In Brief
ADR transport of hazardous bulk materials by silo trailer and tanker — class 9 (granules with flame retardant additives, reactive granules), class 3 by tanker (fuels, solvents). ADR-certified drivers, vehicles with UN orange plates and written instructions. Shipper provides UN number, packing group and SDS data before booking. Poland and EU — Germany, Austria, Czech Republic as standard routes.
ADR Transport at PHS Magnum
PHS Magnum is authorised to carry hazardous materials (ADR) by silo trailers and tankers. We operate domestic and EU ADR transport — with 26 DAF XF 480 Euro 6 tractors and 31 silo trailers (55–65 m³).
What Is ADR and Who Does It Affect?
ADR (Accord européen relatif au transport international des marchandises Dangereuses par Route) is the European Agreement on the international carriage of dangerous goods by road. It specifies which vehicles, drivers, packagings and documents are required when transporting certain substances.
For transport companies this means: not every vehicle or driver is permitted to handle ADR cargo. PHS Magnum operates a dedicated ADR programme with regularly trained drivers and certified vehicles.
ADR Classes Handled
| ADR Class | Description | Typical cargo |
|---|---|---|
| Class 3 | Flammable liquids | Fuels, solvents (tankers only) |
| Class 9 | Miscellaneous hazardous materials | Plastic granules with flame retardant additives (halogen-free and halogenated), reactive granules |
Class 9 is the most common ADR category in plastic granule transport. Standard granules without additives are not subject to ADR — this must be confirmed in the material’s SDS section 14.
Fleet and Equipment
- 26 DAF XF 480 Euro 6 tractors — all with ADR equipment package
- 31 silo trailers (55–65 m³) — pneumatic unloading system for dry bulk, suitable for granular ADR class 9 cargo
- Tankers for ADR class 3 (subject to availability)
- UN orange hazard board marking per ADR requirements
- Written instructions on board (language-matched to route)
- Full emergency kit per ADR chapter 8.1.5: fire extinguisher, eye protection, high-visibility vest, gloves
What the Shipper Must Provide
Before booking, we require from the shipper:
- UN number and correct shipping name (from SDS section 14)
- ADR class and, if applicable, tunnel restriction category
- Packing group (I / II / III)
- Written instructions for the driver (or we draft them based on your data)
- Description of quantity and packaging for the consignment note
Unsure about classification? We are happy to help — we have extensive experience with plastic granules from manufacturers across Germany, Austria and the Czech Republic.
Routes and Transit Times
PHS Magnum operates from Chorula near Opole — 4 km from the A4 motorway, approximately 180 km from the German border:
- Poland — all regions, direct and multi-stop
- Germany — Baden-Württemberg, Bavaria, North Rhine-Westphalia, Saxony (standard routes)
- Austria — Vienna, Linz, Graz and industrial centres
- Czech Republic — Prague, Brno, Ostrava
Typical transit times on the A4 route: Chorula to border approx. 2 hours, Chorula to Munich approx. 9–10 hours.
Documentation
Complete ADR documentation with every shipment:
- CMR consignment note with ADR data
- Shipper’s declaration
- Vehicle certificate (ADR authorisation)
- Driver’s ADR training certificate
- Written instructions per ADR section 5.4.3
Transport contact: +48 602 189 394 · biuro@magnumchorula.pl
Mon–Fri 06:00–20:00, Sat by arrangement
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