california transparency in supply chain act disclosure

TrailersPlus, its affiliates, divisions, and franchisees strive to conduct business in a responsible manner. As we expand our business activities and work with suppliers domestically and globally to meet customers' needs, it is important to preserve our collective commitment to human rights and safety in the workplace.

TrailersPlus expects that all suppliers will abide by all applicable international and local laws, rules and regulations in the manufacture and distribution of merchandise or services provided to TrailersPlus. All suppliers are strongly encouraged to exceed TrailersPlus's guidelines and promote continuous improvement throughout their operations.

On January 1, 2012, the California Transparency in Supply Chains Act of 2010 (SB 657) went into effect in the State of California. This law is designed to increase the amount of information made available by manufacturers and retailers regarding their efforts (if any) to address the issue of slavery and human trafficking, thereby allowing consumers to make better, more informed choices regarding the products they buy and the companies they choose to support.

Specifically our standards state the following for “Forced Labor”:

“Suppliers will not use of any form of involuntary labor including forced, prison, indentured, bonded, slave, or human trafficked labor.”

We also actively monitor child labor in our supply chain which can be associated with slavery and human trafficking:

“Suppliers must not employ workers younger than the greater of 15 years of age -- or 14 where the local law allows such an exception consistent with International Labor Organization guidelines -- or the age for completing compulsory education or the minimum age established by law in the country of manufacture. In addition, Suppliers must comply with all local legal requirements for the work of authorized young workers, particularly those pertaining to hours of work, wages, and working conditions.”