ADR & dangerous
goods transport.

Give us the UN number, division, compatibility group, net explosive mass, package details and movement requirements. Explosives need their own specialist assessment, including vehicle, driver and security provisions. Do not book them as a general parcel or assume that an ADR driver qualified for other classes can carry them.

Identify the gas, cylinder or receptacle type, number of units, capacity and whether the consignment is full, partly used or being returned. Tell us about flammable, non-flammable or toxic properties and any cryogenic requirement. Restraint, ventilation, loading and the appropriate vehicle are established for the product.

For chemicals, solvents, coatings and other flammable liquids, send the transport classification, packing group where assigned, quantity and package type. Include drum or IBC counts and any temperature requirement. The product name alone does not establish its carriage conditions or whether a quantity exemption applies.

These groups include flammable solids, substances liable to spontaneous combustion and substances which release flammable gas on contact with water. Identify the exact classification and any stabilisation or temperature conditions. Loading compatibility, moisture protection and special handling are considered before the job is accepted.

Supply the UN entry, concentration or formulation where relevant, package sizes and any control or emergency temperature specified for carriage. An ordinary chilled vehicle is not automatically suitable for a temperature-controlled dangerous substance. The product's transport instructions drive the equipment and operating plan.

Tell us whether the consignment is a toxic chemical, an infectious substance or another classified material, and provide the consignor's classification. Patient specimens, Category A and Category B materials have different requirements. Describe the packaging and receiving facility so the appropriate service can be agreed.

Radioactive consignments are assessed with specialist operators. Provide the proper classification, package type, relevant transport indices, certificates or approvals where required, and authorised collection and delivery arrangements. We confirm the operator and conditions for the actual movement rather than treating general ADR capability as blanket radioactive approval.

For acids, alkalis and other corrosives, provide the UN details, packing group, concentration where relevant and package type. State whether containers are new, used or empty but uncleaned. Packaging condition, compatible loading and safe handling at both ends matter as much as finding enough floor space.

This group includes lithium batteries and other goods with specific transport hazards. Tell us whether batteries are standalone, packed with equipment or contained in it, and disclose damage, defects or recalls. New stock and damaged returns can require very different arrangements. Send the relevant transport and packaging information before collection.

Send the product name and the supplier’s current safety data sheet if available. Section 14 normally gives chemical transport details. If the information is missing or unclear, obtain confirmation from the supplier or your dangerous goods safety adviser. We explain what we need and why, without asking you to invent a classification.

Yes. We consider enquiries across all ADR classes, including specialist explosives and radioactive movements. The exact UN entry, quantity, packaging, route, qualifications and any permissions are checked before acceptance. Send the details so we can confirm the appropriate arrangement.

Start with the UN number, proper shipping name, class, packing group where assigned, total quantities and packaging. Add loaded dimensions and weights, condition, collection and delivery details, timing and any temperature or security requirements. A safety data sheet can support the assessment.

You can start an enquiry with the product, quantity, route and deadline you know. Identify what is still missing and ask the supplier or responsible safety adviser to confirm it. A provisional discussion is not dispatch approval: the classification, packaging, documents and suitable transport arrangement must be established before collection is committed.

Yes, where suitable capacity and completed checks allow. Our 60-minute UK courier collection proposition is subject to the goods, location, driver and vehicle availability. We confirm the collection window after reviewing the consignment rather than applying a blanket promise to every dangerous load.

No. The specific high-consequence dangerous goods provisions, thresholds and exceptions must be checked. Where required, the relevant participants must have and follow a transport security plan. The plan covers their business operation, with the individual journey coordinated within it.

No. An escort can form part of an agreed security arrangement, but it does not replace a required security plan, trained personnel or other applicable duties. Discuss the goods and security requirement with us before booking.

A suitable van can carry some dangerous goods. Vehicle size alone does not determine the rules. Classification, quantity, packaging, training, equipment and the applicable carriage provisions must be checked for the actual load.

No. They are separate provisions with different conditions. Limited quantities depend on the entry and inner and outer packaging; small-load provisions use the relevant transport categories and quantities. Tell us the actual goods and amounts rather than assuming a universal weight limit.

We consider packaged drums and IBCs as well as tank and bulk enquiries. Explain the substance, capacity, quantity, loaded weight, handling and receiving arrangements. We confirm the correct operator, driver entitlement, equipment and any vehicle approval before accepting the movement.

We can assess lithium battery consignments, including batteries in or with equipment. Declare the type, transport classification, packaging and condition. Damaged, defective or recalled batteries must be identified before booking because they can require different packaging and carriage arrangements.

Yes, specialist enquiries can be assessed. These are not routine general-freight bookings. Provide the classification, package and quantity information and any relevant permissions or certificates so the appropriate specialist operator and conditions can be confirmed.

Yes, subject to assessment of the contents, residues, condition and destination. Empty uncleaned packaging can remain subject to dangerous goods requirements. Disclose waste, damage or leakage rather than describing the load simply as empty containers.

Not automatically. It helps identify relevant information, but required classification, packaging and transport documents still need to be established. Tell us what the consignor can supply and raise missing details before collection.

The consignor and other participants have their own responsibilities. We agree what will be supplied, checked and carried for your particular job. Do not assume that a driver arriving to collect can classify, repackage or produce every missing document on site.

Yes, we can assess the combined requirement. Provide the dangerous goods classification as well as the required temperature conditions and evidence. The actual vehicle and operating arrangements must satisfy both requirements; a refrigerated body alone is not sufficient.

Yes, suitable road movements can be arranged. Include destination, border and ferry or tunnel elements so acceptance, route restrictions, documentation and relevant permissions can be checked. Each part of the journey must be suitable for the goods.

Live tracking and electronic proof of delivery support the transport. Tell us about any additional records, restricted recipients or handover requirements when requesting your quote so access and reporting can be agreed.

Our transport is insured, with the goods, declared value and applicable conditions checked for the booking. Specialist cover must be confirmed for the actual consignment. Tell us about high values or particular cover requirements before accepting a quote.

The price reflects the route, vehicle, goods classification, quantities, driver requirements, handling, timing and any additional security or temperature arrangements. Complete load information helps us quote the right service and identify costs such as waiting, specialist equipment or cross-border requirements.

Yes. Send the expected goods, routes, frequency, sites and start date, together with your supplier-approval requirements. We agree the practical scope, contacts, evidence and commercial arrangements for the proposed work. Recurring capacity, account terms and reporting commitments need confirmation rather than being assumed from a one-off quote.