Leven Nutzfahrzeuge

What Leven Nutzfahrzeuge does

Leven Nutzfahrzeuge GmbH & Co. KG is a family-owned commercial vehicle service company headquartered in Nettetal, Germany, founded in 1919 and structured as a Kommanditgesellschaft (KG) with LEKA-Anhängervertriebsgesellschaft mbH as the personally liable general partner. It operates two branches — Nettetal (Leuther Straße 36) and Mönchengladbach-Güdderath (opened 2008/2009) — and is an authorized service partner for MAN Truck & Bus (since 1998 at Nettetal, since 2014 at Mönchengladbach), Schmitz Cargobull (recipient of the 2023 Service Partner of the Year award), WABCO (since 1996), Bosch (since 1970), and Thule. The firm employs 51-100 staff and runs its operations on the MANAGE.WEGOS ERP system based on SAP R/3.

Its service portfolio spans the full commercial vehicle lifecycle: workshop repair and maintenance (MAN and Schmitz Cargobull authorized), commercial vehicle parts wholesale with 20,000+ SKU inventory and passenger car parts retail, vehicle trading via an online database, and short-to-long-term rental of vans, 7.5t/12t trucks, 9-seater buses, trailers, semi-trailers (curtainside/box/tipper/refrigerated), tractor units, motorhomes, and a 40t mobile crane. Complementary offerings include 24/7 tire service (motorcycle through earthmoving machinery), 24/7 recovery and towing across Europe, painting and sandblasting, a two-lane truck wash facility, an on-site DEKRA inspection station, and RAL-certified oil spill removal with GPS documentation. The company also retails used and surplus parts via eBay Kleinanzeigen and accepts WhatsApp rental reservations.

Revenue is generated through a mix of professional services (workshop labor, recovery, tire fitting, wash, oil spill cleanup, painting), hardware sales (parts wholesale and retail), vehicle trading (one-time), and subscription/recurring rental income. The go-to-market is direct-to-customer across both physical branches, supported by Google Business Profile (4.4 rating across 127 reviews), the company website, eBay classifieds, and OEM-driven referrals from MAN and Schmitz Cargobull. Customer base spans commercial fleet operators (primary segment) and individual owner-operators across North Rhine-Westphalia, with recovery services extending Europe-wide. Revenue is not publicly disclosed.

Name

Leven Nutzfahrzeuge

Legal name

Leven Nutzfahrzeuge GmbH & Co. KG

Website

https://leven-nutzfahrzeuge.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1919

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Leven Nutzfahrzeuge is a family-owned German commercial vehicle service company operating two workshops in Nettetal and Mönchengladbach. Authorized by MAN, Schmitz Cargobull, WABCO, and Bosch, it provides repair, parts wholesale (20,000+ SKUs), rental, 24/7 recovery, tire, wash, DEKRA inspection, and oil-spill cleanup for fleet operators across Europe.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Vehicle Services

NAICS

Automotive Repair and Maintenance (8111), Motor Vehicle Towing (48841)

SIC

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

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYTLAKABAA

General Heavy-Duty Truck & Bus Repair (Full-Service Shops)

Transportation & Logistics/Vehicle & Equipment Maintenance, Repair & Services (MRO)/Commercial Truck & Bus Repair & Maintenance (Heavy-Duty)

SECONDARYTLAKAFAH

Accident Recovery, Winch-Out & Towing Services (Light/Heavy)

Transportation & Logistics/Vehicle & Equipment Maintenance, Repair & Services (MRO)/Mobile Maintenance & Roadside Assistance

Keywords

• Commercial vehicle service
• Truck repair workshop
• Commercial vehicle parts wholesale
• Vehicle recovery towing
• Commercial vehicle rental

Headquarters

HQ city

Nettetal

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Vehicle Repair and Maintenance: Workshop services for commercial vehicles including repair, maintenance, and inspection services. MAN and Schmitz Cargobull authorized service partner providing warranty and regular maintenance work.
2. Parts Sales (Commercial and Passenger): Sale of new and used commercial vehicle parts (NKW/LKW) and passenger car parts. Large wholesale operation with over 20,000 article positions in stock. Also sells used/special parts via eBay classifieds.
3. Vehicle Trading: Trade of commercial vehicles, trailers, and semi-trailers with online database.
4. Vehicle Rental: Short, medium, and long-term rental of commercial vehicles including vans, 7.5t trucks, 12t trucks, 9-seater buses, trailers, semi-trailers, and motorhomes.
5. Recovery and Towing Services: 24/7 vehicle recovery and towing services for commercial vehicles across Europe. Also includes rental of replacement vehicles during repair periods.
6. Tire Services: Tire sales and tire fitting services for motorcycles, passenger cars, trucks, and earthmoving machines. 24h emergency tire service available.
7. Painting and Sandblasting: Painting and sandblasting services for trucks, trailers, semi-trailers, and buses.
8. Vehicle Wash Services: Modern wash facility with 2 lanes for trucks, commercial vehicles, buses, and motorhomes.
9. Oil Spill Cleanup Services: Traffic area cleaning and oil spill removal services. Operates two RAL-certified cleaning machines with GPS documentation.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Leven Nutzfahrzeuge is an authorized MAN and Schmitz Cargobull commercial vehicle service company operating two workshops in Nettetal and Mönchengladbach, Germany. It provides integrated commercial vehicle repair, maintenance, parts wholesale, 24/7 recovery and towing, tire service, painting and sandblasting, vehicle wash, DEKRA inspections, vehicle trading, and rental of trucks, trailers, buses, motorhomes, and mobile cranes. The company serves commercial fleet operators and individual commercial vehicle owners in the Lower Rhine region and across Europe for recovery operations.

Product overview

Leven Nutzfahrzeuge is a commercial vehicle service company operating as a multi-brand workshop and parts distributor. The company provides integrated services for commercial vehicles through two locations (Nettetal and Mönchengladbach), offering authorized MAN service partner repair, commercial and passenger vehicle parts wholesale trading (NKW and PKW Teile), 24-hour recovery and towing, painting and sandblasting, tire services, vehicle trading, and vehicle rental. Additional services include car wash facilities, DEKRA vehicle inspections, oil spill cleanup, and mobile crane rental. The company also operates as Schmitz Cargobull service partner and provides specialized services like Cargobull TKM One refrigeration maintenance.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Commercial Vehicle Repair (Nutzfahrzeuginstandsetzung)

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Schmitz CargobullcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2023Authorized Schmitz Cargobull service partner. Awarded 'Service Partner of the Year 2023'. Provides service for Cargobull TKM ONE refrigeration units.
• MAN Truck & BuscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2014Authorized MAN Service Partner for both Nettetal and Mönchengladbach locations. Provides warranty service, maintenance, and repair for MAN commercial vehicles. Relationship established at Nettetal in 1998 and expanded to Mönchengladbach in 2014.
• DEKRA Automobil GmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDEKRA inspection station located on Nettetal premises. Provides main inspections (Hauptuntersuchungen), emissions testing, and safety inspections for customer vehicles.
• WABCOminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWABCO Service Center since 1996. Provides WABCO braking system service and parts. Noted as Wabco-Servicepartner for brake repairs.
• ThuleminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorThule partner for passenger car parts, offering Thule accessories and roof rack systems.
• BoschminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBosch Service partner since 1970, providing Bosch automotive parts and diagnostic services.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves16 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Vergölst GmbH: German commercial vehicle tire service network part of Continental's retail organization. Comparable to Leven's commercial vehicle tire service line including 24h emergency tire service and fleet tire management.
• Trost Auto Service GmbH: German commercial vehicle parts distributor with workshop service partnerships, comparable to Leven's combined parts-wholesale and authorized-service-partner model.
• Wessels + Müller AG: German commercial vehicle parts and service company operating multiple branches, providing MAN, Mercedes-Benz and other OEM service. Comparable to Leven as a multi-location commercial vehicle service and parts operation.
• PV Automotive GmbH: Wholesale distributor of commercial vehicle parts in Germany with strong brand partnerships (Bosch, WABCO, etc.). Directly comparable to Leven's wholesale parts business and OEM-aligned service portfolio.
• Winkler Fahrzeugteile: One of Germany's largest independent wholesale distributors of commercial vehicle parts with multiple branches across Germany. Directly comparable to Leven's 20,000+ SKU NKW parts wholesale business, though at substantially larger scale.

Broad incumbents

• DAF Trucks Deutschland GmbH: Dutch commercial vehicle OEM with a substantial German dealer and service network. Competes for commercial vehicle repair and parts business from DAF fleet operators in western Germany.
• Daimler Truck AG: Mercedes-Benz commercial vehicle OEM operating its own authorized service network across Germany. Competes for the same fleet-operator service and parts business as Leven through its own dealer infrastructure.
• Scania Deutschland GmbH: Swedish commercial vehicle OEM with its own German service and dealer network. Competes with Leven for fleet maintenance, repair, and parts business from Scania operators in the same regional catchment.
• Europart Holding GmbH: One of Europe's largest commercial vehicle parts distributors with a broad multi-country network. Comparable to Leven's parts wholesale and service business but at significantly greater scale and geographic reach across Europe.
• MAN Truck & Bus SE: European commercial vehicle OEM whose authorized service partner network Leven belongs to. As the parent brand, MAN competes for service customers through its own direct dealer network and could strategically bypass or consolidate independent service partners.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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