WASHINGTON — Targeted outreach efforts and training are key to reaching industry representatives who can aid in the fight against human trafficking, according to Kendis Paris, executive director of Truckers Against Trafficking.
December 6, 2018Human Trafficking
Business, Safety
Paris (left) with other committee members. (Eleanor Lamb/Transport Topics)
DOT’s Committee Against Human Trafficking Holds First Meeting
Paris (left) with other committee members. (Eleanor Lamb/Transport Topics)
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Department of Homeland Security
New Committee on Human Trafficking Includes Trucking Voice
Department of Homeland Security
Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao has appointed 15 people, including representatives of the trucking industry, to serve as members of the new Advisory Committee on Human Trafficking.
October 15, 2018
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Thousands of Kansas Truckers Will Be Trained to Combat Human Trafficking
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Jesse Pilant tries to avoid any unsavory places while driving, but that hasn’t stopped him from seeing women and young girls going from truck to truck late at night.
June 29, 2018
Business, Logistics, TCA
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FedEx Freight Enlists Industry Effort to Train Drivers to Combat Human Trafficking
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FedEx Freight is joining forces with Truckers Against Trafficking to train drivers to help fight human trafficking.
January 30, 2018
Government
Senators Introduce Human Trafficking Prevention Legislation
Truckers involved in human trafficking would be disqualified for life from operating commercial motor vehicles under legislation the chairman of the freight committee in the Senate introduced this month.
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