For The Transit Fans: Company Profile: Eddie Stobart
Stobart Group is the largest logistics company in the United Kingdom which operates nearly all types of freight transportation, moving cargo across the UK and some parts of mainland Europe.
Eddie Stobart Scania R440 Highline "Linda Ellen"
Type: Private, initially founded as a humble trucking company and expanded to own and operate Air and Rail cargo services
Service: Truckload Sized Freight, Multimodal Air and Rail Freight
Fleet Size: 2,200 Tractors
Terminals: 50 across the United Kingdom and Mainland Europe
Routes: Eddie Stobart operates across the entire British Isles and routes into Western Europe
Manufacturers and Powerplant: Eddie Stobart trucks come from Scania, Volvo, Mercedes-Benz and MAN. Stobart must constantly rotate its fleet to keep their engines complaint with European Union emissions standards which change frequently.
Eddie Stobart Volvo FH16 "Skye Heather"
Fare Collection: Like in North America, Eddie Stobart moves freight after contracts have been negotiated. Stobart focuses heavily on dedicated contracts which are often the hardest to maintain because dedicated contracts often involve Time Sensitive cargo. Stobart moves freight for Britain's largest retailers and grocery stores.
Eddie Stobart Scania G400 "Adria Lynn" pulling a trailer for Tesco (the British equivalent to Wal-Mart)
Livery: Stobart trucks since the beginning of the company have maintained the famed Green, White and Red livery. Eddie Stobart trucks are notable for each truck bearing a female name selected from a random lottery. The first Eddie Stobart truck was named "Twiggy" after the 60's supermodel.
Eddie Stobart Mercedes-Benz Actros "Suki Alanna" and "Autumn Adelaide"
Safety Record and Driving School: Eddie Stobart maintains a driving school to teach individuals the basics of HGV (Heavy Goods Vehicle/CDL in US-CAN) driving and strictly monitors the driving behaviors of all its drivers. Stobart maintains a favorable safety record because of these policies as well as incentives such as raises and paid time off for consecutive periods of safe driving.
Eddie Stobart ran its own TV show to display the life of truckers in the UK
Eddie Stobart at work
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