ČESMAD BOHEMIA

What ČESMAD BOHEMIA does

ČESMAD BOHEMIA (legal name: Sdružení automobilových dopravců ČESMAD BOHEMIA, z.s.) is a Czech non-profit civic association founded in 1966, headquartered in Prague, and recognized as the largest association of carriers operating in domestic and international road freight and passenger transport in the Czech Republic. It represents more than 1,700 member companies operating nearly 25,000 vehicles and is governed through elected bodies including the Předsednictvo (Board), Revizní komise (Supervisory Board), and Regional Commissions across seven regional offices.

The association operates an integrated service platform consisting of an e-commerce store (obchod.prodopravce.cz, operating since 1992) selling cargo-securing gear, ADR equipment, tachograph hardware, GPS trackers, toll units, e-SIM cards, and ready meals; a training center (skoleni.prodopravce.cz) delivering ADR, tachograph, and driver-working-hours courses via in-person sessions at 20+ Czech locations and webinars; and the Truckjobs job portal (run through its wholly owned subsidiary Institut silniční dopravy, ISD), which reaches up to 50,000 drivers. It also offers TaGra tachograph-data-management software paired with Downloadbox Remote and Flash Downloadkey SMART GEN 2 hardware for compliance with smart-tachograph regulations, and is co-owner of BOHEMIAKOMBI, which operates combined road-rail transport lines.

Revenue derives from four principal streams: recurring membership fees from the 1,700+ member companies, paid professional training services (e.g., ADR basic 5,900 CZK, refresher 3,900 CZK), transactional e-commerce product sales through both online and seven physical branch stores, and service fees for ferry reservations, toll payments (in cooperation with CzechToll and ASFINAG), tax refunds, and consulting. The association is a member of IRU (International Road Transport Union) and maintains an extensive partnership network including Volvo Trucks, DAF, Scania, Michelin, Shell, ZF, Kögel, DKV Mobility, UTA Edenred, Eurowag, and Generali česká pojišťovna, alongside its annual Transport Show exhibition at the Brno Exhibition Centre.

Name

ČESMAD BOHEMIA

Legal name

Sdružení automobilových dopravců ČESMAD BOHEMIA, z.s.

Website

https://prodopravce.cz

Company type

Private

Founded year

1966

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

ČESMAD BOHEMIA is a Czech non-profit trade association founded in 1966 representing 1,700+ road transport operators with nearly 25,000 vehicles, delivering membership services, training, e-commerce, job portal (Truckjobs), and legislative advocacy for the Czech road transport sector.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Praha

HQ country

Czechia

HQ region

Europe

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: ČESMAD BOHEMIA generates revenue through annual membership fees from over 1,700 member companies. Members receive access to information services, training discounts, consulting, and other member benefits.
2. Training Services: The organization offers paid training courses including ADR (dangerous goods transport), tachograph training, driver working hours, cargo securing, and more. Training is delivered in-person at regional centers and via webinars. Pricing varies by course type (e.g., ADR basic 5,900 CZK, refreshers 3,900 CZK, tachograph seminar 4,100 CZK).
3. E-commerce Sales: The e-shop (obchod.prodopravce.cz) sells road transport equipment and supplies including tachographs, cargo securing gear, vehicle accessories, ADR equipment, batteries, tires, CMR documents, maps, and more. Revenue is generated through direct product sales. The store has 7 physical branches and offers regular delivery routes in various Czech regions.
4. Services for Transport Operators: Additional services include ferry reservations, tax refunds, toll payments (mýto), and consulting services provided through the vseprodopravce.cz portal.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

ČESMAD BOHEMIA is a non-profit trade association providing membership-based services to 1,700+ road transport operators in the Czech Republic. Its core offering combines legislative advocacy and lobbying on transport policy with commercial service lines: a training center (ADR dangerous goods, tachographs, driver working hours), an e-commerce store selling transport equipment and supplies through 7 physical branches and an online platform, the Truckjobs recruitment portal, and proprietary TaGra tachograph data management software with associated hardware (Downloadbox Remote, Flash Downloadkey). It is also co-owner of BOHEMIAKOMBI for combined road-rail intermodal transport.

Product overview

ČESMAD BOHEMIA is an association of road transport operators offering a comprehensive ecosystem of products and services for the transport industry. The core offering includes: (1) E-shop (obchod.prodopravce.cz) - a B2B e-commerce platform built on Zoner InShop 4 selling equipment, accessories, and supplies for commercial vehicles; (2) Training Center (skoleni.prodopravce.cz) - professional training programs for drivers and transport companies covering ADR dangerous goods, tachograph systems, and work regulations; (3) Specialized hardware products including Downloadbox Remote and Flash Downloadkey for tachograph data management; (4) Product categories spanning cargo securing equipment, vehicle accessories, GPS tracking, toll systems, e-SIM cards, ADR safety equipment, and professional publications. The offering is organized as a unified platform combining e-commerce, training services, and specialized transport equipment.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Truckjobs: Job portal and information-consulting portal specialized for transport and logistics
• Transport magazín
• Institut silniční dopravy (ISD)

Products and services

• ČESMAD BOHEMIA Membership
• Školicí středisko ČESMAD BOHEMIA (Training Center)

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 1,700 member companies and nearly 25,000 vehicles represented
• +2 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

29 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• DAF TrucksminorGTM or Marketing PartnerDAF Trucks N.V. is a technology company and leading manufacturer of commercial vehicles in Europe. DAF is listed as a partner of ČESMAD BOHEMIA on the organization's partner page.
• KögelminorGTM or Marketing PartnerKögel is an innovative and sustainable trailer manufacturer. Listed as a partner of ČESMAD BOHEMIA.
• ShellminorGTM or Marketing PartnerShell is a global energy and petrochemical company. Listed as a partner of ČESMAD BOHEMIA, likely providing fuel-related services to members.
• Volvo TrucksminorGTM or Marketing PartnerVolvo Trucks is part of Volvo Group with 102,000 employees, present in 190 markets, with manufacturing plants in 18 countries. Listed as a partner of ČESMAD BOHEMIA.
• IRU (International Road Transport Union)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIRU is the international road transport body. ČESMAD BOHEMIA is a member of IRU and participates in IRU awards for drivers and managers. The organization also administers IRU awards within the Czech Republic.
• ZFminorGTM or Marketing PartnerZF is a global technology company supplying advanced products and systems for passenger and commercial vehicle mobility and industrial technology. Listed as a partner of ČESMAD BOHEMIA.
• CzechTollcoreTechnology or IntegrationCzechToll, part of the PPF Group, operates the Czech electronic toll system. ČESMAD BOHEMIA provides toll payment services and collaborates with CzechToll on behalf of its members.
• DKV MobilityminorGTM or Marketing PartnerDKV Mobility is a leading European B2B platform for on-the-road payment solutions with more than 90 years of history. Offers fuel cards and payment services to transport companies.
• Colonnade InsuranceminorGTM or Marketing PartnerColonnade Insurance S.A. is a non-life insurer based in Luxembourg, offering insurance products to transport operators. Listed as a partner of ČESMAD BOHEMIA.
• UTA EdenredminorGTM or Marketing PartnerUTA Edenred is a trusted mobility solutions specialist, offering fuel cards and toll payment services across Europe. Listed as a partner.
• IQCARDminorGTM or Marketing PartnerIQ Card is a fuel card from Julius Stiglechner GmbH for commercial customers. Listed as a partner of ČESMAD BOHEMIA.
• EurowagminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEurowag provides payment and mobility solutions for commercial road transport. Listed as a partner.
• Bus and Coach AllianceminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBus and Coach Alliance aims to double the use of buses and coaches for sustainable mobility for all. Listed as a partner.
• Dopravní novinyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerDopravní noviny is a professional journal for domestic and international transport, forwarding, and logistics, operating in the Czech and Slovak media markets. Listed as a partner.
• ASFINAGminorGTM or Marketing PartnerASFINAG operates the Austrian toll system. ČESMAD BOHEMIA offers an e-shop for Austrian toll purchases through ASFINAG. Listed as a partner.
• Schwarz-MüllerminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSchwarz-Müller is a trailer and semi-trailer manufacturer. Listed as a partner of ČESMAD BOHEMIA.
• SATUM CzechminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSATUM CZECH s.r.o. is one of the largest insurance brokerage companies operating in the Czech Republic. Listed as a partner.
• Truckjobs (ISD - Institut silniční dopravy)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTruckjobs is a job and information portal for the transport and logistics sector. The subsidiary company Institut silniční dopravy (ISD) Truckjobs provides specialized personnel consulting services for the transport industry.
• Generali Česká pojišťovnaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerGenerali Česká pojišťovna is a modern financial institution with deep knowledge of the Czech market, with roots in the 19th century. Listed as a partner.
• BusportalminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBusportal is an information portal for bus transport. Listed as a partner of ČESMAD BOHEMIA.
• MichelinminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMichelin is committed to mobility that is safer, more efficient, and more environmentally responsible. Listed as a partner.
• ČKP (Česká kancelář pojistitelů)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerČKP is a professional organization of insurers authorized to provide vehicle liability insurance (mandatory insurance) in the Czech Republic. Listed as a partner.
• DAS (D.A.S. Rechtsschutz)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerDAS provides legal advice, legal assistance, and representation in court disputes, covering related costs. Listed as a partner for legal services to members.
• AURISminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAURIS is a reliable partner for fleet management and administration. Listed as a partner.
• INVOITIXminorGTM or Marketing PartnerINVOITIX is a provider of reliable financial services for road transport operators. Listed as a partner.
• AmnisminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAmnis transforms small and medium business finance management by removing barriers to international transfers, enabling fast, secure, and seamless global payments. Listed as a partner.
• Penta BankminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPenta Bank is a Czech bank serving businesses and entrepreneurs. Listed as a partner, offering financial services to transport operators.
• ESF (European Social Fund)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerESF (Operační programy Evropské unie) — European Union operational programs. Listed as a partner, related to funding and support programs.
• BOHEMIAKOMBIcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerČESMAD BOHEMIA is co-owner of BOHEMIAKOMBI, whose main purpose is to operate combined transport (road-rail) lines. This is a core strategic partnership for promoting intermodal transport.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• DEKRA: Global testing, inspection and certification organization. Comparable because it overlaps with ČESMAD BOHEMIA's ADR/tachograph training and tachograph inspection activities, though DEKRA operates as a for-profit TIC rather than a member association.
• Continental (VDO Tachographs): Manufacturer of DTCO digital/smart tachographs and supplier of the underlying hardware that ČESMAD BOHEMIA's TaGra software and Downloadbox Remote integrate with. Ecosystem participant rather than direct competitor, but central to the same compliance workflow.
• TÜV Rheinland: Major German testing/certification body providing driver training, dangerous-goods (ADR) courses, and fleet compliance services. Adjacent competitor for ČESMAD BOHEMIA's paid training revenue stream.

Emerging players

• Geotab: Leading fleet telematics and GPS tracking SaaS provider serving commercial vehicle operators across Europe. Increasingly overlaps with the GPS vehicle tracking and fleet-management product categories in ČESMAD BOHEMIA's e-shop — represents the digital-native direction the industry is moving.
• Fleetio: Modern fleet management SaaS platform serving commercial vehicle operators with maintenance, fuel, and compliance workflows. Comparable to ČESMAD BOHEMIA's broader member-services ambition but built as a subscription software product rather than an association.

Broad incumbents

• Road Haulage Association (RHA): The UK's principal road haulage trade association representing freight and logistics operators. Closely mirrors ČESMAD BOHEMIA's combination of advocacy, training, compliance services, and member benefits for road transport operators.
• FNTR — Fédération Nationale des Transports Routiers: France's national federation of road transport employers, providing advocacy, training, and member services to road freight and passenger operators — directly parallel to ČESMAD BOHEMIA's role in Czechia.
• BGL — Bundesverband Güterkraftverkehr Logistik und Entsorgung: Germany's national road haulage and logistics trade association. Highly comparable model: membership-based advocacy, training, services, and lobbying for road freight operators — ČESMAD BOHEMIA's closest large-market analogue.

Direct peers

• International Road Transport Union (IRU): The global federation of road transport, of which ČESMAD BOHEMIA is a Czech member. IRU performs the same trade-association function (advocacy, training/certification, awards) at international level and is also a strategic partner that ČESMAD BOHEMIA administers locally.
• Združenie cestných dopravcov Slovenskej republiky (ZCD SR): The Slovak national association of road hauliers, historically linked to the original ČESMAD federation. Direct country-level peer with an almost identical membership-association model for road freight and passenger carriers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/CESMADBOHEMIA
• YouTubeyoutube.com/cesmadboh
• Facebookcs-cz.facebook.com/pages/Sdru%C5%BEen%C3%AD-%C4%8Cesmad-Bohemia/448920071825000
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/sdruzeni-cesmad-bohemia

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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M&A

Investments

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