ADR-equipped curtainsider
Orange plates, correctly sized extinguishers, intervention kit and personal protective equipment.
ADR
ADR transport — the paperwork checked before, not after
With ADR I do not improvise. I work only with carriers whose driver holds a valid ADR certificate, whose vehicle has a current approval certificate, and whose equipment matches the class of the goods. I check the paperwork before loading, because a roadside check that finds it incomplete means an immobilised load and fines.
- Classes usually covered
- 2, 3, 4.1, 5.1, 6.1, 8, 9
- Driver certificate
- Valid ADR certificate, checked on every shipment
- Vehicle
- ADR approval certificate where the class requires one
- Truck allocation
- 48–72h, longer than for ordinary cargo
Trucks
Which truck I use for ADR transport
ADR box trailer
For packaging that must not be exposed to the weather.
Carriage in limited quantities
Some goods fall under exemptions and travel under reduced requirements. I check whether yours do.
Cargo
What cargo usually travels this way
- Paints, thinners and solvents (class 3)
- Corrosive substances, acids and bases (class 8)
- Gases in cylinders and pressure receptacles (class 2)
- Fertilisers and oxidising agents (class 5.1)
- Lithium batteries and miscellaneous articles (class 9)
- Cleaning chemicals in commercial packaging
Fit
When to choose this option
- 01 The goods have a UN number and a safety data sheet.
- 02 The packaging is approved for that class.
- 03 You want a partner who checks the paperwork beforehand, not afterwards.
Documents
Which documents you need
The papers below are the ones I ask for or check myself before loading. If you are missing one, tell me at the start and we will sort it out.
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1
ADR transport document
It must carry the UN number, the proper shipping name, the class, the packing group and the total quantity.
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2
Safety data sheet
You get it from the manufacturer. Without it I cannot confirm the classification.
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3
Written instructions in case of emergency
In the driver's language. The carrier provides them; I check them.
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4
Driver ADR certificate and vehicle approval
Checked by me before allocation, not at loading.
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5
CMR with the ADR particulars
The consignment note must repeat the data from the transport document.
Routes
The routes I work most often
Romania → Germany
Transit 48–72h
See the routeRomania → Italy
Transit 48–60h
See the routeRomania → France
Transit 72–96h
See the routeRomania → Spain
Transit 96–120h
See the routeRomania → Poland
Transit 36–48h
See the routeRomania → Czechia
Transit 36–48h
See the routeDomestic transport, Romania
Transit 12–24h
See the routeRomania → Morocco
Transit 7–10 days
See the route
FAQ
What people ask me about ADR transport
How do I know whether my goods are ADR?
From the safety data sheet the manufacturer gives you. Section 14 says whether the goods are regulated for transport and what the UN number is. Send me the sheet and I will tell you.
What happens if the goods are declared wrongly?
The risks are real: fines, an immobilised load, and insurance that does not cover the damage. That is why I ask for the safety data sheet before confirming a price.
Can ADR goods travel in groupage?
Sometimes, but there are strict incompatibility rules between classes. I check case by case and often recommend a dedicated truck.
Tell me the route. I will send you a firm price.
It takes under a minute to fill in, or you can just call me. I check availability with carriers and come back with a firm quote, with no hidden costs at unloading.