Hi,
basically I’m after some general info on Stobart’s Felixstowe. I’m going to be doing some agency work for Stobart’s Felixstowe depot on containers which is something I’m yet to do, just wandering if anyone can give me some tips/pointers on container work also some info on the cabs Stobart’s have fridges etc
Cheers in advance
Fridges? You’ll be lucky if you get mirrors.
Really, that bad?
Didn’t know Stobrats had a base in Fxo or have I missed something?
Beau Nydel:
Didn’t know Stobrats had a base in Fxo or have I missed something?
They claim to have a base in Southampton, and I believe by that they mean the Tesco’s RDC…
Beau Nydel:
Didn’t know Stobrats had a base in Fxo or have I missed something?
Apparently they have set up a depot in the last couple of months…that’s all I know
Evil8Beezle:
Beau Nydel:
Didn’t know Stobrats had a base in Fxo or have I missed something?They claim to have a base in Southampton, and I believe by that they mean the Tesco’s RDC…
That’s why Gosport tescos is out of stock of every thing 
Unless the rumour that Stobrats have bought the Orwell Truckstop is true. Anybody know any different? I’m pretty sure it has been sold.
I worked for stobartports out of Newport depot on containers
We had basic Scania trucks on a 14 plate, no fridge or microwave ?
Mon - Fri, 4 nites out, occasionally running in on a Saturday and you can max your hours
Using all the container ports in the UK
when quiet or the boat is late you will do some curtain work on General haulage to keep the truck working
It’s not hard work, or rocket science, You will have to chase for your VBS, apart from that good luck
welshgooner:
I worked for stobartports out of Newport depot on containersWe had basic Scania trucks on a 14 plate, no fridge or microwave ?
Mon - Fri, 4 nites out, occasionally running in on a Saturday and you can max your hours
Using all the container ports in the UK
when quiet or the boat is late you will do some curtain work on General haulage to keep the truck working
It’s not hard work, or rocket science, You will have to chase for your VBS, apart from that good luck
Appreciate your reply cheers for that
welshgooner:
It’s not hard work, or rocket science,
Don’t say things like that or all the skis and agency guys will want a go. Oh, too late!
Beau Nydel:
welshgooner:
It’s not hard work, or rocket science,
Don’t say things like that or all the skis and agency guys will want a go. Oh, too late!
Agency drivers can only go where the work is required for them!!..what is peoples problems with Agency drivers anyway??
Beau Nydel:
welshgooner:
It’s not hard work, or rocket science,
Don’t say things like that or all the skis and agency guys will want a go. Oh, too late!
Firstly agency drivers can only ho where the work is required for them!!
Secondly what’s the problem with agency drivers??
I was working for Driver Direct agency on the stobartports contract for containers
£10.50 Mon - Fri all hours, £12.00 Sat, £14.00 Sun, £22.50 nite out, NO guarantee 8 hours
Beau Nydel:
Unless the rumour that Stobrats have bought the Orwell Truckstop is true. Anybody know any different? I’m pretty sure it has been sold.
The truck stop at Orwell has been sold to an investor/entrepreneur. The staff there were given three weeks notice for redundancy about 10 days ago. Been told by the staff there that the new owner wanted to change the use of the grounds but that Ipswich council have already said they would block any change away from a truck stop.
If Orwell closes, then it will be a nightmare for parking down there, especially the way things are on the docks at the moment.
madmackem:
Beau Nydel:
Unless the rumour that Stobrats have bought the Orwell Truckstop is true. Anybody know any different? I’m pretty sure it has been sold.The truck stop at Orwell has been sold to an investor/entrepreneur. The staff there were given three weeks notice for redundancy about 10 days ago. Been told by the staff there that the new owner wanted to change the use of the grounds but that Ipswich council have already said they would block any change away from a truck stop.
If Orwell closes, then it will be a nightmare for parking down there, especially the way things are on the docks at the moment.
Someone should tell Paul who takes the money then. I asked him about 3 hours ago and he said they haven’t heard anything yet. The rumours are rife, I wish Anne would just let people know. One minute it’s stobarts, then Orwell trucks, then maritime, then it’s Harvey Macintyre, I’ve heard it’s going to be a drive through Costa, but all I know for sure (from Paul) is the bloke that’s bought it lives in stowmarket. There’s an owner driver in here I chat too, he’s heard nothing, and it’s his operating centre, so he’s tackled Anne and she’s told him nothing’s happening for the forceable, so 3 weeks notice looks unlikely. Maybe someone should ask Goaty, it’s his operating centre too 
Apparently there are 17 o licences at the Crossing. None of us have been told a thing, official or unofficial, only rumours.
It’s very unsettling tbh as suitable yards are at a premium between Ipswich and Felixstowe. I know most of the staff, good people in the main and they’re confused by it too.
I have my own thoughts on the buyer but naming such an obviously secretive future landlord will not endear me to them.
I’m deeply concerned about the effect this will have on truck parking in south Suffolk.
Therese Coffey (?) our local MP is to busy campaigning about the ■■■■■ mobile phone coverage in Felixstowe to be concerned about scummy lorry drivers. Time will tell.
Tell her how bad the 3G is at the far end of the lorry park, she might get interested then
The woman’s an oaf.