ORTIMA integrates secure parking into transport planning – creating safer rest for drivers and more predictable operations
Drivers First has signed an off-take agreement with ORTIMA UAB, a transport company operating across the Nordic region. The agreement covers ORTIMA’s use of the Drivers First facility in Malmö, with a committed minimum monthly volume of overnight stays.
For ORTIMA, the partnership is about more than securing parking capacity. It is about making secure parking a planned part of the transport operation – helping drivers get the rest they need while reducing unnecessary deviations and creating more predictable deliveries.
Secure parking as part of the transport plan
Having a reliable plan for where drivers can safely stop is an essential part of successful transport operations.
By planning routes around secure parking infrastructure, ORTIMA can reduce the need for drivers to deviate from their planned routes in search of a safe place to park.
This means drivers can reach a secure place to rest as planned, while transport companies can reduce unnecessary kilometres and avoid delays caused by unplanned parking stops.
Safe rest for drivers. Fewer extra kilometres. More predictable deliveries.
“Secure parking is part of our transport planning. When our drivers know where they can safely stop, we avoid unnecessary route deviations and extra kilometres, while making sure they get the safe rest they need. It makes our operations more efficient and our drivers’ working conditions better.”
Andrej Svirko – ORTIMA UAB
A predictable stop for drivers
Drivers First’s Malmö facility provides fenced and camera-monitored parking, clean showers and toilets, a driver’s lounge and digital pre-booking.
For ORTIMA, this creates a predictable stopping point that can be incorporated into the route before the journey begins.
Instead of leaving parking to be solved along the way, the driver knows where the vehicle can be parked safely and where they can take their rest.
“ORTIMA is a forward-thinking company that understands that secure parking is not simply a cost – it is an investment in people and in the resilience of the transport operation,” says Johanna Holmén, Chief Commercial Officer at Drivers First.
“We are proud to partner with ORTIMA and to support their ambition to integrate secure parking into their transport planning.”
From one facility to a Nordic network
The agreement starts with Malmö, but both companies see potential to expand the cooperation as the Drivers First network grows.
The ambition is to integrate more Drivers First facilities into ORTIMA’s routes across the Nordics, creating a connected network of secure stopping points that can become part of everyday transport planning.
For drivers, this means better access to safe and reliable places to rest.
For transport companies, it creates an opportunity to plan parking into the route – rather than treating it as an issue to solve once the vehicle is already on the road.
A shared ambition
The partnership reflects a shared ambition to raise the standard for professional drivers while supporting safer and more predictable transport operations.
As secure parking becomes an increasingly important part of transport infrastructure, partnerships like this demonstrate how transport companies can actively use existing infrastructure to improve both driver conditions and operational efficiency.
For more information about off-take agreements and how secure parking can be integrated into transport planning, contact Johanna Holmén, Chief Commercial Officer at Drivers First.
About ORTIMA UAB
ORTIMA UAB is a transport company operating across the Nordic region, with a focus on efficient, safe and reliable transport operations. Through its commitment to driver welfare and its approach to integrating secure parking into route planning, ORTIMA is taking an active approach to creating better conditions for professional drivers.
About Drivers First
Drivers First is a Swedish company that builds and operates modern rest areas with a focus on safety, comfort, and working conditions for professional drivers. Through secure parking, clean facilities, and digital solutions, the company aims to create a standardized model that makes a difference for drivers, transport companies, and the municipalities where they establish operations.
