Online Chat Is Popular for Immediate Help And Assistance Don-Bur's online chat, launched in Feb 2016, handles 4,954 messages. Rapid, documented communication with a 15s wait time. Customers appreciate the convenience.
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.
Accessing Don-Bur User Manuals & Instructions Some generic manuals can be found in the related content section below. Other manuals may be available from us directly.
Where can I find your insurance cover documents/certificate? Discover the insurance coverage at Don-Bur (Holdings) Ltd, including Employers' and Public Liability, ensuring safety for employees and clients.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Checkpoint Safewheel Twin Wheelnut Indicator / Cover For HGV Wheels Safewheel Twin®: Durable retainer for two wheel nuts, prevents movement, enhances safety. Weather-resistant, supports fleet checks. Easy fitting and removal.
Checkpoint Safewheel Wheelnut Indicator / Cover For HGV Wheels Safewheel®: A robust wheel nut retaining ring and protective cap combo. Retains and protects wheel nuts, reducing the risk of loosening and enhancing safety. Durable, reusable, and supports fleet checks.
Continental ContiPressureCheck™ TPMS ContiPressureCheck: Advanced tire pressure monitoring system for constant monitoring, fuel savings, increased mileage, reduced tire failure risk, and enhanced safety.
Landing "Leg-Safe" System Helps Prevent Trailer Drops The "dropping" of a trailer is caused by drivers failing to lower the landing legs. Leg-Safe alerts the driver if legs aren't lowered during de-coupling.
Vue's Low Bridge Strike Alerting System For HGV Trailers An innovative alerting system as your preventative solution for bridge strikes. The Low Bridge Alerting System (LBAS) helps fleets tackle bridge strikes, significantly reducing the number of incidents that occur.
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 Shutter Freightlock IQ 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.
Pownall Valve Auto Park Brake Prevent rollaways with Pownall Valve—safety backup for park brakes, ensuring trailers stay secure during air line disconnection.
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.
Parksafe | Low Bridge Detection System (LBDS) Avoid costly bridge strikes with our Low Bridge Detection System – real-time GPS alerts help protect high vehicles from low clearance hazards
Wabco Smartboard Control trailer functions easily with WABCO's Trailer Access. No tools needed. Manage EBS and suspension functions effortlessly.
ZF Wabco TailGUARD: Rear blind spot detection system Enhance safety during reversing with TailGUARD – an automatic rear blind spot detection system for trailers. Compliant with ISO 12155, it helps prevent accidents, damages, and downtime.
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.
Haldex EB+ Soft Docking EB+ Soft Docking prevents loading bay accidents by activating brakes as distance decreases. Ultrasonic sensors and warnings ensure precise docking.
Banksman Safety Lighting For HGV Trailers Reduce the risk with the Banksman range. The Banksman lighting solution is a driver aid designed to deliver additional light to the areas around the vehicle when manoeuvring.
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.
Bridgestone TPMS Tyre Pressure Monitoring Systems. Bridgestone TPMS makes keeping your tyre pressure at optimum levels incredibly easy – reducing your fleet’s tyre costs, fuel consumption and number of breakdowns.
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.
Heavy Duty Anti-Tip Safety Legs Trailer tipping is a common issue with operators who load with high density loads. Anti-tip landing legs can help to prevent this critical safety problem.
Checkpoint Checklink Wheelnut Indicator For HGV Wheels Checklink®: A dual-purpose wheel nut indicator and retainer. Prevents loosening of nuts with a unique 'S' shape, offering visual indication and retention. Enhances safety and supports fleet checks.
Checkpoint Checklock SQ For HGV Wheels Checklock SQ®: Stainless steel retainer to prevent nut loosening. Two coils tighten around adjacent nuts, enhancing safety, re-usable, and supports fleet checks. Certified by TÜV.
Checkpoint Original Wheelnut Indicators For HGV Wheels Checkpoint® Original: The world's first and best loose wheel nut indicator. Invented over 30 years ago, it offers instant visual indication of nut movement, supports fleet safety checks, and ensures roadworthiness.
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.
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.
Tenetis Auto Tensioning Strap System Tenetis Auto Tensioner: Revolutionizing load restraint. Consistent 350kg force, easy and safe. Enhance safety and productivity.
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.
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.
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 a "PPT" or a "LLOP" for materials handling? What is a PPT: Powered Pallet Truck?A powered pallet truck (PPT), also known as an electric pallet truck or walkie stacker, is a material handling equipment
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.
Q: What is an "under-run" or "underrun"? An underrun, also known as a rear underride guard or bumper, is a structural reinforcement mounted at the rear of a trailer or rigid body 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.
Do you supply after-market parts? After-market parts are available from our Parts Division, located in Stoke-on-Trent.
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: 1st Straight-Frame LST Lifting Decks for Parcel Courier Don-Bur has built 25 straight-frame box van 15.65m Longer Semi-Trailers (LST’s) for a parcel courier, including an industry-first “wedge” shape with a full-length Lifting Deck.
Cutting Edge Technology for Don-Bur with New Laser Cutter In one of their largest investments to date, Don-Bur has invested £1 million in new bays, housing an advanced laser cutter; the first of its capacity installed in the UK. The new machine complements the existing plasma cutter, will triple production capacity and reduce handling time.
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)