Edward Stobart (r) sold the firm to his brother in 2004 Haulage magnate Edward Stobart, who built up the Eddie Stobart lorry empire and ran it for more than 30 years, has died at the age of 56.
He suffered what were described as “heart problems” on Wednesday and died this morning in hospital in Coventry.
He took the business started by his father Eddie and built it into the best known haulage company in the UK.
Mr Stobart sold the firm to his brother William and business partner Andrew Tinkler in 2004.
He took the business from a local firm delivering fertiliser to a company with more than 1,000 trucks.
The firm now has its own fan club with more than 25,000 members.
The Stobart Group said in a statement: “Our thoughts are with Edward’s wife Mandy, his children and family at this difficult time.”
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such a sad loss and so suddena sad day for all Eddie stobbarts friends colleguesand customers.He was a true Buisnessman in every way.
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