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Faqs

Lifting Deck trailer shown at a loading bay
FAQ | Safe loading practice Information For Hauliers
HGVs & safety: Crucial tips & resources to navigate loading/unloading dangers for hauliers and operators. Be informed, stay protected. Contact us today!
Thu 11 Jan 2024
Curtainsider Longer Semi Trailer Closed
FAQ | Are LSTs legal 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.
Wed 15 Nov 2023
palfinger retractable tail lift
FAQ | What sort of tail-lifts are there?
Tail-lift types: Tuckaway folds under chassis. Column has standard and two-tier options. Retractable slides from rear, needs space. Cantilever is a large platform stowing as rear closure, rotating for use. Explore more in our Feature Library.
Fri 17 Nov 2023
safetykleen ratchet deck trailer
FAQ | What is a "Moffett" Forklift?
The term "Moffett" is a widely used type of truck-mounted forklift, also known as a vehicle-mounted forklift (VMF) or lorry loader.
Tue 21 Nov 2023
transverse net kite
FAQ | Nappy/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.
Tue 21 Nov 2023
container barn doors
FAQ | Trailer Barn Doors
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.
Tue 21 Nov 2023
Urban Skele Trailer
FAQ | What is a "Skele"/Skeletal Trailer?
A skeletal chassis design typically used for carrying shipping containers.
Tue 21 Nov 2023
Knorr-Bremse Raise Lower Valve
FAQ | Understanding the suspension raise/lower valve
Discover the raise/lower valve on HGV trailers - your key to adaptable heights, stable transportation, and efficient loading. Uncover the secrets now!
Fri 15 Dec 2023
floor phenolic ply
FAQ | What does a floor point load rating mean?
Learn about floor point load ratings for commercial vehicles. Understand practical considerations, material strength, load distribution, and safety factors.
Mon 18 Mar 2024
Suspension Airbag
FAQ | Trailer suspension air bags and why are they important
Air bag suspension is the standard choice for UK trailers. Learn about its advantages: smoother ride, adjustable loading height and potential for increased GVW.
Fri 17 May 2024

Features

Rearframe Swing Pillar
Rear Swing Pillars - Enhance Loading for UK Pallets
Rear Swing Pillars can improve loading access by allowing UK pallets to be loaded side-by-side without rearframe obstruction. Options for new build or retrofit.
Thu 12 Sep 2024
EH Taylor Curtainsider DD & Step Ramp
Step-Frame Pneumatic Ramp
Pneumatic ramps can be fitted to many double decks to enable ease of loading through the rear and up, onto the swan-neck.
Fri 11 Oct 2019
flip up deck
Manual Flip-Up Deck
The manual flip-up deck is specified on fixed double deck trailers with a step frame chassis where there is a need to increase the aperture/headroom at the end of the swan neck.
Fri 03 Nov 2017
internal lift bottom
Internal Lift
The internal lift is commonly used for double decks where there is a requirement to load/unload a secondary deck from a loading bay. The lift also forms part of the secondary deck.
Thu 02 Nov 2017
step ramp raised
Flip-Up Ramp
Access to the swan-neck has always been challenging and could be overcome with an internal tail-lift. Don-Bur manufactures a long flip-up pneumatic floor ramp to enable easy access for both personnel, pallet trucks and cages.
Tue 24 Nov 2020
g rail 2nd deck
G-Rail 2nd Decking System
The G-Rail system is a simple method of temporarily adding a lightweight 2nd decking system to maximum load fill.   It is particulary useful with loose loads where stacking becomes impractical.
Wed 21 Mar 2018
internal column lift
Internal Column Lift
The internal column lift is commonly used on trailers with a step frame chassis design where there is a requirement to load onto the swan neck.
Thu 02 Nov 2017
Step-Frame Internal Scissor Lift
Internal Scissor Lift
The internal scissor lift is commonly used on trailers with a step frame chassis design where there is a requirement to load onto the swan neck.
Thu 02 Nov 2017
raise roof pillar
Lifting Roof System
Maximize payload height without increasing overall height on a curtainsider with the Lifting Roof System. Vertical support pillars lift the roof, enabling side-loading of high loads without damaging the cant rail or pelmet, optimizing space utilization.
Tue 27 Mar 2018
sliding roof
Sliding Roof
The Don-Bur sliding roof design offers unhindered roof access for top/ crane-loaded items.
Fri 15 May 2020
Curtain Keep Safety System 2
HGV Trailer Curtain-Keep Retention System
Tame the wind and secure your cargo with the Curtain-Keep Safety System for HGVs. This innovative system features a high-tensile cable and link tethers to keep curtains taut in high winds, ensuring safety, efficiency, and compliance. Learn more today!
Tue 16 Jan 2024
brigade camera monitoring
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.
Fri 26 Feb 2021
brigade warning alarm
Brigade Blind Spot/ Reversing Warning Alarm System
Why Reversing and Warning Alarms? The rear blind spot is a huge problem regardless of vehicle/machine with reversing vehicles now accounting for a quarter of all workplace deaths.
Fri 26 Feb 2021
buckleless curtain system
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.
Fri 12 Jan 2018
full width compression buffer
Full Width Steel Compression Buffer
Don-Bur's durable full width steel compression buffers provide an effective barrier between the vehicles rear frame and the loading bay, reducing the risk of damage to the superstructure.
Fri 12 Jan 2018
joloda rollerbed flooring
Joloda Hydraroll Flooring
Choose Joloda Hydraroll for safe, forklift-free cargo handling. Reduce loading time and increase fleet versatility with our efficient rollerbed system.
Tue 18 Jul 2023
rear transverse net captive
Rear Roller Transverse Load Restraint Net
This roller action net pulls down to form a cover over a portion of the rear aperture.
Wed 03 Oct 2018
shutter retention catch
Shutter Retention Catch
A simple, weighted mechanism to retain a shutter in the raised position once lifted. Between services, the tension in a shutter spring can relax according to useage, size and type of shutter.
Wed 03 Oct 2018
taillift tuckaway open
Tuck-Away Tail-Lift
The tuck-away tail-lift is commonly used on vehicles where stowage space at the rear is limited. The split platform folds out and can be angled down at the rear for ease of loading roll cages and pallet trucks.
Mon 14 Nov 2022
141007 UPS LST LD 1
Trailer | Wide Lath Roller Shutter Rear Closure
Streamline bay operations with shutter rear closures, avoiding door hassles during reversing. Choose from wood or aluminum options. Regular maintenance ensures peak performance. Enhance safety and flexibility in loading bays.
Wed 03 Jan 2024
Haldex EB+ Soft Docking
Haldex EB+ Soft Docking
EB+ Soft Docking prevents loading bay accidents by activating brakes as distance decreases. Ultrasonic sensors and warnings ensure precise docking.
Wed 13 May 2020
Brightec Blueseal Air Curtain
Brightec BlueSeal Air Curtain for 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.
Tue 18 Jul 2023
Aspock RDC Premium
Aspock Ramp-Distance-Control RDC Premium
Smooth docking with Aspöck RDC premium. Only a few metres to the ramp. The lorry reverses slowly. Only 3 metres to the black buffers and an unmistakable beeping signal sounds.
Tue 18 Jul 2023
tenetis rave automated load restraint
Tenetis Auto Tensioning Load Restraint
Tenetis Auto Tensioner: Revolutionizing load restraint. Consistent 350kg force, easy and safe. Enhance safety and productivity.
Mon 06 Mar 2023
BPW Idem Telematics
BPW Idem Telematics: Connecting Your Vehicle Network
BPW Idem telematics enhances logistics with real-time data, improving fleet control and reducing costs.
Fri 07 May 2021
Suspension-Safe Engineering Model
Suspension-Safe | Alert System
Discover Don-Bur's Suspension-Safe: a standalone trailer safety system. Patented, independent, and vigilant, it alerts with light and sound if suspension exceeds the intended height. Enhance trailer safety today.
Wed 10 Jan 2024
Trailer Dropsides
HGV Dropside Gates
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.
Fri 19 Jan 2024
Curtain Load Restraint Rings
Curtain Load Restraint D-Rings
Don't let stillages roll! Secure your curtainsiders with Don-Bur's D-ring curtains.
Fri 19 Jan 2024

Products

3D render | Wedge trailer
Wedge Double Deck Trailers | No Step | Convenient Loading
Don-Bur's 'Wedge' Double Deck trailers offer a straight chassis, maximizing load capacity with unbroken floors, high clearances, and up to 60 UK pallet capacity
Thu 25 Jan 2024
3D render | Lifting Deck step-frame
Lifting Deck Trailers | High Volume Capacity | Fast Loading
Lifting Deck Trailers were invented by Don-Bur in the 1980's and their high cube and fast-loading features now dominate the major fleets. Find out more now.
Fri 26 Jan 2024
Rigid Curtainsider Body
Rigid Curtainsider Bodywork | 7.5 - 32T | Custom Solutions
Don-Bur offers the complete range of customised curtainsider rigid bodies suitable for free-issue chassis cabs ranging from 7.5T to 32T
Tue 23 Jan 2024
3D Render Rigid box van in showroom
Rigid Box Van Bodywork | 7.5 - 32T | Custom Designs
Don-Bur offers the complete range of customised Box Van Rigid Bodywork suitable for free-issue truck chassis ranging from 7.5T to 32T
Wed 24 Jan 2024

Don-Bur Entrance logo
Don-Bur: Trailer & Rigid Bodywork Manufacturers
DON-BUR are the market champions for the design and manufacture of the complete range of commercial vehicle trailers and rigid bodywork.
Mon 30 Sep 2024

News

Holland and Barrett 18T Rigid Box Van + Retractable TL OSF
Holland & Barrett | New Fleet of Don-Bur Box Bodies
Don-Bur, the HGV bodywork manufacturer, is thrilled to announce the completion of a new batch of 33 bespoke 18-tonne rigid box bodies for Holland & Barrett.
Thu 26 Sep 2024
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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
Tue 14 Oct 2014
141007 UPS LST LD 1
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.
Thu 09 Oct 2014
Argos LST Rear Steer Axke
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.
Thu 31 Jul 2014
load fix angled pretty
Don-Bur and 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.
Mon 23 Sep 2019
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DfT Announces LST (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.
Thu 31 Mar 2011
APC Double Deck EcoStream on motorway
APC Overnight trials Don-Bur EcoStream trailer
Don-Bur's EcoStream trailer, part of APC Overnight's fleet renewal, features an innovative lifting deck for safer, quicker loading, enhancing efficiency and reducing emissions.
Thu 25 Mar 2010
M & S Teardrop Trailer Chloe Knickers
Marks And Spencer 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%.
Sat 15 Dec 2007
mands wedge lifting deck trailer
Don-Bur: The Evolution of the 52 Pallet Wedge Double Decker
Don-Bur has just completed the design and manufacture of another large order of 52 UK pallet “Wedge” hydraulic Lifting Deck trailers; this time for a global parcel carrier. 
Wed 15 Mar 2017
Bond International Box Van Trailer NSR
Don-Bur Livery for Bond International New Trailer Batch
Don-Bur completes a new batch of six full print livery trailers for Bond International. Featuring advanced designs for easy loading, aerodynamic side skirts, and vibrant livery by Sapphire Graphics using their EFI UV printer
Mon 05 Aug 2024
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Don-Bur Supplies Temperature Controlled Curtainsiders to Gregorys
Gregory Distribution has continued its longstanding Carrier Transicold specification policy with its latest delivery of five new Don-Bur refrigerated trailers, each equipped with Carrier’s Vector 1550 unit.
Mon 05 Mar 2018
cvshow 2018 teaser
Don-Bur Smart Solutions | 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.
Mon 23 Apr 2018
Poundland lifting deck LST rear view
Don-Bur Delivers 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.
Wed 27 Sep 2023
dave burton 2019 stopa investment
Don-Bur Invests £4 Million To Manufacture “Standard” Products
Don-Bur is investing £4 million in new plant, software and training to mass-produce a range of standard product types.
Fri 26 Apr 2019
cdg load security
CDG/Load Security Enforcement Campaign From wk 22 2019
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.
Mon 22 Jul 2019
Lifting Roof NSF lowered
Don-Bur Launches New Lifting Roof Trailer
For the first time, Don-Bur has manufactured a Lifting Deck tri-axle trailer design with a lifting roof for a well-known parcel company. 
Mon 27 Apr 2020
Allied Bakeries double deck
High Volume Double Deck Trailer | Allied Bakeries
Don-Bur announces a groundbreaking achievement with Allied Bakeries. They have unveiled a new generation of high-volume box van double deck trailers.
Tue 17 Oct 2023
Royal Mail Lifting Deck Trailer OSR View
Don-Bur Develops Royal Mail Relationship | New Lifting Decks
Don-Bur has just won another order for 45 tri-axle Lifting Deck trailers for Royal Mail.  The newly built trailer design provides a 30% increase in cage capacity in comparison to the previous ¾ length Lifting Deck step-frame designs and a 7% fuel saving.
Thu 18 Feb 2021
2022 UK DFT New Rules for EU
Keeping commercial vehicles moving. Get ahead of new operator rules
HGV and LGV operators need to prepare for new rules for transporting goods to or through Europe from 2022.
Mon 10 Jan 2022
boat tail trailertail 1
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.
Thu 12 May 2022
lifting deck adapt 5
Don-Bur | New Lifting Deck "Adapt"
The new Lifting Deck body shape, dubbed "Adapt", has just been launched which provides greater flexibility with load sizes, better compatibility with existing 4m high loading bays and improves aerodynamics.
Fri 17 Mar 2023
TK Maxx Wedge Longer Semi Trailer
LSTs | 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."
Wed 10 May 2023
bibby tayto real crips lst
Longer Semi-Trailers Finally Roll Out
Today, the DfT has finally rubber-stamped the use of Longer Semi Trailers (LSTs) for general use on UK Roads.  This follows their press release earlier this month suggesting that legislation would be laid on 10 May to safely roll out the vehicles from 31 May.
Wed 31 May 2023

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