ADR
Hazardous goods transport services
When hazardous goods need to move urgently, Crown SDS provides a reliable same day service delivered by experts. Additionally, with dedicated vehicles and dangerous good trained teams, we ensure your shipment is transported safely, compliantly, and with the specialist care it demands.
From door to depot, lab to warehouse, and everywhere in between, we get your hazardous goods where they need to be securely, professionally, and the very same day.
As well as our rapid delivery solutions, we provide full end‑to‑end visibility, giving you real‑time tracking and complete oversight of every hazardous shipment we move.
Hazardous goods require specialist handling, controlled environments, and ADR competent drivers. Therefore, Crown SDS works with a network of fully trained, fully compliant, self‑employed drivers nationwide.
Furthermore, with our dedicated vehicles, your shipment is moved:
- Exclusively in a dedicated vehicle for maximum control and security
- Through a direct A to B route for faster transit and reduced handling
- By qualified drivers and operations staff holding valid ADR training certificates and licences
- Within a specialist transport environment designed for Dangerous Goods shipments
Furthermore, to give you full confidence and remain compliant with UK and EU legislation, our teams undergo comprehensive Dangerous Goods training. Both our operations staff and our self employed drivers hold valid ADR certificates and licences, equipping them to manage:
- Flammable, corrosive, toxic or reactive substances
- Hazardous waste
- Industrial chemicals
- Lab samples and scientific materials
- Batteries and electrical items classified as dangerous
- A wide range of regulated Dangerous Goods categories
Also, we understand that these shipments need much more than speed, they require precision, expertise, and unwavering adherence to safety procedures.
In addition, Crown SDS has the documented policies, ongoing compliance audits, digital tracking systems, and safety governance processes to support your shipment at every stage.
Indeed, our specialist team is ready to advise on safe, compliant and urgent dangerous goods transport. As a result business choose to partner with us because:
Urgent Dangerous Goods transport when timing matters most.
Single load vehicles only, no co‑loading, no trunking, no added risk.
ADR‑aware teams managing your shipment from collection to delivery.
From manufacturing plants and laboratories to depots, retail outlets and distribution hubs.
Live updates and real‑time visibility throughout the journey.
Full visibility from dispatch to delivery, including digital compliance checks at every touchpoint making sure you are audit ready.
All ADR drivers are fully vetted, credential checked and verified before being authorised to handle dangerous goods loads.
Hazardous goods demand specialist handling, and Crown SDS is building a fully configured same day network dedicated to delivering exactly that. Our expert team is ready to support your urgent ADR requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is ADR transportation?
ADR (Accord Dangereux Routier) transportation refers to the regulated movement of Dangerous Goods by road, as defined under the European Agreement Concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road. It makes sure everyone involved, from the people preparing the goods to the drivers on the road follows a clear, consistent approach so that hazardous materials are handled responsibly and travel without unnecessary risk.
What is classed as ADR?
ADR covers nine classes of Dangerous Goods, including:
- Class 1 – Explosive substances
- Class 2 – Gases and gaseous substances
- Class 3 – Flammable liquids
- Class 4.1 – Flammable solids, self-reactive substances, desensitized explosives
- Class 4.2 – Substances liable to spontaneous combustion
- Class 4.3 – Substances which form flammable gases with water
- Class 5.1 – Flammable substances
- Class 5.2 – Organic peroxides
- Class 6.1 – Toxic substances
- Class 6.2 – Infectious substances
- Class 7 – Radioactive substances
- Class 8 – Corrosive substances
- Class 9 – Miscellaneous dangerous substances and articles
If an item poses a chemical, thermal, environmental, or physical hazard, it is likely regulated under ADR.
Do you provide ADR transport for lithium batteries?
Yes. Crown SDS supports ADR transport for lithium batteries, including UN3480, UN3481, and UN3090 categories. We can advise on correct packaging, labelling, and documentation to ensure safe and compliant same day movement.
If you need safe, compliant, and urgent hazardous goods transport, contact our experts today. We are ready to support your ADR delivery requirements.
