Would this be called a chameleon carrier?

Typically most companies lease their equipment on to a larger carrier at this point or sell out

 

You don't say what kind of hauling they do but it might be worth checking into becoming an agent/fleet owner with a larger carrier.

 

I would suggest you put the DOT numbers on this thread and let us see what we can find out. Some of us have good computer skills and a less then high regard for the law.

 

I would consult a transportation attorney or NASTC (National Association of Small Trucking Companies)

 

http://www.transportationlaw.net/

Check with transportation attorney.

 

From the insurance side.......YES......if he starts a new authority we'll know about it and would consider him starting the new authority in an effort to distance himself from the "bad" authority.

 

How You will know about it? VIN # check for equipment for example?

 

This is why insurance rates for new authorities are ao high