The International Labour Organization estimates there are 40.3 million victims of human trafficking globally. 

We may not think human trafficking is happening around us, but the truth is, it’s happening in cities and small communities all across America. 

Individuals in the transportation industry are in a unique position of defense at the front line of human trafficking, as airlines, hotels, and ground transportation companies are often unwittingly used by human trafficking operations.

With more than 1,300 drivers that drove more than 140 million miles in 2020, Tyson Foods has the opportunity and responsibility to prepare our team members to recognize and report suspected instances and raise awareness.

That’s why we’ve joined hundreds of other companies, trade organizations and government agencies in signing the U.S Department of Transportation’s initiative to fight human trafficking. Transportation Leaders Against Human Trafficking (TLAHT) is comprised of transportation and travel industry stakeholders working jointly to maximize their collective impact in combating human trafficking. 

The partnership focuses in five key areas and connects transportation stakeholders to available resources on: industry leadership, industry training and education, policy development, public awareness, and information sharing and analysis. 

At Tyson Foods, our purpose is to raise the world’s expectation for how much good food can do. We also operate by a Code of Conduct that encourages honesty, integrity and voicing our concerns when we see something that isn’t right. This pledge is aligned with our values as a company and we commit to take a leading role in this movement.  

We invite you, along with more than 40 Tyson Foods contract carriers who have signed the pledge, to join us in the fight to end modern slavery. Awareness is critical. Learn the basic indicators of human trafficking and be alert when you travel. Knowing what to look for and how to respond is essential.

Your simple act of calling in a tip could save lives and help us move closer to a world without slavery. The DOT produced this video to help you learn more about the warning signs of human trafficking and how to report them.

Your business can commit to this collaborative efforts by signing the pledge. 

For more information visit www.humantraffickinghotline.org. To report suspected human trafficking, call 1-888-373-7888 or text “befree” to 233733.