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05/06/2026

ESPORG welcomes a significant milestone for secure road transport in France: the inauguration of the new secure heavy goods vehicle parking facility at Saint-Hilaire-Cottes on the A26 motorway.

On 4 June, ESPORG General Manager Dirk Penasse and Delegate of the Board Frédéric Maas attended the inauguration ceremony, which brought together leading representatives from public authorities and the transport sector, including Sébastien Becoulet, Sub-Prefect of Béthune; Jean-Claude Leroy, President of the Pas-de-Calais Departmental Council; Laurent De Sere, Directeur Général of Certas Energy France; Jean-François Vigier, Director of Projects at Certas; Vincent Fanguet, Director of Operations and Customer Experience at SANEF; and Isabelle Pace, Head of Institutional Relations at SANEF.

Developed through the successful collaboration between ESPORG member Certas Energy France and SANEF, and also supported by ESPORG member Trucks'nB, the new facility offers 100 secure parking spaces featuring controlled access, full perimeter fencing, extensive CCTV surveillance, and direct operational links with law enforcement authorities. Drivers also benefit from dedicated amenities, including Wi-Fi, laundry facilities, rest areas, and vending services, helping to improve both safety and working conditions.

As demand for secure parking continues to grow across Europe, investments such as this play a vital role in enhancing security, supporting driver well-being, and strengthening the resilience and efficiency of supply chains.

👏 ESPORG congratulates Certas Energy France, SANEF, and all stakeholders involved in delivering this important project and advancing the availability of high-quality secure parking infrastructure for professional drivers.

04/06/2026

Europe faces a massive shortfall in truck parking spaces — approximately 50,000 in Germany alone. Drivers often spend an average of one hour searching for a safe place to stop, leading to increased stress, higher speeds toward the end of driving shifts, and elevated accident risk.

For ESPORG's partner Guido Decker, CEO and Founder of TelarTec GmbH, solving this issue is not just about infrastructure — it’s about improving driver wellbeing and transforming the future of logistics. The company’s technology combines advanced laser detectors with intelligent software systems capable of monitoring large outdoor spaces with remarkable efficiency. “We use very few lasers to detect very large-scale outdoor areas,” Guido Decker explained. “Together, the hardware and software create a system where trucks can park much more efficiently.”

The result? Parking Capacity increases of up to 100% on existing lots, with some parking sites seeing gains as high as 150-170%, depending on the original layout.

👉 The full Intransit article and video interview is available here: https://esporg.eu/2026/05/28/telartecs-smart-parking-solution-doubling-truck-parking-capacity-and-easing-driver-stress/

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03/06/2026

ESPORG partner, Trucks'nB has quickly gained attention in the industry for its innovative approach to parking operations. Describing their business model in simple terms, Anais Bulot explains: “We use to say that we are the Airbnb of secured parking” offering reservation and payment solutions that simplify access to secure parking facilities for drivers and operators alike.

Trucks’nB was among the first signatories of ESPORG’s Wellbeing Pledge, reinforcing its dedication to improving life on the road for professional drivers.
“That’s actually the basis of the company,” Bulot said. “We aim to make the work life and overall life of drivers better every day.”

👉 The full Intransit article and video interview is available here: https://esporg.eu/2026/05/28/trucksnb-the-airbnb-of-secure-truck-parking/

Facebook LinkedIn At the ESPORG conference 2026, InTransit discussed with Anais Bulot, Sales and Operations Manager at Trucks’nB, how the company is reshaping the truck parking landscape across Europe. 👉 The full video interview is available on ESPORG’s official YouTube channel here: Trucks.....

02/06/2026

🇸🇮 Today, ESPORG was pleased to contribute to the European Labour Authority (ELA) Information Event in Ljubljana, "Building Bridges: Understanding EU Rules in International Road Transport", organised in cooperation with the Association of Free Trade Unions of Slovenia (ZSSS).

During the session "Safe and Secure Parking Area (SSPA) in Practice & Network Outlook", Dirk Penasse, General Manager of ESPORG and Druselia Betea, Head of the Ewellin - European Wellbeing Initiative highlighted how quality secure parking supports compliant rest periods, driver wellbeing, fatigue prevention and road safety. They were joined by Mirna Muženič, Head of Service Unit & Assistant Director, Port of Koper (Luka Koper) INPO, an ESPORG Member.

The event brought together key stakeholders from European Commission and EU institutions, national authorities, labour inspectorates, customs services, trade unions, and the road transport sector to discuss the implementation of Mobility Package I and the challenges faced by drivers across Europe.

A sincere thank you to ELA Polona Grobelnik Jurjović Ivan Mekinda, and to ZSSS saška Kiara Kumer Vice President of ZSSS and General Secretary of the Trade Union of Transport and Communications Workers of Slovenia (SDPZ), and Marko Tanasić, ZSSS Expert for Migration, Labour Relations and Project Work for including the wellbeing dimension in this important dialogue with trade union representatives.

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/

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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