Research Article

A Novel Integrated Fuzzy-Rough MCDM Model for Evaluation of Companies for Transport of Dangerous Goods

Table 2

List and definition of criteria applied in this study.

MarkCriteriaDescription of criteria

C1Dangerous goods classified and permitted under ADRThe carrier makes sure that the dangerous goods are classified and permitted for transport in accordance with ADR or relies on data made available by other participants in the transport of dangerous goods in accordance with 1.4.2.2.2 ADR
C2The consignor made all the necessary information availableThe carrier makes sure that the consignor has made all the information required by ADR related to transported goods before transport available or relies on the information made available by other participants in the transport of dangerous goods in accordance with 1.4.2.2.2 ADR
C3Documents in the transport unit(i) Prescribed documents are in the transport unit
(ii) Transport documents completed in accordance with ADR requirements
(iii) Written instructions
(iv) Means of identification with a photograph for each member of a vehicle crew
(v) ADR vehicle approval certificate (for vehicles declared as EX/II, EX/III, FL, AT, or MEMU)
(vi) Certificate of professional competence for the driver of a vehicle for transporting dangerous goods
(vii) A copy of competent authority’s approval for transporting dangerous goods of class 1, class 7, or hazardous waste
C4Visual inspection of the transport unitThe carrier makes sure by visual checks that the vehicle or goods do not have obvious defects, leaks, or cracks, that parts of the equipment are not missing, and that there are no remains of dangerous material with which it is filled on the outer walls of the tank, and so on
C5The testing time of tanks is controlledThe carrier makes sure that, in the case of tank vehicles, battery vehicles, demountable tanks, portable tanks, container tanks, and MEGC, the deadline for the next test has not been exceeded
C6Vehicle load is controlledThe carrier checks that the vehicles are not overloaded (degree of tank filling, axle load of the vehicle, etc.)
C7Marking and labeling the transport unitThe carrier makes sure that large hazard sheets, markings, and orange signs prescribed in chapter 5.3 of the ADR are affixed to the transport unit
C8Equipment in the transport unitThe carrier makes sure that the transport unit contains the equipment prescribed in the written instructions of the ADR for the transport unit, vehicle crew, and certain classes
C9Documentation retentionThe carrier must keep a copy of the transport document for dangerous goods, additional information, and documentation required in the ADR for a minimum period of three months