Type 1 or more characters for results. Contact us Log in Subscribe Emergency & claims News Home News & resources News TT Club welcomes EU safe truck parking initiative TT Club welcomes EU safe truck parking initiative A long-time advocate of safer parking facilities for long-distance road vehicles, international transport insurer, TT Club has welcomed the EC’s initiative to introduce a standard ensuring a minimum level of security and safety at these overnight parking sites Undoubtedly the time when cargo and driver are at most risk is when they are at rest, whether overnight, during meal breaks or due to regulatory requirements. TT Club collaborations with BSI Supply Chain Services and Solutions, and others, have consistently shown that over 60% of all cargo thefts from road vehicles occur in transit - and a high proportion of those while vehicles are parked. As such the specialist insurer is keen to advise operators of risk management measures that they can take to mitigate such risks. TT therefore soundly welcomes the European Commission’s introduction of its Safe & Secure Truck Parking Areas (SSTPA) Standard. This is set to come into EU Law through the EU Driving and Rest Time rules, part of the Commission’s Mobility Package. “At a time of severe driver shortages, warehouse capacity crisis and congestion throughout the freight transport system, there needs to be even more vigilance against criminal activity,” comments TT’s MD of Loss Prevention, Mike Yarwood. “The current circumstances are increasing the opportunities for the well-organised and targeted theft of goods. Every initiative to strengthen security, and the safety of drivers, particularly in more vulnerable locations is to be applauded.” At a time of severe driver shortages, warehouse capacity crisis and congestion throughout the freight transport system, there needs to be even more vigilance against criminal activity The new SSTPA standard follows a voluntary scheme that is in existence aimed at addressing the EU’s requirements for safe parking. Now with EC investment that will come into effect in harmony with the new SSTPA, secure parking capacity will increase. In the UK, similar trends in theft, and an even greater need for safe parking facilities exist. This has prompted TT to support schemes such as Motorway Buddy, which is a smartphone app enabled a truck-stop locator. It is a driver-friendly compliance and safety management tool that provides the location of over 300 recognised truck stop facilities. With TT’s investment and collaboration with the Freight Unit of the National Vehicle Crime Intelligence Service (NaVCIS), the app is now supplied with detailed crime data, mapping cargo and fuel theft hotspots. Motorway Buddy thus enables informed decisions as to where is most prudent for drivers to park-up, leading to a safer and more secure road freight transport. Yarwood concludes, “The achievement of a more secure freight environment within the UK and Europe, and indeed across the globe, will be a never-ending battle as thieves adapt their methods to exploit softer targets. However, initiatives such as the EU’s new SSTPA Standards address one of the system’s key weaknesses -- the woeful shortage of safe and secure parking facilities. TT will also continue to highlight this shortcoming and invest in the means to improve the situation.” ENDS About TT Club TT Club is the established market-leading independent provider of mutual insurance and related risk management services to the international transport and logistics industry. TT Club’s primary objective is to help make the industry safer and more secure. Founded in 1968, the Club has more than 1100 Members, spanning container owners and operators, ports and terminals, and logistics companies, working across maritime, road, rail, and air. TT Club is renowned for its high-quality service, in-depth industry knowledge and enduring Member loyalty. It retains more than 93% of its Members with a third of its entire membership having chosen to insure with the Club for 20 years or more. Media contact Maria Udy Portcare International Tel: +44 (0) 7979 868539 Email: maria@portcare.com About Motorway Buddy (MWB) App The Motorway Buddy smart phone App is an established suite of products recognised by UK government and trade organisations as the go-to truck-stop locator for UK and European drivers. The App was developed in 2011 by a former HGV driver, as a driver friendly compliance and safety management tool. The App provides the location of over 300 recognised truck stop facilities across the United Kingdom. The App is currently available in English, Romanian and Polish. https://motorwaybuddy.com/ Staff Author TT Club 18/11/2021 Share this Tags Press releases Supply chain security You may also be interested in: Press releases TT Club invests to enhance the Motorway Buddy App 25/08/2020 The freight insurer's investment is seen as a significant initiative in developing a unified platform to help hauliers and drivers control the risks of theft and damage effecting the most vulnerable transport mode in the supply chain. Press releases Truckers Get More Help on Safe Parking 24/11/2020 Motorway Buddy, the app to assist road hauliers and drivers to accurately plan their overnight parking, has been enhanced with UK police-sourced theft and vehicle interference data to identify safer parking options. 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