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Don-Bur aerodynamic trailer in the first stage of a major project to replace its entire trailer fleet. The double-decker, curtain-sided EcoStream trailer is fitted with an innovative lifting deck enabling safer,  quicker loading and unloading – and unique to this unit is the option to use the rear doors where access is an issue... (more)

In another world first, Don-Bur has developed a 4m high Teardrop trailer to suit UK and European bridge regulations without compromising on load space.  The distinctive shape tri-axle box van trailer was launched in Southampton for a DHL contract running between the Netherlands and Germany and is set to save a minimum of 10% in fuel and CO2 emissions... (more)

Don-Bur Invited To Downing Street In Recognition Of The Teardrop

Four days before the start of critical global climate change negotiations in Copenhagen, a forward thinking company from the West Midlands has been invited to Downing Street to showcase how the UK’s low carbon innovation and partnership are already shaping business for the future economy.

Among 100 companies gathering in Downing Street on Thursday evening who have embraced the low carbon economy will be leading-edge Don-Bur Trailers, manufacturers of fuel-saving teardrop shaped trailers based in Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire... (more)

DHL Supply Chain Makes Don-Bur Teardrop Standard

Leading logistics firm DHL Supply Chain says Don-Bur's Teardrop trailer has now become "standard spec" on all new trailer orders unless there is a compelling operational reason otherwise.

David Potter, DHL Supply Chain's vice president of operations for UK and Ireland, says that the company has just begun trialling 10 refrigerated versions of the trailer... (more)

Sunlight Aims To Save 10% With Teardrop Trailer

The healthcare division of laundry services company Sunlight has just taken delivery of its first Teardrop Trailer.

Sunlight group logistics manager Jonathan Phippen says "Not only do we have to employ strict environmental policies, but our customers also expect to see us employing them. So this new trailer design, with its claimed 10% fuel savings, is the perfect way to reinforce our green credentials."... (more)

Lafarge Gets New Don-Bur Eco Fleet

Lafarge Plasterboard and Wincanton have teamed up to provide a fleet of brand new teardrop trailers, helping to reduce carbon emissions and tackle climate change... (more)

UK Mail Tests Don-Bur Teardrop Trailer

UK Mail Group has taken a Don-Bur aerodynamic Teardrop trailer on a 12-month trial on a trunking route within its parcels network... (more)

First Don-Bur ‘Teardrop’ rigid curtainsider joins DHL fleet

DHL has taken delivery of the first Don-Bur 'Teardrop' rigid curtainsider body. Mounted on a DAF CF65.220 chassis, the aerodynamic 22-foooter will be used by DHL on its regular contract with Rank Hovis, which involves delivering pallets of bagged flour... (more)

Aero trailers get boost in Ricardo report

Aerodynamic trailers, like Don-Bur's Teardrop and slope-fronted double-decks, have received a massive boost after a DfT-commissioned report suggests they offer a cost-effective way of cutting CO2 emissions. The report from consultancy Ricardo, published last week, will be used to inform the government's low carbon transport strategy and may encourage the government  to incentivise the uptake of different technologies or introduce new training programmes... (more)