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Faqs
Where can I get LOLER/Weight Test Certificates/ inspections from?
Please contact Ken Ford or Andy Podmore at out Boothen Road Site on +44(0)1782 749 111
What payload weight can I carry on a trailer?
Trailer payload depends on GVW. UK max is 44,000kgs; Europe varies with axles. Example: 44t GVW = 28,000kgs payload. Consider TARE weight for accurate calculations.
Mandatory laden brake testing will be enforced from 1 Jan 2023
The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) is today reminding vehicle operators that most goods vehicles and trailers will have to be appropriately laden for their annual test from 1 January 2023 onwards.
What is 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 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 are the Maximum Axle Bogie Weights permitted in the UK?
Maximum permissible plated bogie weights depend on the number of axles and the limits of the axle itself. Axles are commonly rated at 9,000kgs but this cannot be used as a guide as axle types vary.
What is EN 12642-XL?
BS EN 12642:2016 (L & XL) is a certified European load containment standard confirming the compliance of complete body structure of commercial vehicle bodies and trailers.
Do you make and supply load restraint / straps / nets?
The Sapphire Curtains and Load Restraint division manufactures the complete range of load restraint solutions to suit individual needs.
What is RSP or RSS?
RSP/RSS in new braking systems prevents rollovers. Knorr-Bremse feature reacts to lateral acceleration, tests wheel state, and controls oscillations for stability.
What is an ISO 7638 Connection?
ISO 7638: Vital 7-pin electrical trailer coupling powering ECU, enabling fast braking, load sensing, and roll stability. Legally required since May 2002.
What is a Raise/Lower Valve?
Discover the Raise/Lower Valve on HGV trailers - your key to adaptable heights, stable transportation, and efficient loading. Uncover the secrets behind this hydraulic marvel now!
Where can I find information about safe loading practices?
HGVs & safety: Crucial tips & resources to navigate loading/unloading dangers. Be informed, stay protected.
What is VECTO and how does it affect operators?
Learn how VECTO applies to HGV trailers (Classification O) for regulatory compliance, efficiency optimization, and market competitiveness.
What does a floor point load rating mean?
Learn about floor point load ratings for commercial vehicle bodywork. Understand practical considerations, material strength, load distribution, and safety factors.
What are mudguards?
Ensure your HGV trailer operates cleanly and complies with spray suppression regulations. Learn about the advantages and applications of thermoplastic mudguards for HGV trailers.
What is an air bag?
Air bag suspension is the standard choice for UK trailers. Learn about its advantages like smoother ride, adjustable height for loading, and potential for increased GVW capacity. Discover how it benefits both cargo and trailer.
Regulation ECE R111 | trailer rollover stability
Learn about trailer rollover stability regulations and how they impact trailer design, including the role of ECE R111, lateral acceleration, and center of gravity height. This FAQ page helps ensure safe trailer operation.
News
Confused About EN 12642-XL?
Don-Bur offers expert advice on load restraint and EN 12642-XL. Learn about the latest DVSA guidelines and how to choose the right solution for your fleet. Visit donbur.co.uk for more information.
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?
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 ETS Steered Trailer
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.
What Is VOSA Compliant Load Restraint?
Please note that this article has now been superceded by the DVSA guidance issued 27th March 2015
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.
Understanding The Risk Of Trailer Rollaway
All drivers should be familiarised with the operation of the park and shunt valves on a trailer, but when they apply the trailer park brakes, are they fully aware of why this is so critical?
Don-Bur at the Commercial Vehicle Show 2018
At this year's CV Show on stand 5A50, Don-Bur are launching a host of innovative products and features that not only excite the imagination of cost-conscious Fleet Managers, they can be applied to fleets in a practical way.
What's Happened To My MOT Plate?
As of the 14th July 2018, HGV trailers are no longer to be issued with a physical MOT plate.
Deutsche Post DHL now charges trucks with a natural energy source
TRAILAR is a sustainable, efficient and cost-effective solution which makes a significant contribution to reducing emissions from road transport.
Bring Me Sunshine - Solar Powered Bodywork
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.
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.
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."
Longer Semi-Trailers (LSTs) 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.
LSTs: Steering Towards the Right Specification
Considerations for Longer Semi Trailers (LSTs): manoeuvrability, weight, and steer axles crucial for efficient deployment. Plan wisely.
Features
Anti-Vandal Curtains
Don-Bur's flexible & heavy duty anti-vandal curtain panels can be included on curtains to prevent theft and vandalism. Options are available for both rigid and trailer application, including Siosteel and Dynatex meshes.
Carbofont Panels
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle! Carofont panels are eco-friendly, made from recyclable plastic material. With various options, conforming to AFNOR standards.
Coretinium Panels
With impressive strength and rigidity, Coretinium® takes its inspiration from nature’s most optimised high performance materials.
EBS-Safe
'EBS-Safe' is a unique Don-Bur warning system that ensures a compliant ISO 7638 ABS/EBS (often known more simply as EBS) connection.
Ecofont Panels
Ecofont panels—a blend of glass-reinforced polyester, recyclable PET foam, and Gelcoat RAL 9010. Ideal for lightweight dry freight vehicles.
Panel Specification Comparison Chart
Don-Bur offers many options, but which should you choose and why? Do you specify the lightest, the stiffest, the most resilient to damage or even a recyclable option?
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.
Curtain Load Restraint D-Rings
Don't let stillages roll! Secure your curtainsiders with Don-Bur's D-ring curtains.
Used Trailers For Sale
Used Trailer For Sale | 2014 Lawrence David 10.3m Urban Box
Used 2014 Lawrence David 3.77m GRP urban trailer, tandem axle, roller shutter, Dhollandia tail lift, 2300mm internal height, 80% tyres, MOT until Oct 2024. Ideal weight test trailer.
Used Trailer For Sale | 2010 Lawrence David Urban Curtainsider
Used Lawrence David tandem axle urban curtainsider for sale with shutter rear closure.
2015 SDC Urban Single Axle Box Van Trailers
Used 2015 SDC Urban (10m long) Box Van Trailer for sale
Products
Ratchet Deck Trailers | New
No company has more experience in the design and manufacture of Curtainsider double deck trailers with moving ratchet decks.
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