Senators Introduce Anti-Trafficking Bill
Legislation designed to enhance the federal government’s efforts to combat human trafficking was recently introduced in the Senate.
Trump Signs Executive Order to Combat Human Trafficking
President Donald Trump has signed an executive order that is meant to help fight human trafficking and sexual exploitation, which is one of the trucking industry’s biggest initiatives.
DOT Announces Combating Human Trafficking in Transportation Impact Award
Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao is launching an award for transportation industry representatives to incentivize increased awareness and prevention of human trafficking.
FMCSA Imposes Lifetime Ban on Truckers Convicted of Human Trafficking
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has announced a final rule that permanently bans commercial motor vehicle drivers who have been convicted of human trafficking.
State Motor Carrier Officers Team Up to Fight Human Trafficking
Michigan State Police motor carrier officers are teaming up with officers in neighboring states to raise awareness of human trafficking.
Bipartisan Human Trafficking Legislation Advances to White House
Bipartisan legislation designed to exclude from the trucking industry those involved in human trafficking was advanced to the White House Dec. 21.
House Committee Advances Human Trafficking Prevention Legislation
Legislation designed to exclude from the industry people involved in human trafficking was advanced by a House panel on Nov. 30.
Senate Committee Advances Human Trafficking Prevention Legislation
WASHINGTON — Legislation meant to remove individuals involved in human trafficking from the trucking industry was easily approved by a Senate committee Aug. 2.
Senate Panel Takes Up Human Trafficking Prevention Bills
Legislation that would disqualify truck drivers from working in the industry if they are involved in human trafficking will be considered by the Senate Commerce Committee on Aug. 2.
Ohio to Require Prospective Truck Drivers to Be Trained to Combat Human Trafficking
Ohio is about to become the first state to require prospective truckers in driving schools and community college courses to be trained for the warning signs of human trafficking under the auspices of Truckers Against Trafficking and the Ohio State Department of Public Safety.