Truckers take on human trafficking
‘Our idea was to turn a passive audience into a disruptive force.’
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During pit stops at gas station truck stops, truckers are able to keep an eye out for potential trafficking.
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Conrad Hoke drives north from the Apex Transportation yard in Denver to pick up a load he will be taking across the country to Kentucky.
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Hoke makes sure that each piece of pipe on his trailer is securely fastened for the long journey.
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Hoke fills out required paperwork after picking up a shipment.
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The Truckers Against Trafficking sticker is displayed on each of Hoke's truck windows.
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Hoke keeps informational TAT cards handy to give to other truck drivers.
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