KUAR | By Talk Business & Politics Staff
The trucking industry is working to raise awareness of human trafficking that affects about 40 million people worldwide.
In an event Tuesday, staff of Lowell-based carrier J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc. and the nonprofit Truckers Against Trafficking discussed the problem, its warning signs and how to help victims. The Business Integrity Leadership Initiative of the Sam M. Walton College of Business at the University of Arkansas hosted the event.
Cindy Moehring, executive chair of the Business Integrity Leadership Initiative, said more than 900 people registered for the in-person and virtual event.
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With more truck drivers on the road than police officers, trucking companies are training employees how to identify potential victims of human trafficking.