Sector
Batteries and dangerous goods
ADR-trained drivers. Dangerous goods carried in line with the UK regulations for the carriage of dangerous goods by road.
We move:
- ADR-trained drivers. Dangerous goods carried in line with the UK regulations for the carriage of dangerous goods by road.
- What we need from you. UN number, class, packing group, quantity and the Safety Data Sheet before we quote.
- Dedicated vehicle. Your goods travel alone, not shared with other loads.
- Declared in writing. Dangerous goods are declared in writing before booking, correctly classified, packed, marked and documented.
What batteries and dangerous goods customers move with us
Battery makers, electric vehicle suppliers, energy storage firms and laboratories across the Midlands move lithium ion cells and packs under UN3480, batteries packed with or in equipment under UN3481, and other classified goods such as paints, adhesives, aerosols and small quantities of chemicals. These travel on our dedicated vans up to 3.5 tonnes from Smethwick to every UK postcode, with four of our drivers holding full ADR.
The usual problems are a shared network that refuses the load, a driver who is not trained to carry it and paperwork that does not match the goods. We carry dangerous goods in line with the UK regulations for the carriage of dangerous goods by road. Every job is one load on one vehicle, never co-loaded, so your consignment is not mixed with incompatible freight. We run 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.
Get a price for batteries and dangerous goods deliveries
Enter the postcodes and see the price straight away, or call 0121 663 7780 and talk to the dispatcher who will run the job. Lorries are quoted within minutes.
0121 663 7780 ยท info@uk-upd.co.uk
How a booking works
Booking works differently from a standard job. Dangerous goods are declared in writing before booking, with the UN number, class, packing group, quantity and the Safety Data Sheet. Our team checks the declaration, confirms an ADR-trained driver and vehicle, and quotes the job. Once agreed, collection can be within 30 to 60 minutes where a driver is available. The van is GPS tracked and our operations team keeps you informed as the job runs.
Have ready the proper shipping name, UN number, class and packing group for each item, the net quantity, the number and type of packages, the SDS and the emergency contact number for the consignment. Goods must be correctly classified, packed, marked and labelled before collection. Add a contact name and phone number for each site. The driver takes a photo and a signature at delivery, and both are sent to you as proof of delivery.
Batteries and dangerous goods delivery FAQ
Can you carry lithium ion batteries?
Yes. Lithium ion cells and packs under UN3480, and batteries in or with equipment under UN3481, are carried by ADR-trained drivers on a dedicated vehicle once declared in writing.
What information do you need before you quote?
The UN number, class, packing group, proper shipping name, quantity, package type and the Safety Data Sheet, declared in writing before booking. Our team then confirms the price.
Can I get an instant online price for dangerous goods?
No. Dangerous goods are quoted by our team after checking the declaration, so the right driver and vehicle are assigned. Send the details and we reply quickly.
Are your drivers ADR trained?
Four of our drivers hold full ADR. Dangerous goods are carried in line with the UK regulations for the carriage of dangerous goods by road, on a dedicated van, never co-loaded.
The vehicles we use for batteries and dangerous goods work
From a single part in a small van to a full load on an artic through our carriers network.
Why choose UPD for batteries and dangerous goods deliveries?
- Pickup within the hour. Book now and we collect within 30 to 60 minutes, day or night.
- Dedicated vehicles. Never co-loaded, no depot transfers, no damage from other freight.
- Tail-lift on every Luton van. No forklift needed at collection or delivery.
- ADR trained. Dangerous goods carried in line with the UK regulations by ADR-trained drivers.
- Proof of delivery. Photo and signature in your inbox the moment the goods are off the van.
The UPD promise
When you book, a dedicated driver and vehicle are assigned to your consignment. We never co-load, we collect within the hour, and the proof of delivery is in your inbox before the van leaves.
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