Report on chameleon carriers

(a) In general Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General of the United States shall submit to Congress a report describing the results of a study that examines chameleon carriers on United States roadways. (b) Contents The report under subsection (a) shall include— (1) the estimated number of chameleon carriers on United States roadways at any given time; (2) the prevalence of chameleon carriers on United States roadways since the issuance of the report of the Government Accountability Office entitled Motor Carrier Safety: New Applicant Reviews Should Expand to Identify Freight Carriers Evading Detection, numbered GAO–12–364, and dated March 22, 2012; (3) the estimated number of fatalities caused by chameleon carriers since the issuance of the report described in paragraph (2), including the number of fatalities in each State; (4) the estimated number of serious bodily injuries caused by chameleon carriers since the issuance of the report described in paragraph (2), including the number of serious bodily injuries in each State; (5) the estimated amount of property damage caused by chameleon carriers since the issuance of the report described in paragraph (2); (6) an identification and analysis of the methods and techniques used by chameleon carriers to evade Federal enforcement, including how those methods and techniques have evolved over time; (7) an identification and analysis of the existing monitoring and enforcement capabilities, along with any shortcomings, of the Department of Transportation to detect and mitigate chameleon carrier activity, including— (A) the registration process for USDOT numbers; (B) the existing software capabilities of the Department of Transportation to detect chameleon carrier applicants; (C) any recommendations for improving data fields within the Motor Carrier Management Information System; and (D) any existing penalties prescribed under Federal statutes and regulations for chameleon carriers; (8) any other relevant priorities, as determined necessary by the Comptroller General of the United States, in consultation with the Administrator; and (9) any legislative recommendations to address matters relating to chameleon carriers. (c) Collaboration In carrying out the study under subsection (a), the Comptroller General of the United States may collaborate with other Federal agencies, State and local governments, institutions of higher education, and private sector entities.