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Director of Industry Training Heather Fry presented the TAT message at RFX | REFE's annual meeting in Houston, Texas on Oct. 12. She highlighted TAT's OTR training video that RFX has incorporated into their onboarding process with 232 drivers already certified in the Tinley Park, Illinois location. After the event, Nate Lourie, president and CEO of RFX | REFE, committed to roll out training to his Houston and Tampa operations and called on the logistics community to engage saying, "We often talk about how RFX is more than just a job. We want to make an impact beyond our walls, so when we heard about TAT, we wanted to get involved immediately. Our people at RFX are trained on how to prevent these terrible acts of sex trafficking, and our hope is that if we can prevent even ONE instance from happening, we are making a difference. The logistics industry has to step in and get involved, and I'm actively calling on our space to get involved as much as humanly possible."

This time of year is a wonderful time for us to reflect on what we're grateful for, and many people take the opportunity to give back. If you are looking to give to a charity or nonprofit this year, please consider giving to TAT and doubling your impact! Right now through Dec. 31, all donations to TAT are being matched by our sponsor, the Berger North Foundation, up to $250,000. We would be grateful for any amount you can give, as every dollar counts towards life-saving training and resources for the transportation industry to learn about human trafficking, how to recognize and report it, and tools to spread awareness in the community! Give to TAT at: bit.ly/TAT24EOY.

Watch this great video that redM Oil and Gas Group recently put out about human trafficking and why energy companies should get involved in combating this issue! We are so grateful for the growing number of companies and organizations becoming passionate about this issue and wanting to do something about it. TAT has resources for the energy industry, including a FREE training on our portal train.tatnoprofit.org and energy industry-specific materials such as a wallet card, posters, brochure, toolkit, hard hat sticker, "energy safety moment" flyer, and more! Head to https://lnkd.in/gw9cdSe2 to check out these materials and email [email protected] to request them for free.

On Oct. 23-24, Micah Larsen, Freedom Drivers Project (FDP) specialist, and the FDP visited two Linde facilities in LaPorte, and East Chicago, Indiana. Linde displayed posters, provided advance publicity for the events, catered breakfast and lunch at both locations, held two raffles and benefitted from leadership support throughout. The FDP drew 115 people over the two days, which included both Linde and Ruan Transportation employees, since Ruan trucks run all of Linde’s product from the East Chicago location. Larsen handed out TAT materials and Linde gift bags and engaged in some exciting conversations with Linde employees.

Do you have your TAT Motorcoach wallet card? We also have wallet cards for OTR, local drivers, transit and school transportation, the energy industry, and our Man-to-Man campaign (addressing the demand for commercial sex). TAT materials are FREE, which is the work of our generous individual donors and corporate sponsors, as we want to reach as many people as possible. If you drive a bus, are a dispatcher, work in the industry, or anything in between and beyond, email us at [email protected] to get your wallet card today!

TAT Deputy Director and Senior Director of External Affairs Kylla Lanier presented to 170 attendees at the Threat Liaison Officer and Domestic Violent Extremism Symposium on Oct. 9 in South Lake Tahoe, California. At the symposium, TAT explored potential partnerships with fusion centers to promote human trafficking data collection, as well as collaboration among law enforcement and state agencies on anti-trafficking efforts at the local, state and national level.

Today is the LAST day to order our Freedom Drivers Project diecast in order to get it by Christmas! If you want to get it by then, CALL to place your order so they get it in time. Help support TAT and get or give a great Christmas present in the meantime! ???? Order details are in the flyer linked here: https://lnkd.in/gYiYPzxP

On Oct. 29, TAT, in partnership with Marathon Petroleum / MPLX GP LLC, TC Energy, Enbridge, the North Dakota Attorney General’s Office, the North Dakota Human Trafficking Task Force and the North Dakota Bureau of Criminal Investigations, hosted a half-day Coalition Build aimed at creating local partnerships to combat human trafficking. A diverse group of 46 representatives from energy companies, law enforcement agencies and NGOs gathered in Dickinson, North Dakota to deepen their understanding of human trafficking in their community, discuss engagement opportunities and devise shared strategies to combat human trafficking. We are grateful for the opportunity and look forward to seeing the impact this event has on the community!

If you haven't stopped by our booths at Women In Trucking Association Accelerate! yet, come see us at booth #1108 and tour our mobile exhibit, the Freedom Drivers Project (FDP), in the parking lot in slot #3001! TAT's Heather Fry and Kelley Alsobrook will also be presenting today 11/11 at 3:30pm, and you won't want to miss their breakout session. We hope to see you there! #WIT2024 #WomenInTrucking

“As a technology provider in the transportation industry, Breakthrough felt compelled to engage our shipper client base and their carrier partners in TAT’s important mission to combat human trafficking. Beyond the transportation industry, we were so grateful for the opportunity to bring the Freedom Driver’s Project to Green Bay to bring awareness to this cause in our community. We are thankful for the community's support and to everyone who joined us at the FDP Trailer.” -Erin Blaha, VP, Marketing and Strategy The Freedom Drivers Project (FDP) and FDP Director Brandy Belton attended Bridgestone/U.S. Venture/Breakthrough events in Green Bay and Appleton, Wisconsin in mid-October. Employees of Awaken, an anti-trafficking NGO serving Green Bay and the surrounding area, attended the events with TAT to provide local resources and information to their community at both locations. Awaken also partners with Brown County Sheriff's Department, who came out to tour. At the two events, 80 people toured the FDP, including representatives from Quality Carriers, Breakthrough, Festival Foods, U. S. Ventures, law enforcement, healthcare, a local foundation and a community college.