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TAT Deputy Director Kylla Lanier presented at the AAMVA (American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators) Region 2 conference in New Orleans to an audience of 80 state driver licensing agency officials, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) employees and law enforcement from the Southern region of the U.S. Attendees learned how they can combat human trafficking through their jobs both by identifying possible victims and also through raising awareness with drivers seeking their CDLs as well as the general motoring public. We are grateful for the partnership between TAT and AAMVA!

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The Freedom Drivers Project (FDP) and FDP Director Brandy Belton welcomed 129 employees and drivers from Day & Ross in Calgary, Alberta, Canada to tour the FDP on June 25. Laura Dickenson, vice president of Safety and Compliance at Day & Ross, and Heidi Wheeler, executive assistant, handed out hats and t-shirts to everyone who toured and spoke about the upcoming 75th anniversary of Day & Ross in 2025. Thanks to Day & Ross who also hauled the FDP from Cincinnati, Ohio to Calgary!

Join us on July 31, at 3 PM- 4:30 PM EDT in observance of #WorldDayAgainstTraffickingInPersons! The U.S. Department of Transportation and U.S. Department of Health and Human Services are co-hosting a webinar to discuss the best practices for building effective public awareness and outreach efforts for the transportation industry. Hear from expert panelists who will share how to make trauma-informed, person-centered, culturally responsive, and data-driven practices and outreach efforts. Register here: https://buff.ly/4bsSgOP

Bison Transport Inc. is the FIRST EVER company to wrap with our new logo! Thank you, Bison, for partnering with us to spread the word about human trafficking and that the transportation industry can help 👊 Make the Call, Save Lives! #Bison #Truckers #TAT #EverydayHeroesNeeded #EndHumanTrafficking

At the 2024 annual conference for the TEXAS ASSOCIATION FOR PUPIL TRANSPORTATION in Corpus Christi, TAT connected with school districts from across the state with a booth at the vendor show and a plenary presentation at the conference. TAT was able to share school transportation resources in time for schools preparing for summer in-service training for drivers and other staff. Thank you to the Texas Association for Pupil Transportation for hosting us!

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Join TAT for our upcoming, free Lunch N Learn on August 6 from 12-1pm CT: "Protecting Youth on Transportation from Trafficking and Exploitation." This webinar is open to the public and will be helpful for anyone wanting to learn more about TAT, how to protect youth from human trafficking, and what how TAT is partnering with key stakeholders to do just that - and this webinar is especially helpful for anyone who sits on a task force, as we seek to increase engagement and partnership through these avenues. If you would like to join this webinar, register here: https://lnkd.in/gUR6QKnn

World Day of Trafficking in Persons is July 30. Would you consider writing me a comment or message a note of encouragement so I can give it to the 50 survivors I see weekly? In reality, many do not get encouragement or support. Most of them, their families were the perpetrators. It is a lonely walk. I’d like to brighten their day. Also welcomed are virtual gift cards I can give out if you would like.

TAT attended the Big Rig Expo and Job Fair in Calgary, Alberta on June 22, hosted by The Trucking Network and sponsored by AMTA Alberta Motor Transport Association. This was TAT’s first time attending this event and the first industry-focused event in the province this year. TAT connected with a handful of current training partners and made many new connections. Heather Fry, director of Industry Training, delivered a TAT presentation on the outdoor stage, encouraged attendees to download the TAT app and shared that TAT now has materials translated into Punjabi. The rich Indian heritage represented at the show was showcased on stage with live music and delicious Indian food. Thank you to The Trucking Network for the invitation to attend this up-and-coming event. #BigRigExpo #CalgaryEvents #Truckers #TAT #EndHumanTrafficking