Commercial Driver's License Instruction

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Overv​iew

2019 Wisconsin Act 27 requires that any commercial driver's license (CDL) school in Wisconsin include in its course requirements instruction in the recognition and prevention of human trafficking.  The Wisconsin DOJ in consultation with the Wisconsin Technical College System Board and the Wisconsin Department of Transportation has identified the following industry-specific materials to meet that statutory requirement.  These materials are used at CDL schools throughout the United States and are provided free of charge by the national non-profit, Truckers Against Trafficking.​


Industry-Specific Materials for use in instruction at all Wisconsin CDL schools (including privately run CDL schools)

Instructor's Note

Gaining awareness about human trafficking is very important and it can also be a sensitive issue to discuss.  It could bring up feelings or trauma related to a sexual assault or victimization experienced by a student, instructor, or someone they know.  Even if a student or instructor hasn’t been personally impacted by human trafficking, learning about it can be upsetting.  Instructors are invited to consider the following:

Class conversation and dialogue should be voluntary as this may be difficult to talk about and being called on to contribute or being separated into small groups may not feel safe or may be overwhelming for students.

Providing advance notice about the topic may allow time for students to prepare and for instructors to be made aware of any concerns from students impacted by this issue.

Self-care is important. Students and instructors are encouraged to reach out for support and assistance if th​​​ey need to talk. Resources can be found through the National Human Trafficking Hotline at 1 (888) 373-7888.


​​​​Course Materials​

Truck Drivers:
Certified Truckers Against Traffickin​g Online Training

  • Complete the online (free) registration
  • Watch the training video
  • Take a short quiz to download a certificate of completion

Bus Drivers:
Watch the Busing on the Lookout (BOTL) Training Video

​

Provide the Spotting Labor Trafficking Out on the Road brochure from Truckers Against Trafficking or review the web page about Spotting Labor Trafficking Out on the Road.

​

The free Truckers Against Trafficking apps for mobile phones include indicators for sex and labor trafficking and reminders about how to report suspicious activity. Download and print the Truckers Against Trafficking wallet cards for reminders about human trafficking and how to report it.  Free printed copies can also be requested to give to students.  Wallet Card (Bus) Wallet Card (Truck).​