Human Trafficking
Trucking Students Learn to Watch for Human Trafficking
Kobee Smith, a CDL student at Southern Regional Technical College, learns how to recognize human trafficking as part of the program's curriculum. (Southern Regional Technical College)
TIFTON, Ga. — Before a commercial truck driver graduates from Southern Regional Technical College, the student must prove that they are ready to handle the demands of driving a commercial vehicle. One lesson, however, has little to do with operating a tractor-trailer, and everything to do with making the country safer for some of the most vulnerable people in the world.
May 11, 2021New ATA Panel Seeks to Strengthen Bond Between Truckers, Law Enforcement
A truck crosses from Mexico into the United States at Otay Mesa Port of Entry in San Diego. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)
A new panel of truckers will advise American Trucking Associations’ federation on ways to “grow and strengthen” relationships between the trucking industry and law enforcement organizations nationwide.
March 26, 2021Florida Program Encourages Truckers to Fight Human Trafficking
Florida Attorney General via YouTube
Florida officials recently launched the Highway Heroes campaign, which aims to involve truck drivers in the fight to end human trafficking.
October 27, 2020UPS Leaders Share Practices to Mobilize Against Human Trafficking
Truckers Against Trafficking Executive Director Kendis Paris said the group's efforts are working. She said 1,230 victims have been identified through Truckers Against Trafficking. (U.S. Department of Transportation)
Companies’ efforts to combat human trafficking should be rooted in education and the support of leadership teams, according to executives from UPS Inc.
July 31, 2020Industry Doubles Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao’s Call to Fight Trafficking
U.S. Department of Transportation
The transportation industry has doubled Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao’s call to commit to practices that help combat human trafficking.
May 7, 2020Industry Heeds Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao’s Call to Fight Trafficking
U.S. Department of Transportation
Industry leaders have met ahead of schedule Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao’s call for 100 pledges to commit to efforts that help combat human trafficking.
February 27, 2020Elaine Chao Calls for Industry Commitment to Combat Human Trafficking
Elaine Chao by Eleanor Lamb/Transport Topics
WASHINGTON — Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao challenged industry leaders to commit to combating human trafficking through workforce training and by raising awareness of the issue.
January 28, 2020Trucking Recognizes Efforts on Capitol Hill to Combat Human Trafficking
"We must not cease our efforts until we truly brought an end to human trafficking,” says Susan Collins (R-Maine), chairwoman of the Senate's transportation funding panel. (News Center Maine via YouTube)
Several members of Congress were honored recently by Trucking Cares Foundation for their efforts in fighting human trafficking. Here's your Capitol Agenda look at the week ahead for trucking on Capitol Hill.
January 21, 2020Susan Collins, 7 Other Lawmakers Recognized for Combating Human Trafficking
From left: ATA First Vice Chairman Sherri Garner Brumbaugh, former ATA Chairman Phil Byrd, Maine Sen. Susan Collins and ATA President Chris Spear at ceremony honoring lawmakers. (Eugene Mulero/Transport Topics)
WASHINGTON — Eight members of Congress who are leading efforts to eliminate the trafficking of people nationwide were recognized by the Trucking Cares Foundation during a reception on Capitol Hill on Jan. 15.
January 15, 2020Partnership Aims to Tackle Human Trafficking in Canada
The Canadian Centre to End Human Trafficking operates a hotline. (Getty Images)
Truckers Against Trafficking, a group that educates members of the trucking industry about combating human trafficking, has formed a partnership to expand its work into Canada.
September 25, 2019