Continental, the tire manufacturer, continues its commitment to the health and safety of truck drivers and extends its collaboration with the DocStop association until the end of 2027. The partnership has existed since 2019 and aims to improve access to medical care for professional drivers on the road.
“Truck drivers are the backbone of our economy. Without them, supply in Europe would come
to a standstill,” says Timo Röbbel, Head of Marketing for the Tire Replacement business at Continental.
DocStop: Medical assistance on Europe’s roads
The DocStop association for Europeans was founded in 2007 to enable truck drivers facing health problems to receive rapid medical care. There are now several hundred contact points where drivers can quickly receive help. As Joachim Fehrenkötter, chairman of DocStop, explains,
Continental's support makes it possible to further expand the network and increase the visibility of the issue of driver health.
Practical implementation of the partnership
Continental not only supports DocStop financially but also engages directly in the daily lives of the drivers. According to the information, company employees participate annually in the DocStop Christmas campaign. The bags are packed with candies, small gifts
and useful items and are personally handed over at German rest stops.
Company profile Continental
Continental was founded in 1871 and achieved revenue of €39.7 billion in 2024. The group employs around 95,000 people in 54 countries. The Tires business area achieved revenue of €13.9 billion in 2024 and employs more than 57,000 people worldwide. Continental operates 20 production sites and 16 development
