European Wellbeing Initiative at the European Symposium “Driving Health Forward” Health Care for Truck Drivers Across Borders

Hamburg, Germany

June 3, 2026
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We are proud to announce that the European Wellbeing Initiative (Ewellin) has been invited as a speaker at the prestigious European symposium “Driving Health Forward”, organised by the ISSA Section on Prevention in Transportation in collaboration with BG Verkehr.

About the Symposium

This high-level European symposium focuses on the health, safety, and everyday living conditions of long-haul truck drivers who keep Europe’s economy moving. It explores real challenges such as access to medical care when drivers fall ill far from home, daily life on the road, existing company support systems, and innovative cross-border solutions including telemedicine and broader health protection programmes.

The event brings together experts, practitioners, and leaders from across Europe to discuss how better healthcare access and healthier working conditions can help address the persistent driver shortage while improving road safety and workforce retention.

Date: 3 June 2026 (09:00 – 17:00 CEST)
Location: BG Verkehr Head Office, Ottenser Hauptstr. 54, 22765 Hamburg, Germany
Format: In-person with live stream
Languages: German and English with simultaneous interpretation

Our Contribution and the “Drive Safe, Park Safe, Work Safe, Live Well” Campaign

The “Drive Safe, Park Safe, Work Safe, Live Well” campaign is now entering its 2th year. Each year we focus on a specific theme with dedicated events that combine practical support for drivers with long-term prevention.

In these events we regularly offer:

  • Free health check-ups and personalised feedback for drivers
  • Raising awareness about common occupational risks (fatigue, stress, musculoskeletal issues, etc.)
  • Development and delivery of targeted prevention training for drivers

From this perspective, our collaboration with the ISSA Section on Prevention in Transportation and BG Verkehr is particularly valuable and important. The symposium provides an excellent platform to share our practical experience and to highlight how quality rest areas, fatigue prevention, and holistic wellbeing measures are essential parts of occupational health and road safety in international road transport.

During our presentation we will showcase:

  • The core vision of the European Wellbeing Initiative and the Wellbeing Pledge
  • Real insights from drivers gained through our events and surveys
  • The role of secure, welcoming parking areas (“Home Away from Home”) as a foundation for better health and safer driving
  • How prevention-oriented actions and cross-border collaboration can make a tangible difference for drivers’ wellbeing

Why This Collaboration Matters

Contributing to this symposium allows us to bring the driver’s voice and our on-the-ground experience into high-level discussions on prevention and occupational health. It strengthens the link between social security, workplace health protection, and the everyday realities of long-haul drivers. Together, we can advance practical solutions that not only improve drivers’ health but also contribute to safer roads and a more attractive transport profession across Europe.

We warmly thank the ISSA Section on Prevention in Transportation and BG Verkehr  for this important invitation and for recognising the value of driver wellbeing in the broader context of transport safety and sustainability.

Date: 3 June 2026
Location: BG Verkehr, Hamburg, Germany (with live stream)

Because a healthy driver is a safe driver – and together we are driving health forward for the people who drive Europe forward every day.

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