Cumbrian lorry firm founder Eddie Stobart dies aged 95
Eddie Stobart came into the world in 1929, born into a family of farmers from Cumbria.
Eddie Stobart, the creator of the well-known trucking company, has passed away at the age of 95.
The previous leader of the Cumbria-based firm, known for its distinctive green and red trucks, passed away on November 25.
Edward Pears Stobart arrived in the world in 1929 in Cumbria, coming from a lineage of farmers.
He originally launched the venture as a modest farming enterprise in 1946, focusing on the distribution of fertilizer and providing contract services for nearby farmers.
In 1957, he acquired the first Eddie Stobart truck, and while the company continued to transport fertilizer, it grew further after receiving a contract from Imperial Chemical Industries.
Eddie Stobart started his company in 1946.
The company experienced rapid growth in the 1970s and 1980s when Edward, the second youngest child, assumed control of the logistics division. Under his leadership, the fleet expanded from eight trucks to over 2,700.
After selling the majority of his trading holdings in 1980, Mr. Stobart took a big step back from the company to invest in an industrial warehouse close to Carlisle. He eventually retired there with his wife, Nora Boyd.
The company has rebranded itself as Stobart Group and was acquired by the Culina Group in 2021.
William Stobart, the youngest of Eddie's four children, serves as the deputy chief executive at Culina.
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