Local information event, Roadshow for HGV drivers on SSPA in Belgium

On 13 September 2026, the European Labour Authority (ELA), in cooperation with the Belgian Social Information and Investigation Service (SIIS), European Secure Parking Organisation (ESPORG) and representatives of national and EU-level social partner organisations, holds an on-site information event for international heavy goods vehicle (HGV) drivers at the Circle K Belgium Jabbeke North Safe and Secure Truck Parking Area (SSPA) on the A10/E40 motorway towards Ostend in Belgium.

Experts from both national and EU-level social partner organisations – ACV-CSC, BTB-ABVV and the European Transport Workers’ Federation (ETF) – engage directly with drivers and provide practical information on driving and rest time rules, the posting of drivers, cabotage and applicable remuneration rules. The event also raises awareness of SSPAs and gives drivers an opportunity to ask questions about their rights and obligations when working across borders in the EU.

As part of the event, a permanent ELA information corner is launched at the site, ensuring that relevant multilingual information materials remain available to drivers after the event in the form of a practical poster.

Photos courtesy of ESPORG and ACV-CSC.