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TAT is accepting nominations through Aug. 15 for the 2026 Harriet Tubman Award, recognizing actions that help prevent human trafficking and assist victims.

June 5, 2026

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TAT Accepting Nominations For 2026 Harriet Tubman Award

Efforts to combat human trafficking often happen because someone recognizes a warning sign and decides to act. TAT is once again highlighting those actions ...

Bridgestone Americas Trust Fund awards $130K to Truckers Against Trafficking as part of a $1.13M grant round supporting safety and workforce initiatives.

May 6, 2026

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Bridgestone Grant Sends $130K to Truckers Against Trafficking as Part of $1.13M Funding Round.

Truck drivers and carriers are seeing continued investment in anti-trafficking efforts, with new funding directed toward programs that rely on driver awareness and reporting. ...

TravelCenters of America honors two drivers with the 2026 Citizen Driver award, recognizing millions of safe miles, mentorship, and leadership across the trucking industry.

April 15, 2026

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TA Honors Two Drivers for Safety, Mentorship, and Long Haul Leadership

TravelCenters of America (TA) has named two professional drivers as 2026 Citizen Driver award winners during the Mid-America Trucking Show. The annual award recognizes ...

Indiana State Police and the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance partnered on a human trafficking awareness initiative from January 12 to January 16, 2026, distributing educational materials at roadside inspections to help increase awareness across commercial transportation corridors.

January 15, 2026

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Human Trafficking Awareness Effort Brings Education to Indiana Truck Stops

An ongoing human trafficking awareness effort has placed added focus on Indiana truck stops and freight corridors this week, as law enforcement and industry ...

August 20, 2025

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Trucker Recognized as TCA Highway Angel After Stopping an Abduction

Quick thinking on the road has earned professional driver Ron Ross of Newport, Tennessee, the honor of being named a Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) ...

August 8, 2025

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CVSA and Industry Partners Raise Awareness During Annual Human Trafficking Campaign

The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) recently concluded its annual Human Trafficking Awareness Initiative (HTAI), a coordinated five-day effort that took place in July ...

July 24, 2025

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Tennessee Trucker Honored for Alert Action That Helped Rescue Abducted Woman

When something didn’t feel right, Tennessee-based truck driver Ron Ross trusted his instincts—and ended up playing a key role in saving a young woman’s ...

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January 10, 2025

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Oregon DOT Combines Education and Awareness to Combat Human Trafficking

Through advocacy, education, and collaboration, the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) is actively supporting Human Trafficking Prevention Month this January. This initiative, designated by ...

Jennifer and Shane Best, winners of the Peterbilt 389x truck, which raised 1.5 million at an auction for charity.

October 21, 2024

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Peterbilt 389X Auction Raises $1.5 Million for Charity and Finds a New Home with Shane Best Trucking

The conclusion of an era came with the auction of the final Peterbilt 389 model, the 2025 Peterbilt 389X. This powerhouse features a 605-horsepower ...

August 2, 2024

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Human Trafficking Awareness Initiative Unites North American Partners

In a pivotal effort to tackle human trafficking, law enforcement officials and industry stakeholders from Canada, Mexico, and the United States came together for ...