The future is electric: Electric semi-trailers and rigids

All Articles Rigids, Trailers Contact Us Distribution activities create a lot of carbon emissions, particularly when considering many goods are traveling the globe. From food to commodities, our homes and businesses are filled with international goods. According to the US Environmental Protection Agency, in 2010, transportation activity made up 14% of global greenhouse gas emissions. […]
A Guide to Trailer Safety

All Articles Repairs, Servicing, Trailers Contact Us For over 45 years Lawrence David has been working with commercial trailers. Our experience and knowledge means we know how best to protect your staff and maintain your vehicles. Having routine checks and well-maintained vehicles is the best way to keep your trailer safe for use. We have […]
IMPORTANT: Coronavirus Update from Lawrence David

All Articles General, Lawrence David Contact Us Due to the Coronavirus pandemic, and in accordance with government advice, Lawrence David have had to take measures to ensure the safety of everyone involved in the business. We are therefore publishing the following official statement in regard to our operation. Thank you for understanding and we look […]
Winter Driving Tips For Truckers

All Articles General Contact Us With winter in full force, snow, ice and heavy rain are some of the weather conditions to expect, making for tricky journeys on the road. The challenge is even greater when in charge of a large vehicle. Read our winter driving tips for HGV drivers to stay safe on the […]
Predictions For Fleets In 2020

All Articles General Contact Us Lawrence David have always believed in innovation and have pushed the boundaries of design and technology for over 40 years. Our trailers and rigids are more robust and efficient than those made by other manufacturers. Over the coming decade, we believe there will be a transition from the internal combustion […]
12 Facts About Trailer Manufacturing

All Articles Trailers Contact Us To mark the 12 days of Christmas, here are 12 facts from the trailer manufacturing industry. 1. Our semi-trailers span a range of industries From parcel and supermarket deliveries to plant machinery and timber transportation, a range of industries use trailers. We make various trailers for commercial use, to suit […]
Lifting the Lid on KTL

All Articles Chassis, Trailers Contact Us Since the release of Lawrence David’s 2020 Chassis, you’ve probably been wondering what the KTL paint system is. We’ve put together this short guide to explain what KTL is and why your chassis’ need it. What is KTL? Cathodic Electrodeposition, cataphoresis, or, the KTL system, is fast becoming the […]
How Rigids Help Save You Money

All Articles Rigids Contact Us Building up a reliable fleet is essential so that your operations run smoothly and to ensure you can deliver to your customers on time and keep business flowing. Rigid body vehicles provide an excellent alternative to semi-trailers, especially when you have to take urban environments or tight spaces into account. […]
Lawrence David Launches 2020 Trailer Chassis Model

All Articles Chassis, Trailers Contact Us 2020 marks the arrival of Lawrence David’s new industry-leading chassis model. Designed and engineered using higher tensile, British Steel and robotically welded to increase quality and reduce margin of error, we believe we have released a semi-trailer chassis that will drive haulage forward for the next 20 years. Lawrence […]
How To Maintain Your Trailer: Daily Checklist

All Articles General, Trailers Contact Us Regular maintenance checks of your trailer is paramount to road safety. What are the essentials that you need to check on a regular basis? Preventing issues before they arise helps to make you more efficient as a business by reducing vehicle downtime. Use our trailer maintenance checklist below to […]