Investigation Uncovers 'Chameleon Carriers' Evading US Safety Rules and Exploiting Drivers

A major investigation has exposed a Serbian-based trucking network utilizing 'chameleon carrier' tactics to manipulate legal identities and erase thousands of safety violations and crash records in the US. Data indicates that these fraudulent entities are four times more likely to be involved in accidents compared to standard carriers, posing a significant public safety risk. Whistleblowers have accused the network of forcing drivers into 18-hour shifts while orchestrating ELD log manipulation from overseas dispatch centers. Furthermore, the report highlights predatory leasing schemes and labor exploitation that trap drivers in cycles of debt. This revelation is expected to trigger heightened regulatory scrutiny from the USDOT across the logistics sector. Major freight brokers and carriers may face increased compliance costs as supply chain vetting processes become more rigorous.