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U.S. Venture and Breakthrough® Present the TAT Freedom Drivers Project to Raise Community Awareness on Fighting Human Trafficking

16-Oct-2024

Green Bay & Appleton, WI — October 16, 2024 — U.S. Venture and Breakthrough are proud to partner with Bridgestone to bring the TAT Freedom Drivers Project (FDP) to Northeast Wisconsin. This innovative mobile exhibit aims to educate the public on the pressing issue of human trafficking and the proactive role the trucking industry plays in combating it. The FDP trailer offers valuable insights into recognizing signs of human trafficking and provides actionable steps for effective response.

“We are honored to bring the TAT Freedom Drivers Project to Northeast Wisconsin,” said John Teggart, President of Breakthrough. “By educating and empowering our local communities with knowledge and tools, we can make significant strides in the fight against human trafficking.”

The exhibit is complimentary and available to the public, presenting a unique opportunity for community members to learn how to identify and address human trafficking.

Exhibit Viewing Locations and Times:

  • Green Bay: October 17, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Festival Foods, 2250 W Mason St.
  • Appleton: October 18, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Fox Valley Technical College, 1825 N Bluemound Dr.

For more information on TAT, please visit their website.

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About TAT

TAT is a 501c3 organization dedicated to raising a defensive force of transportation professionals across North America to assist law enforcement in the recognition and reporting of human trafficking to aid in the recovery of victims and the arrest of perpetrators.

About U.S. Venture, Inc. 
For over 70 years, U.S. Venture, Inc. has been recognized as an innovative leader in the distribution of renewable and traditional energy products, lubricants, tires, parts, and using data-driven insights to manage energy and information in the global movement of goods. U.S. Venture delivers creative, sustainable solutions that give their customers a competitive edge, and enable the company to support the communities in which they live, work, and play. Through the values lived by their family of brands, U.S. Energy™, U.S. AutoForce, Breakthrough®, U.S. Lubricants, and IGEN®, U.S. Venture seeks new ways to drive business success while being steadfast in its commitment to making the world a better place.

About BreakthroughFuel LLC

Breakthrough®, a U.S. Venture company, is a leading provider of sustainable fuel and freight solutions for shippers that reduce cost, create efficient networks, and decarbonize transportation. The company was named #6 on the 2024 FreightWaves FreightTech 25 list of the most innovative and disruptive freight technology companies, was one of five suppliers in Danone’s 50,000 global supplier network recognized in the prestigious 2023 “Partner for Growth” awards program, and is a recipient of a 2023 SEAL Sustainable Service Award for leadership, innovation, and commitment to sustainable business practices.