Eddie Stobart: Trucks and Trailers Series 1

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Technology, Travel Documentary hosted by Ben Crowe, published by Channel 5 in 2010 - English narration

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Eddie Stobart: Trucks and Trailers Series 1 Documentary series lifting the lid on the fascinating world of the legendary Eddie Stobart haulage company.This is the 1st of 4 Series that i will be uploading over the next few weeks.

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An experienced trucker risks a late delivery after being caught in traffic in London, a fuel tanker driver trains a new recruit, and a crane pilot races to unload 30 containers from a freight train onto a fleet of waiting lorries. Documentary series taking a behind-the-scenes look at the daily workings of the haulage company that employs more than 5,000 people and makes a delivery every 4.6 seconds

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A driver takes on a delicate load of cream cakes, which she has to deliver in perfect condition to one of the company's most important customers, but after contending with many roundabouts, she is unsure whether the cargo will have survived intact. Elsewhere, fans of the haulage business, known as `Eddie spotters', are annoyed by the arrival of a new truck sporting an unusual name

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The drivers deliver spare car parts to the World Rally Championship in Finland, but problems ensue when the brakes fail on one of the vehicles. In the UK, the chilled team takes perishable food orders to the supermarkets, dealing with a leaking fridge along the way, and an employee is shocked when his 40-ton dumper truck is suspended in the air

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The drivers have to be careful when they deliver a herd of polo ponies to a major sporting event, and a trucker negotiates a tricky route after being ordered to pick up a load of strawberries from an isolated rural farm. Elsewhere, staff on international duties demonstrate the precautions they take to prevent illegal immigrants stowing away on their vehicles

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A trucker takes on the challenge of racing the Eddie Stobart train from Rugby to Glasgow, a young recruit tries to perform a difficult manoeuvre under the watchful eye of a veteran driver, and a nightshift worker ventures down to London's Smithfield meat market

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A team of drivers takes a delivery of Formula 1 racing cars to Belgium, but while they are waiting for the expensive haul, a new recruit goes for a ride on Michael Schumacher's electric bike. Elsewhere, a veteran tests a new trailer, and the Stobart crew puts on a show at Truckfest. Last in the series