Transporting dangerous, hazardous, or regulated materials safely demands more than just moving boxes. At Trueways Logistics, our Dangerous Goods (DG) service is built to manage risk, ensure compliance, and deliver safely — every time.
Dangerous goods (also called hazardous materials) are substances or items that pose risks to health, safety, property, or the environment. This includes (but is not limited to):
Explosive, flammable or oxidising substances
Toxic, infectious or corrosive materials
Gases, radioactive materials, or other items that may cause physical harm or damage
Items that require special packaging, labeling, documentation, or handling protocols
Transporting dangerous goods is heavily regulated. In India, important standards include IS 18149:2023 – Transportation of Dangerous Goods Guidelines by BIS, covering classification, packaging, labelling, handling, documentation, training, emergency response, and segregation of incompatible substances. mint+2Business Standard+2
DG transport also must comply with international norms where applicable — for example, IATA’s Dangerous Goods Regulations (for air), IMDG Code (for sea), and ADR-style rules or road-transport equivalents. Proper permits, certifications, and licenses for vehicles and personnel are essential.
Classification & Documentation
We help classify your goods correctly (UN classification, hazard class, etc.), prepare all required paperwork (Material Safety Data Sheets, DG Declarations, routes, consignment notes) and ensure everything is in order before dispatch.
Specialised Packaging & Labeling
Use of certified, robust packaging; correct labelling, placarding, marking of hazard class; ensuring containment to prevent leaks or contamination; secure sealing.
Certified Vehicles & Equipment
Fleet equipped or modified to safely transport DG — e.g. leak-proof containment, fire safety features, spill control, possibly separated compartments if needed.
Trained Personnel
Drivers, handlers, supervisors trained in handling dangerous goods, risk mitigation, emergency response protocols.
Route & Operational Safety Planning
Careful route selection to avoid hazards; timing to avoid congested hours; permits if required; emergency response planning; monitoring of transport during transit.
Real-Time Tracking & Monitoring
Tracking the vehicle, monitoring conditions (if applicable), maintaining communication so you know where your goods are and that safety protocols are being followed.
Regulatory Compliance & Audit Support
Ensuring compliance with national regulations (like IS 18149 in India), international rules if any leg of transit is international, and providing documentation for customer audits or regulatory inspections.
Minimized Risk — reduces risk of incidents, accidents, damage or environmental harm.
Legal & Regulatory Assurance — avoids fines, penalties, or operational shutdowns by staying compliant.
Reliability & Trust — customers, insurers, regulators trust shipments handled properly.
Operational Efficiency — with experience, you avoid costly delays, rejections or rework caused by incorrect packaging, missing documentation etc.
Brand & Reputation Safety — protecting your brand by ensuring safety at all stages.
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