you only need adr on like petrol tankers etc...
not being funny but the chances of a newbie getting a job on the fuel tankers is slim..
adr is useful though even on general haulage..

other question is are you will to be away from home? if you are then general haulage is what you want, if you aint then look for a trunking job for one of the big retailers/super markets. not bad money and home every night..

horses for courses mate