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Don-Bur covers the key aspects of load restraint, your legal obligations and what options are available to optimise safety and maintain DVSA compliance.

FLT is an acronym for "Fork Lift Truck".

In an industry first, Don-Bur have teamed up with the Road Haulage Association to form an HGV load restraint CPC course designed uniquely by both the manufacturers and training providers to form the most comprehensive content.

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.

Dangerous goods are items or material that can pose a risk to people, animals, or the environment if not properly handled in use or during transport.

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.

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

Slash HGV fuel costs, boost profits, and drive sustainably. Discover expert tips, eco-driving techniques, and fuel-efficient upgrades today!

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

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

Enhance cargo security with the Barndoor FreightLock: a heavy-duty, pneumatic slamlock for swing doors. Ideal for high-value, multi-drop deliveries.​

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 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.

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

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.

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.

TIR represents "Transport International de Marchandises par la Route" and is a Customs Agreement concerning the international transport of goods.

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.

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.

BS EN 12640 sets standards for commercial vehicle lashing points. Ensure compliance with design, construction, and positioning criteria for secure goods transport.

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

A fifth wheel is the horizontal coupling plate on a tractor unit which slides underneath the trailer bed plate during coupling. It has jaws which clamp onto the kingpin.

TIR cables are specialized components used in international road transport to secure cargo in sealed compartments. They help ensure tamper-proof transport across borders under the TIR system, streamlining customs processes.

A rigid HGV (Heavy Goods Vehicle) is a large, non-articulated truck where the cargo-carrying body is permanently attached to the chassis.

MHE stands for materials handling equipment. It is a broad term for a wide range of equipment used to move, store, and control materials and products.

The term "Moffett" is a widely used type of truck-mounted forklift, also known as a vehicle-mounted forklift (VMF) or lorry loader.

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.

A skeletal chassis design typically used for carrying shipping containers.

Don-Bur Soars in 2014 with Investments, Innovation, and Market Share Gains. Invest in the future with Don-Bur's cutting-edge trailers. Visit donbur.co.uk

A major blue-chip retailer has acquired 37 Teardrop™ trailers, which could reduce their fuel consumption by up to 7%, giving them payback on their investment in under two years. CO2 emissions are calculated to drop by approximately 10%.

Four days before the start of critical global climate change negotiations in Copenhagen, a forward thinking company from the West Midlands has been invited to Downing Street to showcase how the UK’s low carbon innovation and partnership are already shaping business for the future economy.

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.

The government has agreed to increase the number of LSTs by an additional 1,000 and to extend the trial by 5 years. This increase will take the number of LSTs from 1,800 to approximately 2,800 over the next 12 months.

Don-Bur has been made aware that the DfT have issued guidance on how to apply for allocations of the additional Longer Semi Trailers (LSTs) in accord with the trial extension that was made public back in January.

The DVSA releases updated load securing guidance for HGVs, aiming to improve comprehension and navigation, offering practical solutions.

Gregory Distribution has continued its longstanding Carrier Transicold specification policy with its latest delivery of five new Don-Bur refrigerated trailers, each equipped with Carrier’s Vector 1550 unit.

Whether you like it or not, VECTO (Vehicle Energy Consumption Calculation Tool) will be upon us from 2019.

Don-Bur, the leading innovative manufacturers of commercial vehicle bodywork, has delivered 23 new ‘Wedge’ Lifting Deck Box Van Longer Semi Trailers (LSTs) to Poundland.

Howard Tenens, has recently taken delivery of two 26 tonne 340 BHP dedicated CNG (compressed natural gas) rigids from Scania, bringing the total number of dedicated gas vehicles to four.

HGV and LGV operators need to prepare for new rules for transporting goods to or through Europe from 2022.

On 14th February 2022, the DfT changed legislation to allow for and encourage the use of safer and more environmentally-friendly HGVs on the UKs roads.

Don-Bur unveils cutting-edge trailer safety features at Road Transport Expo 2025, including the new Safety Suite on a TIP trailer for Whistl. See it at Stand Y25.

The DfT has today released a statement saying that "Legislation will be laid today (10 May 2023) to safely roll out the vehicles on roads from 31 May."

Considerations for Longer Semi Trailers (LSTs): manoeuvrability, weight, and steer axles crucial for efficient deployment. Plan wisely.

Discover the raise/lower valve on HGV trailers - your key to adaptable heights, stable transportation, and efficient loading. Uncover the secrets now!

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.

Don't let stillages roll! Secure your curtainsiders with Don-Bur's D-ring curtains.

Don-Bur designs and builds the complete range of custom box van trailers | 8-15.65m | urban delivery to long-haul | Durable, efficient & customisable

Double Decks give you twice the carrying capacity of single decks, reducing your trip number and costs by half. They are now common in the transport industry.