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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
BPW Idem Telematics BPW Idem telematics enhances logistics with real-time data, improving fleet control and reducing costs.
FAQ: Legally, What Is The Biggest HGV / Trailer? Find out the legal size limits for HGVs and trailers in the UK, including combination lengths, heights, widths, and aerodynamic allowances.
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.
What is "TIR" on commercial trailers? 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.
Q: What is a "shunter" or "tug"? A tug, or shunter, is a powerful vehicle that is used to move railroad cars and other large vehicles around a railyard or industrial facility.
Q: What is "MHE": Materials Handling Equipment? 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.
What is a "Moffett"? The term "Moffett" is a widely used type of truck-mounted forklift, also known as a vehicle-mounted forklift (VMF) or lorry loader.
What is a skeletal trailer? A skeletal chassis design typically used for carrying shipping containers.
Don-Bur Develop SCUASH Capacity Calculator Don-Bur has launched a load capacity calculator. The system is able to determine the maximum capacity and fill percentage of any uniform payload within specified trailer or rigid bodywork dimensions.
Don-Bur Quarterly News Oct 2014 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
Don-Bur IT Infrastructure Developed Running seamlessly alongside the recent investment in new facilities, Don-Bur has allocated significant resource on networking, hardware and software across the Don-Bur group which will support the ‘DRIVE’ Programme (Dedicating Resources to Influence Value & Efficiency)
DP DHL introduces first Teardrop Trailer in Germany and France DHL adds one Teardrop trailer for use throughout Germany and France as part of its logistics solutions for its customer Airbus.
Don-Bur Offer New Super-Lightweight Panels For the first time, Don-Bur is offering “Armourlite™”; a new, super-lightweight panel, weighing in at just 4.54kgs per m2 in comparison to its GRP cousin at 16kgs per m2.
Hermes Double Deck Investment Courier delivery network Hermes has taken delivery of eight double deck trailers from Don-Bur in order to save almost £400,000 per year while reducing its overall carbon footprint by as much as two per cent.
First Don-Bur High Volume Trailer For Wincanton Yesterday marked the official announcement from the DfT to permit controlled trials of High Volume Trailers (HVT’s) and Wincanton has been working closely with Don-Bur to design and manufacture its first 15.65m long Teardrop™ pillarless tri-axle in readiness for the VSO (Vehicle Special Orders)
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.
Don-Bur Manufacture 107 Lifting Double Deck Trailers For Yodel Yodel Transport Ltd invests in 107 lifting deck Double Deck trailers from Don-Bur, boosting parcel delivery efficiency and reducing daily mileage by an estimated 7200 miles.
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.
First Sustainability Day of Deutsche Post DHL in Bonn For the first time, Deutsche Post DHL is issuing an invitation to attend a Sustainability Day at its head office in Bonn. The event will focus on a dialog with representatives from different areas of society to discuss various issues.
Mothercare double deckers promise 69 percent space boost DHL Supply Chain has added four Don-Bur double deck trailers to its Mothercare fleet. The trailers can carry up to 44 pallets, a 69 per cent more than a standard 13.5 metre trailer.
Green is the future as City Link take delivery of Teardrop trailers City Link is looking to cut its carbon footprint by switching to futuristic fuel-efficient trailers.
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.
Axis Launch Aircutter Trailer Offer Leasing and rental company Axis Intermodal is looking to invest in more than 100 aerodynamic trailers to help its customers reduce their fuel bills.
Don-Bur Hold Their First Fuel Saving Forum Entitled 'Fuel Is Costing Us The Earth', Don-Bur has just hosted its first fuel saving forum on 16th September at the Britannia Stadium, Stoke-on-Trent.
DHL and Volvo trial 18-tonne hybrid with Don-Bur bodywork DHL Supply Chain is set to trial what it says is the world’s first 18-tonne hybrid distribution truck, in partnership with Volvo Trucks.
Don-Bur | New 4m High Teardrop 'Euro' Don-Bur Debuts 4m High Teardrop™ Trailer for Fuel-Efficient European Hauling. New design optimizes aerodynamics and load capacity, saving 10% fuel and CO2 emissions. Visit donbur.co.uk to learn more.
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.
Marks And Spencer Cuts Carbon With Teardrop Trailers 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%.
New EcoStream Sloping Roof Gives Fuel Savings For Businesspost 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.
Bibby & Ultraframe conserve carbon with dual fuel and Don-Bur LSTs Bibby Distribution has added five MAN TGX tractor units converted to dual-fuel LPG (liquefied petroleum gas) and three new Don-Bur longer semi-trailers (LSTs) to its Ultraframe fleet.
How To Save Fuel: Weight vs Aerodynamics Optimizing trailer design for fuel efficiency: weight vs aerodynamics. Learn how to balance weight and aerodynamics to maximize fuel savings for commercial vehicles. Visit donbur.co.uk/trailerbuilder.
Don-Bur's "EcoStream" Aerodynamic Curtainsided Double Deck Demo 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
The Latest Trailer Innovation 2016 Explore Don-Bur's trailer innovations: Plasma Actuators, Teardrop design, and groundbreaking safety features.
Don-Bur's Smart Solutions at the Commercial Vehicle Show 2018 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 Works With The Government On VECTO Whether you like it or not, VECTO (Vehicle Energy Consumption Calculation Tool) will be upon us from 2019.
Deutsche Post DHL now charges trucks with a natural energy source TRAILAR is a sustainable, efficient and cost-effective solution which makes a significant contribution to reducing emissions from road transport.
Postal & Parcel Technology - Environmental Achievement 2018 Deutsche Post DHL Group (DHL) developed the TRAILAR solar transportation solution as part of its target to achieve zero emissions by 2050.
Bring Me Sunshine - Solar Powered Bodywork Roof-mounted solar panels on trucks and trailers are fast becoming a credible investment for operators looking to eke out even more efficiencies from their assets.
Don-Bur Delivers High Volume LST Lifting Deck Trailers to Poundland 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.
Don-Bur Provide Teardrop Bodywork for Tenens Dedicated Gas Vehicles 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.