g.a. den otter trucks

What g.a. den otter trucks does

G.A. Den Otter Bedrijfsauto's B.V. (trading as Den Otter Trucks) is a privately held Belgian used commercial vehicle dealer and exporter headquartered at Luxemburgstraat 1, 2321 Meer, Belgium, on the Belgium-Netherlands border in the Hazeldonk transport zone. The company purchases used trucks, tractor units, semi-trailers, full trailers, machinery, construction equipment, spare parts, construction containers, and oldtimer vehicles from sellers and resells them to buyers, holding an active inventory of 733+ listings across brands including DAF, MAN, Volvo, Mercedes-Benz, Krone, Schmitz Cargobull, and Faymonville. Its core technology is a standard commercial vehicle trading platform — no proprietary systems, AI, or APIs are disclosed.

The business operates a sales-led, yard-based go-to-market with multilingual staff covering Dutch, English, German, and Spanish to facilitate international transactions. Revenue is generated through one-time vehicle sales with payment to sellers within 24 hours and vehicle collection arranged on request. The customer base is split between transport and logistics companies purchasing used commercial vehicles and a secondary segment of collectors and enthusiasts buying vintage and classic automobiles. The company holds RDW authorization (Dutch Vehicle Authority) to indemnify, register, and export vehicles, and bundles that with temporary export license plates (14/21/30-day options), temporary transport insurance, Eur1 and customs documentation, and worldwide shipping coordination as end-to-end export services.

The firm is structured as a Dutch private limited company (B.V.) but physically operates from Belgium with Belgian and Dutch phone lines. No external investment, parent company, or funding rounds are disclosed, and ownership appears founder/family-held based on the naming convention. The entity markets through a multilingual website (denottertrucks.com), Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, and direct yard visits by appointment, with no e-commerce or online purchasing capability.

Name

g.a. den otter trucks

Legal name

G.A. Den Otter Bedrijfsauto's B.V.

Website

https://denottertrucks.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

G.A. Den Otter Trucks is a Belgium-based used commercial vehicle dealer purchasing and reselling trucks, trailers, machinery, parts, and oldtimer vehicles across Benelux and international markets, serving transport/logistics operators and collectors with RDW-authorized export and shipping services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Used Commercial Vehicle Dealership

NAICS

Automobile and Other Motor Vehicle Merchant Wholesalers (42311), Motor Vehicle Parts (Used) Merchant Wholesalers (42314), Motor Vehicle Supplies and New Parts Merchant Wholesalers (42312)

SIC

Wholesale-Motor Vehicles & Motor Vehicle Parts & Supplies (5010), Wholesale-Motor Vehicle Supplies & New Parts (5013)

akta.pro primary industry

Export & Cross-Border Fleet Resale (Compliance, Documentation) (TLABAKAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Salvage, Total Loss & Insurance Auction Services (TLABAKAH), Heavy-duty truck, trailer & commercial vehicle parts distribution (CRAOANAJ)

Keywords

• Used commercial vehicles
• Truck sales
• Trailer sales
• Vehicle export services
• Construction equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Meer

HQ country

Belgium

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Vehicle Sales: Resale of used trucks, trailers, machinery, vans, and parts. The company purchases vehicles from sellers and resells them to buyers, operating as a used commercial vehicle dealer.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

G.A. Den Otter Trucks purchases and resells used commercial vehicles — trucks, tractor units, semi-trailers, full trailers, construction machines, spare parts, construction containers, and oldtimer vehicles — from a physical yard on the Belgium-Netherlands border. The company supplements vehicle resale with export handling services including RDW vehicle registration, temporary export license plates, temporary transport insurance, customs documentation, and worldwide shipping coordination for international buyers.

Product overview

G.A. Den Otter Bedrijfsauto's B.V. operates as a commercial vehicle dealership and logistics services provider based in Meer, Belgium. The company offers a diverse portfolio of vehicles including trucks and tractor units (DAF, MAN, Volvo, Mercedes-Benz), semi-trailers (Krone, Schmitz Cargobull), full trailers, oldtimer/vintage vehicles, construction equipment, and spare parts. Their business model combines physical vehicle sales with comprehensive supporting services including export license plate arrangement, temporary vehicle insurance, worldwide shipping logistics, RDW-authorized vehicle registration, and customs documentation services. The company maintains a multilingual operation serving customers across Belgium, the Netherlands, and international markets.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Trucks and Tractor Units Used commercial trucks and tractor units from manufacturers including DAF, MAN, Volvo, and Mercedes-Benz, sold to transport and logistics operators for freight operations.
• Semi-Trailers Used semi-trailers including box trailers, curtain-sided trailers, lowloader trailers, and platform trailers from manufacturers such as Krone, Schmitz Cargobull, and Faymonville, for transport operators.
• Full Trailers Used full trailer units offered across various transport applications.
• Oldtimer Vehicles Vintage and classic vehicles including Ford Model T, classic Mercedes-Benz, Chevrolet, Lincoln, and BMW antique automobiles, offered to collectors and enthusiasts.
• Machines and Construction Equipment Used heavy machinery and construction equipment for industrial and construction applications.
• Spare Parts Replacement parts and components for trucks and trailers.
• Construction Containers Used construction and debris containers, skip containers, and waste management containers.
• Export License Plate Services Arrangement of temporary export license plates for international vehicle transport, offered in 14, 21, or 30-day options with temporary insurance bundled.
• Vehicle Insurance Services Temporary transport insurance services valid for five days or longer, arranged for vehicles in international transit.
• Worldwide Shipping International vehicle shipping arrangements including customs formalities, documentation, and transport to ports or final destinations worldwide.
• RDW Vehicle Registration RDW-authorized vehicle indemnification, registration, and export services for Dutch vehicle administration, available to international buyers.
• Customs Documentation Preparation of customs documents including Eur1 certificates and export declarations for cross-border vehicle trade.
• Vehicle Purchase Service Purchase of trucks, trailers, and machines from customers with payment within 24 hours and vehicle collection services arranged in consultation with sellers.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• AutoScout24 Trucks: AutoScout24 is Europe's largest online used-vehicle marketplace with a dedicated truck and commercial vehicle vertical. Represents the digital, broader-scale alternative that competes for Den Otter's buyer and seller traffic.
• MAN TopUsed: MAN TopUsed is the manufacturer-backed used truck programme for MAN trucks. Represents the OEM-channel alternative competing for the same fleet-buyer demand as Den Otter.
• Volvo Trucks Used: Volvo Trucks Used is the manufacturer-backed used truck programme from Volvo. Competes directly for premium used tractor-unit demand that Den Otter serves.
• Mobile.de (commercial vehicles): Mobile.de is Germany's largest online vehicle marketplace with substantial used commercial vehicle listings. Competes for the same European cross-border used-truck buyer pool at a much larger scale.

Emerging players

• Euro Truck Auction: Euro Truck Auction is an online auction platform for used European commercial vehicles. Represents an emerging digital-first channel competing with traditional yard-based dealers like Den Otter.

Direct peers

• SVB Spezialfahrzeugvertrieb: SVB is a German-based used commercial vehicle dealer specializing in trucks and trailers with international export services. Directly comparable in export-handling and used commercial vehicle focus.
• BAS Trucks: BAS Trucks is a Dutch used commercial vehicle dealer operating from a single large yard with international cross-border sales. Closest direct peer to Den Otter in geography, customer base, and operating model.
• Kleyn Trucks: Kleyn Trucks is one of Europe's largest independent used commercial vehicle dealers, based in the Netherlands. Directly comparable in product breadth (trucks, trailers, vans, parts) and international buyer focus.
• Gassmann Fahrzeuge: Gassmann is a German used commercial vehicle and truck dealer with international sales operations. Comparable used-vehicle remarketing model with cross-border buyer focus.
• Truckcenter Nederland: Truckcenter is a Dutch used truck and trailer dealer with multi-brand inventory. Comparable as a Benelux-based used commercial vehicle dealer serving similar transport and logistics buyers.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/gert.denotter.1
• Instagraminstagram.com/denottertrucks
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/den-otter

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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