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.
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.
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.
Find the Perfect Draw-Bar Combination for Your Needs A full range of bespoke Draw-Bar trailers / prime mover & trailer combinations / wagon & drags for rigid vehicle curtainsider or box van bodywork.
What are "Barn Doors" on trailers? The term "barn doors" is a widely used colloquial expression for rear doors that have the locking bar mechanism on the outside of the door.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
Holland & Barrett Renews Fleet with Don-Bur Box Bodies Don-Bur, the HGV bodywork manufacturer, is thrilled to announce the completion of a new batch of 33 bespoke 18-tonne rigid box bodies for Holland & Barrett.
Effective And Secure Stowage Rack For Shoring Poles Shoring pole stowage rack for secure and tidy storage of load restraint poles.
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
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.
Used - For Sale | 2018 Montracon XL Curtainsider Trailer Used 2018 Montracon Curtainsider Trailer for sale. 4.4m overall height.
Heavy Duty Over-And-Under Slide Out Step This version of the Don-Bur heavy duty, slide out step is designed to fit around the under-run bar and provide a solid platform to stand on.
What is HGV Trailer Rollaway And Why Does It Happen? Prevent trailer rollaway risks! Learn why applying park brakes is crucial. Don-Bur's infographic explains trailer air brakes to enhance safety during coupling.
FAQ: What is HGV Trailer Roll Stability? (RSS, RSP or RSC) Understand how trailer rollover prevention systems like RSS, RSP and RSC work, including key stages, sensor input, and driver safety insights.
EBPMS | Electronic Braking Performance Monitoring System EBPMS stands for Electric Braking Performance Monitoring System and is a system to continually monitor how effective the brakes are at any given time.
Don-Bur Quarterly Newsletter September 2015 Don-Bur excelled in 2015, securing major orders, investing in the production line, introducing innovations like 'Aeris,' and participating in industry conferences.
DfT Announces Longer Semi-Trailers Consultation Following the announcement yesterday from the DfT of a consultation period to discuss revising current legislation to include longer trailers, Don-Bur is delighted that the ongoing debate is moving forward.
TK Maxx Take The Teardrop MK2 To Town This 10m long, single axle urban Teardrop™MK2 runs at just 3.985m overall height and incorporates a 1500kg retractable Dhollandia Tail-Lift for Store Deliveries.
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.
Discover the Advantages of Demount Bodywork | Swap Bodies Don-Bur design and manufacture the complete range of contact & straight-lift swap body/demount systems | curtainsider or box van bodies | drawbar trailers
FAQ: How Exactly Do HGV Trailer Brakes Work? Learn how HGV trailer brakes work, including air supply lines, dual-chamber actuators, ABS, EBS, and emergency braking for safe and efficient operation.
What payload weight can I carry on an HGV trailer? Learn how to calculate payload weight on an HGV trailer, considering gross vehicle weight (GVW/GCW) and UK legal limits for safe and compliant transport.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
HGV Trailer Couplings: UK/European Electrical + Air Systems Explore the different types of HGV trailer couplings including UK suzies, ISO, Duomatic and Palm systems. Know what each does and where they’re used.
What is a skeletal trailer? A skeletal chassis design typically used for carrying shipping containers.
Don-Bur Teardrop Listed in Best of British This week, Don-Bur Teardrop™ trailers were once more in the headlines, being listed in the "Best Of British" Listings in Commercial Motor.
DHL and Don-Bur launch a new Curtainsider Teardrop trailer DHL Exel Supply Chain, the leading logistics services provider, and DON-BUR, experts in vehicle design, have announced the launch of an innovative new design for the Teardrop™ trailer.
Vehicle Design Innovation Saves Fuel And Reduces Co2 DHL Exel Supply Chain and TK Maxx have partnered with Don-Bur to develop a new aerodynamic front bulkhead air deflector for double deck trailers that provides both environmental benefits, carbon and cost reductions without compromising the cubic capacity.
John Blood - A Celebrated Career At Don-Bur John Blood, senior coachbuilder at Don-Bur for 52 years, witnessed industry evolution and Don-Bur's growth from 70 to 500+ staff. A dedicated journey, thank you, John!
E-chat Improves Communication Enhance customer interactions with Don-Bur's online chat. Quick, customized responses, file sharing, and secure screen sharing. Explore e-communication at donbur.co.uk/chat.
The Latest Trailer Innovation 2016 Explore Don-Bur's trailer innovations: Plasma Actuators, Teardrop design, and groundbreaking safety features.
What Happened To My MOT Plate? As of the 14th July 2018, HGV trailers are no longer to be issued with a physical MOT plate.
Don-Bur Retro-fit Anti-Covid-19 Truck Partition Screens Don-Bur Service have manufactured custom-built partition screens, retro-fitted in this case to an Isuzu 7.5T which was being used for 2 man operation.
Primark Rolls Out New Energy Efficient Trailers In The UK Fashion retailer moves towards greener transport options as part of Primark’s commitment to reduce its environmental impact.
Don-Bur Completes New Training Hub Don-Bur has just finished the build of a specialist training hub at their manufacturing plant in Longton, Stoke-on-Trent to provide dedicated resource to both apprentices and other trainees.
Mondher Chaieb’s Courageous Journey Recently, I had the good fortune to interview Mondher Chaieb, who started working as a welder at Don-Bur in July 2022. His story of turmoil, determination and hope was remarkable and he has allowed me to share it.