Eddie stobart truck spotters name guide book list updated. The chief executive of eddie stobart logistics has warned. The trucknet uk drivers roundtable view topic the eddie. Edward stobart, who died today aged 56 after suffering heart problems on wednesday, took edward stobart, the cumbriabased haulage business founded by. Eddie stobart truck names list free specialist car and vehicle. Eddie stobart bingo, and other car journey games silly fun. Eddie stobart truck names specialist car and vehicle.
This was the longest domestic freight train operated in the uk. All truck naming requests must be made in writing and can either be sent by email or post. Your chance to name a sto bart truck the familiar haulage operaor eddie stobart is offering spotters the opportunity to name new members of its fleet. Printed 4 hole punched name list no folder or binder included, sent ready for you to put in your own binder or folder completely up to date. Once a request has been received a written confirmation will be sent to you. Truck spotting at roundabout included stobart trucks. Mar 31, 2011 the fanclubs key giveaway was a list of the complete fleet, and on offer was the opportunity to pick the name for a new truck. Whether a hobby or a fun game to cure boredom on long motorway journeys. 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.
Stobart club membership mefcm stobart club and shop. Stobart spotting the trucknet uk drivers roundtable. From humble beginnings in a cumbrian farmyard over forty years ago, the eddie stobart fleet has found a big parking place in the nations heart, 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. Steady eddie spotter book se020 stobart club and shop.
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. As we neared the end of the road i wrote, glass of chilled white wine on my spottingthings list. The official eddie stobart members club including models trucks from corgi, oxford and tekno. We shouted every time we saw a waitrose, food decorated, or eddie stobart lorry. And now eddie stobart fans drive thousands of unnecessary miles a year for sightings. Tony mason presents this documentary, which chronicles the career of edward stobart, britains favourite road hauler. 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. Edward stobart took over the business in the late 1960s and within a decade spotting the greenandred livery of eddie stobart lorries had become a.
The secret, said stobart, is never to have an empty truck. And my husband has spotted three in the time it took to write this post. The irony of mocking the truly sad by joining in their antics in our own even shitter club thrills the pants of me. You cant get the list of eddie stobart truck names for free. Esl trading as eddie stobart is a large 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 through operations in the united kingdom, ireland and belgium. Eddie stobart trucks and trailers 2010 season 6 episode 1. Eddie stobart acquires the oconnor ports business, including its widnes railhead and container handling facility based on the west coast main line.
There is a fan lurking by the fence, writing the names of the. I originally created this for my own 9 year old but then my year old wanted a copy and then i ended up making them for their friends. Eddie stobart printed truck name spotting guide revised. 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. 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. They do not register all trucks once a year but new trucks continually.
May 10, 2010 your chance to name a stobart truck the familiar haulage operaor eddie stobart is offering spotters the opportunity to name new members of its fleet. Eddie stobart is a well known haulage disturbution company. Stop people in the street and ask them to name a road haulage company and it is a. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time i comment. Try and get the name off the front of the truck if you can. The spotting craze undoubtedly boosted the stobart brand. He emailed eddie stobart asking if it would be possible for them to send him a list of the lorries, names etc so he can cross them off as he sees them and he knows how many he still needs to see.
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. The title of the group comes from a car sticker i often used to see in the seventies. May 20 the familiar haulage operaor eddie stobart is offering spotters the opportunity to name new members of its fleet. Spotting the names on the eddie stobart trucks home facebook. Eddie stobart logistics business gained a stock market listing through the.
Visit to join steady eddie and his top transport crew for the best travel fun on the planet. Eddie stobart printed truck name spotting guide revised november 2017. 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. How to name an eddie stobart truck after someone you love. Today the club brings its values to a new and diverse range of products and services to meet the needs of the discerning customer who is loo. The ultimate guide to the british trucking legends roach, martin on. Jan 01, 2008 eddie stobart spotter book pamphlet 1 jan.
The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. Today, there are about 2,200 eddie stobart trucks on the road and the firms. There is no app for spotting eddie stobart lorries. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Buy eddie stobart printed truck name spotting guide revised november 2017 9th by selfpublished j parker isbn. Feb 20 continuing the intermittent series of the best or otherwise of eddie stobart truck names, road rat has been busy clicking away on behalf of. Spotting the names on the eddie stobart trucks home. 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. Theres an eddie stobart tapestry, and eddie stobart tea especially blended for express refreshment. And no, they dont look all the same, and anyway, you could say that about stan robinson, a w jenkinson, wincanton, t p nivan, owens transport and many more british hauliers.
Personalised eddie stobart truck name spotting guide book. Edward stobart, king of the road the guardian guardian. This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far. Eddie stobart truck spotters hole punched name guide list. We didnt score anything for quiet children, but it was a better journey than most.
Eddie stobart transport firm teeters on brink of collapse. He is trying to find out how many waggons with names there are, which names he aint seen etc etc. 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. Apr 01, 2011 he says edward stobart was also savvy in the the way that he recognised there was substance to be made out of promoting the eddie stobart brand. They can buy eddie stobart fleeces, teddy bears and boxershorts decorated with tiny trucks. The ultimate guide to the british trucking legends. Lorry love a passion for spotting eddie stobart trucks at livabilitys lifestyle. Where can you find a list of eddie stobart names answers. Train spotting books appeared in the early 1940s, listing locomotives, names and serial numbers. Eddie stobart truck names list free specialist car and.
The eddie stobart transport business, famed for its red and green lorries, is teetering on the brink of collapse with its future due to be decided at a key shareholder vote in london on friday. Eddie stobart spotting photos, colchester, united kingdom. This 20 page spotting booklet is a great way to keep younger members of the family entertained on long car journeys or wet weekends. The most famous name in trucking, could disappear from the roads of britain in a wrangle over who owns the rights to the eddie stobart brand. Flickr is almost certainly the best online photo management and sharing application in the world. The eddie stobart story this book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering.
Eddie stobart truck name spotting spotter guide updated. Eddie stobart pays tribute to violet grace with her name on. To name an eddie stobart truck you need to be a member. Emma lewis, a recent contestant on the weakest link, said that her hobby was collecting eddie stobart. How can i request a name for an eddie stobart truck. Eddie stobart truck spotters name guide book list updated april. Does anyone on ds do spotting and is there an official spotters logbook like the old ian allen steam engine loco spotters books. Trainspotting books appeared in the early 1940s, listing locomotives, names and serial numbers.
The familiar haulage operaor eddie stobart is offering spotters the opportunity to name new members of its fleet. 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 shocked britains lorry spotters yesterday when he revealed he had sold his eponymous haulage company to an international property development and civil engineering business. Nov 16, 2017 tony mason presents this documentary, which chronicles the career of edward stobart, britains favourite road hauler. The girls name on the front is exactly what were spotting edward stobart named the first lorry twiggy in the 1970s and its stuck since. For twentyfive years, eddie has been a major name in the truck business and. How the wheels came off legendary trucking business eddie. Apr 03, 2007 all things eddie stobart but especially the trucks, either on the move or stationary. This is a page where you can upload all of your eddie stobart pictures and videos. This is truly an irresistible book for stobart fans of all ages. The first stobart rail roundtrip daily service from daventry to glasgow is launched on 19th september 2006. I understand and it costs less then joining the eddie stobart club. This is a page about the eddie stobart trucking company, post any pics if you want. If you are not currently a member please click here to join the members club.
Also, you can speak to other keen spotters about what theyve seen and. Spotting the names on the eddie stobart trucks posts. Lorry love a passion for spotting eddie stobart trucks at livabilitys. For outsiders, the publics love of the green and white livery is something of a head scratcher not unlike the pickle. Eddie stobart nears end of the road business the times. 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. Apr 12, 2016 eddie stobart spotters truck name fleet guide book updated aug 2016. Aug 09, 2017 eddie stobart traditionally gives its trucks female names and there is reportedly a four year waiting list for people wanting their name to be used while eddie stobart name spotting has become a. The eddie stobart spotters page by use a name thu jul 28, 2011 6. 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. Eddie stobart appleton thorn depot 3rd december 2016.
Eddie stobart trucks and trailers 2010 season 2 episode 7. Edward built eddie stobart into the iconic brand and business we know today, his brother william stobart, who now runs the business, told staff yesterday with great sadness and regret. In addition, we have information on other fleets such as dodds, elddis, james irlam, john raymond, langdons and macfarlanes. A short visit to eddie stobarts appleton thorn depot on saturday 3rd december 2016 shows sone of the trucks working in and out of the depot. You have to join eddie stobart truck spotting club.
Eddie stobart trucks and trailers 2010 season 2 episode. 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. A pound was awarded for every eddie stobart lorry spotted. 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. Eddie stobart bingo, and other car journey games silly. This is a great way of keeping the kids occupied on those long car journeys or the adults too. Buy eddie stobart printed truck name spotting guide revised september 20by selfpublished j parker isbn. They have around 1850 trucks and plenty of trailers. Stobart finder turns your iphone into an amazing live view of the stobart trucks wherever they arethis app. Eddie stobart faces a change of identity over the use of its name.
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