Free Period Products at Drivers First
Drivers First, which builds and operates secure parking facilities for professional drivers, has launched a partnership with RedLocker. From now on, free menstrual products—including tampons and sanitary pads—will be available at all facilities. A concrete step towards creating a more inclusive workplace on the road. The road is Sweden’s largest workplace. Yet only 11 percent […]
It’s now up and running: Service during rest periods is available in Malmö, Jönköping and Eskilstuna
Drivers First and Road Mobility Services have launched their joint service – service and maintenance are now carried out on site while the driver rests. Transport companies can book the service starting today. The service is available at Drivers First facilities in Malmö and Eskilstuna. More facilities will be added throughout the year. How it […]
Swedish Transport Workers’ Union: Professional Drivers Caught Between EU Law and Swedish Reality
On 20 May 2026, the Swedish Transport Workers’ Union (Svenska Transportarbetareförbundet) published a new report highlighting the severe shortage of truck rest areas across Sweden. The report, titled Professional Drivers Caught Between EU Law and Swedish Reality, is based on a comprehensive survey of professional drivers. Key Findings Report Conclusions Amne Alansari, the report’s author […]
Drivers First Has Taken Over Operations in Viared, Borås
As of 1 August, Drivers First has officially taken over the operation of the parking facility in Borås, marking the beginning of an exciting transformation. 📍 Stormgatan 17, Viared Logistics Area The site will now be developed into a secure, modern truck parking facility in line with the Drivers First concept. Over the coming months, […]
Urgent Need to Improve Truck Parking and Rest Areas
At the end of 2023, the Swedish Association of Road Transport Companies (Sveriges Åkeriföretag), together with road transport industry organisations across the Nordic countries, conducted a comprehensive survey among their member companies to assess the need for truck parking areas, rest areas, and trailer exchange (drop-and-swap) facilities for commercial heavy goods transport. The survey received […]
IUMI and TAPA EMEA Warn of Escalating Cargo Theft and Freight Fraud
The International Union of Marine Insurance (IUMI) and TAPA EMEA have issued a joint warning about an alarming rise in cargo theft and freight fraud across global supply chains. Incidents are increasing throughout Europe, the Americas and Africa, with particularly violent attacks reported in Latin America and several African countries. According to TAPA’s intelligence system, […]
ESPORG and Social Partners Call on the European Commission to Expand Secure Truck Parking
ESPORG, together with the International Road Transport Union (IRU) and the European Transport Workers’ Federation (ETF), has submitted a joint letter to the European Commission’s Executive Vice-President Roxana Mînzatu, highlighting the critical shortage of secure truck parking facilities across the European Union. The letter is based on the EU study coordinated by ESPORG, which found […]
Drivers First: Building the Nordic Region’s Largest Secure Parking Network
We are proud to be featured in INTRANSIT Magazine, a leading voice in the European transport and logistics industry. The article highlights our journey, our vision, and our ongoing work to build the Nordic region’s first comprehensive network of secure truck parking facilities. As freight transport continues to face challenges related to driver welfare, cargo […]
ESPORG Pushes for SSTPAs in EU Institutions – New Study Presented
The European Secure Parking Organisation (ESPORG) recently presented the findings of a new EU study on Safe and Secure Truck Parking Areas (SSTPAs), commissioned by the European Commission, at three key meetings in Brussels: Key Findings of the Study The study concludes that the European Union currently faces a shortage of more than 390,000 secure […]
Drivers First continues Nordic expansion with truck parking opening in Viared, Borås
Drivers First takes over the facility in Viared from August 1, 2026, replacing the former free-of-charge parking with a professionally managed site offering enhanced safety, service, and pre-booking for drivers. Safer parking and better service The new management will bring several improvements to the area. The parking facility is being developed according to Drivers First’s concept for secure […]