On May 29, our OnTurtle service area in La Jonquera will become a meeting point for the European professional transport sector, hosting a new staging of the Wellbeing Event organized by ESPORG and the European Wellbeing Initiative. This event highlights an issue of increasing strategic importance for the industry: the wellbeing of professional drivers.
The event will unite companies, carriers, associations, and institutions involved in road transport, aiming to discuss the major challenges facing the sector and move toward a safer, more people-centered, and more sustainable model. Health, rest, road safety and quality of life on the road will be among the key themes of a program that will combine panel discussions, hands-on activities, and networking opportunities.
Wellbeing Event program
The event will kick off first thing in the morning with opening remarks by Marta Fàbregas, CEO of OnTurtle; Dirk Penasse, General Manager of ESPORG; and Druselia Betea, Director of the European Wellbeing Initiative.
From there, various experts and industry representatives will participate in panel discussions focused on the future of road transport, driver health and wellbeing, and the importance of secure parking facilities in the transportation industry.
The Wellbeing Event program consists of three panel discussions that address some of the key issues shaping the present and future of road transport, with the wellbeing of professional drivers remaining the central theme at all times.
Panel discussion: “The Future of Road Transport: Challenges and Safety”
An initial session has been scheduled to focus on the major challenges facing the sector, ranging from road safety to efficiency in the European logistics chain. The moderator will be Pablo Combalía, Business Development Manager at OnTurtle.
Speakers:
- Rafael Medinilla – First Deputy Mayor of the City Council of La Jonquera (Territorial Planning, Urban Quality, Public Safety, and Finance)
- Jordi Espín – Secretary General of the European Shippers’ Council (ESC)
- Nuria Lacaci – Secretary General of the Spanish Shippers’ Association (ACE)
- Dirk Penasse – General Manager of ESPORG
Panel Discussion 2: “The Carrier’s Perspective: Driver Health and Wellbeing”
This panel will address key issues such as drivers’ physical and mental health, stress management, and improving working conditions on the road.
Speakers:
- David Lozano – Director at Lextransport and CEO at Ruta Transport Business School
- Juan Manuel Moreno – General Manager at Nuppec Logística
- Juan Martos Sánchez – Traffic Manager at Nuppec Logística
- Raúl Mateos – General Manager at Lodetrain
- Druselia Betea – Head of the European Wellbeing Initiative at the European Wellbeing Initiative
Panel Discussion 3: “Drive Safe: The Benefits of a Secure Parking Area”
The discussion will close by highlighting the importance of safe infrastructure as a key factor in driver safety and transportation efficiency.
Speakers:
- Jorge Benet – Business Director at mowiz TRUCK
- Raquel Martínez – European Sales Manager at SNAP
- Gerard Flores – Strategic Partnerships Manager at TRAVIS Road Services
- Pere Pinto – Business Director at OnTurtle
Beyond Roundtable Discussions: Wellbeing in Action
The Wellbeing Event isn’t limited to discussions — from midday, it also features spaces designed to promote rest and genuine wellbeing for professional drivers.
Throughout the day, various wellness activities will take place in an area set up specifically for attendees, featuring activities designed to enhance comfort and help participants unwind while on the road. These will include services such as a barbershop, recreational areas with foosball, and activities designed to promote relaxation and socializing in a friendly setting.
In addition, the “Wellbeing Pledge” will be signed—a joint commitment by various stakeholders in the sector to continue promoting safer, more humane, and healthier working conditions for professional drivers across Europe.
A people-centered European initiative
The Wellbeing Event is part of the Wellbeing Days organized by ESPORG various locations across Europe. These meetings were created with the aim of promoting a more human-centered approach to commercial transportation, where the driver’s physical and mental wellbeing is considered a key factor in road safety and operational efficiency.
The initiative is part of the European “Drive Safe · Park Safe · Work Safe · Live Well” campaign, promoted by the European Wellbeing Initiative (EWELLIN) with the support of the European Commission.
OnTurtle-La Jonquera, a leader in professional transportation
The choice of OnTurtle-La Jonquera as the venue for the event is no accident. For over 30 years, we have been firmly committed to professional drivers and to improving their conditions on the road.
Our service station in La Jonquera was the first professional service station in Spain designed specifically for international transport, and over the years it has for thousands of driver who pass through this strategic hub for freight transport in Europe every day.
Our facilities currently offer secure truck parking, 24-hour security, dining options, showers, laundry facilities, a shop, and rest areas designed to meet the specific needs of transportation professionals.
The OnTurtle-La Jonquera parking facility also holds ESPORG’s highest certification for safety and services and was named “Best Parking Facility in Europe with Fewer than 50 Spaces” at the 2023 and 2024 European Excellence in Truck Parking Awards.
“Hosting this new staging of the Wellbeing Event means continuing to reinforce a philosophy that has been part of OnTurtle’s DNA for more than 30 years,” says Marta Fàbregas, CEO of OnTurtle. “We want to continue providing safe, comfortable spaces designed for people who spend much of their lives on the road.” “The wellbeing of professional drivers is not just a bonus — it is essential for the present and future of transportation.”
