Trailer & Rigid Body Access Steps – Selection & Safety Guide
A practical guide to selecting safe access steps for trailers and rigid bodies. Covers rear and side entry options, deck height considerations and maintenance.
Features
Looking to enhance your commercial vehicle? Our Feature Library is designed to showcase the wide range of options, innovations, and enhancements available for your vehicle bodywork.
Whether you’re after improved efficiency, greater security, or bespoke solutions tailored to your operation, this library is packed with inspiration and practical guidance.
Explore features covering:
- Loading and unloading solutions
- Aerodynamic enhancements
- Safety and security systems
- Access equipment
- Specialist modifications and bespoke options
Each feature is explained in plain English, helping you understand the benefits, technical considerations, and available configurations.
Parksafe | Low Bridge Detection System (LBDS)
Avoid costly bridge strikes with our Low Bridge Detection System – real-time GPS alerts help protect high vehicles from low clearance hazards
VT Lightboard – High Visibility Roadside Safety Sign
VT Lightboard boosts visibility and safety with bright, custom LED warnings—ideal for alerting drivers to workers or hazards near your vehicle.
VT Illuminated Turnsign – Enhanced Cycle Safety
The VT Illuminated Turnsign improves cycle safety by alerting vulnerable road users with bright, eye-level lights—ideal for DVS, FORS, and CLOCS compliance.
Vision Techniques | VT Turnaware PDS AI Blind Spot Detection
VT Turnaware PDS uses AI to detect pedestrians and cyclists near the vehicle, giving drivers audible and visual warnings—ideal for urban safety compliance.
VT Solar | Renewable Vehicle Power Solution
VT Solar reduces fuel and CO₂ emissions with lightweight, roof-mounted solar panels—ideal for EVs and fleets looking to cut costs and go green.
VT Nightsight Cameras From Vision Techniques
Next-Level Night Vision for Commercial Vehicles Engineered for around-the-clock clarity, the VT Nightsight is a breakthrough in vehicle camera technology.
Knorr-Bremse iTEBS X: The Future of Trailer Braking
Discover iTEBS X by Knorr-Bremse: an advanced electronic trailer braking system offering safety, efficiency, and smart diagnostics.
Sideguard System Infill Panels - From Dawes Highway
Ready-to-fit aluminium infill panels provide upgraded lateral side protection, meet DVS and FORS standards, and include bespoke logo and colour options.
Safely Secure your Pallet Truck With A Lee Lock
Secure pallet trucks in trailers with Lee Locks. Improve safety, cargo protection, and efficiency with this easy-to-use locking system.
HGV Trailer Trestle Plates: Ensuring Stability and Safety
Learn about trailer trestle plates, their role in stabilising trailers during ferry transport and loading bays, and their importance in EU safety regulations.
Rear Swing Pillars for Improved Loading Efficiency
Rear Swing Pillars can improve loading access by allowing UK pallets to be loaded side-by-side without rearframe obstruction. Options for new build or retrofit.
Hanging Garment Carrying Trailers | Flexi Configurations
Discover versatile garment-carrying trailers with options like LoadLok or G-Rail systems for flexible hanging garment transport and optimal space utilisation
Effective And Secure Stowage Rack For Shoring Poles
Shoring pole stowage rack for secure and tidy storage of load restraint poles.
Jonesco Rectangular Document Holder Box: Secure Storage with Hinged Lid
A durable, rectangular A4 document holder for external or internal fitment to bodywork.
Effortless Docking, Enhanced Awareness: Introducing Aspoeck RADC 1.0
Revolutionize Truck Trailer Safety with RADC 1.0: Programmable detection, EBS compatibility, & gentle braking for enhanced manoeuvring & collision avoidance. Learn more & request a quote!
Drive with Confidence: How Wheely Safe TPMS Improves Fleet Safety
Stop tyre blowouts & fiery brakes! Wheely Safe's award-winning tech delivers real-time alerts for loose wheels, overheating brakes & underinflated tyres. Retrofit or OEM, improve fleet safety & efficiency now!
Curtain Load Restraint D-Rings - Ideal For Caged Freight
Don't let stillages roll! Secure your curtainsiders with Don-Bur's D-ring curtains.
Dropside Gates for Commercial Vehicle Bodies
Discover what HGV dropsiders are, how they work, and their key advantages for efficient cargo transportation. Learn about their removable sides, load restraint features, durability, and cost-effectiveness for various haulage needs.
Trailer Sideguard Infill Panels
The Don-Bur sideguard infill panels are cost-effective and highly visual panels that fill the void normally left between sideguard rails.
Curtain-Keep Retention System
Tame the wind and secure your cargo with the Curtain-Keep Safety System for HGVs. This innovative system features a high-tensile cable and link tethers to keep curtains taut in high winds, ensuring safety, efficiency, and compliance. Learn more today!
Suspension-Safe | Stand Alone Suspension Alert System
Discover Don-Bur's Suspension-Safe: a standalone trailer safety system. Patented, independent, and vigilant, it alerts with light and sound if suspension exceeds the intended height. Enhance trailer safety today.
EBS-Safe Braked | Enforces Driver Coupling | ISO 7638
EBS-Safe Braked boosts trailer safety by alerting drivers and automatically applying brakes if the ISO 7638 (EBS) line fails to power the trailer ECU.
HGV Trailer Underrun Ferry Skid Plates
Ferry skid plates can be specified when clearance from chassis to ground is limited and there is a likelihood of grounding the rear underrun bar.
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Wide Lath Roller Shutter Rear Closure
Streamline bay operations with shutter rear closures, avoiding door hassles during reversing. Choose from wood or aluminum options. Regular maintenance ensures peak performance. Enhance safety and flexibility in loading bays.
Aspoeck TPMS | Monitor Your Tyre Pressure | Comply With GSR2
Ensure compliance with R141 for HD commercial trailers with Aspoeck TPMS | Connects to multiple manufacturers | Supports Haldex, Knorr-Bremse & Wabco ECUs
Trailer Sidewall Construction | Lightweight Coretinium Panels
With impressive strength and rigidity, Coretinium® takes its inspiration from nature’s most optimised high performance materials.
Venta 90° Red/White LED Trailer Outline Marker Lamp
A marker light, commonly used to either side of the rearframe. The flexible nature of the attachment arm reduces incidence of damage.
Aspock Europoint III LED Rear Light/ Lamp Cluster
Explore Aspock Europoint III LED Rear Light for heavy-duty trailers. Innovative "light guide," pre-wired with 7-pin connection, optional markers. Dimensions: 400 x 153 x 88 mm.
Aspock Europoint III BULB Rear Light/ Lamp Cluster
IP 56K rated7 pin ASS2. 1 connector, bulbs includedOptional side LED stalk markersLED Version .
Aspock Ecopoint III LED Rear Light/Lamp Cluster
24v rear lamp. Features: Integrated side marker light with reflector Built in modules; in the case of a defective lens or LED inserts, individual components are available and can be exchanged easily.
Aspock ECOLED II Rear LED Lamp With Glowing Body Technology
Enhance safety with our LED Rear Lamp. Adjustable, innovative design reduces spare parts, offers increased visibility, and features practical mounting.
TVG The Vehicle Group CVAS - left turn speaker safety system
Elevate safety with CVAS, a versatile audio warning system for HGVs and commercial vehicles. UK-manufactured, it offers programmable alerts, durability, and reliability for any environment.
Carrier Transicold HE 19 Fridge Unit For Temperature Controlled Bodywork
Vector® HE 19: Fuel-efficient trailer system with up to 30% savings, reduced weight, and improved control for an efficient cold chain.
Carrier Transicold DataCold 300 | Temperature Recorder
Ensure a secure Cold Chain with Carrier Transicold's DataCOLD range – temperature recorders offering advanced control, compliance, and visibility.
Joloda Hydraroll Flooring For Ease Of Loading/Unloading
Choose Joloda Hydraroll for safe, forklift-free cargo handling. Reduce loading time and increase fleet versatility with our efficient rollerbed system.
Disc-Lock Safety Wheel Nuts For HGV Wheels
The Disc-Lock Safety Wheel Nut is a reliable, vibration-proof solution to prevent wheel loss in commercial vehicles. Approved by manufacturers and widely used globally, it enhances safety, minimizes costs, and features Greenkote® coating.
Checkpoint Safewheel Twin Wheelnut Indicator / Cover For HGV Wheels
Safewheel Twin®: Durable retainer for two wheel nuts, prevents movement, enhances safety. Weather-resistant, supports fleet checks. Easy fitting and removal.
Checkpoint Checklock SQ For HGV Wheels
Checklock SQ®: Stainless steel retainer to prevent nut loosening. Two coils tighten around adjacent nuts, enhancing safety, re-usable, and supports fleet checks. Certified by TÜV.
Checkpoint Checklink Wheelnut Indicator For HGV Wheels
Checklink®: A dual-purpose wheel nut indicator and retainer. Prevents loosening of nuts with a unique 'S' shape, offering visual indication and retention. Enhances safety and supports fleet checks.
Checkpoint Original Wheelnut Indicators For HGV Wheels
Checkpoint® Original: The world's first and best loose wheel nut indicator. Invented over 30 years ago, it offers instant visual indication of nut movement, supports fleet safety checks, and ensures roadworthiness.
Checkpoint Safewheel Wheelnut Indicator / Cover For HGV Wheels
Safewheel®: A robust wheel nut retaining ring and protective cap combo. Retains and protects wheel nuts, reducing the risk of loosening and enhancing safety. Durable, reusable, and supports fleet checks.
Checkpoint Dustite LR® Wheelnut Indicator amp; Cover For HGV Wheels
Enhance safety with Dustite LR, a wheel nut indicator and protective cap designed for wheels with trims. Instantly shows nut movement, indicates overheating, and shields against weather and corrosion.
PSI Tyre Auto Inflation System For HGV Trailers
Upgrade your vehicle with the PSI Auto Inflation System for constant optimized tire pressure, extended tire life, reduced fuel consumption, improved safety, and over 1.5 million units in operation worldwide.
Aspock Soft Docking Ramp-Distance-Control RDC Premium
Smooth docking with Aspöck RDC premium. Only a few metres to the ramp. The lorry reverses slowly. Only 3 metres to the black buffers and an unmistakable beeping signal sounds.
Jost KKS Remote Control Auto Coupling For HGV Trailers
The JOST KKS Auto Coupling system provides the facility for fast, safe trailer coupling and uncoupling without the need for the driver to exit their cab.
Haldex TEM Valve and TrCM Safe Parking For Trailers
Safe Parking stands for increased safety and prevents potentially fatal mistakes by man and damage to material during trailer coupling and uncoupling.
TCG (The Vehicle Group) Oculux Vehicle CCTV Camera
Oculux® is a purpose made vehicle CCTV camera, specifically designed for HGV and commercial vehicle use. Only made by TVG. The most advanced vehicle CCTV camera on the market.
Brightec BlueSeal Air Curtain for Multi-Drop Refrigerated Vehicles
Original air curtains for temperature controlled transport. Brightec’s innovative BlueSeal air curtains are perfected for temperature controlled road transport, designed to keep the cold or heat inside your vehicle.
Bridgestone TPMS
Tyre Pressure Monitoring Systems. Bridgestone TPMS makes keeping your tyre pressure at optimum levels incredibly easy – reducing your fleet’s tyre costs, fuel consumption and number of breakdowns.
Rubbolite M800 Multifunction Bulb Rear Lamp/Light Cluster
12/24 Volt indicator, stop and tail functions plus fog and reverse with triangular reflector incorporated. As fitted to many commercial vehicles and trailers.
Vue's Low Bridge Strike Alerting System For HGV Trailers
An innovative alerting system as your preventative solution for bridge strikes. The Low Bridge Alerting System (LBAS) helps fleets tackle bridge strikes, significantly reducing the number of incidents that occur.
Banksman Safety Lighting For HGV Trailers
Reduce the risk with the Banksman range. The Banksman lighting solution is a driver aid designed to deliver additional light to the areas around the vehicle when manoeuvring.
Aspock EcoLED III Rear Trailer Lamp/Light Cluster
Upgrade your vehicle's lighting with Aspoeck EcoLED III Rear Lamp Cluster. Featuring Glowing Body Technology, increased visibility, progressive direction indicator, and high durability.
Palfinger EasyMove Retractable/Underslung Tail-Lift
With the PALFINGER EasyMove, your Tail Lift will perform automatic slide and ground positioning in one step eliminating the risk of unintentional damages.
Rubbolite M758 LED Multifunction Rear Cluster Light/Lamp
Illuminate your path to safety and compliance with Rubbolite M758 Series 12/24V LED Rear Lights. Versatile, durable, and energy-efficient for commercial and emergency vehicles.
Rubbolite M756 Multifunction LED Rear Cluster Light/Lamp
Upgrade your vehicle's safety with Rubbolite M756 Series 24V LED Rear Lights. Versatile, durable, and engineered for enhanced visibility and performance.
Full Wrap 360° GRP Aerodynamic Trailer Skirts
Don-Bur's aerodynamic full wrap skirts are a full 360° skirting system designed to reduce your vehicles aerodynamic drag.
Deck-Talk Audio Feedback For Lifting Decks
"Deck-Talk" is a unique add-on feature that provides verbal feedback for general status, safety and fault diagnosis for the upper decks of Lifting Deck trailers.
Landing "Leg-Safe" System Helps Prevent Trailer Drops
The "dropping" of a trailer is caused by drivers failing to lower the landing legs. Leg-Safe alerts the driver if legs aren't lowered during de-coupling.
Understanding The Pros And Cons Of Panel Specifications
Don-Bur provides many innovative panel options, but which should you choose and why? Do you specify the lightest, the stiffest or the most resilient to damage?
Tenetis Auto Tensioning Strap System
Tenetis Auto Tensioner: Revolutionizing load restraint. Consistent 350kg force, easy and safe. Enhance safety and productivity.
HGV Trailer Smart Kingpin
Smart Kingpin: Continuous monitoring, alerts potential issues, ensures safety, UNECE Approval. Ideal for new builds or retrofitting.
EBS-Safe | Encourage Correct EBS/ABS Trailer Coupling
'EBS-Safe' is a unique Don-Bur warning system that ensures a compliant ISO 7638 ABS/EBS (often known more simply as EBS) connection.
HGV Trailer TIR Cable & Seals
TIR represents "Transport International de Marchandises par la Route" and is a Customs Agreement concerning the international transport of goods.
Column Tail-Lift
Column tail-lifts are commonly used on rigid bodywork for secondary distribution where stowage space is limited under the chassis at the rear.
Dhollandia Tuck-Away Tail-Lift
The tuck-away tail-lift is commonly used on vehicles where stowage space at the rear is limited. The split platform folds out and can be angled down at the rear for ease of loading roll cages and pallet trucks.
Dhollandia Cantilever Tail-Lift
Cantilever tail-lifts are stowed vertically and form part or all of the rear closure.
Dhollandia Retractable Tail-Lift
Retractable tail-lifts require a longer aperture at the rear for stowage and always maintain a horizontal position. As such they are only available for trailers.
Dhollandia Two Tier Column Tail-Lift For Double Decks
Two-tier column tail-lift for double decks, facilitating loading from ground to main and secondary deck heights. Stows vertically, rotates 90 degrees for use, with optional side safety gates. Available in different sizes and capacities to meet customer needs.
Strip LED Combined Tail, Stop & Indicator Light/Lamp
This ultra slimline surface mounted LED lamp provides combined functions for stop, tail and directional indicators. There are also reverse and fog options.
LED Brake Stop Strip Light/Lamp
Truck-Lite Stop/Tail Strip Lamp: With a super-slim design, this waterproof lamp is shock, water, and dust-proof. Ideal for recess or surface mounting, it comes with a range of brackets. ECE and EMC approved, backed by a 5-year warranty.
Recessed TT Goalpost Load Restraint Lashing Points
Don-Bur's EN 12640 compliant rated lashing posts fit the steel "V" groove side rave, providing secure load restraint. With a 25kN lashing capacity, 5000daN breaking force, and double-forged construction, these posts ensure reliable performance.
Half Round Chock Rail For Trailers
Chock rails serve a dual purpose: preventing load movement on curtainsiders and offering a tipping point, crucial for handling barrels, especially in brewery vehicles. Explore the versatile design of steel sheet chock rails.
Commercial Vehicle Body | Steel Sheet Chock Rail
Chock rails serve a dual purpose, acting as a robust barrier to prevent load displacement on curtainsiders and offering a tipping point for handling barrels, especially in brewery vehicles. Explore the half-round chock rail design for added versatility.
Shoring Poles / Load Restraint Bars
Load restraint bars or "Shoring" poles come in many sizes and types to fit transversely between either Loadlok / Titgemeyer track or similar.
Truck-Lite 877 Combined LED Indicator Marker
Truck-Lite 877: LED Side Indicator Marker Lamp with combined indicator/repeater function for enhanced visibility. Cat 5 compliant.
Truck-lite M841 Stalk Marker Lamp
Trucklite M841 LED Side Marker Lamp: Reliable, ECE R7 certified, cable entry, surface mount, 2-year warranty, suitable for 12/24V vehicles
Container / Barn Doors with Double Locking Bars
Container syle rear doors are the default standard and come with either single or double locking bars. They are suitable for EN 12642-XL rated bodywork.
Flush-Fit Doors with Double Locking Bars
Flush-fit doors come with either single or double locking bars and are an excellent choice for operators who prefer a clean livery appearance at the rear.
Pownall Valve Auto Park Brake
Prevent rollaways with Pownall Valve—safety backup for park brakes, ensuring trailers stay secure during air line disconnection.
Aerodynamic Front Bulkhead Deflector
Front bulkhead deflectors or 'domes' have become commonplace on aerodynamically-aware fleets conscious of their impact on the environment.
Aerodynamic Boat Tail | Rear Flaps
The Boat tail aerodynamic solution can be retro-fitted to trailers fitted with doors and folds flat when not in use to comply with type approval.
Trailer Spray Suppression - Aerodynamic Spraydown Solution
Enhance road safety and reduce costs with Spraydown mud flaps. Improve fuel efficiency by 1-3%, ROI in a month, type-approved in Europe. Made in the UK.
Heavy Duty Anti-Tip Safety Legs
Trailer tipping is a common issue with operators who load with high density loads. Anti-tip landing legs can help to prevent this critical safety problem.
BPW Idem Telematics
BPW Idem telematics enhances logistics with real-time data, improving fleet control and reducing costs.
SCALAR Trailer Connectivity - ZF's Trailer Telematics
Boost fleet efficiency with SCALAR telematics – reduce fuel use, improve safety, and enhance uptime with connected trailer solutions.
Inflatable HGV Side Safety System by AIRBAR™
AIRBAR™ boosts road safety with visible inflatable barriers and flashing LEDs, preventing blind-spot collisions. Safe-turn® enhances cyclist safety. British-made, winner of the Institute of Vehicle Recovery's 2019 Innovation Award.
Valx eLEG - Powered Landing Legs
Valx electric landing leg: robust, efficient, and weatherproof. Save time and money with easy push-button operation and low-maintenance design.
Direct Vision Standard Decals
DVS warning decals supplied to recommended TFL layout guidance for commercial vehicles. Suitable for side raves and rear panels to support vulnerable road user awareness.
Brigade Reversing and Warning Alarm
Why Reversing and Warning Alarms? The rear blind spot is a huge problem regardless of vehicle/machine with reversing vehicles now accounting for a quarter of all workplace deaths.
Brigade Camera Monitoring Systems
Why Camera Monitor Systems? The size of commercial vehicles and machines mean vehicle blind spots are a major factor in collisions across all industries.
Truck-Lite M941 Outline LED Stalk Marker Lamp / Light
Truck-Lite M941 stalk marker light features rear ultrasonic sensor. Neatly fits onto M900 rear lamp cluster without extra drilling. Optional independent bracket installation available.
Maple SafeConnect – Trailer Coupling Safety Device
SafeConnect is a device that prevents trailer rollaways during coupling by keeping brakes applied until the driver is back in the cab, pressing the foot brake.
Maple Barndoor FreightLock | Swing Door Slamlock System
Enhance cargo security with the Barndoor FreightLock: a heavy-duty, pneumatic slamlock for swing doors. Ideal for high-value, multi-drop deliveries.
Maple Shutter Freightlock IQ
FreightLock IQ: Maple's air-operated slamlock for shutter doors. High-security, automatic locking, and electronic seal number generation. Remote access integration with telematics for reliability in harsh environments. Comprehensive audit trail for door events.
Maple Barndoor Integritas | Electronic Locking System
Enhance cargo security with Barndoor Integritas, a self-powered electronic lock and seal system offering real-time access logs and flexible control options for swing door vehicles.
Roof Wire Security Mesh
Simple and effective, this security mesh fits snugly under roof sticks, offering dual protection. It prevents payload damage to the roof and enhances security against external threats, acting as a deterrent to theft.
Continental | ContiPressureCheck™ TPMS
ContiPressureCheck: Advanced tire pressure monitoring system for constant monitoring, fuel savings, increased mileage, reduced tire failure risk, and enhanced safety.
Front Anderson Connector SB175
Positioned on the front bulklhead, an Anderson connector can provide 24V power from a suitable tractor unit to both tail-lifts and Lifting Decks. The "175" refers to the Amperage rating of 175A.
'LowGlide' Ground Coupling System | Eliminate Catwalk Risks
The 'LowGlide' Safe Ground Coupling System was invented by Don-Bur and allows the driver to couple all lines from ground level at the side of the trailer.
Wirth WR Curtain Tall Trailer Kit
Wirth WR aerodynamic dome kit, ideal for most curtainsider double deck trailers. 10% less drag, 5% fuel savings at 55mph, ROI in under 12 months. Enhance competitiveness and CSR benefits.
Wirth | WR Box Tall Trailer Kit
Wirth WR aerodynamic dome kit for box double deckers (4.6m-4.9m): 14% less drag, 7% fuel savings at 55mph, ROI in <12 months.
Flip-Up Ramp
Access to the swan-neck has always been challenging and could be overcome with an internal tail-lift. Don-Bur manufactures a long flip-up pneumatic floor ramp to enable easy access for both personnel, pallet trucks and cages.
Anti-Vandal/Theft Curtains For Curtainsider Trailers
Don-Bur's flexible & heavy duty anti-vandal curtain panels can be included to prevent theft/vandalism. Options available for rigid and trailer application.
Truck-lite M900 Progressive Rear Lamp/ Light Cluster
Upgrade with the Truck-Lite M900 Progressive Lamp Cluster—full LED, homogenous signature, progressive direction indicator, and integrated sensing. Operating at 16-32V. Compliant with ECE, EMC, and ADR standards.
ZF Wabco TailGUARD: Rear blind spot detection system
Enhance safety during reversing with TailGUARD – an automatic rear blind spot detection system for trailers. Compliant with ISO 12155, it helps prevent accidents, damages, and downtime.
Vision Techniques VT BanksMan – Reversing Radar Detection
VT BANKSMAN: Advanced programmable radar system for commercial vehicles. 100% accurate detection, visual and audible alarms, reduces collision risks. Robust, customizable, and industry-proven for over 25 years.
Vision Techniques VT BanksMan – Auto Braking Reversing Radar
VT Banksman auto-braking radar detects hazards with 100% accuracy and applies brakes if the driver doesn't react—ideal for low-speed manoeuvres.
Brigade Ultrasonic Obstacle Detection
Improving driver visibility is a key issue for vehicle operators. Safety devices incl. mirrors/cameras are common/mandatory under blind spot legislation.
Docuplate VTG6 Holder (VTG00)
Introducing the solution to document holder challenges: The VTG Document Holder. Weatherproof, tamperproof, and designed for durability, it ensures UV protection and a universal fit, solving the issues faced by operators.
Front Corner Capping Protectors V3
This front top corner design replaces the historical aluminium capping with a heavy-duty steel version which protects either side from branch damage.
Front Corner Capping Protectors
Double Decks are prone to tree damage; particularly on countryside routes. These corner protectors fit to the top of each corner capping and are designed to deflect much of the impact damage that would otherwise occur to the corner capping.
Front Corner Capping - Iron Man
This "Iron Man" corner capping fits over an existing aluminium corner capping without adding extra height.
Flashing Rear Blind Spot Sign
This simple, rear-mounted sign flashes when the vehicle's indicators are operating and alerts vulnerable road users of the driver's intentions.
Sliding Roof
Sliding roof systems provide open-top access for crane or overhead loading. The PVC roof retracts smoothly along tracks, with optional detachable rear header.
Padded Grab Strap | Easier & Compliant HGV Access
This is a simple grab strap to ensure 3 points of contact when entering the trailer.
1000 Hole Wall - Garment Carriers
Don-Bur introduces 1000 hole walling solutions for garment carriers. This steel side wall covering allows flexible placement of shoring poles/garment rails, maximizing load fill without damaging structural panels.
Axscend TPMS Tyre Pressure Monitoring
Invest in TrailerMaster TPMS for your trailer fleet to save on fuel and breakdown costs. Early warnings for tire issues reduce downtime, prevent blowouts, and increase fuel efficiency.
Strap and Ring Grab Handles
Adjustable strap and ring grab handles provide stable internal access support for operators, with sliding webbing straps mounted to roof tracks.
LoadLok 1806 Load Restraint Rail
Maximize load security with Loadlok 1806 Load Restraint rail. Versatile steel track for strapping, shoring poles, and decking beams in box van bodywork.
Dawes PeoplePanel® Flat Panel Side Guard Protection System
Enhance road safety with PeoplePanel® – flat panel side guards, visibility increase, FORS compliant, lightweight, and customizable.
VT TurnAlarm from Vision Techniques
Boost safety with VT Turnalarm – a cost-effective system using visual and audible alerts to warn road users when your vehicle is turning.
Cyclists Turn Safe Alarm System
Enhance vehicle visibility in city centers. TurnAlarm system, with visual and audible alerts, reduces accidents during manoeuvres.
Haldex EB+ Soft Docking
EB+ Soft Docking prevents loading bay accidents by activating brakes as distance decreases. Ultrasonic sensors and warnings ensure precise docking.
Aerodynamic Rear Roof Air Diffuser
Don-Bur's aerodynamic air diffuser, designed to fit to rear roof sections, disrupts laminar airflow separating from the roof sheet and reduces the effect of the rear negative pressure pocket.
Michelin EFFITRAILER™ Telematics
EFFITRAILER™ USAGE & TELEMATICS: Receive real-time alerts, locate and optimize your semi-trailers, enhance fleet efficiency and improve customer service.
Goodyear TPMS
Goodyear TPMS keeps your fleet on the road by preventing tire incidents, reducing downtime, fuel consumption, and CO2 emissions, while increasing customer satisfaction.
Maple BDL Barndoor Lock / Padlock Cover
Secure your cargo with the BDL Barndoor Lock—a robust, high-visibility lock designed for barn and swing door applications. Supplied with a heavy-duty Abloy Protec padlock.
Maple Container/ Barn Door Turtle Padlock Cover
Maple Turtle Padlock cover: Robust trailer door security for long-haul deliveries. Deters theft with a two-part lock hasp, ideal for truck/trailer doors, secured by a high-security Abloy Protec padlock.
Secureseal Reusable Anti-Tamper Security Seal
SecureSeal®: Eco-friendly, tamper-evident security for vehicles and trailers. Trusted by major fleets globally, it reduces costs with up to 50,000 operations, no batteries, and options for audit trails like SealRF or SecureLogger.
Shutter Protection Panel
Don-Bur's Shutter Protection Panel, 20mm below the track, safeguards against load displacement, ensuring smooth shutter operation and preventing potential damage.
Infra-Red Roof Protection System
Infra-red roof protection system designed to help reduce accidental roof damage in Lifting Deck trailers by detecting over-height loads and automatically stopping the deck lift.
Step-Frame Pneumatic Ramp
Pneumatic ramps can be fitted to many double decks to enable ease of loading through the rear and up, onto the swan-neck.
ZF / Wabco | On-Trailer Smartboard ECU Diagnostics
Control trailer functions easily with WABCO's Trailer Access. No tools needed. Manage EBS and suspension functions effortlessly.
Roller Buffers
Roller buffers are suited to vehicles backing up to a bay; particularly where the rear suspension is being used to raise and lower the rear to suit bay height.
Rear Roller Transverse Load Restraint Net
This roller action net pulls down to form a cover over a portion of the rear aperture.
TIM (Trailer Information Module)
Knorr-Bremse's 'TIM' module allows a user to interface with the ECU directly without the need for a laptop. This enables readouts of RSS activation, harsh braking occurence, bogie load or any other information available.
Shutter Retention Catch
A simple, weighted mechanism to retain a shutter in the raised position once lifted. Between services, the tension in a shutter spring can relax according to useage, size and type of shutter.
Ferry Lashing Rings & RORO Fixings | HGV Trailers
Ferry lashing rings and RORO chassis fixing points for semi-trailers. Typical layout and specifications guidance to meet ferry-operator requirements.
Nidafont Panels
The Nidafont composite panels feature Gelcoat RAL 9010, glass-reinforced polyester resin, and an extruded polypropylene core in honeycomb form.
Plastifont Panels
Plastifont composite panels have a composite construction: Gelcoat RAL 9010, glass-reinforced polyester resin, and polyurethane foam.
Ecofont Panels
Ecofont panels—a blend of glass-reinforced polyester, recyclable PET foam, and Gelcoat RAL 9010. Ideal for lightweight dry freight vehicles.
Isofont Panels
The Isofont panel has a composite structure—gelcoat, reinforced resin, plywood, foam. Conforming to AFNOR standards with customization options.
Carbofont Panels
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle! Carofont panels are eco-friendly, made from recyclable plastic material. With various options, conforming to AFNOR standards.
Lifting Roof System
Maximize payload height without increasing overall height on a curtainsider with the Lifting Roof System. Vertical support pillars lift the roof, enabling side-loading of high loads without damaging the cant rail or pelmet, optimizing space utilization.
G-Rail 2nd Decking System
The G-Rail system is a simple method of temporarily adding a lightweight 2nd decking system to maximum load fill. It is particulary useful with loose loads where stacking becomes impractical.
PIR (Passive InfraRed) Sensor
Internal PIR (body heat) sensors can be used for a variety of purposes including the automation of lighting and various security applications. They are typically placed on the inside of trailers where personnel can be present.
Compression Buffers
Compression buffers are welded directly to the chassis, rather than the reaframe and are designed to absorb harsh impacts. This design reduces the impact effect on the rear-frame.
BPW | Generation 2 HGV Trailer Landing Legs
BPW's Generation 2 landing leg is a durable and safe solution with a new design. Lightweight, reinforced, and maintenance-free for three years.
Jost Modul Landing Legs
The Modul series of telescopic landing gear is extremely versatile.
Full Length Aerodynamic Side Skirts
Don-Bur's aerodynamic side skirts are lightweight and provide full coverage on both sides of your vehicle. Options are available for both trailers and rigids.
Stainless Steel T-Bar Door Retainer
A stainless steel t-bar fitted on the external face of the door fits into a catch plate mounted to the external face of the vehicle side panel to retain the door close to the bodywork.
Dog Clip & Wire Door Retainer
The dog clip and wire door retainer clips onto the underside of the side rave to retain the door close to the bodywork.
Container Doors | Trombone Door Retainer
The trombone door retainer is fitted horizontally just under the rear side rave and pulls out before rotating 90 degrees.
Omnia Lightweight Panels
Omnia Panels are formed using a Polypropylene honeycomb core faced with fibreglass reinforced polypropylene sheets. They weigh only 4. 8kgs per square metre (at 30mm thick).
GRP Panels
GRP panels are constructed of a soft plywood core faced with a glass reinforced plastic. These are generally considered the standard panel in the UK.
Buckleless Curtain System (Patent Ref: GB2335399)
Don-Bur's rapid-access Buckleless Curtain System (BCS) provides the ability to tension the entire curtain surface in a one button/lever action.
Don-Bur Blade Panels | Lightweight and Durable Construction
Blade panels are just 7.5mm thick, lightweight and extremely durable panels that provide a superior impact resistance and greater internal cubic capacity.
Slide-a-Side Curtain System
The Don-Bur Slide-a-Side offers easy access captive curtain sided bodywork, especially suited to high street multi-drop delivery situations.
Full Width Steel Compression Buffer
Don-Bur's durable full width steel compression buffers provide an effective barrier between the vehicles rear frame and the loading bay, reducing the risk of damage to the superstructure.
Bullbar Roof Protector
This Bullbar fits to the top of the front of the roof and is designed to deflect much of the impact damage that would otherwise occur to the roof, front corner cappings and top header rail.
LoadFix - Bungee Suspended Strap Solution | HGVs | Standard
Loadfix straps are suspended from the roof with bungee cord, attached to both side raves with a rave hook and tensioned with a manual ratchet | Standard design.
LoadFix | Wide Strap Design For Reduced Load Pressure
Wide design Loadfix straps are suspended from the roof with bungee cord, attached to both side raves with a rave hook and tensioned with a manual ratchet.
LoadFix - Bungee Suspended Sheet Load Restraint System
Loadfix load restraint sheeting is suspended from the roof with bungee cord, attached to both side raves with a rave hook and tensioned with manual ratchets.
Transverse Load Restraint Nets for Trailers & Rigid Bodywork
Don-Bur supply heavy-duty transverse nets to prevent front-to-back load movement. Ideal for multi-drop deliveries and available in custom sizes and materials.
Curtain Grab-Strap Handles
Curtain grab-strap handles positioned on inside of the curtain, provide an easier, cleaner hand-hold position for curtain operation.
Side Nets for Effective Load Restraint on Curtainsiders
Side nets are suspended by an additional set of roof mounted tracks and can provide an additional layer of load containment at the sides of your vehicle.
Swan-Neck Step | Manual Flip-Up Deck For Easy Access
The manual flip-up deck is specified on fixed double deck trailers with a step frame chassis where there is a need to increase the aperture/headroom at the end of the swan neck.
Internal Scissor Lift
The internal scissor lift is commonly used on trailers with a step frame chassis design where there is a requirement to load onto the swan neck.
Internal Column Lift
The internal column lift is commonly used on trailers with a step frame chassis design where there is a requirement to load onto the swan neck.
Internal Lift
The internal lift is commonly used for double decks where there is a requirement to load/unload a secondary deck from a loading bay. The lift also forms part of the secondary deck.
Phenolic Coated Flooring
This type of composite flooring panel is constructed from layers of laminated plywood (from renewable forests) with a phenolic anti-slip coating. Phenolic coated ply comes in a range of thicknesses to suit your operation.
Keruing And Laminated Hardwood Flooring
Keruing flooring consists of lengths of treated hardwood planks in a thickness to suit your operation. Laminated hardwood flooring differs from standard Keruing flooring in that each laminate plank tends to offer greater strength.
Onedek And Bakadek Flooring
These two flooring types both comprise aluminium planking. Bakadek differs from Onedek in that it incorporates logitudenal neoprene "skids" which are suited to some operations.
Omega Flooring
Omega flooring is a particular heavy-duty option. The hardwood boards are interspersed with steel channels which provide the maximum resistance to damage and wear.
Bonded Flooring
Bonded flooring integrates directly with cross-bearers to enhance structural strength and protect scuff-sensitive loads. Ideal for lightweight trailer design.
Sacrificial Flooring
In the brewery industry, this is expected and it is common to incorporate a cost-effective sacrificial plywood layer (atop a Keruing hardwood base) that can be easily replaced after a few years without the expense of replacing a standard floor.
Aluminium Overlay Flooring
In operations where wheeled stillages are loaded and unloaded, any type of wood-based floor can quickly deteriorate. By laying an aluminium sheet over the top, this extends the floor life significantly.
Side-To-Side Sliding Coupling System (Double Extending Type)
The coupling plate is fitted onto a track which allows it to slide freely from left to right. This track then fits into another track which has the function to extend it even further out towards the side of the body.
Fixed Coupling Box
A fixed coupling box provides a permanent, protected interface for air, electrical and control connections at the trailer front bulkhead.
Side-To-Side Sliding Coupling System
The coupling plate is fitted onto a track which allows the coupling plate to slide freely from left to right, ultimately reducing line tangling and strain.
Curtain Tie-Back Retention Strap
A simple webbing strap attached to either front or back pillars in order to loop around the curtains and keep them captive in windy conditions.
Rear Frame Recessed Grab Handle
The recessed grab handle positioned in the rear frame provides an adequate hand-hold for vehicle access.
Stainless Steel Grab Handle
The stainless steel grab handle extends from the rear frame to provide an adequate hand-hold position for vehicle access.
Curtainsider Simple Webbing Grab Strap
A simple grab strap made from webbing material which is bolted to the inside of the curtainsider.
Fall Arrest System
Enhance safety for height work with the fall arrest system. Roof-attached strap allows free movement and locks in case of a sudden fall. Works with operator harness for comprehensive protection.
