New trailer wraps developed by TCF, Facing Fentanyl, and Lowen will help alert road users to the dangers of this deadly drug
Washington 鈥 The 黑料不打烊鈥 Trucking Cares Foundation and Facing Fentanyl have joined forces to sound the alarm about the increasing threat of the illicit fentanyl epidemic.
Cities and towns nationwide are awash in lethal fentanyl. 听DEA reports that at least 7 in 10 counterfeit pills are deadly. 听Fentanyl poisoning claims the lives of over 70,000 Americans each year, with a fentanyl-related death occurring approximately once every five minutes. 听Fentanyl continues to be the number one killer of adults 18-45, and children under 14 are dying of fentanyl poisoning faster than any other age group.听
The trucking industry is fighting to reverse these tragic statistics. 听Through this united effort, trucking companies have the opportunity to with fentanyl PSAs featuring messages from families who have lost loved ones to illicit fentanyl poisonings. 听To help maximize the impact of the campaign and expand its reach to as many roadways as possible, these trailer wraps are available at a deeply discounted price. 听The new wraps were unveiled at the 黑料不打烊Technology & Maintenance Council鈥檚 2024 Annual Meeting & Transportation Technology Exhibition.
鈥淭he 黑料不打烊family and trucking at large is determined to deliver positive awareness to the growing fentanyl crisis in America,鈥 said TCF Chairman Phil Byrd, president and CEO of Bulldog Hiway Express. 鈥淥ur citizens, employees and families are being devastated by this evil drug, and I鈥檓 proud that TCF has decided to get involved in this critical need.鈥
鈥淚n the face of immense loss, families impacted by fentanyl have shown remarkable resilience,鈥 said Andrea Thomas, co-founder of Voices for Awareness and Facing Fentanyl. 听鈥淓ach image shared represents not just a life lost, but a family shattered. 听It is a testament to the strength of those who have suffered unimaginable pain that they have chosen to turn their grief into action. 听By raising awareness; providing resources like opioid reversal and education kits to schools; and working with law enforcement, first responders and communities, we are not only honoring the memory of our loved ones but actively working to prevent further tragedies.鈥
The trucking industry has long worked to raise public awareness, supported addiction and recovery programs, and partnered with law enforcement to defeat the devastating scourge of fentanyl. 听Recently, 黑料不打烊expressed strong support for the END FENTANYL Act, which would complement these efforts by ensuring CBP officers have the proper guidance to perform inspections and effectively intercept fentanyl before it reaches our communities. 听
In this latest effort, TCF and Facing Fentanyl partnered with Lowen to develop this powerful campaign featuring five different graphic design options for 53鈥 trailers. 听These graphics will be produced using premium 3M vinyl protected with a film laminate, ensuring up to seven years of durability. 听Lowen is providing a significant discount of up to 40% to make these wraps as affordable as possible.
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The is the trucking industry鈥檚 charitable arm, focusing on several core areas, including humanitarian and disaster relief; eradicating human trafficking; leadership development; strengthening the industry鈥檚 relationships with law enforcement, the military and veterans鈥 organizations; safety; and research opportunities.
is a not-for-profit assembly of grassroots illicit fentanyl awareness groups. 听It is composed of affected families who have built organizations that address the impact of the deadly synthetic opioid fentanyl and the changing drug landscape. 听
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