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29/05/2026

🚛💙 Wellbeing at OnTurtle: A Day of Gratitude for Professional Drivers

Today, the transport community came together at OnTurtle La Jonquera, one of Europe’s most advanced secure truck parking facilities, for a special day dedicated to driver wellbeing.

Organised under the Ewellin - European Wellbeing Initiative and hosted by Área de Servicio OnTurtle - La Jonquera the event united industry leaders, transport professionals, policymakers, and wellbeing experts around a powerful message: “Drive Safe. Park Safe. Work Safe. Live Well.”Wellbeing Campaign

Highlights of the day:
- A heartfelt Gratitude Jar activity led by Druselia Betea, Head of European Wellbeing Initiative where participants left messages of appreciation for truck drivers
- “El futuro del transporte por carretera: retos y seguridad”- The Future of Road Transport: Challenges and Safety: In-depth discussions on the real challenges drivers face — long hours, isolation, family separation, and stress. Nuria Lacaci Vázquez Jordi Espin Vallbona
- “La salud y bienestar en el transporte por carretera” -Health and Wellbeing in Road Transport : Conversations on how wellbeing directly impacts road safety, productivity, and driver retention David Lozano Raúl Mateos Druselia Betea Pablo Combalía
- Drive Safe: The Benefits of Secure Parking Jorge Bernet Gerard F. Pere Pinto
ESPORG General Manager Dirk Penasse underlined the importance of certified Safe and Secure Truck Parking Areas (SSPAs) in supporting both driver wellbeing and road safety.

OnTurtle once again proved its commitment to driver wellbeing by showcasing how secure parking facilities and services can genuinely improve drivers’ quality of life.

Congratulations to Marta Fàbregas Gudayol - CEO of OnTurtle and her team Dorota Nowak, Pere Pinto, and Pablo Combalía — for receiving the well-deserved title of Wellbeing Ambassador! 👏

Safe roads, efficient logistics, and a sustainable transport sector all begin with healthy, respected, and valued drivers.

Learn more: https://lnkd.in/dKCi_YPS

29/05/2026

📍 Checked in at Área de Servicio OnTurtle - La Jonquera Wellbeing Event
Feeling grateful and recharged at the OnTurtle Wellbeing Event! 💚
Today we’re doing a simple but powerful Gratitude Jar exercise — a proven mental resilience technique. By consciously writing down what we appreciate, we train our brain to focus on the positive, build emotional strength, reduce stress, and increase resilience during challenging times.
In the spirit of appreciation, we’re inviting everyone to drop a thank you message for our hard-working truck drivers — the professionals who safely transport goods across the roads every day, keeping supply chains running.
👉 Take a moment, write a short thank you note for a truck driver, and put it in the Gratitude Jar!
Your words can brighten their day and remind us how vital their work is.
Who else is joining in? Drop your thank you message below in the comments too! ❤️
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28/05/2026

In the fast-evolving world of transport and logistics, ESPORG partner, Milence is playing a pivotal role in building the charging infrastructure that will power Europe’s transition to electric heavy-duty transport.

During the ESPORG Annual Conference 2026, we had an insightful conversation with Sarah Papamichalis Head of Product at Milence, about the company’s remarkable journey, its vision for decarbonisation and why partnerships like the one with ESPORG are essential for the future of green logistics.

🎥 Watch the full video interview on the ESPORG YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/d1-8EMOnzXA

🔗Learn more: https://esporg.eu/2026/05/22/milence-building-a-pan-european-charging-network-for-green-logistics/

Facebook LinkedIn In the fast-evolving world of transport and logistics, ESPORG partner, Milence is playing a pivotal role in building the charging infrastructure that will power Europe’s transition to electric heavy-duty transport. During the ESPORG Annual Conference 2026, we had an insightful co...

26/05/2026

ESPORG and BSEC-URTA Sign Memorandum of Understanding to Strengthen Safe and Secure Truck Parking and Driver Wellbeing Across Black Sea Region

During the 47th Meeting of the BSEC-URTA General Assembly, the European Secure Parking Organisation (ESPORG) and the Union of Road Transport Associations in the Black Sea Economic Cooperation Region (BSEC-URTA) officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), aiming to accelerate the development of safe and secure truck parking infrastructure along key European and Black Sea transport corridors, enhance professional drivers’ well-being, improve road safety and support the compliance with EU parking standards. The agreement was signed by Dirk Penasse, General Manager of ESPORG and Eduard Kasa, President of BSEC-URTA.

The MoU further strengthens the already excellent cooperation between the two organisations, building on BSEC-URTA’s prior signing of the ESPORG Wellbeing Pledge, demonstrating its commitment to improving working and living conditions for professional drivers and promoting a more attractive and sustainable road transport profession.

The agreement establishes a framework for enhanced collaboration on strategic priorities including the development of safe and secure truck parking infrastructure, professional driver wellbeing, gender-specific needs, the attractiveness of the profession and specific needs of non-EU drivers, training, green and sustainable parking initiatives, road safety and digitalisation. The cooperation will also focus on joint working groups, exchange of best practices and participation in common projects and events.

Dirk Penasse, General Manager, ESPORG stated: “Today’s MoU marks a significant step forward in our partnership with BSEC-URTA. By joining forces on safe and secure parking and driver well-being, we are turning shared commitments into concrete action that will benefit drivers, operators, and entire supply chains across the Black Sea and European corridors.”

Thank you BSEC-URTA. We are truly honoured and look forward to further developing our cooperation. Together, we are turning commitments into real action for professional truck drivers.

Learn more: https://lnkd.in/dfGpkJwk

20/05/2026

🚛First SSPA Information Stand Launched at ELA European Labour Authority Roadshow & Wellbeing Campaign – SSPA Pilot Event #1— putting driver Wellbeing at the heart of European transport.

ESPORG was proud to join the first SSPA Local Information Event pilot organised by ELA, together with the Croatian Ministry of the Sea, Transport and Infrastructure that uniquely combined:
🔹 SSPA Pilot Event #1 – at INA Ježevo Secure Parking — Silver certified parking area member of ESPORG, strategically located on the A3 corridor connecting Western and South-Eastern Europe.
🔹 An operators’ event in Zagreb featuring dedicated sessions for transport operators, social partners and national authorities on driving and rest time rules, posting of drivers and the importance of quality secure parking for compliant and safer operations. Key voices included ESPORG, European Labour Authority , DG MOVE - European Commission, Croatian Ministry of the Sea, Transport and Infrastructure, social partners IRU and ETF - European Transport Workers' Federation

Dirk Penasse - General Manager, ESPORG said “The expansion of certified secure parking areas is essential — not optional — for turning Mobility Package I rules into daily compliant breaks, safer operations and real driver wellbeing.”
Druselia Betea - Head of the Ewellin - European Wellbeing Initiative added “Quality rest in certified parking areas is fundamental to driver wellbeing. We are transforming SSPAs into real homes away from home for Europe’s drivers.”

“Drive Safe, Park Safe, Work Safe & Live Well” is more than a campaign — it is a shared European commitment. Through the European Wellbeing Initiative, already supported by 150+ stakeholders, ESPORG continues transforming truck parking into true ‘Home Away from Home’ environments for drivers across Europe.

This joint event ESPORG and ELA perfectly links official EU information with the European Wellbeing Initiative — because quality rest at certified SSPAs like INA Ježevo creates a true home away from home for Europe’s drivers.

Thank you European Labour Authority for the outstanding collaboration!

18/05/2026

18/05/2026

Today, ESPORG proudly participated in the SEEFF Congress & FIATA REU Field Meeting 2026 in Bucharest, under the theme “United for Regional Progress in Logistics”.

ESPORG General Manager Dirk Penasse joined top logistics and security leaders to discuss “Security, Risk and Compliance – Fighting Fraud and Crime in the Supply Chain”. Dirk Penasse highlighted how Secure Parking Areas certified according to the EU Parking Standard are becoming essential for freight forwarders to reduce cargo theft risks, improve compliance, and support driver wellbeing across the supply chain:
“The EU Parking Standard is the only legal standard at EU level. It brings consistency, trust and quality to safe and secure parking areas for the entire logistics chain — hauliers, shippers, freight forwarders and insurance companies.”

The event also offered valuable exchanges with Prof. Dr. Thomas Sim, President of FIATA on strengthening secure, resilient and sustainable freight transport in Europe and beyond. 🤝
A special thank you to Uniunea Societăților de Expediții din România - USER President Marius Cae, USER Secretary General Iuliana Badea, Diana Cristescu, USER Project Manager, and the entire USER team for the invitation and excellent organisation. ESPORG is proud to have Uniunea Societăților de Expediții din România - USER as ambassador of the Ewellin - European Wellbeing Initiative in Romania. 🇷🇴

05/05/2026

ESPORG Dirk Penasse Druselia Betea Presented Driver Wellbeing Training at European Commission CPC Expert Group, as a forward-looking response to the challenges facing Europe’s road transport sector Ewellin - European Wellbeing Initiative.

The initiative and its strong positioning at EU level were made possible thanks to the support of the Wellbeing Campaign Policy & Regulatory Engagement Task Force (TF), led by Marco Digioia, European Road Hauliers Association (UETR) Secretary General and Dirk Penasse, ESPORG General Manager.

Special thanks also to Manuel Picardi, First Vice-President and Secretary General of EFA European Driving Schools Association, for his active support.

Read more: https://esporg.eu/2026/04/23/esporg-advances-driver-wellbeing-training-at-european-commission-cpc-expert-group/

Facebook LinkedIn On 23 April 2026, representatives of the European Secure Parking Organisation (ESPORG) actively contributed to the European Commission’s CPC Expert Group meeting, presenting the ESPORG Driver Wellbeing Program as a forward-looking response to the challenges facing Europe’s road...

30/04/2026

At this year’s ESPORG Conference, we spoke with Renato Berto, CEO and Vice President of the Parking Division at CAME PARKARE, a global leader in automation, control and smart parking solutions. The conversation marked an important milestone: CAME has officially joined ESPORG as a partner, signaling a new step in bridging smart mobility solutions with the evolving needs of the transport and logistics sector.
👉 Watch the full video interview with Renato Berto here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q2DFziG_FLQ
Read the full article: https://esporg.eu/2026/04/29/came-parkare-joins-esporg-shaping-the-future-of-smart-parking-and-mobility/
Together, we continue shaping the future of safe, smart, and sustainable parking across Europe.
Welcome to the ESPORG community, CAME PARKARE! 🤝

Facebook LinkedIn Interview with Renato Berto, CEO and Vice President of the Parking Division at CAME At this year’s ESPORG Conference, we spoke with Renato Berto, CEO and Vice President of the Parking Division at CAME PARKARE, a global leader in automation, control and smart parking solutions. Th...

28/04/2026

🚛 Inspiring Wellbeing Event Today at LeShuttle Freight Village in France: “Agir ensemble pour le bien-être des chauffeurs routiers” — Acting together for the well-being of proffessional drivers.

We’re proud to be at Eurotunnel’s innovative truck parking hub LeShuttle Freight, where ESPORG General Manager Dirk Penassese and Druselia Betea – Head of EWELLIN are presenting now the Ewellin - European Wellbeing Initiative. This event is part of our ongoing Wellbeing Campaign, aimed at enhancing the health and wellbeing of individuals in the transport sector.

Together with Getlink, European Commission and institutions, industry partners and road hauliers associations Fédération Nationale des Transports Routiers (FNTR) Sébastien RIVERA, professional drivers Jerome Dumetz woman driver Caroline Baugniet and ESPORG experts Marc Van Grootel we’re turning words into action — putting the health, dignity, and wellbeing of road drivers at the heart of transport.

Because secure parking where drivers feel like home is the foundation of more sustainable transport future.

Special thanks to Getlink Eurotunnel LeShuttle Freight Deborah Merrens John Keefe Alice Simon Aude Bourdel and all the team for hosting this inspiring Wellbeing Event and for your strong dedication to improving the daily lives of professional drivers!