Save the Date: Two Inspiring Days Dedicated to “Park Safe” and the “Home Away from Home” Vision

We are delighted to announce the next beautiful stop in the 2026 European Wellbeing Initiative (Ewellin): Wellbeing Days at Bapaume Truck House – the award-winning, state-of-the-art secure parking hub that has just been named European Truck Parking of the Year 2026.

Powered by ESPORG and launched with the support of the European Commission and more than 150 stakeholders, Ewellin is a gentle, people-first movement that places the health, safety, happiness, and resilience of professional drivers at the heart of European transport.

This Year’s Campaign Focus: “Park Safe” – Dedicated to Parking Operators and the “Home Away from Home” Concept

2026 is the year of the “Park Safe” awareness campaign, fully dedicated to parking and rest areas. Together with our partners, we are warmly promoting the “Home Away from Home” vision — turning parking facilities into welcoming, supportive spaces where drivers can truly rest, recharge body and mind, and feel genuinely cared for on their journeys.

Bapaume Truck House perfectly embodies this dream. Fresh from winning the prestigious European Truck Parking of the Year 2026, this modern facility shows how safety, comfort, and wellbeing can come together in one outstanding location.

Why Bapaume Truck House? A True Service Hub for Drivers

Strategically located in Bapaume (Pas-de-Calais) at the crossroads of the A1, A2, and A26 motorways, Bapaume Truck House offers 303 secure parking spaces along the vital North Sea–Mediterranean corridor. Designed as a fully automated, high-security complex with advanced access control, 24/7 guarding, modern sanitary facilities, relaxation areas, and driver comforts, it was co-funded by the European Union through the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF).

This award-winning site transforms a simple stop into a genuine destination where drivers can rest with dignity and peace of mind. It proudly aligns with the highest EU Parking standards and actively supports the Ewellin Wellbeing Programme.

Meet the Bapaume Truck House Team

This special event is proudly hosted by the dedicated team at Bapaume Truck House. Key members include:
• Thierry Roger, General Director – visionary leader committed to elevating driver wellbeing, safety, and dignity through excellence in service and infrastructure.
• David Bray and Cyril Gardien, co-founders and initiators of the project (from Transports Bray and Transports Gardien) – passionate transport professionals who created this hub from a real understanding of drivers’ daily needs.
• Marjorie Létoquart, responsible for the exploitation and daily operations of the parking area.

Together with the entire on-site team, they work every day to make Bapaume Truck House a welcoming place where drivers feel safe, respected, and truly at home.

What to Expect on September 18-19 – Wellbeing Days at Bapaume Truck House

Join us for two uplifting days filled with warmth, practical insights, and human connection. In the spirit of “Drive Safe, Park Safe, Work Safe, Live Well”, we will celebrate how secure parking areas can become true sanctuaries of rest and how small, caring steps build greater resilience on the road.

Highlights will include:

• Special focus on the “Park Safe” campaign and the “Home Away from Home” concept
• Friendly conversations on physical & mental wellbeing, fatigue prevention, and daily self-care for drivers
• Opportunities to experience first-hand this award-winning, driver-friendly rest area
• Networking with fellow drivers, fleet managers, parking operators, and Ewellin partners

The detailed agenda and confirmed speakers will be revealed soon, once all confirmations are finalised. Expect inspiring moments, valuable insights, and a positive, welcoming atmosphere in the heart of northern France.

Join Us – Everyone Is Welcome

Whether you are a professional driver travelling the A1 corridor, a fleet manager, a fellow parking operator, or anyone who believes in better rest areas for better lives on the road – these Wellbeing Days are open to you.

Location: Bapaume Truck House, ZA La Vallée du Bois Est, 62450 Bapaume, France
Dates: Friday 18 & Saturday 19 September 2026
Time: Full programme details coming soon

Stay tuned for updates, registration information, photos, and real stories from the road. Follow the Wellbeing Campaign page for the latest announcements.

Because a healthy driver is a safe driver – and together, by making parking areas feel like home, we are gently building a more human, supportive, and hopeful future for transport across Europe.

Part of the European Wellbeing Initiative (Ewellin) – Powered by ESPORG
Discover more and join the vision at www.wellbeingpledge.eu and www.ewellin.eu