Omnitracs to Leverage Open Source Technology to Fight Human Trafficking

January 29, 2020

Human Trafficking Awareness Day in Dallas will further support the work of Truckers Against Trafficking

DALLAS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Omnitracs, LLC, the global pioneer of fleet management solutions to transportation and logistics companies, today announced an event dedicated to supporting the mission of Truckers Against Trafficking (TAT), a non-profit organization that educates, equips and empowers truck drivers to recognize and report instances of human trafficking. In honor of Human Trafficking Prevention Month, the event will take place on Thursday, January 30, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Pacific Plaza Park in Dallas, Texas and is open to the public and greater Dallas community.

Created by Advocates for Women in Technology (AWT), the Omnitracs women’s employee resource community, and in partnership with TAT, the goal of Human Trafficking Awareness Day is to raise awareness in the community, educate attendees on how to look for and properly report suspected human trafficking activities, and inspire them to become involved in the fight. During the event, Omnitracs will host a joint codefest where software engineers will volunteer their time to improve the user experience of the TAT mobile app. The planned enhancements will increase both the usability and scalability of existing applications while allowing for more effective communication and deeper connections to their audience.

“Truck drivers and other transportation professionals operate across state lines and in areas that are more conducive to human trafficking, which positions them to recognize and report these offenses,” said Ray Greer, Chief Executive Officer at Omnitracs. “We are proud to continue our support of Truckers Against Trafficking and to bring more advanced technology to this important initiative. This special event will raise awareness in our community while enabling the additional functionality needed to deliver more effective communication with drivers, and ultimately, help save lives.”

Human Trafficking Awareness Day will also provide attendees with the opportunity to experience the effects of human trafficking through the Freedom Drivers Project, TAT’s mobile museum and learn more about the open source technology used to help enhance the TAT app. Additional activities include music, food trucks, and giveaways.

As the transportation industry continues its digital transformation, it’s important for truckers to have access to technology that can help make a difference. The TAT mobile app helps drivers report suspicious activity as they spot it on the road, or at truck stops. It also educates drivers about human trafficking, providing informative material about red flag indicators, and best practices around how they can help.

To learn more, and to join the fight against human trafficking, please visit https://truckersagainsttrafficking.org.

About Omnitracs, LLC

Omnitracs, LLC is a global pioneer of trucking solutions for all business models. Omnitracs’ more than 1,100 employees deliver software-as-a-service-based solutions to help over 14,000 customers manage nearly 1,100,000 assets in more than 70 countries. The company pioneered the use of commercial vehicle telematics 35 years ago and serves today as a powerhouse of innovative, intuitive technologies. Omnitracs transforms the transportation industry through technology and insight, featuring best-in-class solutions for compliance, safety and security, productivity, telematics and tracking, transportation management (TMS), planning and delivery, data and analytics, and professional services.