Are You Ready For The Direct Vision Standards? London's Direct Vision Standards begin Oct 26, 2020. HGVs over 12T need safety permits. Check ratings, retrofit gear if zero. Apply to avoid fines. Don-Bur can assist.
FAQ | Understanding the UK Direct Vision Standard (DVS) Stay compliant with London's Direct Vision Standard (DVS). Learn about star ratings, Safe Systems, and the 2024 Progressive Safe System upgrade.
Direct Vision Standard Decals Don-Bur supply a variety of decals to a recommended TFL specification for both the side raves and rear.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
Q: What is the load restraint standard EN 12195 (Part 1/2)? EN 12195: European standard for commercial vehicle load restraint | Calculate strap strength and set testing standards for secure loads.
DHL Makes The Don-Bur Teardrop Trailer Standard DHL Supply Chain says Don-Bur's Teardrop™ trailer has now become standard spec on all new trailer orders unless there is a compelling reason otherwise.
Don-Bur Awarded CSR Silver Standard Don-Bur takes their approach to corporate social responsibility seriously. The management ethos generates a sustainable and environmentally sympathetic foundation which encourages best practice and offers re-assurance to their client base.
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.
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.
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.
Dawes PeoplePanel® Flat Panel Side Guard Protection System Enhance road safety with PeoplePanel® – flat panel side guards, visibility increase, FORS compliant, lightweight, and customizable.
Key HGV Regulations | Guide for Drivers & Operators The HGV industry is heavy regulated and you can find a number of links below to key regulatory documents.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
DHL Takes To The Road With UK's First Electric 16-T Truck DHL, the UK’s largest logistics company today announces it has begun operating the first purpose-built fully electric 16-tonne vehicle in the UK.
Cyclists Turn Safe Alarm System Enhance vehicle visibility in city centers. TurnAlarm system, with visual and audible alerts, reduces accidents during manoeuvres.
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.
GSR2 | The Next Generation of Vehicle Safety Regulations GSR2 Explained | Understand the General Safety Regulations 2019/2144 for N and O vehicles. Learn how these rules impact your vehicle's safety standards.
Profile: Andy Podmore Andy Podmore is the General Manager at Boothen Road. With decades of experience, Andy has played a pivotal role in the company's growth, overseeing operations, managing service engineers, and spearheading new initiatives.
Don-Bur Invests £100,000 in New State-of-the-Art Spray Booth Don-Bur invests £100,000 in a new spray booth to enhance paint spraying capacity and efficiency at their Clarence Road site.
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.
Don-Bur Launch Low Maintenance Lifting Deck at the C V Show 2019 At the 2019 Commercial Vehicle Show, Don-Bur will be showing off their latest Lifting Deck trailer, engineered for optimal durability and to reduce maintenance by an estimated 12.2%.
Coronavirus Covid-19: Use E-communication Where Possible In light of the recent Coronavirus COVID-19 outbreak, we are encouraging the use of our various E-communication channels.
DVSA Guide to Maintaining Roadworthiness | 28 April 2025 Discover the key April 2025 updates to the DVSA Guide to Maintaining Roadworthiness, including brake testing, MPRS, recalls, and compliance duties.
What is an ISO neck profile on a trailer? (ISO 1726) Explore what an ISO neck profile is, how ISO 1726 ensures tractor-trailer compatibility, and the effects of kingpin position, BEVs, and urban trailer design.
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.
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.
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.
Wincanton Invests In New Green Wavin Fleet Wincanton, the leading European supply chain provider has just purchased eleven new aerodynamic high cube trailers for their Wavin contract which are set to improve fuel efficiency and reduce CO2 emissions.
Amber Gregory Demonstrates Trailer Safety Features at CV Show 2018 Amber Gregory was among many representatives on the Don-Bur stand at this year's CV Show, demonstrating various innovative safety features.
Exactly How High Is A 16 foot 6 inch Unmarked Bridge? When Don-Bur first started doing double decks over 30 years ago, they were commonly built at a maximum of 4.880m high (16'); however, of late, we have seen that limit being tested where the degree of clear space between trailer top and bridge has shrunk to just a few inches.
Clipper Drives The Green Agenda with New Fleet Delivering on their vision to limit the impact their operations have on the environment, Clipper Logistics have introduced to its fleet in 11 new vehicles and 16 trailers designed to reduce carbon emissions.
Don-Bur Continues To Provide Service Support For Logistics Our heartfelt thanks go out to our Service divisions, who remain operational to support essential logistics operations throughout the Coronavirus crisis.
Don-Bur Achieves RSQS Supplier Accreditation Don-Bur is delighted to achieve an RSQS (Retail Suppliers Qualification System) accrediation from Hellios.
Don-Bur Launches New Help Centre Don-Bur launches new online Help Centre providing live chat, knowledge centre and tracked ticket system. Visit donbur.co.uk/help for expert support.
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.
The Future of Trucking is Here: Understanding VECTO's Impact Learn how VECTO applies to HGV trailers (Classification O) for regulatory compliance, efficiency optimization, and market competitiveness.
Sapphire Invests £700,000 in Curtain Strapping Machine Sapphire Curtains & Cargo Control invests £700,000 in an innovative automated curtain strapping machine, setting new industry standards | sapphirecurtains.co.uk
FAQ: Does Don-Bur publish their emissions and SECR data? Learn about Don-Bur's commitment to sustainability through our published SECR data, including Scope 1 and 2 emissions, efficiency efforts, and annual reporting.
New Don-Bur Lifting Deck Trailers Transform Alliance Automotive’s Logistics Don-Bur delivers 16 innovative Box Van Lifting Deck trailers to Alliance Automotive, enhancing efficiency with tailored design and 960 tote capacity.