economy
April 14, 2026
Drivers shortchanged, forced to drive longer than allowed: American television investigates trucking company linked to Serbia
Journalists from the show "60 Minutes" on American television channel CBS have published the results of an eight-month investigation into bad practices, including regulatory violations, by trucking companies that indirectly have ties to Serbia.
TL;DR
- CBS's "60 Minutes" investigated "chameleon fleets" of trucking companies allegedly violating safety regulations.
- These companies are accused of repeatedly re-registering under new names to evade bad safety records and federal oversight.
- Super Ego holding, a company with alleged ties to Serbia, is accused of operating a network of coordinated firms that exploit drivers.
- Drivers claim they were forced to drive more than the legal limit, had their records manipulated, and were charged excessive fees, leading to negative pay.
- Over 800 drivers have filed lawsuits against Super Ego and its associated companies for fraud and breach of contract.
- "Chameleon carriers" are estimated to make up 10-20% of the 700,000 trucking companies in the US, leading to thousands of violations.
- Super Ego denies wrongdoing, but former employees and drivers have detailed schemes to maximize profit from drivers.
- The company, founded by Aleksandar Mimić, has grown significantly and works with major clients like Walmart and the US Postal Service.