What KLMB inc. does

KLMB Transportation Inc. is a privately held, family-owned freight transportation and logistics company headquartered at 8201 Hickory St NE, Fridley, Minnesota, with a secondary warehouse facility at 145 Railroad Rd, Ellsworth, Wisconsin. The company provides Less-than-Truckload (LTL) and Full Truckload (FTL) freight shipping services across the United States, targeting a horizontal customer base of US businesses and private owners. Alongside its core freight services, KLMB operates warehousing capabilities including pick-pack-and-ship, cross-docking, pallet storage, and palletizing, with 24/7 video-monitored security and 30+ day retention at its facilities.

The business operates on a direct-sales model with no proprietary technology stack disclosed — KLMB functions as a traditional logistics operator rather than a software-enabled platform. Revenue is generated through two streams: transaction-based fees for freight services (starting at $0.60 per mile) and recurring warehousing fees ($3.20 per pallet per month). Customer acquisition runs through the company website (with a 'Request a Quote' CTA), phone (+1 763 291 9101), email, and social channels (Instagram, Facebook). The company is led by CEO Mark Karachenets, President Bogdan Karachenets, Vice President Leonid Karachenets, and Logistics Manager Andrey Manyuk — a tightly held family leadership team with no external institutional investors, parent company, or disclosed funding history. Differentiators emphasized publicly include 24/7 support, cargo escort, no hidden fees, and on-time pickup and delivery. An active careers page is recruiting drivers, dispatchers, and mechanics, indicating ongoing workforce buildout. No revenue figures, founding year, certifications, patents, or named partnerships are disclosed.

Name

KLMB inc.

Legal name

KLMB Transportation Inc.

Website

https://klmbtransportation.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

KLMB Transportation Inc. is a family-owned US freight carrier providing LTL and FTL shipping plus integrated warehousing (cross-docking, pallet storage, pick-pack-ship) to businesses and private owners nationwide, operating from facilities in Fridley, MN and Ellsworth, WI.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Freight Transportation Services

NAICS

General Freight Trucking, Long-Distance (48412), Freight Transportation Arrangement (4885)

SIC

Trucking & Courier Services (No Air) (4210), Trucking (No Local) (4213), Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731)

akta.pro primary industry

National/Regional LTL General Freight Carriers (TLADAEAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Dry Van (General Freight) TL Carriers (TLADADAA), Freight Brokerage (Truckload/LTL/Intermodal) (TLAIANAA), Less-Than-Truckload (LTL) / Groupage Forwarding (TLACACAB)

Keywords

• Less than truckload shipping
• Full truckload freight
• Warehouse storage services
• Freight transportation logistics
• Cross-docking distribution

Headquarters

HQ city

Fridley

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Freight Transportation Services: Revenue generated from Less than Truckload (LTL) and Full Truckload (FTL) shipping services. LTL involves sharing truck space with other shippers to reduce transport costs, while FTL is used for large shipments requiring an entire truck.
2. Warehousing Services: Revenue from warehouse storage services including pallet storage, pick pack and ship, cross-docking, and palletizing. Charged on a per pallet per month basis.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

KLMB Transportation Inc. provides long-haul and regional freight transportation across the United States, offering Less-than-Truckload (LTL) and Full Truckload (FTL) shipping for commercial shippers and private owners. The company also operates warehouse facilities in Fridley, MN and Ellsworth, WI providing pallet storage, cross-docking, pick-pack-and-ship, and palletizing services, complemented by 24/7 customer support and cargo escort.

Product overview

KLMB Transportation Inc. offers a unified logistics platform combining LTL (Less-than-Truckload) and FTL (Full Truckload) freight transportation services with integrated warehouse capabilities. The core offering includes freight management with logistics planning, modal/carrier selection, routing, and post-shipment documentation. Warehouse services encompass pick-pack-and-ship, cross-docking, pallet storage, and palletizing. Additional services include expedited shipments, 24/7 support, cargo escort, and personalized customer service. Pricing includes shipping from $0.60 per mile and warehousing from $3.20 per pallet per month. KLMB operates warehouses in Fridley, MN and Ellsworth, WI with a main office in Fridley, MN.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• LTL Freight Transportation Less-than-Truckload freight shipping where multiple shippers share truck space, reducing transport costs and emissions. KLMB provides time-definite shipping options with efficient routing and on-time pickup and delivery for businesses needing shared truck capacity.
• FTL Freight Transportation Full Truckload freight shipping for large shipments that require the entire truck or close to it. Offers expedited shipments with dedicated capacity for businesses with large freight volumes.
• Warehouse Services Comprehensive warehousing including pick pack and ship, cross-docking, pallet storage, and palletizing. Features 24/7 security monitoring with video surveillance, cell-connected security systems, and patrolled yards, with capability to store cold, bulky, and fragile items.
• Freight Management End-to-end freight management covering logistics planning with cost analysis, modal and carrier selection, routing and scheduling, and post-shipment documentation, audit and claims handling for commercial shippers.
• Expedited Shipments Time-definite shipping options ensuring freight is delivered when and where needed, with efficient routing and on-time delivery guarantees for time-sensitive cargo.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Recent moves3 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• J.B. Hunt Transport Services: J.B. Hunt operates intermodal, dedicated, freight brokerage, and LTL services nationally. A broad incumbent that overlaps with KLMB's freight management, FTL, and warehousing/coordinated logistics offerings, though at vastly different scale and with a digital-first go-to-market.
• Estes Express Lines: Estes Express Lines is a large private LTL carrier with national coverage. Comparable to KLMB on private ownership and LTL focus, but operates at national scale far exceeding KLMB's regional footprint.
• Saia Inc. Saia Inc. operates a national LTL network with over 200 terminals. A broad incumbent competitor to KLMB in LTL, serving the same US business customers with much larger scale and broader reach.
• Old Dominion Freight Line: Old Dominion Freight Line is the largest pure-play LTL carrier in North America with a national terminal network. A broad incumbent in LTL compared to KLMB's asset-based regional LTL service; sells into the same mid-market customer segment with much broader geographic coverage.

Direct peers

• R+L Carriers: R+L Carriers is a privately held, family-owned LTL and truckload carrier with national terminal coverage. Most directly comparable to KLMB by ownership structure (private, family-controlled), core LTL service offering, and integrated warehousing. R+L is a significantly larger version of KLMB's model.
• Southeastern Freight Lines: Southeastern Freight Lines is a private, family-owned LTL carrier operating a regional terminal network across the Southeast and South Central US. Directly comparable to KLMB in operating model (asset-based LTL, private/family ownership, regional density) but at larger scale and different geography.
• PITT OHIO: PITT OHIO is a private, family-owned LTL carrier and logistics provider serving the Mid-Atlantic and Midwest. Directly comparable to KLMB on private family ownership, asset-based LTL focus, and emphasis on service quality; serves similar mid-market customers in a nearby regional footprint.
• Averitt Express: Averitt Express provides LTL, truckload, and warehousing/logistics services primarily across the South and Midwest. Comparable to KLMB on combined LTL + warehousing offering and integrated supply chain solutions, although Averitt operates at materially larger scale.
• Daylight Transport: Daylight Transport is a regional LTL carrier with next-day service across the Western US. Comparable to KLMB on asset-based regional LTL model and time-definite/next-day service emphasis, though concentrated in a different region.
• Midwest Motor Express: Midwest Motor Express (MME) is a regional LTL carrier operating across the Upper Midwest and Plains states. Highly comparable to KLMB on regional geography (overlap with MN, WI), asset-based LTL focus, and customer base of regional businesses.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat2 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/klmbtransportation
• Instagraminstagram.com/klmbtransportation

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about KLMB inc.