Eddie Stobart: Trucks and Trailers

Episode 8 (5x8)

Uitzenddatum: Jun 21, 2013

Tim Fox embarks on an epic biomass delivery, starting in Cumbria, going on to Northumberland and ending at a power station in Scotland. A mechanical fault develops on the walking-floor trailer, however, which threatens to bring the whole delivery to a halt. On the hunt for new trucks, Head of Fleet David Cox flies out to the Volvo factory in Sweden to size up the next generation of tractor units. Claims that these new models can cut emissions by up to 80% are an appealing proposition and David hopes to be able to increase the fuel efficiency of the fleet. Elsewhere, Matt Ekins has only been back on the road for a week, when he is handed a Friday run around London. Will it be green lit all the way, or will Matt be in for a day of capital punishment? Eddie Stobart’s distinctive green-and-red vans can be seen all over Britain, and Craig Chambers and his wash team are proud to send them out each day looking spick and span. Keeping the trucks pristine is no easy feat, but Craig can call upon the best-kept secret in the war against grime. Step forward Sammy the Shammy!