Environmental Responsibility

Stobart Enviro-Trailer Proposals

Stobart has identified a unique, 'painless' way to SIGNIFICANTLY reduce road-bourne pollution, carbon footprint and the number of haulage vehicles on Britain's hard-pressed roads, whilst actually reducing road damage... And all WITHOUT inceasing fuel consumption!

Developing the future of Articulated Transport

The Company's innovative proposal, which is currently before Government, is the introduction of new semi-trailers which through a more efficient proportion, actually offers as much as a 13% increase in carrying capacity when loaded with standard roller-cages, yet are less than a metre longer than existing design.

The slightly longer trailers remain within the 44 tonne weight limit and also feature rear wheel steering, that actually reduces road wear and improves manoeuvrability; allowing the turning circle to remain fully compliant with current legislation.

The proposed trailers are fully compatible with current tractor units and cost just £1,500 extra; a negligible amount that is quickly offset by the improved product-to-market costs of the increased capacity.

Advantages with no disadvantages

Less than 1 metre longer.
Up to 13% more FMCG cage capacity.
8% more CHEP pallet capacity.
Greater fuel-to-load efficiency.
No increase on the approved 44 tonne gross weight.
Less road congestion and pollution.
Significantly fewer vehicles on the road.
Rear wheel steering reduces road damage and improves manoeuvrability.
Fully compatible with current tractor units.
Complies with maximum turning circle legilation, despite the increased length.

Stobart's six truck washes, which are manned 24/7, recycle their water to keep consumption to a minimum.

Stobart Vehicles

75% of the Eddie Stobart fleet already complies with stingent new Euro 4/5 exhaust emission environmental standards.
One of the best vehicle utilisation records in the business is driven by a 10% year-on-year reduction. In the last 5 years wasteful empty miles have been cut by 50%, vehicle utilisation currently stands at 84% loaded.
A well established, intensive driver training programme aimed at more economical driving delivers a 10% reduction in fuel usage.

Fact File

Every Stobart Group vehicle is individually identified with a girl's name that is unique within the fleet.
Stobart Group vehicles are all fitted with three blue marker lights on the grille or lower chassis, allowing easy identification at night.
The total Stobart Group Fleet currently comprises some 1,850 vehicles and over 3,000 trailers.
The average age of Stobart vehicles is just 18 months, large proportion of the fleet is either Euro 4 or Euro 5 compliant.
10% of ALL inermodal freight transported in the UK is carried by Stobart Group.
On average a Stobart vehicle makes a delivery every 5.5 seconds.
Stobart's vehicles are regularly cleaned using the washes located at every major depot.
Recent surveys demonstrate that on average you pass a Stobart vehicle every 4.5 minutes when driving on Britain's major roads.
Stobart Group is active in supporting local and national charities including 'When You Wish Upon A Star' and Kidscape.
The Fleet travels a total distance that is equivalent to travelling to the moon and back EVERY DAY.

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