Terminology and Scope
Hazardous Goods
Hazardous goods refer to materials that are considered hazardous for the environment. In TOPS, this is represented by the Hazardous flag on parts and orders.
Dangerous Goods
Dangerous goods refer to materials classified under ADR / UN regulations (e.g. flammable liquids, chemicals). These are identified using a Dangerous property and can be linked to UN numbers.
Waste
Waste goods are materials transported for disposal or recycling and require additional regulatory information such as EWC, Basel, or OESO codes.
Note: Hazardous, Dangerous, and Waste properties can coexist and influence pricing, carrier selection, vehicle eligibility, and communication.
Marking Parts as Hazardous, Dangerous, or Waste
All classifications start at Part level.
Where to configure
Control Tower → Admin → Masterdata → Parts
Hazardous & Dangerous
Enable the Hazardous checkbox to mark goods as environmentally hazardous
Enable the Dangerous checkbox to mark goods as ADR / UN regulated
Dangerous goods can be linked to a specific UN Number
Waste
Enable the Waste checkbox
Enter the relevant waste codes:
EWC (European Waste Catalogue)
Basel code
OESO code
Once saved, all orders containing this part inherit these properties automatically.
UN Number Configuration (Dangerous Goods)
UN numbers define the regulatory classification of dangerous goods and are centrally managed.
Where to configure
Control Tower → Admin → Settings → UN Number Settings, see Details
Key capabilities
Create and maintain UN numbers
Add descriptions and chemical details
Maintain translations for international shipments
Visibility
UN number information is shown:
In order forms (Parts & Packaging section)
In carrier-facing PDFs and emails
In APIs (for integrated systems)
Impact on Orders
When an order contains hazardous, dangerous, or waste goods:
The order is automatically flagged
Special rate zones can apply
Carrier selection can be restricted
Vehicle type validation is enforced
Drivers may need to confirm certifications
These properties are visible:
In the Transport Order grid
On the Transport Order detail page
In Carrier Portal and Mobile Driver App
Rate zone selection
Special pricing can be applied to hazardous, dangerous, or waste transports.
Where to configure
Admin → Cost Management → Rate Zones
Options
Configure rate zones that:
Only apply to hazardous goods
Only apply to waste goods
Exclude hazardous or waste goods
This ensures correct pricing and compliance-related surcharges.
Carrier allocation
Carrier allocation can be restricted to qualified carriers only.
Where to configure
Admin → Settings → Carrier Allocation Settings
Configuration options
Match only carriers allowed for hazardous goods
Match only carriers allowed for waste goods
This prevents non-certified carriers from being assigned to regulated transports.
Vehicle Type Validation (ADR)
For dangerous goods, only ADR-compliant vehicles should be used.
Where to configure
Admin → Masterdata → Vehicle Types
Key setting
Enable Allow ADR on vehicle types that are certified for dangerous goods
This validation applies during manual selection and automatic assignment.
Driver Certification (Mobile App)
For dangerous goods transports, drivers may be required to confirm their certification.
Behavior
When enabled, the driver must confirm ADR certification in the Mobile Driver App
Without confirmation, the transport cannot be executed
This ensures regulatory compliance at execution level.
E-mail settings
To ensure that carriers receive clear information about the hazardous cargo they are going to transport, it is important to set up the email settings for hazardous goods.
Hazardous, dangerous, and waste information can be shared automatically with carriers.
Where to configure
Admin → Settings → E-mail Settings
More on how to set up the e-mail settings can be found here.
Options
Trigger emails only for hazardous or dangerous goods
Include load details and parts information in PDFs
Display UN numbers and waste codes
This ensures carriers receive all legally required information upfront.
