Cartland Truck Stop Accredited to the Park Mark Freight Standard
The Southampton-based service has demonstrated the highest standards of safety in its operations
Cartland Truck Stop, a dedicated parking facility designed for lorry drivers located near Southampton docks, has recently earned the Park Mark Freight accreditation, highlighting a commitment to safety and high standards in their work. The accreditation is an extension of the Safer Parking Scheme, a Police Crime Prevention Initiative to reduce crime in car parks.
Managed by the BPA on behalf of Police Crime Prevention Initiatives, each car park undergoes a rigorous assessment by police assessors that have been specially trained to do so. The Safer Parking Scheme introduces a wide range of security measures to car parks, protecting drivers and their property, reducing the risk of theft and other crimes in parking areas; lorry parks and truck stops accredited under the scheme are awarded the Park Mark Freight® certification, indicating they meet the highest standards of safety and security.
The Park Mark Freight award goes beyond the requirements of the base Park Mark award, having additional safety benchmarks and guarantees of the facilities needed for taking breaks during long journeys. Cartland Truck Stop offers a variety of services including parking, television access, facilities for authorised dangerous goods, guarded and lighted parking options, paid parking, and the accommodation of refrigerated trucks. Security features include video monitoring for added peace of mind. Amenities available on-site include cash and credit card payment options, electronic toll collection, a picnic area, restoration services, toilets, Wi-Fi, and showers. The parking capacity (currently 137 bays) is suitable for multiple trucks.
Steve Cropp, Company Director, said "We at Cartland Garage Services are thrilled and very proud to announce that our Cartland Truck Stop has been awarded the esteemed Park Mark Freight accreditation. This accolade highlights our unwavering commitment to provide a safe and secure parking facility for lorry drivers. We are the only truck stop in Hampshire to be accredited to the Park Mark Freight standard.
We view this accreditation as a milestone in our ongoing journey to continually improve our lorry parking facility. We at Cartland are committed to maintaining the highest standard required by the Park Mark Freight scheme and will continue to invest in enhancements that benefit our users. We are looking forward to working with the British Parking Association (BPA), we would like to say thank you to Warren Bradshaw at the BPA for his support, together we can ensure that highest standard for lorry parking is maintained".
Warren Bradshaw, BPA Area Manager, said "Well done to Cartland Garage Services for successfully achieving the Park Mark Freight accreditation for their Truck Stop location in Southampton. It has been my pleasure working with Steve and Carter on their journey to achieving this accreditation. Keep up the positive approach in moving forward".
Pictured from left to right:
- Carter Cropp – Cartland Truck Stop - Site Manager
- Warren Bradshaw – British Parking Association - Area Manager
- Steve Cropp – Cartland Garage Services - Company Director
Notes to editors
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- The BPA is a not-for-profit membership association. We collaborate with our members and stakeholders so they can support their local communities by providing the parking services they need and improving compliance with parking rules and regulations.
- The Safer Parking Scheme is a national standard for UK car parks that have low crime and measures in place to ensure the safety of people and vehicles. A Park Mark is awarded to each car park that achieves the challenging standards. The distinctive Park Mark signage helps drivers find car parks where they can confidently leave their vehicle, knowing the environment is safer.
- The BPA manages the Safer Parking Scheme on behalf of Police Crime Prevention Initiatives Ltd (Police-CPI) and with support from the Home Office and the Scottish Government. Nine Area Managers are employed by the BPA to actively promote and manage the scheme throughout the UK.
- Park Mark® Freight aims to enhance the highest quality of today’s lorry parks and facilities in services and operations. Park Mark® Freight is a comprehensive assessment managed by Police Crime Prevention Initiatives and the British Parking Association that seeks to enhance the highest quality of today’s lorry parks and facilities in services and operations.
- Police Crime Prevention Initiatives Ltd owns the police element of the project. Police CPI works alongside Police Scotland and the Police Service of Northern Ireland to deliver the police element of the Safer Bus Station Scheme.