Ryder Brings TAT (Truckers Against Trafficking) Exhibit to Fort Worth to Raise Awareness of Human Trafficking
- The Freedom Drivers Project, a national mobile exhibit on the realities of human trafficking, will be available for tours at Ryder's Fort Worth facility for Ryder employees, law enforcement, and public officials
Ryder System, Inc. (NYSE:R):
What: Ryder will host the Freedom Drivers Project, a national mobile exhibit developed by TAT (Truckers Against Trafficking), to help employees recognize and respond to signs of human trafficking. The initiative underscores Ryder's continued commitment to supporting TAT's mission and educating the transportation industry. |
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Human trafficking is modern-day slavery and a $150 billion industry worldwide, affecting more than 50 million people. Ryder provides its professional drivers with training to recognize and report signs of human trafficking. |
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The Freedom Drivers Project is a first-of-its-kind mobile exhibit that uses powerful imagery, survivor stories, and real artifacts from trafficking cases to shed light on this critical issue—and inspire action. |
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Friday, November 7, 2025 |
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10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. CT |
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Opening remarks at 10:00 a.m. |
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Ryder's Transportation Management Center (TMC) |
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13599 Park Vista Blvd. |
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Fort Worth, TX 76177 |
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Brandy Belton, TAT Mobile Exhibits Director |
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Stephanie Wicky, Ryder VP of Marketing and Vice Chairman of the board for TAT |
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Media Information: Media are invited to attend the opening remarks and tour the exhibit. This is a closed event for Ryder employees, law enforcement, and public officials; not open to the general public. |
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More information about the Freedom Drivers Project:
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About Ryder System, Inc.
Ryder System, Inc. (NYSE:R) is a fully integrated port-to-door logistics and transportation company. It provides supply chain, dedicated transportation, and fleet management solutions, including warehousing and distribution, contract packaging and manufacturing, e-commerce fulfillment, last-mile delivery, managed transportation, professional drivers, freight brokerage, cross-border solutions, full-service fleet leasing, maintenance, commercial truck rental, and used vehicle sales to some of the world's most-recognized brands. Ryder provides services to businesses across more than 20 industries throughout the United States, Mexico, and Canada. In addition, Ryder manages nearly 250,000 commercial vehicles, services fleets at approximately 760 maintenance locations, and operates nearly 300 warehouses encompassing more than 100 million square feet. Ryder is regularly recognized for its industry-leading practices; technology-driven innovations; environmental management; safety, health and security programs; and recruitment and hiring initiatives. www.ryder.com
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