A half-day dedicated to professional drivers

Drive Safe · Park Safe · Work Safe · Live Well

On 13 September 2026, Hesbymazout Truck Park Liège opened its doors for a special Wellbeing Day as part of the European Wellbeing Initiative (EWELLIN), powered by ESPORG. For one half-day, the parking area became more than a place to stop — it became a space where drivers could rest, eat properly, move, talk and look after their health.

A DAY MADE FOR DRIVERS

Professional drivers spend long hours on the road, often with limited opportunities to eat well, move, or simply connect with others. This Wellbeing Day was designed exclusively for them.

Drivers arriving at Hesbymazout had access to:

– A fresh meal served on site 

– Fresh juices and seasonal fruit from local farmers 

– Honey degustation 

– Morning coffee 

– Free health check-ups 

– Information on the prevention of physical and mental health issues 

– Bicycles available to ride around the area 

– Social games (including ping pong and racketball) 

– Walking routes for a short break from the usual routine 

– Open conversations about parking facilities, working conditions and daily life on the road 

– Time to meet other drivers, take pictures and simply spend time together 

The aim was simple: give drivers a real pause, good food, light physical activity, practical health information and the chance to connect with colleagues in a relaxed setting.

HEALTH, MOVEMENT AND PREVENTION

Health check-ups were available throughout the half-day, giving drivers the opportunity to pay attention to their physical condition as part of their normal working life. Conversations focused on the prevention of both physical and mental health issues that are common in the profession — fatigue, stress, sedentary time and limited access to healthy routines on the road.

Bicycles were placed at the disposal of drivers so they could ride around the site and the surrounding area. Walking routes offered a quieter alternative for those who preferred a short stroll. Social games such as ping pong and racketball were also available, turning the parking area into a place for light activity and informal interaction.

FOOD AND LOCAL PRODUCE

A fresh meal was served so that drivers could sit down and eat together rather than grabbing something quickly. The meal was accompanied by fresh juices, seasonal fruit, coffee and honey from local farmers, with a honey degustation that introduced regional products in a simple and welcoming way.

These elements reinforced one of the core ideas of the Wellbeing Campaign: that a good stop is not only about safety and security, but also about food, rest and the feeling of being looked after.

CONNECTION AND COMMUNITY

Beyond the organised activities, the day created space for drivers to talk, share experiences, discuss parking facilities and make new contacts. Many took the opportunity to take pictures, exchange a few words with colleagues they do not normally meet, and spend time in a setting that felt more like a temporary community than a standard parking stop.

The event showed how a truck park can temporarily become a wellbeing hub — combining health services, movement, good food and human connection in one place.

PART OF THE EUROPEAN WELLBEING INITIATIVE

The Wellbeing Day at Hesbymazout is part of the wider European Wellbeing Initiative (EWELLIN), powered by ESPORG, and the campaign Drive Safe · Park Safe · Work Safe · Live Well.

Similar events are organised at partner parking areas across Europe to bring the campaign directly to drivers and to demonstrate practical ways of improving rest, health and social conditions on the road.

THANK YOU

Thank you to Hesbymazout Truck Park Liège for hosting the day, to all the partners who contributed, and above all to the professional drivers who took the time to stop, participate and share the moment.

Drive Safe · Park Safe · Work Safe · Live Well

Interested in hosting a Wellbeing Day at your parking area? 

Contact the European Wellbeing Initiative: d.betea@esporg.eu 

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