Commercial motor vehicle professionals like you are on the front lines in the fight against human trafficking. You might be able to spot the signs of this crime during your time on the job, since human traffickers often use bus stations, truck stops, rest areas, and travel centers to recruit and move victims.

Be willing to take a second look, trust your instincts, and make the confidential call or text to report suspected human trafficking indicators. Real-time reports help local authorities intervene quicker. Some people tend not to report over the fear of being wrong—that should never be considered.

If you see (or suspect) any indicators of human trafficking, assess the situation. Do not attempt to confront a suspected trafficker or engage with a victim. Instead, please contact local law enforcement directly. Report to:

• 9-1-1, if someone is in immediate danger.
• The National Human Trafficking Hotline.
  • Call 888-373-7888, text HELP or INFO to BeFree (233733), or chat online at: humantraffickinghotline.org/chat
  • This hotline is a national, toll-free hotline available to answer calls from anywhere in the country, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. The hotline is operated by a nongovernmental organization funded by the federal government; it is not a law enforcement or immigration authority.
• Your company/organization.
  • Follow your company’s reporting policy if they have one in place.
     

When describing the suspected human trafficking situation, describe specifically what you observed, including:

• Who or what you saw (physical identifiers, nicknames overheard).
• When you saw it (date and time).
• Where is occurred (where you noticed the suspicious activity and any movement, if applicable).