Dangerous goods shipping in Canada
TDG-regulated freight on carriers with trained drivers and placarded equipment. You declare the UN number, shipping name, class, packing group and a 24-hour contact at booking; it prints on the bill of lading.
Dangerous goods, the FreightSonar way
- Classes 2, 3, 4, 5, 6.1, 8 and 9 in limited and full quantities on most lanes
- DG declaration captured at booking and printed on the BOL
- Dangerous-goods surcharge shown as a line on the quote
- Carriers vetted for TDG training and placarding
When to use it: Paints, solvents, batteries, compressed gases, corrosives, oxidizers and other regulated goods packaged and labelled to TDG.
Who ships dangerous goods with us
Other services
Dangerous goods questions
What do I need to ship dangerous goods?
Proper packaging and labels per the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations, the shipping document details (UN number, proper shipping name, class, packing group, quantity) and a 24-hour emergency contact. The booking form captures them and prints them on the bill of lading.
Which classes will you not carry?
Class 1 explosives, Class 7 radioactive materials and infectious substances. Everything else is reviewed by the dispatcher at booking.
Price dangerous goods now
No account needed. Firm prices hold for 7 days, and a dispatcher answers the lanes we do not hold a tariff for within 2 business hours.