilities.

Name

Scanvo Lastbil AB

Legal name

Scanvo Lastbil AB

Website

https://scanvo.se

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Scanvo Lastbil AB is a Swedish authorized DAF Full Dealer in Varberg selling new and used trucks, trailers, and specialty bodies to Scandinavian transport and logistics companies, supported by in-house workshop, custom body construction, and rental services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Varberg

HQ country

Sweden

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Vehicle Sales: Sale of new and used trucks, tractor units, trailers, light trucks/vans, horse trucks, and truck beds/containers. DAF is the primary brand distributed. Multiple brands offered for sale.
2. Vehicle Rental (Scanvo Hyr): Short-term and long-term rental of vehicles through Scanvo Hyr AB. Includes a DAF short-term rental concept allowing customers to test drive and experience new generation DAF trucks before purchasing.
3. Workshop Services: Authorized DAF workshop providing vehicle repairs, servicing, and maintenance. Also performs custom special constructions for trucks and trailers including body builds, modifications, and specialty equipment installations.
4. Financing Facilitation: Facilitates vehicle financing through partner relationships with Wasa Kredit AB, Nordic Finance Business Partner AB, Nordea Finans Sverige AB, and Swedbank Finans AB.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Scanvo Lastbil AB is an authorized DAF Full Dealer in Sweden selling new and used heavy trucks, tractor units, trailers, light commercial vehicles, and horse trucks. The company operates a fully equipped workshop providing repairs, authorized DAF servicing, and custom truck body constructions under its own Scancon brand (containers, flatbeds). It also offers short- and long-term vehicle rental through Scanvo Hyr AB and facilitates financing via partner banks.

Product overview

Scanvo Lastbil AB is a complete truck and trailer dealer operating as an authorized DAF dealer in Sweden. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio comprising DAF trucks (XF, XG, XG+, XD, XB models including electric variants), their own Scancon brand of containers and flatbeds (allround containers, excavation flatbeds with Hardox 450, machine flatbeds with various ramp configurations), partnered products including Närko trailers, Krismar horse trucks, A6 Jung special trailers, HIAB load changers, and Ekeri box bodies. Services include vehicle sales (new and used), rental, authorized workshop/repairs with special constructions, and warranty programs. The company maintains approximately 100 vehicles in stock and operates across three countries with around 20 employees.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Scancon: Own brand of containers and flatbeds including Allround containers (30m3, 22m3), excavation flatbeds 14m3 Hardox 450, machine flatbeds with fixed and detachable ramps, roll-off container flatbeds with aluminum gates
• Scanvo Verkstad
• Scanvo Hyr

Products and services

• DAF XF Truck DAF XF heavy-duty tractor unit and rigid truck for long-haul transport operations, sold as a new vehicle by Scanvo.
• DAF XG Truck DAF XG heavy-duty truck with advanced fuel efficiency features for long-haul operations.
• DAF XG+ Truck DAF XG+ premium truck with enhanced comfort, fuel efficiency, and driver experience features.
• DAF XD Truck DAF XD versatile truck for urban and regional distribution operations.
• DAF XB Truck DAF XB light-duty truck for urban distribution and light commercial applications.
• DAF Electric Trucks Zero-emission DAF electric trucks for sustainable transport operations.
• Scancon Allround Container 30 m3 Scancon 30 cubic meter allround container for transport and logistics applications, Scanvo's own brand.
• Scancon Allround Container 22 m3 Scancon 22 cubic meter allround container for transport and logistics applications.
• Scancon Excavation Flatbed 14 m3 Hardox 450 Scancon 14 cubic meter excavation flatbed made with Hardox 450 wear-resistant steel for heavy-duty construction transport.
• Scancon Machine Flatbed with Fixed Ramp Scancon machine flatbed with fixed ramp for loading and transporting heavy machinery.
• Scancon Machine Flatbed with Detachable Ramps Scancon machine flatbed with detachable ramps for flexible heavy machinery transport.
• Scancon Roll-Off Container Flatbed with Aluminum Gates Scancon roll-off container flatbed with aluminum gates for intermodal transport operations.
• Scancon Machine Flatbed with Aluminum Ramps Scancon machine flatbed with aluminum ramps for lightweight heavy machinery transport.
• Used Truck and Trailer Sales Sale of pre-owned trucks, tractor units, trailers, and light commercial vehicles from multiple brands, with listed prices on the website.
• Scanvo Workshop and Service (Verkstad) Authorized DAF workshop providing repairs, scheduled servicing, MRF-certified heavy vehicle repairs, and custom special constructions for trucks and trailers.
• Scanvo Rental (Hyr) Short-term and long-term rental of trucks and trailers via Scanvo Hyr AB, including a DAF short-term rental concept to test-drive new generation vehicles before purchase.
• Scanvo Warranty Plus New vehicle warranty program offering 3 years of coverage without mileage limitation on new DAF vehicles.
• Närko Trailers Swedish-manufactured trailers and box trailers from Närko, sold by Scanvo including box trailers, dollies, and specialized configurations.
• Krismar Horse Trucks Premium horse transport trucks offering luxury, quality, safety, and design details for equestrian transport, retailed by Scanvo.
• A6 Jung Special Trailers German-made high-quality special trailers for motorsports and other specialized transport applications, retailed by Scanvo.
• HIAB Load Changers and Cranes HIAB hooklift, demountable systems, and cranes (including 21-ton and 24-ton load changers) installed on vehicles sold by Scanvo.
• Ekeri Box Bodies Ekeri insulated and refrigerated box bodies for temperature-controlled transport operations, featured on Scanvo vehicle sales.
• Financing Facilitation Vehicle financing facilitated through partnerships with Wasa Kredit AB, Nordic Finance Business Partner AB, Nordea Finans Sverige AB, and Swedbank Finans AB.

Named customers15 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

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Närko (Finska OY Närko AB)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 August 2024Major partnership announcement at Elmia 2024. Scanvo signed a large order with Finnish Närko AB, with both companies making significant investments together for 2025. Scanvo is a key reseller of Närko trailers and bodies including box trailers, dollys, and specialized configurations.
• Langendorf GmbHminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorScanvo manages certain data as personal data processor for Langendorf GmbH (trailer/specialist vehicle brand).
• KrismarminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorScanvo offers Krismar horse trucks as a product line, selling these specialized vehicles alongside their own offerings.
• A6 JungminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorScanvo is a retailer of German A6 Jung high-quality special trailers for motorsports and other specialty truck applications.
• HIABcoreTechnology or IntegrationHIAB provides load changers (hooklifts), cranes, and demountable systems installed on vehicles sold by Scanvo. HIAB Ultima 21-ton and 24-ton systems are commonly featured on DAF trucks sold by Scanvo.
• EkericoreTechnology or IntegrationEkeri provides box body constructions and box trailers frequently featured on Scanvo vehicle sales. Multiple delivery examples show Ekeri-equipped vehicles.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Iveco Group N.V. European truck and commercial vehicle OEM spun off from CNH Industrial. Broad incumbent competing in the same heavy-duty truck market as Scanvo's franchise brands, with a presence in Sweden through dealer networks.
• Volvo Trucks: Heavy truck division of Volvo Group. Broad incumbent OEM whose trucks Scanvo retails to compete with DAF in the Swedish market; the strongest local competitor given Volvo's domestic market position.
• Scania AB: Swedish heavy truck manufacturer and Traton subsidiary. Broad incumbent OEM whose trucks Scanvo also retails alongside DAF; Scania's domestic Swedish heritage makes it both a partner and the most established local competitor.
• Daimler Truck Holding AG: German parent of Mercedes-Benz Trucks. Broad incumbent OEM competing in the European heavy truck market where Scanvo operates; Mercedes-Benz Trucks competes directly with DAF, Scania, and Volvo for fleet orders Scanvo helps fulfill.
• DAF Trucks NV: Dutch truck manufacturer and PACCAR subsidiary. Broad incumbent whose brand Scanvo is authorized to sell and service as Sweden's DAF Full Dealer; the supplier relationship is Scanvo's central franchise asset.
• Traton SE: German parent of Scania, MAN, Navistar, and Volkswagen Truck & Bus. Broad incumbent OEM group whose brands (Scania, MAN) Scanvo also retails alongside DAF, making Traton both a competing OEM and a partner in Scanvo's multi-brand strategy.
• Volvo Group: Swedish parent of Volvo Trucks and Renault Trucks. Broad incumbent OEM whose trucks Scanvo also retails; Volvo is the dominant domestically-headquartered truck competitor in Sweden and shapes the competitive landscape Scanvo operates in.
• PACCAR Inc: American parent company of DAF Trucks, Kenworth, and Peterbilt. Broad incumbent whose DAF subsidiary grants Scanvo its franchise and primary product supply; any change to PACCAR's European dealer strategy directly impacts Scanvo's revenue base.

Direct peers

• Nordic Truckcenter AB: Other authorized DAF dealer and service partner in Sweden. Direct peer that operates within the same DAF franchise model, serves overlapping Swedish commercial vehicle customers, and is explicitly named in Scanvo's partner relationships.
• Hedin Mobility Group: Major Swedish automotive and commercial vehicle dealer group with national reach across multiple brands. Competes with Scanvo as a multi-brand truck dealer with broader service capabilities, larger scale, and established presence in both Varberg and Stockholm markets.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/scanvo
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/scanvo
• Instagraminstagram.com/scanvo

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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