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Features
3 Rung Pull-Out Drop-Down Step With Platform
A simple, three-rung pull-out, drop-down access ladder with integral platform.
Aspock ECOLED II Rear LED Lamp With Glowing Body Technology
Enhance safety with our LED Rear Lamp. Adjustable, innovative design reduces spare parts, offers increased visibility, and features practical mounting.
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.
Wheely Safe TPMS
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!
Jonesco Rectangular Document Holder Box with Hinged Lid
A durable, rectangular A4 document holder for external or internal fitment to bodywork.
Anti-Vandal Curtains
Don-Bur's flexible & heavy duty anti-vandal curtain panels can be included on curtains to prevent theft and vandalism. Options are available for both rigid and trailer application, including Siosteel and Dynatex meshes.
News
Don-Bur Awarded Silver EcoVadis Medal For Sustainability Assessment
Today, Don-Bur was proud to be awarded another coveted silver medal by EcoVadis, a widely recognised sustainability assessment (ESG) agency.
Don-Bur Invests In Solar Panels Across Three Sites
Don-Bur invests £300,000 in solar panels across three sites, reducing carbon emissions and enhancing sustainability.
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 Launches New HD Website
Don-Bur has just launched a completely new website, complying with all of the latest standards and offering some cutting-edge interactive 3D Models.
DHL Launches CNG Powered City Quiet Truck
DHL has launched a compressed natural gas (CNG) concept truck, a Euro-6 two-axle rigid Scania P-280, at the inaugural Quiet Cities global summit in Twickenham today.
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.
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)
Don-Bur Stands With Ukraine
The Russian invasion of Ukraine is abhorrent and every day we see evidence of atrocities, sacrifice, hardship and appalling tragedy on an unthinkable scale.
Regulations Now Permit Boat-tails But Should You Adopt Them?
On 14th February this year, the DfT changed legislation to allow for and encourage the use of safer and more environmentally-friendly HGVs on the UKs roads.
Don-Bur Awarded SafeContractor Accreditation
Don-Bur has just been awarded the coveted SafeContractor Accreditation for all of their service divisions including repair, maintenance, graphics, curtains, load restraint and after-sales.
Challenges in UK Type Approval Post-Brexit
Post-Brexit UK vehicle approval challenges manufacturers & operators. Understand key issues & how to navigate them.
Don-Bur Prioritises Worker Wellbeing with Innovative Vibration Monitoring Tech
Don-Bur prioritises worker safety with a new, cutting-edge vibration monitoring system. This tech allows real-time tracking & risk management, improving employee well-being as part of their comprehensive vibration management program!
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Don-Bur Quality Pledge
Minimise downtime! Don-Bur builds trailers, bodywork & more for max efficiency. Quality, warranty & support keep you moving. Learn more about Don-Bur!
Don-Bur Sustainability
Don-Bur builds sustainable trailers!♻️ Reduce waste, minimize impact, achieve net zero. Explore our eco-friendly solutions & end-of-life recycling. Learn more!
Employment
Job Vacancy - Electrical Fitter
Join our Electrical Team in Stoke! Craft premium commercial trailers for prestigious clients. Seeking auto electrics expertise. Apply to Lisa Blake at lisa.blake@donbur.co.uk
Job Vacancy - Hydraulic And Pneumatic Fitters
Join us in Stoke-on-Trent! Fitting area vacancies. Contribute to high-spec trailers. Hydraulic systems experience? Apply now with CV to Lisa Blake, HR Officer: lisa.blake@donbur.co.uk.
Faqs
What are the Maximum Axle Bogie Weights permitted in the UK?
Maximum permissible plated bogie weights depend on the number of axles and the limits of the axle itself. Axles are commonly rated at 9,000kgs but this cannot be used as a guide as axle types vary.
What Is Split Coupling?
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.
What are "Nappy" and "Kite" Load Restraint Systems?
In the context of cargo securement, the terms "nappy" and "kite" refer to types of transverse load restraint systems, also known as cross straps or tie-downs.
How many pallets can I fit onto a trailer?
The capacity and pallet footprint of any trailer depends on many factors. On this page, we highlight the different trailer types and the expected capacity.
What documents are issued with new trailers?
New trailer docs: DVSA's VTG6, VTG7, CTS, and Type Approval's CoC. From March 20, 2023, DVSA issues electronic copies alongside hard copies. Don-Bur offers PDI sheets on demand.
Do you have an environmental or sustainability report?
The Don-Bur Executive Environmental Report can be found in the related content links found below.
Regulation ECE R111 | trailer rollover stability
Learn about trailer rollover stability regulations and how they impact trailer design, including the role of ECE R111, lateral acceleration, and center of gravity height. This FAQ page helps ensure safe trailer operation.
What is VECTO and how does it affect operators?
Learn how VECTO applies to HGV trailers (Classification O) for regulatory compliance, efficiency optimization, and market competitiveness.
The Don Bur Team
Chris Griffiths
Service Director
Chris is the Service Director of Don-Bur Group. He has been with the company since 1984 and has held the position of Service Director since 2016.
Neil Smith
Parts Manager
Experienced After Sales Manager Neil now heads the Parts Manager role at Don-Bur, bringing a wealth of expertise.