What Klomp Transport does

Klomp Transport B.V. is a Dutch specialized heavy-transport company founded in 1958 by Barend Klomp Sr. in Harderwijk, Netherlands, and still family-operated as Klomp Transport B.V. The company focuses on exceptional transport of oversized recreational and residential structures — caravans, stacaravans, chalets, woonwagens, tiny houses, and prefabricated construction elements — across the Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, Northern France, Switzerland, and Austria. Its operating asset base is a fleet of Volvo trucks (including a Volvo FH 500 Turbo Compound) and seven Broshuis diepladers, supplemented by customized tractors with track plates, winches, hydraulic jacks and laser leveling systems, mobile service trailers with on-board welding and tool capability, and SAVA certified lifting cushions for which it is the official Dutch distributor.

The business model is sales-led and project-based: customers request custom quotes via the company website, phone, or email, with pricing driven by unit dimensions, distance, required permits, escort vehicles, and add-on services such as placement, leveling, disassembly/assembly, utility connections, axle replacement, and disposal. Revenue streams therefore include one-time transport fees, professional placement and assembly services, hardware sales (SAVA cushions), and demolition/disposal work. Primary customer segments are private owners of recreational vehicles and camping/recreation parks (with secondary segments in healthcare mantelzorgwoningen and prefab construction), served exclusively through direct sales with no intermediaries. Marketing relies on the company's website (in Dutch and German), Google reviews, Truckstar event presence, Facebook, and word-of-mouth referrals.

Competitive positioning rests on three pillars: 60+ years of accumulated operational expertise in oversized-load handling, a capital-intensive specialized fleet that is costly to replicate, and regulatory credentials (NIWO certification plus internal certified escort drivers) needed for cross-border exceptional transport. The company has won the 2022 Truckstar first prize for 'most beautiful cargo,' holds a 4.0/5 Google rating across 34 reviews, and supports humanitarian transports to Ukraine via Stichting Mir Wam.

Name

Klomp Transport

Legal name

Klomp Transport B.V.

Website

https://klomp.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1958

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Klomp Transport is a Dutch family-owned specialized heavy-transport company that transports, places, and assembles oversized recreational and residential structures — caravans, chalets, stacaravans, woonwagens, and tiny houses — for private owners and camping parks across the Netherlands and Western Europe.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Specialized Heavy Transport Services

NAICS

Specialized Freight (except Used Goods) Trucking, Long-Distance (484230)

SIC

Trucking & Courier Services (No Air) (4210)

akta.pro primary industry

Heavy Vehicle & Equipment Transport (RVs, Trucks, Buses) (HSAKAFAH)

akta.pro secondary industry

Modular / Prefabricated Building & Module Transport (TLADAGAH)

Keywords

• Exceptional heavy transport
• Caravan and chalet transport
• Stacaravan placement services
• Prefab element transport
• Oversized cargo logistics

Headquarters

HQ city

Harderwijk

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Transport Services: One-time fees for transportation of caravans, chalets, stacaravans, and woonwagens. Pricing is quote-based and depends on dimensions, weight, distance, required permits, escort vehicles, and additional services such as placement or assembly.
2. Placement and Assembly Services: Additional services including waterpas (level) placement, assembly, disassembly, connection to utilities (water, gas, electricity, sewage, CAI), and axle replacement performed on-site by service technicians.
3. SAVA Products Sales: Sale of SAVA certified lifting cushions and related products. Klomp Transport is an official distributor of SAVA products in the Netherlands, offering these to Dutch consumers.
4. Demolition and Disposal Services: Removal and environmentally responsible disposal of old stacaravans, chalets, or woonwagens. Materials are separated and recycled at the company's waste processing facility.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Klomp Transport specializes in the transport, placement, and complete relocation of oversized recreational and residential structures, including caravans, chalets, stacaravans, woonwagens, tiny houses, and prefab construction elements. The company offers a vertically integrated service covering permits, insurance, escort, transport, leveling, assembly, utility connections, and disposal. Operations span the Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, Northern France, Switzerland, and Austria, executed with a fleet of Volvo trucks and Broshuis diepladers.

Product overview

Klomp Transport is a specialized transport service provider offering a comprehensive suite of services centered on the transport, placement, and maintenance of recreational and residential structures. The core offering spans five main transport services: Stacaravan Transport, Chalet Transport, Woonwagen Transport, Speciaal Transport (special transport), and Prefab Transport. These are supported by an array of value-added services including Plaatsen en Stellen (placing and leveling), Demontage en Montage (disassembly and assembly), Aansluiten Voorzieningen (utility connections), Transportbegeleiding (transport escort), Afvoeren (disposal), and Assen Vervangen en Plaatsen (axle replacement). The company also retails SAVA Hefkussen (certified lifting cushions) as a complementary product for leveling operations. Services extend to Tiny House Transport and Mantelzorgwoningen (care home placement). The fleet includes Volvo trucks (Volvo FH 500 Turbo Compound) and Broshuis diepladers (low loaders). Founded in 1958, the company operates primarily in the Netherlands and throughout Europe.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Stacaravan Transport Complete transport service for static caravans (stacaravans) including permits, insurance, loading, transport, and placement at the new location. Designed for private owners and camping operators across the Netherlands and Western Europe.
• Chalet Transport Professional chalet transport service covering the full journey from permits and insurance to loading, transport, and final placement. Targeted at private owners, camping operators, and developers across Western Europe.
• Woonwagen Transport Safe and reliable transport of mobile homes (woonwagens) with full-service handling from preparation and permits to placement. Aimed at private owners relocating mobile homes within the Netherlands and surrounding regions.
• Speciaal Transport Specialized transport for oversized, overweight, or unusually configured loads including caravans, chalets, and prefab elements. Available for projects requiring exceptional transport capabilities across European borders.
• Plaatsen en Stellen (Placement and Leveling) Placing and leveling services for static caravans, chalets, and mobile homes using specialized equipment and SAVA lifting cushions with laser leveling for precise waterpas positioning.
• Demontage en Montage (Disassembly and Assembly) Disassembly and assembly services for double chalets, L- or T-shaped units, and additions, including utility disconnection and reconnection. Provides complete relocation support beyond the transport step itself.
• Aansluiten Voorzieningen (Utility Connections) Connection services for utilities including sewage, gas, water, electricity, and cable (CAI) upon placement of static caravans or chalets. Eliminates the need for customers to coordinate multiple contractors.
• Transportbegeleiding (Transport Escort)

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 60 years of continuous operation since 1958
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Stichting Mir WamminorOthers · 7 December 2022Humanitarian foundation for Ukraine aid. Klomp Transport employee Arend Steller has performed four humanitarian transports to Uzhgorod, Ukraine since the outbreak of war. The company supports these efforts by allowing the use of their equipment for humanitarian missions.
• Reina ChaletscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSpecialist in chalet transport. Reina Chalets is listed as a partner on the Klomp Transport website, indicating a collaborative relationship for chalet delivery services.
• BroshuiscoreOthersLeading manufacturer of specialized lowbed trailers (diepladers). Six of seven trailers in Klomp's fleet are Broshuis units. The company participates in Broshuisplein events at Truckstar and maintains a close supplier relationship for fleet expansion.
• XHCminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as a transport partner on the Klomp Transport website. Nature of partnership appears to involve mutual transport collaboration.
• RodenbachminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as a partner for transport services. Appears to be a transport company with collaborative relationship for transport operations.
• HertogminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as a partner of Klomp Transport. Nature of partnership involves transport service collaboration.
• D en PminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as a partner for transport and logistics collaboration. Appears to be a transport company working with Klomp.
• StekelbosminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as a specialist in transport solutions. Partnership appears to involve collaborative transport operations.
• WandersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as a transport and logistics partner. Partnership involves collaborative transport operations.
• HuttenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as a collaboration partner. Nature of partnership involves transport service collaboration.
• ArcabominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner company that collaborated on Truckstar project, transporting a stacaravan to Assen. Listed as a partner on the Klomp Transport website.
• KraaikampminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as a reliable partner for transport. Partnership involves collaborative transport operations.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Koninklijke Saan: Dutch specialized heavy and exceptional transport company with a long history. Operates a comparable fleet of lowboy trailers and escort vehicles, serving similar industrial and construction customers across the Netherlands and into neighboring countries.
• De Boer Transport: Dutch specialized transport operator with capabilities in oversized and project cargo. Comparable to Klomp in serving Dutch customers with non-standard freight requiring permits, escort and custom placement.
• Wagenborg: Large Dutch transport and logistics company with a dedicated heavy haul and exceptional load division operating across Europe. Comparable to Klomp in moving oversized cargo (including modular and industrial loads) across borders, though with a far larger fleet and broader customer base.
• De Wildt Transport: Dutch specialist in exceptional transport and heavy haul. Operates lowboy trailers and escort services comparable to Klomp's, serving similar construction and modular cargo customers in the Netherlands.
• Van der Spek: Dutch specialized heavy transport provider (Koninklijke Van der Spek) focused on exceptional loads in the Benelux. Closely comparable to Klomp on customer segment (Dutch industrial and construction) and equipment profile (lowboy trailers and escort vehicles).

Broad incumbents

• Mammoet: Dutch-headquartered global leader in heavy lifting and specialized transport. While Mammoet operates at much larger scale and in industrial/heavy engineering, it competes for oversized cargo movement where Klomp also bids, particularly in modular construction and project cargo.
• Vos Logistics: Larger Dutch logistics group with general and specialized freight services. While Vos's portfolio is broader than Klomp's niche recreational/prefab focus, it overlaps in oversized road transport and could compete for adjacent modular and construction customers.
• Broekman Logistics: Dutch logistics provider offering forwarding, warehousing and specialized transport. Overlaps with Klomp in moving non-standard cargo for industrial and construction clients across Europe, though at a much broader scale.

Others

• Rotra Forwarding: Dutch forwarding and logistics provider arranging specialized road transport across Europe. Comparable to Klomp in coordinating oversized loads and permits, though Rotra does not own/operate the specialized placement equipment that Klomp provides end-to-end.
• Nooteboom Trailers: Dutch manufacturer of specialized lowboy, semi-trailer and heavy transport equipment. Not a direct competitor but an equipment supplier/peer ecosystem participant — comparable to Klomp's primary supplier Broshuis and relevant as a benchmark for lowboy fleet capability.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/KlompTransportBv

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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