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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.

This version of the Don-Bur heavy duty, slide out step is designed to fit around the under-run bar and provide a solid platform to stand on.

The Modul series of telescopic landing gear is extremely versatile.

Upgrade your vehicle's safety with Rubbolite M756 Series 24V LED Rear Lights. Versatile, durable, and engineered for enhanced visibility and performance.

Stay compliant with London's Direct Vision Standard (DVS). Learn about star ratings, Safe Systems, and the 2024 Progressive Safe System upgrade.

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.

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.

The new site is now located next to Don-Bur’s Sapphire Curtains division on Clarence Road, Longton, which enables rapid transfer of curtains to and from the Sapphire Graphics division; ultimately speeding up the process of livery production and application.

Argos tests innovative trailer steering system to improve efficiency and reduce costs. Don-Bur and VSE partner to develop a new Electronic Trailer Steering (ETS) system that could revolutionize trailer manoeuvrability. Visit donbur.co.uk to learn more.

DHL Supply Chain has added four Don-Bur double deck trailers to its Mothercare fleet. The trailers can carry up to 44 pallets, a 69 per cent more than a  standard 13.5 metre trailer.

City Link is looking to cut its carbon footprint by switching to futuristic fuel-efficient trailers.

Wincanton has bought another batch of lightweight Don-Bur Teardrop™ trailers for its construction fleet following successful in-house trials.

This 10m long, single axle urban Teardrop™MK2 runs at just 3.985m overall height and incorporates a 1500kg retractable Dhollandia Tail-Lift for Store Deliveries.

Don-Bur Unveils Teardrop™ MK2 Trailer with Enhanced Aerodynamics for Fuel Efficiency. New design boasts 15% fuel savings and reduced drag. Visit donbur.co.uk to learn more.

PC World's 'RoadMouse' lorries cut fuel use by 10%, increase storage by 10%. Full fleet shift in 2008 for 20% improved fuel efficiency and CO2 savings.

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%.

Don-Bur boosts production with £1M laser cutter. New machine handles materials up to 6500 x 3100 x 20mm with 0.05mm/m accuracy. Visit donbur.co.uk

DON-BUR have manufactured two 13.7m “EcoStream” curtainsided double deck trailers with aerodynamic sloping roofs for free demonstration; one with a fixed deck and one with moving Ratchet Decks

For the first time, Hayton Coulthard Transport Ltd., the 102-year-old haulier awarded Scottish Haulage Company of the Year 2017, has ordered a batch of 13.7m long tri-axle standard curtainsiders from Don-Bur to complement their substantial fleet.

Roof-mounted solar panels on trucks and trailers are fast becoming a credible investment for operators looking to eke out even more efficiencies from their assets.

DHL, the UK’s largest logistics company today announces it has begun operating the first purpose-built fully electric 16-tonne vehicle in the UK.

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.

Don-Bur has been working feverishly behind the scenes to become 'COVID-Safe' in advance of a cautious re-opening of their manufacturing facilities.

A 6-acre expansion at the Don-Bur manufacturing plant in Stoke-on-Trent is set to complete in 2021 and has led to a further 100 jobs to support the unprecedented level of new orders at the HGV trailer-making factory.

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 invests £45,000 in a new Bodywork Training Centre in Stoke-on-Trent, focusing on new starters and apprentices to enhance practical skills and ensure a better working environment.

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

Ferry skid plates can be specified when clearance from chassis to ground is limited and there is a likelihood of grounding the rear underrun bar.

Learn about the different power supply options available, and the advantages and drawbacks of using transformers. Contact us at customerservice@donbur.co.uk.

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

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

EN 12642-XL is a body standard, not a curtain rating. Sapphire Curtains supplies curtains for EN 12642-XL bodies. Visit www.sapphirecurtains.co.uk or call +44(0)1782 317 009.

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

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

A simple, three-rung pull-out, drop-down access ladder with integral platform.

A simple 3 rung step that slides out and drops down to provide suitable footholds.

AIRBAR™ boosts road safety with visible inflatable barriers and flashing LEDs, preventing blind-spot collisions. Safe-turn® enhances cyclist safety. British-made, winner of the Institute of Vehicle Recovery's 2019 Innovation Award.

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.

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

Why Camera Monitor Systems? The size of commercial vehicles and machines mean vehicle blind spots are a major factor in collisions across all industries.

Improving driver visibility is a key issue for vehicle operators. Safety devices incl. mirrors/cameras are common/mandatory under blind spot legislation.

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

The dog clip and wire door retainer clips onto the underside of the side rave to retain the door close to the bodywork.

'EBS-Safe' is a unique Don-Bur warning system that ensures a compliant ISO 7638 ABS/EBS (often known more simply as EBS) connection.

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.

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

Vector® HE 19: Fuel-efficient trailer system with up to 30% savings, reduced weight, and improved control for an efficient cold chain.

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.

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.