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Founder of Eddie Stobart haulage firm dies at age of 95

Eddie Stobart, the founder of the haulage firm that bears his name, has passed away at the age of 95.
He founded the firm in 1970 and was known for his significant contributions to the logistics and transport industry.
His legacy will continue through the success of the company he built.
The news of his death has been met with tributes from across the haulage sector.

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Euro Weekly News

Eddie Stobart dies aged 95

Britain mourns the loss of lorry legend Eddie Stobart. Eddie Stobart, the legendary mastermind behind one of the UK’s most iconic trucking firms, has died at the age of 95. Born in 1929 in Cumbria, Eddie began his working life as a humble farmer but went on to revolutionise the road haulage industry. His passing marks the end of an era for the company that has become a household name across the… Source

2 months ago·Spain

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BBC News

Cumbrian lorry firm founder Eddie Stobart dies aged 95

Eddie Stobart died in November, it has been announced.

2 months ago·United Kingdom

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RTÉ

Founder of Eddie Stobart haulage firm dies at age of 95

Eddie Stobart, the founder of the renowned haulage empire, has died at the age of 95.

2 months ago·Ireland

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Bristol Post

Lorry firm legend Eddie Stobart dies aged 95

His representatives have confirmed the news

2 months ago·Bristol, United Kingdom

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Daily Record

Eddie Stobart dies aged 95 as famous lorry firm confirms founder's passing

Eddie Pears Stobart began his career in 1946 by establishing a small agricultural business that provided contract work for farms and distributed fertiliser.

2 months ago·Glasgow, United Kingdom

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Metro News

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Iconic lorry firm founder Eddie Stobart dies aged 95

Stobart haulage is a familiar sight on most UK roads (Pictures: PA) The founder of one of the UK’s most iconic lorry firms has died at the age of 95, his family announced. Eddie Pears Stobart died on November 25 at the age of 95 after founding his family business in 1946. The agricultural business initially distributed fertiliser, but pivoted to haulage, allowing them to own more than 2,700 vehicles and dominating UK roads. Stobart drivers wer…

2 months ago·London, United Kingdom

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