Combating human trafficking – Taking the Hire Road
Truckers used as ‘eyes and ears’ to assist law enforcement.
Truckers used as ‘eyes and ears’ to assist law enforcement.
This week: the transportation industry supports Truckers Against Trafficking, J.B. Hunt drivers donate school supplies to their kids’ teachers and Mayor Pete gets a bobblehead.
This week: the UPS Foundation enters its 70th year of giving back, Everyday Heroes will auction off Kenworth T680 Next Gen for Truckers Against Trafficking and TA raises $102,000 for St. Christopher Trucker’s.
“A lot of truck drivers, just like law enforcement, don’t understand that girls in these types of situations are usually not there by their own will; there’s usually someone else behind the scenes compelling them to do it,” said Reliance Partners’ Mark Barlar.
Freight haulers across transport modes join effort to raise awareness.
Parcel drivers join long-haul colleagues in training to bolster community safety.
Don Blake’s passion raises $250,000 in two truck auctions for Truckers Against Trafficking
Those convicted will be banned for life from obtaining a CDL.
In celebration of its 60th anniversary this month, Pilot Flying J announced donations totaling $2 million at a Nov. 1 presentation at the company’s headquarters in Knoxville. More than 20 nonprofit organizations will receive contributions.
To meet the new requirement through Truckers Against Trafficking’s online course, drivers will need to watch a 26-minute video, then complete a 15-question quiz.