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GSR2 Explained | Understand the General Safety Regulations 2019/2144 for N and O vehicles. Learn how these rules impact your vehicle's safety standards.

Learn about trailer rollover stability regulations and how they impact trailer design, including the role of ECE R111 | lateral acceleration | centre of gravity

On 14th February 2022, the DfT changed legislation to allow for and encourage the use of safer and more environmentally-friendly HGVs on the UKs roads.

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

First trailer examination mandated by Goods Vehicles (Plating and Testing) Regulations 1988 within one year from sale or supply.

Find out the legal size limits for HGVs and trailers in the UK, including combination lengths, heights, widths, and aerodynamic allowances.

Post-Brexit UK vehicle approval challenges manufacturers & operators. Understand key issues & how to navigate them.

Discover the key April 2025 updates to the DVSA Guide to Maintaining Roadworthiness, including brake testing, MPRS, recalls, and compliance duties.

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.

Whether you like it or not, VECTO (Vehicle Energy Consumption Calculation Tool) will be upon us from 2019.

As of the 14th July 2018, HGV trailers are no longer to be issued with a physical MOT plate.

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.

London's Direct Vision Standards begin Oct 26, 2020. HGVs over 12T need safety permits. Check ratings, retrofit gear if zero. Apply to avoid fines. Don-Bur can assist.

HGV and LGV operators need to prepare for new rules for transporting goods to or through Europe from 2022.

The ABS/EBS warning lamp (Malfunction Indicator Light 'MIL') can show either an yellow or red state.

Smart Kingpin: Continuous monitoring, alerts potential issues, ensures safety, UNECE Approval. Ideal for new builds or retrofitting.

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.

Under UN ECE R141, TPMS is required in new EU trailer types from July 2022. It is mandatory for all registered trailers by July 7, 2024. Exemptions apply in UK.

Understand how trailer rollover prevention systems like RSS, RSP and RSC work, including key stages, sensor input, and driver safety insights.

Explore Don-Bur's trailer innovations: Plasma Actuators, Teardrop design, and groundbreaking safety features.

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?

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."

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.

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

In Europe, vehicles are classified according to UN ECE Standards

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Understand how HGV roller brake tests work! This guide explains setup, testing and data analysis involved in ensuring optimal braking performance for HGVs.

Don-Bur aligns with EUDR standards, promoting sustainability through transparent sourcing, supply chain collaboration, and annual EcoVadis CSR assessments.

Learn how HGV trailer brakes work, including air supply lines, dual-chamber actuators, ABS, EBS, and emergency braking for safe and efficient operation.

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

The Modul series of telescopic landing gear is extremely versatile.

Elevate safety with CVAS, a versatile audio warning system for HGVs and commercial vehicles. UK-manufactured, it offers programmable alerts, durability, and reliability for any environment.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

£100,000 has been spent on a contemporary design reception and well-equipped conferencing facilities to cater for the ever-increasing number of road-based clientele who need somewhere to hold internal meetings or speak to their suppliers.

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.

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

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 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.

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.

TRAILAR is a sustainable, efficient and cost-effective solution which makes a significant contribution to reducing emissions from road transport.

Delivering on their vision to limit the impact their operations have on the environment, Clipper Logistics have introduced to its fleet in 11 new vehicles and 16 trailers designed to reduce carbon emissions.

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.

At the 2019 Commercial Vehicle Show, Don-Bur will be showing off their latest Lifting Deck trailer, engineered for optimal durability and to reduce maintenance by an estimated 12.2%.

Dick Denby has been lobbying the government for the use of his B-Double artic trailer combination for over 20 years.

Considerations for Longer Semi Trailers (LSTs): manoeuvrability, weight, and steer axles crucial for efficient deployment. Plan wisely.