Friday 1st April 2011

Eddie Stobart Dies Aged 56

Haulage legend succumbs to heart problems

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Edward Stobart, the man who built up the Eddie Stobart road haulage magnate, has died at the age of 56.

Stobart, who turned the business started by his father Eddie up into a giant of the logistics industry, died this morning from what have been described as 'heart problems' in hospital in Coventry.

Stobart sold the firm to business partner Andrew Tinkler and his brother in 2004, but not before creating the best-known haulage firm in the country, smartening up the image of the trucking industry, and giving hundreds of thousands of motorway drivers a great 'I spy' game to play to stave off the inevitable boredom of an M-road journey.

Our thoughts (and - we're sure - those of all on PH) are with his family and friends.

[bobmcgod]

Keep on truckin'

RIP

[Allblackdup]

Very sad news!

RIP

[Galsia]

Thats pretty young. RIP Eddie.

[Stu - B]

Perhaps they will name a truck after him.

[minicab]

RIP Eddie

Keep those wheels rollin'

[LukeSi]

iirc I used to have an Eddie Stobart toy truck. Very sad news indeed. He built the company into something great.

RIP.

[K87]

Very sad news, dads been driving for him for last 17 years

[standfree93]

LukeSi said:

iirc I used to have an Eddie Stobart toy truck. Very sad news indeed. He built the company into something great.

RIP.

I've got quite a large college of Eddie Stobart model trucks. Used to be a supporter of the fan club when I was a kid.

RIP.

[RVVUNM]

Shame, so young R.I.P.

[epom]

sad news indeed :-( RIP

[PascalBuyens]

56... way too soon.

Condoleances to the family...

[sider]

Sad news!

Read a book about him once - a great guy just wanting to do a good job!

[PinkRinse]

Very sad news. I had a lorry named after myself once (Ayesha) and everyone in that company couldnt be friendlier and more professional something which he built up from nothing.

[Vipers]

Eddie may have departed, but his name will live on.

Rest in peace Eddie.

[scampbird]

Proper legend. RIP.

[Ray Singh]

Still the cleanest trucks on the road. My kids love to play the "Stobart" game when we are on a long journey.

RIP Eddie. your name will grace the motorways for many years to come.

[Mermaid]

Marketing genius, leaves a solid legacy.

[Soovy]

A shame.

Sounded like a good hard working bloke.

[FraserLFA]

RIP Eddie

[chazwozza]

Legend, a big EDDIE! from me