The ultimate guide to the british trucking legends. Buy eddie stobart spotter book by eddie stobart promotions ltd isbn. Hes not even into stobart lorries but when he found out there was an official spotters club he started texting me pictures whenever he saw one. To name an eddie stobart truck you need to be a member. Eddie stobart truck spotters name guide book list updated.
The eddie stobart spotters thread by cumbrian gill. Wifey has watched the whole series of eddie stobart trucks and trailers on channel 5 and is a fan of 1 of the drivers. Maximum hours s and 15s all the time, no home life, may as well be single and go tramping. 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. Haulage magnate edward stobart, who ran the eddie stobart lorry empire for more than three decades, has died at the age of 56 stobart was managing director of eddie stobart ltd, a. Apr 04, 2002 members receive the stobart fleet manual and spotter guide, which lists all the lorries by name, with a box to tick after a sighting. 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 lorry without a name wx06 bbz by 4chordsnonet.
The first truck bought by eddie stobart in 1960 was painted postoffice red and brunswick green with yellow lettering. And my husband has spotted three in the time it took to write this post. It is permissible for visitors attending the appleton. 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. These colours were used for subsequent vehicles up to 1969. Cars were forced to weave around the truck driven by czech frantisek. Eddie stobart, goresbrook park, pooles lane, dagenham. Steady eddie spotter book se020 stobart club and shop. To make your jo this 20 page spotting booklet is a great way to keep younger members of the family entertained on long car journeys or wet weekends. Eddie stobart and millions of other books are available for amazon kindle. 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. Eddie stobart spotters unite moneysavingexpert forum. Apr 01, 2011 spotters vary in style, from those that gather fleet numbers or photographs to document the sighting, to those that simply shout stobart when they see a vehicle, he explains.
Eddie stobart toy trucks are the biggest sellers in the corgi range. Nov 08, 2011 a liverpool lorry driver was killed instantly after his wagon plunged 30ft from a bridge onto the busy m56 motorway. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Our favourite game for long journeys is eddie stobart bingo.
Theyre just five of the 2,250 eddie stobart trucks on the road today. Apr 03, 2007 all things eddie stobart but especially the trucks, either on the move or stationary. The site does have some fans who spot only stobart trucks. The eddie stobart story this book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. By continuing to browse the site you are agreeing to our use of cookies. In my car any stobart spotting is strictly prohibited because i got fed up of hearing i wonder if thats mark driving anytime we passed a. Apr 14, 2016 an eddie stobart lorry driver has been jailed for reversing along a motorway for 800 metres and being drunk at the wheel. An eddie stobart lorry passes through heavy snow on the a66 in the north pennines after britain saw one of the coldest nights of the year with temperatures falling to minus 12. Jul 31, 2010 flickr is almost certainly the best online photo management and sharing application in the world. Eddie stobart acquires the oconnor ports business, including its widnes railhead and container handling facility based on the west coast main line.
The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. Eddie stobart truck spotters name guide book list updated oct 20free gift. Video shows eddie stobart lorry driver crash into traffic. Eddie stobart controlled the organisation fully until 1973, when, at the age of 19, edward stobart took the place of ceo. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading eddie stobart. On a motorway well regularly see these haulage trucks go by, each one with a name on the door and front cab. But for a lorryspotter its like silverstone on british grand prix weekend and. Mar 31, 2011 haulage magnate edward stobart, who ran the eddie stobart lorry empire for more than three decades, has died at the age of 56 stobart was managing director of eddie stobart ltd, a business. Does anyone on ds do spotting and is there an official spotters logbook like the old ian allen steam engine loco spotters books. Jan 22, 2018 the first truck bought by eddie stobart in 1960 was painted postoffice red and brunswick green with yellow lettering. Please do not leave the pedestrian path and enter any areas of the depot, including the fuelling areas, truck and car parks. This page covers the giant haulage company which is the one and only eddie stobart i will post pictures and statuss on the company. 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. Eddie stobart dont recognize time served experienced drivers they just want minions, steering wheel attendants.
All things eddie stobart but especially the trucks, either on the move or stationary. Eddie stobart shocked britains lorry spotters yesterday when he revealed he had sold his eponymous haulage company to an international property development and civil engineering business. There are many stobart spotters out there and according to the book eddie stobart. This stobart lot havnt quite got the hang of car transport by the looks of it.
Stobart group is selling 51% of the lorry business to william stobart and isle of man investment firm douglasbay capital. Gail, audrey and the eddie stobart game coronation street. Try and get the name off the front of the truck if you can. Nov 08, 2003 talk about trucks and one name springs to mind.
Members receive the stobart fleet manual and spotter guide, which lists all the lorries by name, with a box to tick after a sighting. Eddie stobart bingo, and other car journey games silly. Buy truck enthusiasts spotter jotter by jon jackson isbn. Eddie stobart bingo, and other car journey games silly fun. How can i request a name for an eddie stobart truck. Eddie stobart printed truck name spotting guide revised november 2017. An eddie stobart lorry driver has been jailed for reversing along a motorway for 800 metres and being drunk at the wheel. Spotters vary in style, from those that gather fleet numbers or photographs to document the sighting, to those that simply shout stobart when they see a. Tony sainsbury, 42, of walton, worked for haulage giant eddie stobart at its.
Eddie stobart logistics, stretton green distribution park, langford way, appleton, warrington, cheshire, wa4 4tq. Show off your favorite photos and videos to the world, securely and privately show content to your friends and family, or blog the photos and videos you take with a cameraphone. 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. Buy eddie stobart printed truck name spotting guide revised november 2017 9th by selfpublished j parker isbn. From humble beginnings in a cumbrian farmyard more than 40 years ago, the eddie stobart fleet has found a big parking place in the heart of the british people, loved as much for its 2,200 immaculate green and red trucks, each emblazoned with a girls name on the front, as for its famous army of dedicated stobart spotters who try to find each one. Mar 02, 2012 our favourite game for long journeys is eddie stobart bingo. Eddie stobart truck spotters name guide book list updated april. Eddie stobart lorry driver who died in m56 crash horror named. They can buy eddie stobart fleeces, teddy bears and boxershorts decorated with tiny trucks. The parent company will retain 49% of eddie stobart logistics and. There is no app for spotting eddie stobart lorries. Buy eddie stobart printed truck name spotting guide revised september 20by selfpublished j parker isbn. The lorry in the picture is patricia elizabeth and each lorry is similarly christened with two girls names.
Learn what its like to be sat in the driver seat of a stobart truckthe noises. In 2004, the youngest son william stobart and andrew. 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. The eddie stobart spotters thread by cumbrian gill fri sep 06, 20 8. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far. Video shows eddie stobart lorry driver crash into traffic eddie stobart lorry driver the toyota driver was released from hospital after treatment. Flickr is almost certainly the best online photo management and sharing application in the world. The ultimate guide to the british trucking legends kindle edition by roach, martin. I was a tramper planners do not book the correct working hours 2 or 3 hours short most weeks ops say they will sort it they. Stobart cafe is available for a take away service on weekdays and saturday mornings.
This is truly an irresistible book for stobart fans of all ages, featuring astonishing. The site does have some fans who spot only stobart trucks, hardly surprising when you consider the companys fan. In addition, we have information on other fleets such as dodds. Theres an eddie stobart tapestry, and eddie stobart tea especially blended for express refreshment. I have enjoyed watching the eddie stobart series on the tv over the last few weeks and am facinated by how many people do eddie stobart lorry spotting. Stobart family gets back behind the wheel of famous lorry.
Apr 25, 2019 the real reason people wave at eddie stobart lorry drivers the ageold tradition holds a special place in peoples hearts and is an obsession for others share. Eddie stobart printed truck name spotting guide revised. Dec 01, 2012 from humble beginnings in a cumbrian farmyard more than 40 years ago, the eddie stobart fleet has found a big parking place in the heart of the british people, loved as much for its 2,200 immaculate green and red trucks, each emblazoned with a girls name on the front, as for its famous army of dedicated stobart spotters who try to find each one. The real reason people wave at eddie stobart lorry drivers. Dec 04, 2017 video shows eddie stobart lorry driver crash into traffic eddie stobart lorry driver the toyota driver was released from hospital after treatment for back and neck pain. Eddie stobart is a national institution and believe it or not, the company has a fan club with 30,000 members.
Each exclusive, 22carat goldedged plate is a stirring reminder of eddie stobarts history and heritage, as well as its modernday role as our premier logistics company, a firm that literally keeps britain on the move. Thats what this officiallylicensed series celebrates. Jan 10, 20 this feature is not available right now. Stob trading as stobart group is a large british multimodal logistics company, with interests in transport and distribution, estates, infrastructure and civils, air and biomass, through operations in the united kingdom, ireland and belgium. Eddie stobart celebration book m1056 regular price. 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. The eddie stobart spotters thread by erf man fri may 23, 2014 10. In addition, we have information on other fleets such as dodds, elddis, james irlam, john raymond, langdons and macfarlanes. The first stobart rail roundtrip daily service from daventry to glasgow is launched on 19th september 2006. The trucknet uk drivers roundtable view topic the eddie. The title of the group comes from a car sticker i often used to see in the seventies. This is a page where you can upload all of your eddie stobart pictures and videos. This was the longest domestic freight train operated in the uk. Also, you can speak to other keen spotters about what theyve seen and.
Eddie stobart lorry driver who died in m56 crash horror. The real reason people wave at eddie stobart lorry drivers the ageold tradition holds a special place in peoples hearts and is an obsession for others share. A liverpool lorry driver was killed instantly after his wagon plunged 30ft from a bridge onto the busy m56 motorway. Oct 09, 2017 eddie stobart is a national institution and believe it or not, the company has a fan club with 30,000 members. I understand and it costs less then joining the eddie stobart club.
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