TravelCenters of America targets human trafficking with new initiative

Briefing sessions will take place at TA sites to train truck stop and travel center employees and facilitate collaboration with law enforcement.

TravelCenters of America (TA) will start hosting Junction Briefings this year at select U.S. sites in collaboration with TAT (formerly Truckers Against Trafficking).

TAT Junction Briefings are free, in-person events designed to train truck stop and travel center employees and facilitate communication and collaboration with law enforcement. Presenters will provide an overview of human trafficking, explain how truck stop and travel center employees may be encountering human trafficking and share red flag indicators and local examples.

Junction Briefings will be held quarterly at TA locations within 10 miles of a major interstate or highway junction, with 2-3 sessions happening on the same day to accommodate different shifts of workers. In addition to TA employees, other nearby truck stop and travel center employees are invited to participate.

“I have personally witnessed the impact our team members can have as the eyes and ears of the highway. We look forward to building stronger relationships with the local law enforcement community and thank TAT for the opportunity to host these important meetings at our sites,” said Debi Boffa, CEO of TA.

Annually, TA supports TAT by donating a portion of funds raised in its annual TA Charity Golf Outing, donating over $100,000 in 2024.