Edward Stobart (r) sold the firm to his brother in 2004 The funeral will take place later of the former boss of the Eddie Stobart haulage giant.
Edward Stobart, 56, died on 31 March after suffering heart problems.
He took over his father’s firm in 1976 and built it up into one of the most well-known haulage companies in the world.
Family, friends and industry colleagues will attend Carlisle Cathedral for the service, which will also be broadcast on a large screen outside.
Three of the famous green, white and red trucks – one each from the 1970s, 80s and 90s – will head the funeral convoy.
X Factor finalist Rebecca Ferguson will sing Amazing Grace at the service, which will led by the Dean of Carlisle Cathedral.
A private burial will be held following the ceremony.
Mr Stobart, a father of six, is credited with transforming the small Cumbrian business which had just eight trucks and 12 employees when he took over.
By 2001, that had risen to 1,000 lorries and 2,000 staff operating from 27 sites, and the company even had a “fan club” which at its height attracted 25,000 members.
The Stobart brand also stretched to a children’s cartoon character, a paint colour – Eddie Stobart green – and toy trucks.
Edward sold the business to his brother William and business partner Andrew Tinkler in 2004.
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