Truckers Against Trafficking
Truckers Against Trafficking (TAT) is a 501(c)3 that exists to educate, equip, empower and mobilize members of the trucking and travel plaza industry to combat domestic sex trafficking.
Partnering with law enforcement, government agencies, and corporate sponsors, TAT makes a difference in the industry by raising awareness about how to recognize human trafficking through programs such as the Freedom Drivers Project, a mobile exhibit that travels the country educating members of the trucking industry and general public about the realities of human trafficking.
Truck driving is not just for men!
According to the American Trucking Associations the United States is experiencing a shortage of more than 80,000 truck drivers. An aging driver demographic and the effects of a global pandemic have contributed to the shortage.
Women make up half of the American workforce and will play an important role in solving the driver shortage. This has forced carriers to revamp their recruiting efforts to address the lack of female truck drivers. Government agencies and legislators have also recognized the need to increase gender diversity within the transportation industry.
Tri-Area Trucking School is dedicated to supporting gender diversity and preparing women drivers so they feel confident and safe on the roads. There has never been a better time than right now for women to seek a career in commercial driving.
Truck Parking Shortage
Have you noticed an increase in tractor trailers parked on roadside shoulders? According to ATA, there are more than 11 truck drivers for every one parking space. The lack of safe parking has been an issue for truck drivers for years, preventing them from finding adequate parking to adhere to the federally mandated rest breaks.
Carriers are stepping up to address one of the greatest concerns for professional drivers—the national shortage of safe truck parking. Trucking companies are addressing the parking shortage by including advance planning and using technology to access real-time information on parking availability to make it easier for drivers to shut down for the night.
Tri-Area Trucking School educates students on the importance of finding a trucking company that provides careful planning for safe parking, especially for our long haul drivers that plan to transport to larger cities.
