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CAPITOL recap FMCSA launches new human trafficking awareness program aimed at truckers The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) recently launched its new human trafficking awareness campaign — “Your Roads, Their Freedom.” The campaign seeks to give the nation’s 8.7 million commercial motor vehicle (CMV) drivers the information needed to identify and report suspected human trafficking. “Human trafficking is a heinous crime, and it has no place in the transportation industry,” said FMCSA Administrator Robin Hutcheson. “But the hard-hitting reality is that our nation’s transportation systems are exploited by human traffickers every day, and FMCSA is working to help stop it.” Globally, an estimated 28 million people are currently subjected to human trafficking, and the crime occurs in every state of the U.S. As part of DOT’s Transportation Leaders Against Human Trafficking (TLAHT) awareness campaign, the “Your Roads, Their Freedom” campaign will build on other federal efforts against human trafficking, including the Department of Homeland Security’s Blue Truckers made over 1,400 calls to the U.S. National Human Trafficking Hotline from December 2007 through June 2016, and 452 potential human trafficking cases were identified. Campaign and FMCSA’s grant programs, which awarded millions in funding to support state counter-trafficking efforts. Through the “Your Roads, Their Freedom” campaign and other federal agency efforts, DOT aims “to empower America’s transportation workforce, which is millions strong, to be the eyes and ears of our collective effort,” as highlighted by U.S. Transportation Secretary Buttigieg in his remarks made to the President’s Interagency Task Force on Human Trafficking in February of this year. SEE TRAFFICKING, PAGE 15 OCEAN, FROM PAGE 12 The Biden administration wants a zero-emission goal, but less than half of large shipping companies have pledged to meet international carbon objectives. And there’s no consensus about how to accomplish them. Proposals range from slowing vessels down to charging them for emissions, as the European Union did last year. “Global shipping is hard to decarbonize … because of the energy required to cover long distances with heavy cargoes,” said Lee Kindberg, head of environment and sustainability for Maersk North America, part of A.P. Moller-Maersk, which has more than 700 vessels. “It’s a stretch but we consider it doable.” Mechanical sails, batteries, and low- or zero-carbon liquid fuels are among propulsion methods touted as replacements for “bunker fuel” that powers most commercial ships — thick residue from oil refining. It spews greenhouse gases and pollutants that endanger human health: sulfur dioxide, nitrogen oxide, and soot. Finding alternatives will be a priority for green shipping corridors. For now, liquid natural gas is the runaway choice. Worldwide, it’s used by 923 of 1,349 commercial vessels not powered by conventional fuels, according to a study last year by DNV, a Norway-based maritime accreditation society. Many environmentalists oppose LNG because it emits methane, another potent greenhouse gas. Defenders say it’s the quickest and most cost-effective bunker fuel substitute. Before building or buying low-emission vessels, companies want assurances clean fuels will be available and affordable. Companies producing the fuels, meanwhile, want enough ships using them to guarantee strong markets. And both need port infrastructure that accommodates new-generation ships, including electrical hookups and clean fuel dispensing mechanisms. But ports await demand to justify such expensive upgrades. Switching onshore cargo handling equipment and trucks to zeroemission models will cost the Los Angeles port $20 billion, officials say. “Once you put a (green) corridor on the map,” said Jason Anderson, senior program director for the nonprofit ClimateWorks Foundation, “at least they’re heading in the same direction.” Success will require government regulation and corridor funding, along with support from shipping industry customers, said Jing Sun, a University of Michigan marine engineering professor. “Shipping is the most cost-effective way of moving things around,” Sun said. An organization called Cargo Owners for Zero Emission Vessels pledges to use only zero-emission shipping companies by 2040. Among 19 signatories are Amazon, Michelin and Target. “When big corporate buyers come together and say we need this to happen, the rest of the chain has the confidence to make needed investments,” said Ingrid Irigoyen, an assistant director of the nonprofit Aspen Institute, which helped assemble the group. Sponsored by TCI Business Capital / TCICapital.com / 800.707.4845 14 Truckload Authority | www.Truckload.org TCA JULY/AUGUST 2023
CVSA, FROM PAGE 13 CAPITOL recap the U.S., inspectors placed 679 (11.5%) of the 5,901 total CMVs inspected out of service for brake-related violations. CVSA officials noted that Brake Safety Day is also an opportunity to obtain additional data related to the health and wellness of brake systems on CMVs. This year, the CVSA focused on capturing data on brake lining/pad violations. Brake lining/pad conditions can result in violations and affect a motor carrier’s safety rating. Of the 6,829 CMVs inspected, 108 power unit and 87 towed unit lining/pad violations were identified, for a total of 195 combined lining/pad violations. In addition, eight of the CVSA member jurisdictions with performance-based brake testers (PBBTs) used those machines on Brake Safety Day to assess the braking performance of CMVs. Those participating jurisdictions conducted 92 inspections with PBBTs. There were four failures (4.35%), which meant those four CMVs were placed out of service for overall vehicle braking efficiency. YOU FOCUS ON YOUR FLEET, WE FOCUS ON COMPLIANCE. TRAFFICKING, FROM PAGE 14 Truckers made over 1,400 calls to the U.S. National Human Trafficking Hotline from December 2007 through June 2016, and 452 potential human trafficking cases were identified. Truckers reported this information in real-time, enabling quicker responses by law enforcement. While the “Your Roads, Their Freedom” campaign will be conducted nationwide, there will be a heightened emphasis across states with the highest reported number of human trafficking cases or a high volume of driver traffic. These states include California, Florida, Michigan, New York, and North Carolina among others. Get the expert service, insight, and support you need to focus on building your brand and improving your bottom line. Our knowledgeable team of transportation and compliance experts, combined with our intelligent compliance platform (CPSuite), have helped fleets of all sizes go beyond the minimum requirements since 1983! GLITCH, FROM PAGE 13 throughout the year, contact the agency/department responsible for overseeing commercial motor vehicle safety within your state, province or territory. Truckload Authority 15 REQUEST A QUOTE OR DEMO fleetworthy.com | 608.230.8200 Subscribe to our newsletter for insights, updates and new releases!
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