Eddie Stobart - RIP

Eddie Stobart the founder of one of the UK’s most iconic lorry firms has died at the age of 95, his family announced.

(18-12-2024 17:30 )Charlemagne Wrote:  Eddie Stobart the founder of one of the UK’s most iconic lorry firms has died at the age of 95, his family announced.

It will be very sad to not see those iconic lorried on the roads anymore.

Condolence to all concerned.

^ He hadn’t been involved in the business for decades- it was run by his son for many years until he died in 2011. Culina Group own the business now. The death of a previous owner has nothing to do with how lorries are branded.

^ I think that the named lorries will continue.

(18-12-2024 17:48 )lovebabes56 Wrote:  

(18-12-2024 17:30 )Charlemagne Wrote:  Eddie Stobart the founder of one of the UK’s most iconic lorry firms has died at the age of 95, his family announced.

It will be very sad to not see those iconic lorried on the roads anymore.

Condolence to all concerned.

Eddie sold to his brother Willy donkeys years ago, who in turn sold to Culina 3 (?) years ago... The Brand won't be going anywhere soon.

R.I.P. Eddie

Can't remember the last time I saw a Stobart lorry. Used to see them all the time.
Even pulled one off a soft verge once after his satnav took him somewhere he should've had the sense not to go.

RIP Eddie.