Modern-day slavery is occurring in the United States and the product for sale is often American youth.  Research conducted by Shared Hope International states that the average age a young person is targeted and lured into commercial sex is just 13 years old.  In addition to pimps selling these young girls over the Internet and forcing them to walk the "track", pimps also use truck stops to market and sell their child product.  The lack of understanding in the trucking community about human trafficking causes truckers to give the derogatory label of “Lot Lizards” to these girls rather than call for help. 

Truckers and staff at truck stops have the unique ability to be the eyes and ears of the community and could play a critical part in fighting this crime.  Education and awareness is key. 

Your voice makes a difference!!  Let's join together and request that Pilot Flying J Truck Stop, which is one of the largest truck stop chains in North America educate their staff and truckers in an effort to make their facilities free from human trafficking.  One simple step can save thousands of lives!