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18 years of expertise in transport and logistics
Logistic Force was founded in 2008 by Patrick Villevoye, with the first location in Tilburg. With his experience and vision for the transport sector, he started the staffing agency Logistic Force. Two years later, he expanded the service offering to include training for the transport and logistics sector, allowing flexible workers to “work and train” with one provider.
Under his leadership, Logistic Force combined recruitment for permanent positions in 2013, becoming one of the first staffing agencies to do so. This allowed clients to be increasingly relieved of their need for quality candidates and training for their employees.
National growth
11 years later, Patrick Villevoye opened 18 new branches nationwide, and the organization continues to grow. Each branch is staffed with employees from the transport and logistics sector. They speak the same language and understand the client’s needs. In mid-June 2019, Martin van Dijk took over as CEO from Patrick Villevoye. Patrick remains connected to the organization as a shareholder.
With a vision for the future labor market, it was decided to bring in investor FIELDS Group at the end of 2021, with the goal of becoming the market leader in transport and logistics. CEO Martin van Dijk and shareholder Patrick Villevoye immediately clicked with FIELDS Group: “At Logistic Force, we do everything we can to create a sense of community by finding staff with matching DNA. The consolidation within the sector offers opportunities for Logistic Force, and together with FIELDS Group, we can more quickly anticipate this development. This leads to a larger market share, making us an even more attractive partner for our clients and temporary workers.”
Ambition to become a leading market leader in the Benelux
Since 2022, Fields Group has been guiding Logistic Force in its journey to become the market leader. In last years, Logistic Force has strengthened its national position and infrastructure by acquiring fiew organizations that are also specialized in transport and logistics.
We are proud of our new position in the 2025 revenue ranking of Flexmarkt.
2022 Acquisition of Worktrans
The acquisition of Worktrans, a longstanding worthy competitor, was finalized in 2022. Martin van Dijk, CEO, comments: “This is a fantastic first step in our growth strategy. This acquisition motivates us in the continued search for other companies that could strengthen our staffing group in the future”.
Philip Jonk, former director-major shareholder of Worktrans, was pleased with the transaction: “The interaction with the team at Logistic Force was very pleasant from the start; both companies have a similar DNA and share the vision of the importance of training, motivating, and sustainably maintaining the employability of the Dutch driver population”.
2023 Acquisition of Wiver
On November 30, 2023, the acquisition of staffing organization Wiver was finalized. Through this acquisition, Logistic Force strengthens its commercial coverage within the Netherlands and gains access to the market for staffing recognized moving companies.
Raymond de Wit, former director of Wiver, is also pleased with the transaction: “We are very happy to have become part of Logistic Force! We are both active in the same market and speak the same language, and you can immediately feel that in our conversations”.
2023 Acquisition of Transflexion
The acquisition of Transflexion is a wonderful culmination of growth opportunities in Central and South Limburg. Through this collaboration, Logistic Force strengthens its expertise in the transport market and driver training, while fully leveraging the economic opportunities in this region.
André Smeets, former director and owner of Transflexion, is also pleased with the transaction: “At Logistic Force, Transflexion is in good hands, ensuring not only the best quality but also a sustainable future for our customers”.
2024 Acquisition of VIA Logistics Professionals
The acquisition of VIA in April 2024 perfectly aligns with Logistic Force’s growth ambition to become the leading and pioneering HR service provider in transport and logistics in the Benelux. With this acquisition, Logistic Force further supports its clients across all levels of their businesses.
VIA focuses on highly educated professionals in Supply Chain and Logistics and provides services around recruitment & selection, secondment, freelance mediation, and facilitating training programs.
The VIA Logistics Professionals brand will remain and will operate under the umbrella of Logistic Force. The activities of Logistic Force Recruit (LF’s current recruitment label) will be integrated into the VIA brand.
VIA Logistics Professionals has a strong reputation in the logistics sector and has experienced healthy growth over the past years. In the coming years, this growth is expected to continue in collaboration with Logistic Force: “Together with Logistic Force, we expect to accelerate the geographic expansion of the VIA brand into the regions that are relevant for us. Through this collaboration, we will gain access to a network of market players where we are currently not present. This provides direct opportunities for further growth and development of VIA’s activities. We also hope that through our already established network, we can contribute to the growth ambitions of Logistic Force,” said the management of VIA.
2025 Acquisition of UBrands
UBrands is a leading player and a “one-stop-shop” provider of HR solutions within the supply chain management domain. Through the deployment of high-quality (often young) supply chain professionals, UBrands offers a wide range of services, including secondment, interim placement, consultancy, and the guidance of training and development programmes. Through this unique mix, UBrands supports organisations in optimising and transforming their business processes across the entire supply chain. With the acquisition of UBrands, Logistic Force will not only increase its market share in providing middle- and senior-level positions within transport and logistics, but will also broaden its commercial value proposition in the market.
2025 Acquisition of Edco
Logistic Force takes its first international step with the strategic acquisition of the Belgian company Edco. Through this cross-border acquisition, Logistic Force establishes a new platform in Belgium for its services in transport, logistics, and supply chain.
2025 Acquisition of Transport People
Logistic Force, a full-service HR service provider for the transport and logistics sector, acquired Transport People on 30 September 2025. With the acquisition of this leading organisation within the temporary staffing industry, Logistic Force expands its nationwide coverage and strengthens its position by adding a high-quality commercial proposition focused on qualified EU drivers.
