ADR Class 4 transport across Western Europe

Flammable solids, spontaneously combustible substances, goods that react dangerously with water  Class 4 covers some of the most operationally specific cargo in ADR. We transport all three sub-classes across Western Europe on full truckload tautliner trailers, packaged goods only.

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Class 4.1 flammable solids placard
Class 4.1
Flammable solids
Class 4.2 spontaneously combustible placard
Class 4.2
Spontaneously combustible
Class 4.3 dangerous when wet placard
Class 4.3
Dangerous when wet
85 Own trucks
8 Countries
20 ADR loads per week
What ADR classes do you transport under Class 4?
We transport all three Class 4 sub-classes - 4.1 flammable solids, 4.2 spontaneously combustible substances, and 4.3 substances dangerous when wet.
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Each sub-class carries distinct handling, placarding, and documentation requirements. Class 4.1 covers goods that ignite through friction or heat. Class 4.2 includes pyrophoric and self-heating substances that can ignite on contact with air. Class 4.3 covers substances that react with moisture to produce flammable or toxic gases. We handle all three on full truckload tautliner trailers across Western Europe.
Do you carry Class 4 goods in bulk or packaged form?
Packaged goods only - drums, IBCs, and jerricans on full truckload tautliner trailers. We do not operate tankers or bulk tipping trailers.
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Our fleet consists entirely of curtainsider and tautliner trailers suited for palletised and packaged cargo. This covers the vast majority of Class 4 shipments moving through Western Europe. If your cargo requires a tanker or bulk vehicle, we would not be the right carrier for that specific load.
Which countries do you cover for Class 4 shipments?
Italy, France, Germany, Belgium, Netherlands, Luxembourg, Austria, and Czechia
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Our network covers eight Western and Central European countries on circular routes that give us consistent capacity in both directions. This means we can offer reliable outbound and return coverage on most lanes - not just one-way capacity. If your route connects two or more of these countries, we very likely have regular departures that fit your schedule.

Flammable solids - class 4.1

Matches, metal powders, self-reactive substances – Class 4.1 covers a wide range of goods that can ignite through friction, heat, or contact with other substances. Vehicles must be placarded correctly, drivers must hold full ADR certificates, and documentation must specify self-reactive properties where applicable.

Score Logistics handles Class 4.1 shipments weekly across Western Europe. All drivers are fully ADR-certified.

Common goods we carry:

Sulphur
UN 1350
Aluminium powder
UN 1396
Magnesium powder
UN 2950
Naphthalene
UN 1334
Nitrocellulose
UN 2555
Safety matches
UN 1944
Metal powder
UN 3089
Dinitrophenol
UN 1320
Sodium picramate
UN 1349

Spontaneously combustible - class 4.2

Class 4.2 goods present a unique challenge – they do not need an external ignition source. Pyrophoric substances ignite on contact with air within minutes. Self-heating substances can build heat gradually during transit until combustion occurs. Both require careful attention at every stage of the journey, from loading sequence to parking location.

All Class 4.2 shipments are handled under standard ADR protocols for spontaneously combustible substances. This includes strict requirements on vehicle supervision, overnight parking procedures, and load segregation from incompatible goods. Nothing is left to chance.

Score Logistics runs Class 4.2 shipments across Western Europe. All drivers are fully ADR-certified and operationally familiar with spontaneously combustible cargo.

Common goods we carry:

Activated carbon
UN 1362
Fish meal
UN 2216
Aluminium alkyl
UN 3051
Castor beans
UN 2969
White phosphorus
UN 1381
Celluloid scrap
UN 2002
Carbon, animal or vegetable origin
UN 1361
Iron oxide spent
UN 1376
Seed cake
UN 1386

Substances dangerous when wet - class 4.3

Sodium, calcium carbide, lithium – Class 4.3 goods react with water to produce flammable or toxic gases. Unlike most hazardous categories where the primary risk is managed through vehicle equipment and driver training, with Class 4.3 the packaging itself is the first line of defence.

We transport Class 4.3 goods on full truckload tautliner trailers across Western Europe. All cargo ships in hermetically sealed, waterproof packaging – this is assessed at the point of booking and verified at loading. Drivers hold full ADR certificates and carry the required emergency equipment on every run.

Score Logistics handles Class 4.3 shipments weekly across Italy, France, Germany, Belgium, Netherlands, Luxembourg, Austria and Czechia.

Common goods we carry:

Sodium
UN 1428
Calcium carbide
UN 1402
Lithium
UN 1415
Potassium
UN 2257
Aluminium phosphide
UN 1397
Zinc powder
UN 1436
Magnesium
UN 2950
Barium
UN 1400
Sodium hydride
UN 1427

ADR transport you can plan around

85 trucks, all ours, all ADR-certified. One contract, one liable party, full chain of custody from loading to delivery.

Cargo compatibility is assessed on a per-shipment basis. Where regulations and segregation rules allow, Class 4 goods can travel alongside compatible cargo in the same tautliner — giving shippers with mixed loads more flexibility without compromising compliance.

Clients shipping more than 5 loads per month qualify for Inner Circle conditions — priority capacity, a dedicated point of contact, and rates that reflect the volume relationship.

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