Don-Bur Unveils Lifting Deck Trailer for Marks & Spencer at Road Transport Expo 2024

Stoke-on-Trent ST3 5BW, United Kingdom- Don-Bur (Bodies & Trailers) Ltd., a design and manufacture of the complete range of commercial vehicle trailers and rigid bodywork, its showcase its latest innovation, a Lifting Deck trailer, at Road Transport Expo 2024. This trailer, part of a batch of 44, is custom-built for Marks & Spencer. With a longstanding partnership, Don-Bur continues to provide innovative solutions for Marks & Spencer transportation needs, reinforcing their commitment to excellence.

The Lifting Deck trailer maximizes cargo space, allowing for two extra cages or three additional dollies. This design improves logistics efficiency, reduces delivery frequency, and lowers carbon emissions.

Enhanced Safety for trailer prioritizes the protection of both goods and personnel.

Suitable for all transport divisions, it accommodates both clothing and ambient freight, offering flexibility and efficiency for M&S's diverse transportation needs.

The Lifting Deck trailer offers a range of advanced features to enhance safety and efficiency. The Leg-Safe system prevents trailer damage by ensuring the correct landing leg position. The Deck-Talk verbal feedback system provides practical safety information, while the EBS-Safe system ensures compliant ISO 7638 ABS/EBS connections. The Haldex TEM Parksafe valve prevents rollaway incidents, and a 3.3m pneumatic ramp allows easy access to the swan-neck area. The LowGlide Coupling system enables ground-level coupling, eliminating climbing risks. Banksman Downlighters improve visibility in poor light, and the Electronic Braking Performance Monitoring System (EBPMS) offers real-time braking efficiency insights.

Mr. Mick Pethard, Group Fleet Manager for Marks & Spencer, said, “We are excited about the introduction of Don-Bur's latest design of Lifting Deck trailer to our fleet. Safety and sustainability are paramount to us at Marks & Spencer, and this trailer's advanced features align perfectly with our commitment to ensuring the highest standards in transportation."

About Don-Bur 

Through their innovative development of bespoke and aerodynamic, fuel-saving solutions, Don-Bur have become the market champions for the design and manufacture of the complete range of commercial vehicle trailers and rigid bodywork. Their flexible approach to engineering and manufacture provides cost-effective distribution solutions to maximise operational efficiency and profitability.