45 Mexican truck drivers accuse US recruiter, carriers of forced-labor scheme
A federal lawsuit alleges Mexican truck drivers were recruited to haul U.S. freight with promises of lawful work authorization before becoming trapped by fees, document retention and immigration-related threats. The post 45 Mexican truck drivers accuse US recruiter, carriers of forced-labor scheme appeared first on FreightWaves .
At least 45 Mexican truck drivers are represented by attorneys in a federal lawsuit accusing recruitment firms and U.S. transportation companies of employing a forced labor scheme. The drivers claim they were lured to the U.S. with false promises of legal work authorization in a scheme orchestrated by Omega Compliance Solutions LLC and several other companies.
The lawsuit, filed in December 2023, alleges recruiters targeted drivers in Mexico between 2022 and 2025, offering promises of visas and employment-based immigration processes. Some drivers allegedly paid fees and surrendered passports to participate in the alleged scheme. The drivers claim they faced threats, forced deductions, and misclassification as independent contractors, along with claims that CBP revoked their visas.
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