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.
Valx eLEG - Powered Landing Legs Valx electric landing leg: robust, efficient, and weatherproof. Save time and money with easy push-button operation and low-maintenance design.
BPW Generation 2 Landing Legs BPW's Generation 2 landing leg is a durable and safe solution with a new design. Lightweight, reinforced, and maintenance-free for three years.
What are the different types of HGV landing leg feet? Landing leg foot types: Wheeled, Flat, and Compensating Rocker. Explore options for stable and adaptable support.
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.
Are LSTs legal in the UK yet? On 31 June 2023, an amendment to The Road Vehicles (Authorisation of Special Types) (General) Order 2023 came into force, allowing Longer Semi Trailers to be operated on UK roads.
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.
What are trailer "Landing Legs"? Landing Legs are a pair of heavy duty support legs, located behind the bed plate, which support the weight of the front of the trailer when the trailer is uncoupled.
LSTs (Longer Semi Trailers) to Become Legal from 31 May 2023 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."
Can I make sure that HGV drivers couple up correctly? Don-Bur's innovation, EBS-Safe, reinforces best practices for coupling, particularly the crucial ISO 7638 line connection. Enhancing safety in coupling and uncoupling procedures.
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.
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.
Don-Bur Highlights Cutting-Edge Safety Innovations at RTX 2025 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.
Don-Bur Unveils Lifting Deck Trailer for M&S at RTX 2024 Discover Don-Bur's latest Lifting Deck trailer for Marks & Spencer, unveiled at the 2024 Road Transport Expo. This innovative trailer maximizes capacity, enhances safety, and boosts sustainability for M&S's transportation needs.
What is the correct action for an HGV red/amber cab warning lamp? The ABS/EBS warning lamp (Malfunction Indicator Light 'MIL') can show either an yellow or red state.
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.
What payload weight can I carry on an HGV trailer? Learn how to calculate payload weight on an HGV trailer, considering gross vehicle weight (GVW/GCW) and UK legal limits for safe and compliant transport.
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 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.
Docuplate VTG6 Holder (VTG00) Introducing the solution to document holder challenges: The VTG Document Holder. Weatherproof, tamperproof, and designed for durability, it ensures UV protection and a universal fit, solving the issues faced by operators.
EBS-Safe | Encourage Correct EBS/ABS Trailer Coupling 'EBS-Safe' is a unique Don-Bur warning system that ensures a compliant ISO 7638 ABS/EBS (often known more simply as EBS) connection.
Ferry Lashing Rings A staple minimum compliance requirement for ferry crossings. Attached to the chassis, they typically come in 6 pairs; one pair in front of the landing legs, one pair in front of the bogie and the remaining pair at the rear.
Dawes PeoplePanel® Flat Panel Side Guard Protection System Enhance road safety with PeoplePanel® – flat panel side guards, visibility increase, FORS compliant, lightweight, and customizable.
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.
Jost KKS Remote Control Auto Coupling For HGV Trailers The JOST KKS Auto Coupling system provides the facility for fast, safe trailer coupling and uncoupling without the need for the driver to exit their cab.
What is the load restraint standard EN 12640? BS EN 12640 sets standards for commercial vehicle lashing points. Ensure compliance with design, construction, and positioning criteria for secure goods transport.
What is an ISO 7638 (ABS/EBS) HGV Trailer Suzie Coupling? ISO 7638: Vital 7-pin electrical trailer coupling powering ECU, enabling fast braking, load sensing, and roll stability. Legally required since May 2002.
How tall are double deck trailers? Understand double deck trailer height limits – from UK builds up to 4.95m to low-height 4.0m designs with reduced decks for forklift side loading.
52 Pallet Lifting Deck Trailer Don-Bur returns to Commercial Vehicle Show with innovative trailer. Features include aerodynamic "Aeris" system, latest "LowGlide" ground coupling, and more. Visit donbur.co.uk
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: 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.
Argos Delivers More Value with 60 Pallet Capacity LSTs Argos has ordered 19 Lifting Deck Longer Semi Trailers (LSTs) from Don-Bur with the largest internal cubic volume seen on British roads.
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 & RHA Launch Unique Load Restraint CPC Course 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.
Allied Bakeries takes 73 new Iveco Eurocargos Allied Bakeries is putting an additional 73 Iveco Eurocargos into service to support a major new nationwide contract.
Bibby Distribution Order First Don-Bur EN 12642-XL Rated Trailers TÜV Nord has certified 75 new specialist Don-Bur curtainsiders for Bibby Distribution to comply with the demanding load restraint EN12642-XL accreditation.
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.
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.
Don-Bur Acquires SafeContractor Accreditation for 2nd Year Don-Bur secures SafeContractor Accreditation for the 2nd consecutive year, reaffirming commitment to health and safety excellence.
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.
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.
Not All Drivers Are Coupling Correctly Most responsible operators will understand that correct coupling from tractor to trailer is critical to the safe operation of the trailer and that compliance is key to avoiding accidents and/or PG9 prohibitions but do all drivers actually do it right?
What is the correct coupling & uncoupling code of practice 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.
What Happened To My MOT Plate? As of the 14th July 2018, HGV trailers are no longer to be issued with a physical MOT plate.
Don-Bur Celebrates Founder Don Burton's 90th Birthday Milestone Don-Bur celebrated a significant milestone today as they marked the 90th birthday of their founder, Don Burton.
You must register UK commercial trailers before towing them abroad From 28 March 2019, you must register commercial trailers over 750kg and all trailers over 3,500kg before they can travel through countries that have ratified the 1968 Vienna Convention on Road Traffic.
Don-Bur Support Discovery Academy STEM Club Don-Bur has donated over £1,000 worth of technologically advanced Lego kits to the children in the STEM Club at the local Discovery Academy in Stoke-on-Trent.