In addition to its ongoing outreach work throughout the year, the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) also sets aside three weeks each year to focus on human trafficking awareness, identification and prevention. CVSA’s Human Trafficking Awareness Initiative (HTAI) dates in the U.S. are scheduled for Jan. 12-16, 2026. Canada’s HTAI dates are Feb. 23-27, 2026. And in Mexico, HTAI is set for March 16-20, 2026.
As a North American organization, CVSA coordinates campaigns in Canada, Mexico and the U.S. to educate commercial motor vehicle drivers, motor carriers, law enforcement officers and the public about the crime of human trafficking, the signs to look for and what to do if you suspect someone is being trafficked.
During the five-day awareness initiative in each country, CVSA jurisdictions conduct human trafficking awareness and outreach efforts and report those activities to the Alliance. The results will be released in summer 2026.
The Alliance offers human trafficking awareness resources to its membership and, with the help of TAT (formerly Truckers Against Trafficking), distributes complimentary wallet cards, posters and window decals. Fill out our online form to order the materials.
According to the United Nations, human trafficking is the recruitment, transportation, transfer, harboring or receipt of people through force, fraud or deception with the aim of exploiting them for profit. Men, women and children of all ages and from all backgrounds can become victims of this crime, which occurs in every region of the world, including North America. Human traffickers often use violence, fraudulent employment agencies, and fake promises of education and job opportunities to trick and coerce their victims.
To find out what your jurisdiction is doing to increase human trafficking awareness, contact the agency/department responsible for overseeing commercial motor vehicle safety within your state, province or territory.
HTAI is part of CVSA’s Human Trafficking Prevention Program. The program seeks to reduce human trafficking throughout North America through coordinated enforcement, investigation and education within the commercial motor vehicle industry.