ADR transport is the carriage of dangerous goods under the ADR agreement, the international rules for road transport of hazardous materials. It needs correct classification of the goods, a licensed driver, vehicle marking and complete transport documentation. At OTSL we also run ADR as groupage, from a single pallet.
ADR classes in brief
ADR splits materials into classes by type of hazard, among them gases, flammable liquids, corrosive and oxidising substances. The class and quantity drive the requirements: hazard labels, vehicle equipment and how the load is arranged.
What ADR requires
- Correct classification and UN number of the goods, usually from the safety data sheet.
- An ADR transport document with a description that matches the rules.
- A driver with a valid ADR certificate and a properly equipped vehicle.
- Respecting segregation rules and quantity limits.
How we approach ADR at OTSL
We plan dangerous goods separately, because an error in classification or documents is not only a fine risk, it is a real hazard. We ask for the safety data sheet up front, match the right equipment and driver, and on the UK lane combine ADR with customs and the crossing in one process. We confirm the exact requirements for your load before departure.
See ADR transport and the full list of services.
