Greater Vancouver Transportation of Dangerous Goods

We have drivers certified in TDG – Transportation of Dangerous Goods.

We can handle most classes of dangerous goods and provide dangerous goods shipments daily for some clients, most commonly shipped classes of dangerous goods shipped are class 3, 4, 5 and 8.

Please contact one of our trained office staff directly for shipping of other classes or if you have any questions regarding dangerous goods shipping.

Our large trucks are placarded and drivers are trained in the paperwork procedures and handling of dangerous goods shipments.

Dangerous Goods Delivery Areas in Metro Vancouver, BC

We provide transportation of dangerous goods to all areas of Lower Mainland / Fraser Valley, we can also deliver select classes to Vancouver Island. For Vancouver Island please check with us first as some items are restricted.

What Are Dangerous Goods?

Dangerous Goods are any material or commodity deemed as such by the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act. TDG is federally regulated.

Some small commodities are considered ‘consumer commodity’ and are thus exempt from dangerous goods shipping requirements, If you are unsure whether your shipment is dangerous goods please contact us directly or check with Transport Canada.

Dangerous Good Classes

How Many Classes of Dangerous Goods Are There?

There are 9 classes of dangerous goods:

Class 1: Explosives
Class 2: Gases
Class 3: Flammable Liquids
Class 4: Flammable Substances, including flammable solids, substances liable to spontaneous combustion, and water-reactive substances
Class 5: Oxidizing Substances, including Organic Peroxides
Class 6: Toxic and Infectious Substances
Class 7: Radioactive Materials
Class 8: Corrosive Substances
Class 9: Miscellaneous Products, Substances or Organisms

Hazardous Materials Transportation: Are My Goods Hazardous Materials?

Our drivers are trained to handle hazardous goods in accordance with shipment regulations in Canada covered by the Transportation of Dangerous Goods act.

To confirm whether your goods are eligible for our hazardous materials courier and delivery services call us today for more information at (604)-549-0404.

What Types of Materials Are Considered To Be Dangerous Or Hazardous?

In some cases, it may not be obvious that a commodity or material would be considered dangerous. For example, you may not have realized that lithium batteries or battery-powered industrial machinery are considered to be dangerous goods (due to the volatile nature of the battery chemistry).

If your goods or materials fit into one of these categories then you will need a dangerous goods courier with drivers trained in the transportation and handling of hazardous materials.

Hazardous Material Categories

Your Next Step

Zip Courier is a dangerous goods courier in Vancouver, BC including the Fraser Valley and all parts of the Lower Mainland. Call us today for more information about your specific delivery needs at (604)-549-0404.

Same Day Courier Services

If you need a delivery service for non-dangerous goods we also provide that service. Our specialties are same-day delivery and overnight delivery in Vancouver and other BC areas. Contact us today at (604)-549-0404 for fast and friendly freight delivery services!