Random Eddie Stobart Question?

[RossiT]

Bit of a random question I know but having spent the past 3 days driving throughout England and Scotland, my daughter was collecting the truck names to pass the time, I noticed that within the Stobart fleet they have a few Volvo's and just the one MAN we saw, what's the reason behind this when almost every Stobart truck you see is a Scania? Surely having all the trucks the same makes more sense? It can't be an age thing as I'm pretty sure they get changed every 2-3 years?
Thanks

[mp3manager]

As you mentioned, Stobbie's run lots of Scanny's but they also have lots of MAN TGX's.

It just depends in which part of the country you are and which depot favour a particular marque over another.

Edited by mp3manager on Friday 29th April 05:22

[Life Saab Itch]

It's normally down to how close a dealership/parts supplier is to that depot.

No point in getting Scanias if there's a Volvo truck and Bus on the doorstep.

[Z4monster]

Makes sense not to have every vehicle from one manufacturer. If a parts problem come up then a large part of the fleet could be off the road awaiting spares.

Years ago when I worked at Leyland DAF, we had two suppliers for the fuel tanks. As we were M.O.D. approved, the suppliers also had to be.

One bright spark in accounts decided we could get a better discount of we cut to one supplier. 12 months later when they went bust we couldn't build any vehicles as there were no M.O.D. approved fuel tanks. There was no quick route to getting a replacement either as the other company we had used were flat out supplying other orders at the time.

Cue us building lorries without fuel tanks and pushing them around the site until the supplier came through.

All your eggs in one basket is not a good idea.

[Hitch78]

You need multiple suppliers to obtain competitive pricing. Also, it makes sense to limit the variation of the fleet, but having three or four makes of vehicle in a depot is rarely an issue logistically and once you achieve a certain critical mass of each type the cost benefit becomes marginal.

[Forthright MC]

The majority of Stobarts MANs are based at Sherburn IIRC. I've only seen the one (Iona Rosalind, H6099) Looked fantastic though!

Edited by Forthright MC on Saturday 17th December 00:23

[Kobushi ste]

The current reason for stobarts using man truck is that Tesco have purchased over 60% worth of shares in eddies and also Tesco have a large slice of shares in man trucks

[AndyM31]

I recall that some time ago there was a program on channel 5 regarding Eddie Stobart. It was a series that I found quite entertaining as well as informative.

Last i saw this series was available on Demand five. Perhaps this might be of interest if it is still available to watch.

[Shaw Tarse]

AndyM31 said:

I recall that some time ago there was a program on channel 5 regarding Eddie Stobart. It was a series that I found quite entertaining as well as informative.

High drama series! ( there was a thread about it on here)
http://web5.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&...

[Special K]

Forthright MC said:

The majority of Stobarts MANs are based at Sherburn IIRC. I've only seen the one (Iona Rosalind, H6099) Looked fantastic though!

Edited by Forthright MC on Saturday 17th December 00:23

Geek!! bet you took that from your little Eddie Stobart Spotters book ?

[yorkieboy]

I mostly see Mercedes and Daf's at Tesco RDC'S ?

[philmots]

Forthright MC said:

The majority of Stobarts MANs are based at Sherburn IIRC. I've only seen the one (Iona Rosalind, H6099) Looked fantastic though!

Edited by Forthright MC on Saturday 17th December 00:23

Very very rarely see a MAN at Sherburn.. I'm based round the corner.

They usually use the Volvos for the trampers, Scanias are for day/night shift drivers who go home every night/day.

[Forthright MC]

Special K said:

Forthright MC said:

The majority of Stobarts MANs are based at Sherburn IIRC. I've only seen the one (Iona Rosalind, H6099) Looked fantastic though!

Edited by Forthright MC on Saturday 17th December 00:23

Geek!! bet you took that from your little Eddie Stobart Spotters book ?

Yeap, sure did!

I very much enjoy seeing/photographing their trucks.

As for the TV show, theres a brand new Xmas special on C5 on Xmas Eve...

[Chicharito]

Kobushi ste said:

The current reason for stobarts using man truck is that Tesco have purchased over 60% worth of shares in eddies and also Tesco have a large slice of shares in man trucks

[williamp]

so is there a "best" truck like there are best cars, or are they all alike? ie is there a ondeo v s-class comparison, or are they all like BMW 320d (mapped) in black with black interior

[v64paul]

We could argue forever, the consensus in the trade is that lovable Stobart is killing it. Rate for the job far too low so low as to be crazy, meanwhile older established hauliers go to the wall. Tesco had a 49% stake which they appear to have sold. Most of their work was for Tesco, who have just placed an order for 1200 trucks over three years with Mercedes. So, why would they do that if good old steady eddie was doing the job for them? There may be trouble ahead ....

[jimxms]

v64paul said:

We could argue forever,

Not much of an argument if you keep repeating yourself

[M3333]

I know from talking with people in the industry (have no idea on truth) but Stobarts service these trucks impeccibly and they are very very well looked after, Scania purchase them back after 2-3 years at a guaranteed price on initial purchase. As they are wrapped the trucks almost look new when the wrapping is removed, nice shiny plain white truck to shift on in very nice condition with only the one owner!

[Bonefish Blues]

Apropos nothing, but those MANs are handsome trucks, aren't they.

[philmots]

williamp said:

so is there a "best" truck like there are best cars, or are they all alike? ie is there a ondeo v s-class comparison, or are they all like BMW 320d (mapped) in black with black interior

Volvo - with the gearbox being one of the buggest reasons (for a driver) but they're also good on fuel, have good traction and really pointy on the steering.