ADR & Dangerous
Goods Transport

ADR-certified drivers for all nine classes. One dedicated vehicle from collection to delivery, with the classification and paperwork checked before anything moves. Based in Liverpool, delivering across the UK and Europe.

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Class 1 Explosives
Class 2 Gases
Class 3 Flammable liquids
Class 4 Flammable solids
Class 5 Oxidisers & peroxides
Class 6 Toxic & infectious
Class 7 Radioactive
Class 8 Corrosives
Class 9 Lithium batteries & misc.
Class 1 Explosives
Class 2 Gases
Class 3 Flammable liquids
Class 4 Flammable solids
Class 5 Oxidisers & peroxides
Class 6 Toxic & infectious
Class 7 Radioactive
Class 8 Corrosives
Class 9 Lithium batteries & misc.
Purple B Logistics van being loaded by forklift at an industrial site
WHY PURPLE B

Why businesses trust us with their dangerous goods

  • ADR-certified driversTrained and certificated for all nine classes.
  • One dedicated vehicleDirect from collection to delivery. No hubs, no trans-shipping.
  • Collected within 60 minutesAnywhere across Merseyside, for urgent loads.
  • Paperwork checked firstDGN, marking and tunnel codes confirmed before anything moves.
  • Fully insured£100,000 goods in transit, plus public liability.
ACCREDITED & INSURED RHA, Road Haulage Association ADR DGSA ★★★★★Google
WHAT WE CARRY

All nine ADR classes. One driver responsible from collection to POD.

CLASS 1 ExplosivesPyrotechnics, cartridges, safety devices
CLASS 2 GasesCylinders, aerosols, refrigerant gases
CLASS 3 Flammable liquidsPaints, solvents, fuels, adhesives
CLASS 4 Flammable solidsMetal powders, self-reactive substances
CLASS 5 Oxidisers & peroxidesHydrogen peroxide, nitrates, organic peroxides
CLASS 6 Toxic & infectiousReagents, pesticides, clinical samples
CLASS 7 RadioactiveMedical isotopes, gauges, sources
CLASS 8 CorrosivesAcids, alkalis, industrial cleaners
CLASS 9 MiscellaneousLithium batteries, dry ice, environmentally hazardous
Not sure which class? Send us the SDS and we'll classify it before we quote. Upload your SDS
WHAT CUSTOMERS SAY
“We have used Purple B Logistics consistently over the past few years and can honestly say they have never let us down. They are 100% reliable and always punctual. Exactly what you need when dependable deliveries matter.”
LH Lewis Howes Signs and Engraving LtdGoogle review
GOOGLE REVIEWS 5.0 ★★★★★ Rated 5 out of 5 on Google.
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“Communication was excellent from start to finish, collection was prompt, and the delivery was completed exactly as promised.”
SFSte Ferry
Google review
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“I normally use a multinational company for these types of jobs but was pleasantly surprised by this company's courtesy and respect.”
NGNeil Garner
Google review
WHY SPECIALIST

Parcel networks aren't built for dangerous goods.

Under ADR, the consignor has legal duties for classification, packaging, marking and documentation. A courier chosen on price alone leaves those duties with you. We check them with you before collection.

Placarded pallet of oxidiser and environmentally hazardous chemicals strapped inside a Purple B van
General courierPurple B ADR
DriverUsually not ADR trainedADR certificate, all nine classes
RouteHubs, sorting, trans-shippingOne dedicated vehicle, direct
PaperworkLeft to the sender, or refusedDGN, marking and tunnel codes checked before collection
SpeedNext-day slots, fixed cut-offsCollected within 60 minutes across Merseyside
SecurityNo security planningTransport Security Plan for high-consequence goods
AccountabilityCall centreOne named driver and a direct line

Confirmed before collection. Proven on delivery.

01Tell us what's movingUN number, postcodes and timing. Attach the DGN or SDS if you have it.
02We check it and price itVehicle, route, tunnel codes, segregation and paperwork agreed with you before anything moves.
03Dedicated, tracked, signedYour goods are the only load on the vehicle. Live GPS from collection, signed proof of delivery at the end.
WHO WE WORK WITH

Specialist transport for business-critical work

We support the businesses moving goods and the logistics and compliance managers responsible for choosing a suitable carrier.

An IBC of chemicals being loaded by forklift into a box van
UN3373 biological substance boxes and medical cool boxes strapped in a van
UN3480 lithium-ion battery pack and installation kit strapped in a Purple B van
Forklift loading equipment cases into a Purple B van at an industrial site
Telecoms mast with site equipment and cabling delivered at its base
Driver handing signed transport paperwork to a security officer at a gated site
An IBC of chemicals being loaded by forklift into a box van

Dedicated carriage for manufacturers shipping ADR-classified substances.

Get a quote for chemicals
UN3373 biological substance boxes and medical cool boxes strapped in a van

Transport for organisations moving regulated pharmaceutical and laboratory materials.

Get a quote for pharma
UN3480 lithium-ion battery pack and installation kit strapped in a Purple B van

Battery storage, lithium modules and site equipment delivered direct to installers and energy projects.

Get a quote for electrical
Forklift loading equipment cases into a Purple B van at an industrial site

Urgent, compliant movements for engineering and manufacturing operations.

Get a quote for engineering
Telecoms mast with site equipment and cabling delivered at its base

Dedicated equipment deliveries to site when timing matters to the work ahead.

Get a quote for telecoms
Driver handing signed transport paperwork to a security officer at a gated site

Accountable, security-conscious transport for public bodies and defence suppliers, planned by a former Army logistician.

Get a quote for public sector
ABOUT PURPLE B

“Reliability isn't simply about turning up.”

It's about preparation, communication, taking responsibility and delivering what you've committed to.

David Hughes, founder of Purple B Logistics David HughesFounder, Purple B Logistics

David spent over 24 years in the British Army, working in logistics, transport and operational planning, before founding Purple B Logistics in August 2023. The standards came with him.

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THE FLEET

Five van sizes, small to Luton

Every load dedicated. One vehicle from collection to delivery.
Luton vans with tail-lift 7.5t+ HGVs via partner network Upper-tier waste carrier licence
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Luton van
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WHERE WE GO

Based in Liverpool, delivering across the UK and Europe.

UK EUROPE Glasgow Leeds Manchester Birmingham Bristol London Rotterdam Brussels Paris Liverpool
60-min collection zone Dedicated direct routes
Liverpool Bootle Wallasey Manchester Leeds Birmingham Liverpool to London Nationwide
FAQ

Questions we get asked

ADR is the European agreement that sets the rules for moving dangerous goods by road, covering packaging, labelling, vehicles, driver training and documents. If your goods have a UN number on the safety data sheet, they almost certainly fall under it, and the carrier must work to those rules. Not sure? Send us the SDS and we will tell you.

Yes. Our drivers hold current ADR driver training certificates, and an appointed Dangerous Goods Safety Adviser oversees how we work. Copies of certificates are available on request.

All nine ADR classes, from gases, paints and solvents to corrosives, toxic substances and lithium batteries. Some Class 1 and Class 7 loads need extra controls, so tell us exactly what you are moving and we will confirm what the job needs.

Across Merseyside we aim to collect within 60 minutes of booking. Further afield we give you a firm collection time when you book, with same day and next day options.

You provide a Dangerous Goods Note describing the load. We check it before collection, the driver carries the required emergency instructions, and you receive a signed proof of delivery at the end. If you are unsure what the note should include, ask us before booking.

The consignor, which is usually you as the sender. Goods must be correctly packaged, marked and labelled before we arrive. Our driver checks everything at collection, and if something is not compliant we will explain what needs putting right rather than move it.

We run five van sizes, up to Luton vans with tail-lift, and can arrange 7.5 tonne and larger vehicles through our partner network. Tell us the weight and number of packages and we will match the job to the right vehicle.

Yes. Lithium batteries are Class 9 and we move them regularly, from single units to full loads. Damaged or defective batteries have stricter packaging requirements, so let us know their condition when you enquire.

Yes. We hold an upper tier waste carrier licence, so waste streams that are also dangerous goods can travel with us under ADR, with the right classification, packaging and waste documentation in place before collection.

Every ADR job is priced individually, based on the goods, quantity, vehicle and route. Send the UN number and postcodes through the quote form and we will come back with a fixed price before anything is booked.

Yes. Every job is covered by £100,000 goods in transit insurance, plus public liability insurance. Certificates are available on request.

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