TSL

What TSL does

TSL Sp. z o.o. is a privately held Polish road-transport company founded in 2006, headquartered in Lublin with a primary operating site in Chełm, and subsidiaries in the Czech Republic (TSL s.r.o., Třinec) and Germany (TSL GmbH, Vettelschoss). The company specializes in the domestic and international road transport of dangerous goods under the ADR framework, with a core focus on liquefied gases (propane, butane, LPG), liquid fuels, chemicals, liquid foodstuffs, technical gases (ADR Class 2), and explosives and ammunition (ADR Class 1). It operates a fleet of more than 470 tractor-trailer units with 625 professional drivers, covering 2.2–2.5 million kilometers per month across 18 European countries.

Operations are coordinated through the third-party Transics TX-CONNECT fleet management platform, which gives planners real-time visibility from order acceptance to delivery, combined with company-wide GPS tracking and electronic measurement systems on the majority of the fleet. Customer segments are organized vertically: fuel companies and refineries, industrial production enterprises, shipping and logistics firms, and a smaller tail of individual LPG clients. Go-to-market is direct enterprise B2B, executed through long-term framework agreements and one-time orders, with services running from border terminals and refineries to distribution points across Poland and Europe.

Revenue is generated from three streams: transaction-fee dangerous goods transport (the core), used commercial vehicle sales through European marketplaces (OTOMOTO, TRUCK1.EU, AUTOLINE, MOBILE.DE), and professional services from ADR training courses priced at 850 PLN per participant, with free seats offered to TSL drivers conditional on a one-year cooperation declaration. The company holds TDT (PN-EN ISO 9001:2015-10), DEKRA ISO, SQAS, and ADR training authorization from the Marshal's Office of the Lublin Voivodeship, the latter described as a rare permit among transport companies, with ZMPD industry association membership. Internal procedures follow DGSA guidelines and include mandatory "Safety Standards on the Road", numerical seals, and emergency protocols.

Name

TSL

Legal name

TSL Sp. z o.o.

Website

https://tsl.info.pl

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

TSL Sp. z o.o. is a privately held Polish road-transport carrier specializing in ADR dangerous goods transport — liquefied gases, liquid fuels, chemicals, and explosives — across 18 European countries using a 470-unit fleet and 625 drivers. Revenue comes from transport services, used vehicle resale, and ADR driver training.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Dangerous Goods Road Transport

SIC

Wholesale-Motor Vehicles & Motor Vehicle Parts & Supplies (5010)

akta.pro primary industry

Hazardous Materials (Hazmat) TL Carriers (TLADADAH)

Keywords

• Dangerous goods transport
• Liquefied gas carrier
• Tanker freight services
• ADR certified carrier
• European freight logistics

Headquarters

HQ city

Lublin

HQ country

Poland

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Dangerous Goods Transport Services (ADR): Domestic and international transport of dangerous goods including liquefied gases (propane, butane, LPG), liquid fuels, chemistry products, liquid foodstuffs, technical gases (ADR Class 2), and explosives (ADR Class 1). Transport from border terminals, domestic and foreign refineries, and other loading points to client distribution facilities across Poland and Europe.
2. Vehicle Sales: Sale of used commercial vehicles including semi-tractors (MAN, Mercedes-Benz, DAF), trailers (VPS, BC-LDS), and passenger cars (FIAT, RENAULT, VOLVO, TOYOTA). Vehicles sold through OTOMOTO, TRUCK1.EU, AUTOLINE, and MOBILE.DE platforms.
3. ADR Training Services: ADR (dangerous goods transport) training courses for drivers including basic and tanker modules. Training conducted at company facilities in Chełm, Poland.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

TSL specializes in domestic and international road transport of dangerous goods (ADR) using a fleet of 470+ tractor-trailer units, covering liquefied gases (propane, butane, LPG), liquid fuels, chemical products, liquid foodstuffs, technical gases (ADR Class 2), and explosives/ammunition (ADR Class 1). Services are delivered from border terminals, refineries, and loading points to distribution facilities across Poland and 17 other European countries. Complementary offerings include certified ADR driver training courses and resale of used commercial vehicles from fleet rotation.

Product overview

TSL (Transport Spedycja Logistyka) to prywatna firma transportowa założona w 2006 roku, specjalizująca się w krajowym i międzynarodowym transporcie materiałów niebezpiecznych ADR. Głównym produktem jest specjalistyczny transport cysternowy obejmujący: transport gazów płynnych (propan, butan, LPG), paliw płynnych, chemii, płynnych artykułów spożywczych, gazów technicznych (ADR Klasa 2) oraz materiałów wybuchowych i amunicji (ADR Klasa 1). Firma oferuje również kursy i szkolenia ADR dla kierowców oraz sprzedaż używanych pojazdów ciężarowych i osobowych. Obsługa klientów możliwa jest w trzech językach obcych (angielskim, rosyjskim i niemieckim). Flota liczy ponad 470 jednostek transportowych, które transportują ładunki w 18 krajach Europy, pokonując miesięcznie 2,2-2,5 mln km.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• ADR Dangerous Goods Road Transport Domestic and international road transport of dangerous goods (ADR) including liquefied gases (propane, butane, LPG), liquid fuels, chemicals, liquid foodstuffs, technical gases (ADR Class 2), and explosives (ADR Class 1). Services are operated with modern tankers equipped with reinforced structural elements and electronic unloading systems. Transport runs from border terminals, domestic and foreign refineries, and other loading points to client distribution facilities across Poland and 17 other European countries. Target customers are fuel companies, refineries, industrial producers, and logistics firms under long-term framework agreements or one-time orders.
• Liquid Fuel Transport Road transport of liquid fuels from border terminals, domestic and foreign refineries, and other loading points to bottling plants and distribution facilities across Poland and Europe. Targeted at fuel companies and refinery operators requiring compliant large-volume fuel movement under ADR regulations.
• Ammunition and Explosives Transport Specialized road transport of ammunition and explosive materials (ADR Class 1) requiring heightened safety procedures. Targeted at defense, security, and industrial clients needing certified carriers with multi-year experience in ADR Class 1 transport.
• ADR Driver Training Courses Certified ADR dangerous goods transport training courses for professional drivers, covering basic and tanker modules. Courses are conducted at TSL's Chełm training facility in Poland under authorization from the Marshal's Office of the Lublin Voivodeship — a permit held by few transport companies. Pricing is 850 PLN per participant; training is free for TSL drivers who commit to one year of cooperation.
• Used Commercial Vehicle Sales Sale of used commercial vehicles rotated from TSL's fleet, including semi-tractors (Mercedes-Benz Actros, MAN TGS, DAF, Renault Premium), trailers (VPS, BC-LDS), and passenger/light commercial vehicles (FIAT Doblo, FIAT Panda, Renault Master, Renault Trafic, Volvo V70, Toyota Proace). Sold via direct contact (email [email protected]) and external online platforms OTOMOTO, TRUCK1.EU, AUTOLINE, and MOBILE.DE. Targeted at fleet buyers, owner-operators, and individual purchasers across Europe.

Quantifiable outcome

• Monthly fleet coverage of 2,200,000 - 2,500,000 km transporting thousands of tons of cargo
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• ZMPD (Zrzeszenie Międzynarodowych Przewoźników Drogowych)moderateOthersMembership organization for international road transport. TSL as member ensures professional implementation of dangerous goods transport in compliance with current regulations. Provides industry representation and professional standards.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Girteka Logistics: Lithuanian-headquartered one of Europe's largest truckload carriers operating thousands of vehicles across the continent. Comparable to TSL in asset-heavy road freight scale and Eastern European operational base, though less specialized in hazmat.
• Hoyer Group: German-headquartered bulk liquid logistics specialist operating a large European tanker fleet for chemicals, gases, and foodstuffs. Directly comparable to TSL in hazmat tanker operations, customer verticals, and ISO tank/container distribution across Europe.
• Bertschi Group: Swiss-headquartered global tank container specialist operating intermodal liquid bulk logistics across Europe. Comparable to TSL in tanker-based hazardous chemical and foodstuff transport, though more intermodal-focused.
• Den Hartogh Logistics: Netherlands-based liquid bulk transport specialist with extensive European tanker fleet handling chemicals, gases, and food-grade liquids. Closely mirrors TSL's dangerous goods tanker operations and multi-country European coverage.

Broad incumbents

• DSV Panalpina: Global transport and logistics powerhouse with significant European road freight and specialized dangerous goods capability. Competitor for TSL's enterprise customers but operates at much larger scale across all freight modes.
• Dachser: Major German-headquartered logistics provider with European road freight network and chemical logistics (DACHSER Chem Logistics) division. Competes with TSL in hazardous materials transport but is far more diversified across industries.
• Kuehne + Nagel: Global freight forwarder with KN EuroHome and overland network serving dangerous goods shippers. Overlaps TSL's customer base in fuel and chemicals but is far larger and forwarder-led rather than asset-based.
• Rhenus Logistics: Large German multimodal logistics provider with chemical and hazardous goods transport capabilities across Europe. Overlaps with TSL in dangerous goods road transport but offers a much broader service portfolio including warehousing and forwarding.

Others

• Transics (WABCO / ZF): Belgian-headquartered fleet management software provider whose TX-CONNECT platform is used by TSL. Connected as enabling technology partner rather than competitor — supplies TSL's core operational backbone.

Regional players

• Spedycje Polska (PEKAES): Major Polish full-truckload and intermodal logistics provider serving domestic and European customers. Closest regional peer to TSL within the Polish domestic market with overlapping enterprise customers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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