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Understand how HGV roller brake tests work! This guide explains setup, testing and data analysis involved in ensuring optimal braking performance for HGVs.

Prevent rollaways with Pownall Valve—safety backup for park brakes, ensuring trailers stay secure during air line disconnection.

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.

This ultra slimline surface mounted LED lamp provides combined functions for stop, tail and directional indicators.   There are also reverse and fog options.

EBPMS stands for Electric Braking Performance Monitoring System and is a system to continually monitor how effective the brakes are at any given time.

Park and shunt valves are key components of HGV trailer air braking systems | Safeguards trailers from unintended movement and maintaining air pressure balance.

Don-Bur has consulted with the HSE and, due to the current situation with the Covid-19 outbreak, they are relaxing enforcement "as a result of additional precautions people need to take to help reduce risk of transmission of COVID

Discover the key April 2025 updates to the DVSA Guide to Maintaining Roadworthiness, including brake testing, MPRS, recalls, and compliance duties.

Understand how trailer rollover prevention systems like RSS, RSP and RSC work, including key stages, sensor input, and driver safety insights.

The HGV industry is heavy regulated and you can find a number of links below to key regulatory documents.

First trailer examination mandated by Goods Vehicles (Plating and Testing) Regulations 1988 within one year from sale or supply.

VT Banksman auto-braking radar detects hazards with 100% accuracy and applies brakes if the driver doesn't react—ideal for low-speed manoeuvres.

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.

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.

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.

Control trailer functions easily with WABCO's Trailer Access. No tools needed. Manage EBS and suspension functions effortlessly.

Safe Parking stands for increased safety and prevents potentially fatal mistakes by man and damage to material during trailer coupling and uncoupling.

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.

Smart Kingpin: Continuous monitoring, alerts potential issues, ensures safety, UNECE Approval. Ideal for new builds or retrofitting.

Tenetis Auto Tensioner: Revolutionizing load restraint. Consistent 350kg force, easy and safe. Enhance safety and productivity.

BPW Idem telematics enhances logistics with real-time data, improving fleet control and reducing costs.

Ensure vehicle compliance with Type Approval. 'E' marks and Certificates of Conformity validate standards. VCA oversees EU WVTA, NSSTA, and IVA in the UK.

Prevent trailer rollaway risks! Learn why applying park brakes is crucial. Don-Bur's infographic explains trailer air brakes to enhance safety during coupling.

EN 12195: European standard for commercial vehicle load restraint | Calculate strap strength and set testing standards for secure loads.

Split coupling is the frowned-upon practice of reversing the tractor fifth wheel under the trailer bed plate just enough to support the trailer but not enough to couple positively with the trailer kingpin.

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.

Don-Bur's innovation, EBS-Safe, reinforces best practices for coupling, particularly the crucial ISO 7638 line connection. Enhancing safety in coupling and uncoupling procedures.

Don-Bur's 'Delta' load restraint eliminates rave hooks, providing a strong and flexible strap anchor for rave-to-rave lashing, tested up to 5,550kgs.

The Vehicle Certification Agency (VCA) has just issued their approval for Don-Bur’s Longer Semi Trailer Design, using a self-steer axle solution.

TÜV Nord has certified 75 new specialist Don-Bur curtainsiders for Bibby Distribution to comply with the demanding load restraint EN12642-XL accreditation.

City Link is looking to cut its carbon footprint by switching to futuristic fuel-efficient trailers.

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.

Don-Bur has manufactured a Teardrop trailer demonstrator for free trial and assessment.

Marks & Spencer is set to become the first company in the world to use a revolutionary, new articulated trailer, whose teardrop shape reduces CO2 emissions by 20%.

Business Post and trailer builder Don-Bur have developed a new trailer design that saves in excess of £6,500 in fuel and takes over 24 tonnes of CO2 emissions.

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!

DON-BUR have manufactured two 13.7m “EcoStream” curtainsided double deck trailers with aerodynamic sloping roofs for free demonstration; one with a fixed deck and one with moving Ratchet Decks

There is disturbing evidence that some drivers aren’t aware of the critical importance of the ABS ISO7638 line for trailers whilst in transit or are leaving it disconnected.

Coupling and uncoupling the correct way in the right order is critically important to ensure that all trailer functions operate correctly and avoid unnecessary accidents.

At this year's CV Show, Don-Bur are launching a host of innovative features that will excite the imagination of Fleet Drivers and Logistics Operators.

Don-Bur is investing £4 million in new plant, software and training to mass-produce a range of standard product types.

Today, the DfT has finally rubber-stamped the use of Longer Semi Trailers (LSTs) for general use on UK Roads.  This follows their press release earlier this month suggesting that legislation would be laid on 10 May to safely roll out the vehicles from 31 May.

Join Don-Bur Service in Stoke on Trent! We're hiring HGV Technicians for day and night shifts. Enjoy competitive pay, 30 days holiday, company pension, and more. Apply now by emailing your CV to lisa.blake@donbur.co.uk.

2009 4.04m overall height Don-Bur curtainsided Lifting Deck for sale with 3/4 length platform

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.

Don-Bur offers nationwide support for trailers, rigid bodywork, light commercial vehicles and cars | Servicing, MOTs, refurbishment, conversions, and repairs.

GSR2 Explained | Understand the General Safety Regulations 2019/2144 for N and O vehicles. Learn how these rules impact your vehicle's safety standards.

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!

Discover how Don-Bur trailers withstand the harshest weather. Learn about our protective measures, including spray zincing, IP ratings, and paint technology.

Learn how HGV trailer brakes work, including air supply lines, dual-chamber actuators, ABS, EBS, and emergency braking for safe and efficient operation.