Marathon Petroleum’s Transport and Rail organisation has implemented a training programme in partnership with Truckers Against Trafficking, a nonprofit organisation dedicated to educating members of the truck, bus, and energy industries about the reality of human trafficking and how they can combat it. The training programme aims to equip transport drivers, company leaders, and other employees with the knowledge and skills to identify human trafficking situations on the road and report suspicious activities.
Robert Leipheimer, Transport Operations Senior Manager at Marathon Petroleum, expressed the company’s commitment to getting as many employees certified as possible in the fight against human trafficking. With over 1,000 truck drivers nationwide, Marathon Petroleum sees this training as an opportunity to actively engage in combating human trafficking.
The TAT training programme, although voluntary, has garnered significant interest within Marathon Petroleum. So far, nearly 500 employees have undergone the training and are now capable of recognising and reporting human trafficking incidents.
The impact of the training has been profound for some individuals, such as John Miracle, a Transport Manager at Marathon Petroleum. Having been an over-the-road truck driver for 20 years, Miracle was unaware that he had witnessed human trafficking situations in the past. The training opened his eyes to the signs of human trafficking and the importance of taking action.
John Brosnan, a Transport Driver in Niles, Michigan, was among the first drivers to be certified through the TAT programme at Marathon Petroleum. He believes that it is their responsibility as fleet drivers to make a difference and that the training has provided them with the necessary tools to respond effectively and alert the authorities promptly.
Marathon Petroleum’s collaboration with Truckers Against Trafficking demonstrates their dedication to raising awareness and actively combating human trafficking within the transportation industry. By empowering their employees with the knowledge and skills to identify and report suspicious activities, Marathon Petroleum is playing a crucial role in the fight against this heinous crime.
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