Eddie Stobart, Founder of Iconic Haulage Brand, Dies at 95

The devout Cumbrian entrepreneur laid the foundation for a logistics empire later popularized by his son Edward, whose innovations turned the family name into a national phenomenon.

Eddie Stobart began his career as an agricultural contractor, founding EP Stobart in 1957 to deliver and spread fertilizer for local farmers.
His son Edward transformed the business in the 1970s, creating the distinctive red and green livery and naming trucks after women, which fueled a nationwide truck-spotting craze.
Eddie remained focused on farming and evangelical work, leaving the haulage business to Edward, who expanded it into a fleet of over 2,000 trucks by the 2000s.
The Stobart brand became a cultural icon in the UK, spawning a fan club, merchandise, and widespread recognition on motorways.
In retirement, Eddie and his wife Nora devoted their lives to Christian ministry, including supporting the Gideon Bible movement and local evangelical initiatives.