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The DVSA releases updated load securing guidance for HGVs, aiming to improve comprehension and navigation, offering practical solutions.

Dangerous goods are items or material that can pose a risk to people, animals, or the environment if not properly handled in use or during transport.

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.

Please note that this article has now been superceded by the DVSA guidance issued 27th March 2015

HGV theft cost UK operators £111m in 2024. Explore common methods and the security systems helping to protect goods and vehicles.

The Sapphire Curtains and Load Restraint division manufactures the complete range of load restraint solutions to suit individual needs.

Don-Bur's EN 12640 compliant rated lashing posts fit the steel "V" groove side rave, providing secure load restraint. With a 25kN lashing capacity, 5000daN breaking force, and double-forged construction, these posts ensure reliable performance.

Loadfix load restraint sheeting is suspended from the roof with bungee cord, attached to both side raves with a rave hook and tensioned with manual ratchets.

Wide design 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.

Maximize load security with Loadlok 1806 Load Restraint rail. Versatile steel track for strapping, shoring poles, and decking beams in box van bodywork.

This roller action net pulls down to form a cover over a portion of the rear aperture.

Simple and effective, this security mesh fits snugly under roof sticks, offering dual protection. It prevents payload damage to the roof and enhances security against external threats, acting as a deterrent to theft.

SecureSeal®: Eco-friendly, tamper-evident security for vehicles and trailers. Trusted by major fleets globally, it reduces costs with up to 50,000 operations, no batteries, and options for audit trails like SealRF or SecureLogger.

Load restraint bars or "Shoring" poles come in many sizes and types to fit transversely between either Loadlok / Titgemeyer track or similar.

TIR represents "Transport International de Marchandises par la Route" and is a Customs Agreement concerning the international transport of goods.

Don-Bur can provide a selection of transverse nets which are predominantly designed for multi-drop routes with diminishing loads.

Tenetis Auto Tensioner: Revolutionizing load restraint. Consistent 350kg force, easy and safe. Enhance safety and productivity.

EN 12195: European standard for commercial vehicle load restraint | Calculate strap strength and set testing standards for secure loads.

Don-Bur provides a free online tool that allows you to approximate the load on the axle set (bogie) with varying load types and weights.

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.

Don-Bur's 'Delta' load restraint eliminates rave hooks, providing a strong and flexible strap anchor for rave-to-rave lashing, tested up to 5,550kgs.

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.

Don-Bur covers the key aspects of load restraint, your legal obligations and what options are available to optimise safety and maintain DVSA compliance.

Don't let stillages roll! Secure your curtainsiders with Don-Bur's D-ring curtains.

Learn about floor point load ratings for commercial vehicles. Understand practical considerations, material strength, load distribution, and safety factors.

Discover the insurance coverage at Don-Bur (Holdings) Ltd, including Employers' and Public Liability, ensuring safety for employees and clients.

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.​

Enhance cargo security with the Barndoor FreightLock: a heavy-duty, pneumatic slamlock for swing doors. Ideal for high-value, multi-drop deliveries.​

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.

Maple Turtle Padlock cover: Robust trailer door security for long-haul deliveries. Deters theft with a two-part lock hasp, ideal for truck/trailer doors, secured by a high-security Abloy Protec padlock.

BPW Idem telematics enhances logistics with real-time data, improving fleet control and reducing costs.

The Sapphire Curtains & Load Restraint division manufactures (and installs) PVC curtains for application onto curtainsided trailers and rigid bodywork.

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.

The term "barn doors" is a widely used colloquial expression for rear doors that have the locking bar mechanism on the outside of the door.

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

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.

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.

The HGV industry is heavy regulated and you can find a number of links below to key regulatory documents.

Discover what HGV dropsiders are, how they work, and their key advantages for efficient cargo transportation. Learn about their removable sides, load restraint features, durability, and cost-effectiveness for various haulage needs.

Don-Bur supplies 10 bespoke rigid curtainsiders to Gregory Distribution, featuring reinforced roofs, EN 12642-XL compliance, and advanced UV livery printing.

Load-bearing risk: PVC tears of 75mm+ repaired with patches. Webbing strap tears of 10mm+ require curtain removal, replacement, and strap repair.

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.

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.

BS EN 12642:2016 (L & XL) is a certified European load containment standard confirming compliance of complete body structures of commercial vehicle bodies.

Don-Bur introduces 1000 hole walling solutions for garment carriers. This steel side wall covering allows flexible placement of shoring poles/garment rails, maximizing load fill without damaging structural panels.

Don-Bur's flexible & heavy duty anti-vandal curtain panels can be included to prevent theft/vandalism. Options available for rigid and trailer application.

Blade panels are just 7.5mm thick, lightweight and extremely durable panels that provide a superior impact resistance and greater internal cubic capacity.

Don-Bur's rapid-access Buckleless Curtain System (BCS) provides the ability to tension the entire curtain surface in a one button/lever action.

Ensure a secure Cold Chain with Carrier Transicold's DataCOLD range – temperature recorders offering advanced control, compliance, and visibility.

Bonded floors are, as their name suggests, bonded to the cross-bearers rather than fixed with screws.