Cargo Decoder

Cargo Decoder is your guide to what is in the truck or tanker next to you on the highway.  Enter the 4 digit number from the DOT placard to learn about a material. See details from the 2008 Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG 2008).

Powerful search capabilities will help you quickly find information by matching just part of the UN/NA number or material name. Cargo Decoder also supports Voice Search to make searches even faster.

Protective distance information,toxic inhalation hazards, and ERG2008 reference pages are just a touch away for emergency responders and HazMat personnel.  A simple swipe quickly moves you to the information you need.

Cargo Decoder is my way to give back to the first responders who are always there for us.  Cargo Decoder will always be free and will never contain ads.  Cargo Decoder uses no network bandwidth so information will always be available even if the cell network is not.

Cargo Decoder supports just about every device running Android version 1.5 and later.

If you like Cargo Decoder, please consider supporting it by purchasing the Cargo Decoder Plus Module.  Installing the Cargo Decoder Plus Module unlocks special features added to say “Thank you!” to our supporters.  Your support will also help us bring you the 2012 Emergency Response Guidebook when it is released.

Cargo Decoder Plus features include:
* A unique view of all materials that correspond to a Guide page.  This view will be useful if you see a placard or Guide number and want to know what material it might be.
* Access to ERG2008 reference pages.

Users who are not yet supporters can also use Plus features but will be periodically asked to consider become a Cargo Decoder supporter.

ERG2012 is expected soon.  We are working with the appropriate authorities to update Cargo Decoder as soon as the new guidebook is available.