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William Geldart
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Look out for a bright addition to UK roads following a significant £3 million investment in updating our trailer fleet.
Whistl to take Delivery of 20 Don-Bur Double Deck Trailers
Through an agreement with TIP Trailer Services, Whistl will take delivery of 20 Don-Bur double deck trailers over the next 18 months.
The design of the trailer has been developed for high volume pallet and cage transportation in a collaboration between Don-Bur, TIP Trailer Services and Whistl.
The new trailers have been equipped with the Don-Bur Safety Suite to further enhance safe operation.
Features include:
- EBS-Safe: an intelligent EBS monitoring system that actively checks ISO 7638 connections and issues alerts in the event of power or signal loss.
- Suspension-Safe: alerts the operator if the trailer’s air suspension is raised above ride height, reducing the risk of bridge strikes.
- Leg-Safe: a safeguard that ensures landing legs are fully lowered when decoupling.
- Deck-Talk: a warning system that issues spoken status alerts to nearby personnel when the lifting deck is being operated.
In addition to their safety features, the new trailers enable enhanced fuel efficiency as a result of reduced drag achieved through an aerodynamic roof design. Meanwhile, roof-mounted solar panels enable standalone lifting deck operation and robust light-weight composite side panels provide improved internal capacity.
The trailers are also fitted with TIP telematics, integrated into Whistl’s Transport Management System, for real-time performance and location monitoring.
The new trailers also feature a fresh and simplified Whistl brand livery.
Where are Whistl's Key Locations?
The Whistl Group operates depots and warehouses across the United Kingdom. These include its DSA and parcel distribution sites at Bedford, Belfast, Bolton, Bristol and Glasgow. The logistics specialist also operates outsourced fulfilment warehouses in Lutterworth, Northampton, Paignton, Wellingborough and Wrangaton, as well as contact centre services from Boldon and the south-west of England. Parcelhub - part of the Whistl Group operates micro-hubs in other key locations, including Nottingham and throughout the Midlands and Yorkshire.
We are delighted that by working in partnership with Don-Bur and TIP we have developed a trailer that meets our operational, safety and environmental needs. It gives us greater efficiency whilst reducing our impact on the environment.
Ian Keilty, Chief Executive Officer, Whistl
This trailer is the result of close collaboration between Don-Bur, TIP, and Whistl. It's an excellent example of how advanced engineering can enhance both safety and efficiency for high-volume operations.
Daniel Challinor, Commercial Director, Don-Bur
About Whistl
The Whistl Group is a £820m+ revenue delivery management company that provides mail, parcels, leaflet advertising, fulfilment and contact centre services in the UK and internationally. Headquartered in Marlow, the Whistl group of companies operate across the UK.
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