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chameleon carrier

A chameleon carrier is a trucking company that, if cited or closed down by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), generally for a marginal safety record or a tenuous financial situation, quickly changes its name and address and restarts operations.

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chameleon carrier

A chameleon carrier is a trucking company that, if cited or closed down by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), generally for a marginal safety record or a tenuous financial situation, quickly changes its name and address and restarts operations.

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It often does not comply with government regulations and may have little regard for safe processes.