Steady eddie and the team from greenville travel hundreds of miles every week delivering goods around the country and they know how tiring and boring long journeys can be. Murdered soldier lee rigby has an eddir stobart lorry named. They do not register all trucks once a year but new trucks continually. The ultimate guide to the british trucking legends. The familiar haulage operaor eddie stobart is offering spotters the opportunity to name new members of its fleet. The companys very first truck was christened twiggy in 1976 and it has become traditional for each new truck to be given a girls name. Mar 31, 2011 yet edward stobart, who has died aged 56 after suffering heart problems, was the antithesis of a big, brash, yorkiebar trucker. Names are now often chosen with connections to drivers, or to commemorate longserving employees. Eddie stobart dont recognize time served experienced drivers they just want minions, steering wheel attendants. Members receive the stobart fleet manual and spotter guide, which lists all the lorries by name, with a box to tick after a sighting. But he says edward stobart was really quite exceptional in what he achieved.
You can learn what its like to be sat in the driver seat of a stobart truck the noises. There are many stobart spotters out there and according to the book eddie stobart. How can i request a name for an eddie stobart truck. A fascinating look at the 25 year history of this unique company. Eddie stobart printed truck name spotting guide revised. Eddie stobart is branded sexist for refusing to name lorry for autistic superfan, 18, after he died because they only name vehicles after women. Eddie stobart began an agricultural business in the 1940s which became eddie stobart ltd. You have to join eddie stobart truck spotting club. Edward stobart, who died today aged 56 after suffering heart problems on wednesday, took edward stobart, the cumbriabased haulage business founded by his father, and, over 30 years, built it.
Stobart club membership mefcm stobart club and shop. Eddie stobart logistics provides leading endtoend supply chain transport and logistics across the uk and europe. Steady eddie spotter book se020 stobart club and shop. The eddie stobart story this book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. Apr 25, 2019 its part of britains heritage waving at eddie stobart lorry drivers.
A pound was awarded for every eddie stobart lorry spotted. May 20, 2011 the man who made eddie stobart lorries into a household name was. Does anyone have the proper list of eddie stobart lorry names. Murdered soldier lee rigby has an eddir stobart lorry. Rare honour as murdered soldier lee rigby has an eddie stobart lorry named after him. Oct 29, 2010 you cant get the list of eddie stobart truck names for free. Eddie stobart, goresbrook park, pooles lane, dagenham. Eddie stobart bingo, and other car journey games silly. Sep 28, 2016 a seller has listed the chance to name an eddie stobart truck anything you want, quipping that it could be the perfect christmas present for your wife or girlfriend. This could be an ideal christmas present for your wife or. Esl trading as eddie stobart is a british multimodal.
The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. The method is all about chance and living on the edge. These colours were used for subsequent vehicles up to 1969. Eddie stobart bingo, and other car journey games silly fun. Eddie stobart is branded sexist for refusing to name lorry. Edward died on 31 march 2011 in a coventry hospital of what was termed heart problems. Eddie stobart truck namesmore terrific truck titles on biglorryblog continuing the intermittent series of the best or otherwise of eddie stobart truck names, road rat has been busy clicking away on behalf of biglorryblog to bring you the very latest batch of cab names for your delectationand no prizes for guessing which tractor.
Eddie stobart logistics delivering innovative endtoend. Eddie stobart is acquired and taken private by william stobart and a consortium of investors led by dbay advisors limited on 10th april 2014. Edward pears stobart born 18 april 1929, better known as eddie stobart, is a british businessman who started an agriculture business in the late 1940s. Esl trading as eddie stobart is a british multimodal logistics company, with interests in road haulage, rail freight, deep sea and inland waterway transport systems and deep sea port, inland port and rail connected storage facilities, along with transport, handling and warehousing facilities in the united kingdom, ireland and belgium. Eddie stobart truck spotters name guide book list updated march. Eddie stobart, the one who eddie stobart ltd is named after,edward and william stobart,s father used to have a small tipper business delivering bulk lime, fertilizer etc to farms in his local area. Edward took the lorries and the eddie stobart name, and soon. Edward stobart, king of the road the guardian guardian. Eddie stobart is a national institution and believe it or not, the company has a fan club with 30,000 members. Gail, audrey and the eddie stobart game coronation street.
Its a brand for the people, being driven by the people. The first four owned by eddie stobart were named after model twiggy and singers tammy wynette, dolly parton and suzi quatro. Eddie stobart spotters truck name fleet guide book updated aug 2016. Also, you can speak to other keen spotters about what theyve seen and. This depot was the very first depot eddie stobart ran right from the very start. Eddie stobart has been branded as sexist after it refused to name a lorry after an autistic superfan after he died, as their policy is that they only name vehicles after women. To make your journeys more enjoyable steady eddie asked the gang to come up with some great games for you to play while your on the move. Where can you find a list of eddie stobart names answers. Edward stobart, who died today aged 56 after suffering heart. Stobart is not just names, it is the people behind the names. Visit to join steady eddie and his top transport crew for the best travel fun on the planet. The first truck bought by eddie stobart in 1960 was painted postoffice red and.
The real reason people wave at eddie stobart lorry drivers. Its part of britains heritage waving at eddie stobart lorry drivers. You cant get the list of eddie stobart truck names for free. Eddie stobart controlled the organisation fully until 1973, when, at the age of 19, edward stobart took the place of ceo. In 1960, stobart s father steady eddie stobart founded the haulage business that became eddie stobart ltd, then the stobart group. The ultimate guide to the british trucking legends, famous spotters include corries alan halsall tyrone dobbs and simon gregson steve mcdonald and also suranne jones karen mcdonald and. There was even a paint colour called eddie stobart green. Eddie stobart l7769 abandoned attempt to get into tesco express oswaldtwistle june 2016 duration. All truck naming requests must be made in writing and can either be sent by email or post. To name an eddie stobart truck you need to be a member.
On a motorway well regularly see these haulage trucks go by, each one with a name on the door and front cab. Eddie stobart truck names list free specialist car and. Eddie stobart has a long tradition of giving its trucks female names. Please share you memories you had at the carlisle depot and we would love to see many photos in the comments. Read name of lorry on front r hand corner just in front of drivers door, near the bumper. Edward stobart, son of founder eddie, ran the firm for 30 years but had cut his ties with it by the. This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far.
The tradition dates back decades and was part of edward stobart s mission to change the negative image of truck drivers up. Mar 07, 2019 eddie stobart has been branded as sexist after it refused to name a lorry after an autistic superfan after he died, as their policy is that they only name vehicles after women. The lorry in the picture is patricia elizabeth and each lorry is similarly christened with two girls names. Edward stobart, son of founder eddie, ran the firm for 30 years but had cut his ties with it. May 10, 2010 the companys very first truck was christened twiggy in 1976 and it has become traditional for each new truck to be given a girls name. All the trucks collected a trailer and moved on to the truckstop only around the corner where they will be based for the foreseeable future. Stobart s father controlled the organisation fully until 1973, when, at the age of 19, stobart took the place of ceo, while rodney bakerbates was made coo. Tess and timo really enjoy spotting eddie stobart trucks and have come up with several great spotting games, whereas pointz and tina really enjoy colouring in and have got steady eddie to draw some great.
Edward stobart 21 november 1954 31 march 2011 was a british haulage company owner who first became involved with his fathers company aged 15 in 1969, and subsequently expanded it into one of the uks most well known multimodal logistics companies, stobart group. Meet steady eddie, the new face of the stobart kids club. The first truck bought by eddie stobart in 1960 was painted post office red and. A seller has listed the chance to name an eddie stobart truck anything you want, quipping that it could be the perfect christmas present for. If you are not currently a member please click here to join the members club. A practical guide for understanding and working with traumatic memory free download. Mar 31, 2011 edward stobart, who died today aged 56 after suffering heart problems on wednesday, took edward stobart, the cumbriabased haulage business founded by his father, and, over 30 years, built it. A seller has listed the chance to name an eddie stobart truck anything you want, quipping that it could be the perfect christmas present for your wife or girlfriend. Eddie stobart lorry, with our eyes peeled to catch a glimpse of the name as we.
Maximum hours s and 15s all the time, no home life, may as well be single and go tramping. Oct 23, 2012 meet steady eddie, the new face of the stobart kids club. Now eddie stobart is celebrating its 40th anniversary by. Absolutely anyone can join, registration is free and very easy. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. May 20 the familiar haulage operaor eddie stobart is offering spotters the opportunity to name new members of its fleet.
This 20 page spotting booklet is a great way to keep younger members of the family entertained on long car journeys or wet weekends. If you are not currently a member please click here to join the members club all truck naming requests must be made in writing and can either be sent by email or post. This is a page where you can upload all of your eddie stobart pictures and videos. Jan 22, 2018 eddie stobart has a long tradition of giving its trucks female names. This became eddie stobart ltd in 1970, expanded to a haulage company during the 1970s with the help of his late son edward stobart who gradually took over the running of the company. But he says edward stobart was really quite exceptional in. For 25 years the stobart members club has been the worlds largest and favourite trucking fan club, with an ethos of quality, value and service at the heart of all that it offers. Yet edward stobart, who has died aged 56 after suffering heart problems, was the antithesis of a big, brash, yorkiebar trucker. Apr 01, 2011 stobart is not just names, it is the people behind the names. Eddie stobart truck spotters name guide book list updated. In 1976, eddie retired and edward took full control of the road haulage business and the. Mar 02, 2012 our favourite game for long journeys is eddie stobart bingo.
I know you can buy the list but does anyone already have it please, for the list i will choose the best answer dunno how many points you get, i. The tradition dates back decades and was part of edward stobarts mission to change the negative image of truck drivers up. In 2004, the youngest son william stobart and andrew tinkler william stobarts then brother in law bought the company, eventually the company demerged and became two separate public companies the stobart group and eddie stobart logistics. Buy eddie stobart printed truck name spotting guide revised november 2017 9th by selfpublished j parker isbn. How to name an eddie stobart truck after someone you love this. Following the step down of edward in 2003, the stobart family is now represented in the business through edwards brother william stobart. Feb 04, 2008 there are hundreds of them but they are all girls names and yes im sad im an eddie spotter. Mar 31, 2015 rare honour as murdered soldier lee rigby has an eddie stobart lorry named after him. Former haulage firm boss eddie stobart died with debts of. Our favourite game for long journeys is eddie stobart bingo. Eddie stobart began an agricultural business in the 1940s which became eddie stobart ltd by 1970 and.
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