LONG-LASTiNG LiVERY
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The fleet wears the traditional AJ Edwards & Sons livery, which has barely changed since it was designed by Alan’s father some 60 years ago. The trucks’ sign-writing is still hand-painted, and consequently looks fantastic after years on the road. “In fact, we know they still look good after 10 years too,” says Jordan, who has a photo of an old exported ex-Edwards truck that was spotted in Africa still wearing its original livery.
Edwards might have beaten Stobart with the green and red livery, but when it comes to naming its trucks, the Carlisle haulier was definitely first. Edwards only started earlier this year. One of the first trucks to be personified is Henry Jake – named after a schoolboy who won a locally run truck-naming competition.