ISP releases Human Trafficking Awareness Initiative results

The Indiana State Police Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Division partnered with the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) for the CVSA Human Trafficking Awareness Initiative, which took place from January 12 – 16, 2026.

This initiative seeks to empower commercial motor vehicle drivers, motor carriers, school bus drivers, law enforcement officials, and the public with crucial knowledge about human trafficking, including how to recognize its signs and what actions to take if they suspect someone is being trafficked.

During the initiative, Indiana State Police Commercial Vehicle Enforcement units distributed 1,007 wallet cards, decals and other brochures from TAT (formerly Truckers Against Trafficking) to drivers of the 718 commercial motor vehicles they inspected. In addition, the initiative included seven outreach events and six media interviews to amplify awareness.

Commercial motor vehicle drivers serve as the eyes and ears of America, often working in locations where human trafficking may occur, such as truck stop parking lots, rest areas, or commercial facilities that could potentially exploit labor trafficking victims. By training members of the commercial motor vehicle industry to recognize the indicators of human trafficking, we can collectively help combat this issue. Over 40% of Human Trafficking cases reported by truck drivers have involved victims that were minors. 

To report information about a potential trafficking situation, please call the National Human Trafficking Resource Center (NHTRC) at 1-888-373-7888 or text 233733. NHTRC is a national, toll-free hotline, with specialists available to answer calls from anywhere in the country, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. You can also submit a tip on the NHTRC website.