Washington—Today, the Trucking Cares Foundation, the trucking industry’s charitable arm, donated $25,000 to TAT.  The nonprofit organization, formerly known as Truckers Against Trafficking, is dedicated to ending human trafficking. This marks the 4th straight year TCF has contributed to TAT’s impactful work. 

“Human trafficking is a horrific crime that festers in the darkest corners of the transportation system.  As the knights of the road, truck drivers shine a light on every highway and rest stop in every part of the country, helping to rescue victims and bring perpetrators to justice,” said TCF Chairman Greg Owen, head coach of Ability Tri-Modal.  “The training that TAT provides harnesses the compassion and vigilance of truck drivers, enhancing their ability to spot vulnerable individuals who need assistance.  TCF’s partnership with TAT has saved countless victims from exploitation, and we are proud to continue to support TAT’s lifesaving mission through this donation.”

"We are incredibly grateful to The Trucking Cares Foundation for its steadfast commitment to supporting our work," said Esther Goetsch, executive director of TAT.  "Not only does their annual contribution enable us to continue raising awareness throughout the trucking industry, but they also open new doors and use their leadership platform to inspire more people to get involved. We are genuinely thankful for true partners like them—organizations that put their resources and influence behind the causes they believe in."

Human trafficking is prevalent in all 50 states, and the number of victims in the United States is estimated in the hundreds of thousands. 

TAT is a nonprofit organization that educates, equips, empowers, and mobilizes members of the transportation industry to combat human trafficking.  TAT also partners with law enforcement and government agencies to facilitate the investigation of human trafficking in order to aid in the rescue of victims and arrest of perpetrators.  To date, 2,316,466 transportation and law enforcement professionals have received TAT training.