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Carrier profile · USDOT 1716438 · MC629500 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Amel Dzafic

DBA Arnela Express · Grimes, IA · Interstate for-hire carrier · Since 2007
Authority active$750K BIPD on fileNot rated by FMCSANo hazmat
Cargo carriedGeneral FreightFresh ProduceMeatRefrigerated Food
View on FMCSA SAFERCall (701) 866-1872
13
Power units
12
Drivers
52
Inspections · 24 mo
3
Crashes · 24 mo
780K
Annual miles
18 yr
Registered
100
/ 100
Clear to load

Operating legally with a clean record

Authority and insurance are in order.

How we scored it · 5 factors
Operating authority20/20
Insurance20/20
Out-of-service rates20/20
Crashes & rating20/20
Continuity & identity20/20

Composite of public FMCSA authority, insurance, inspection and crash records weighted against the national fleet. Decision support, not an official FMCSA safety rating.

Safety

FMCSA inspections & crashes · 24 mo · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Vehicle out-of-service
21.1%▼ below avg
National 22.26% · 4 of 19 inspections
Driver out-of-service
3.8%▼ below avg
National 6.67% · 2 of 52 inspections
Crashes
3
0 fatal2 injury3 tow-away
Crash rate 1.92 per 1M mi
Total inspections
52
Driver inspections
52
Vehicle inspections
19
People injured
2
Fatalities
0
FMCSA rating
Not rated

Enforcement

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Carrier
Active
Broker
None
Docket
MC629500
Revocation pending
No
Contract Carrier (Property)

Coverage vs federal minimum

BIPD liability$750,000
$750K required minimum (49 CFR 387.9)
CargoNot required

Filings on record

  1. Mar 27, 2026Liability (BIPD) · Canal Insurance Co. · $750,000

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
13
Power units
13
Trucks
3
Tractors owned
1
Trailers owned
12
Drivers
12
CDL drivers
Not registered for hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstateAuthorized for Hire
Cargo carried
General FreightFresh ProduceMeatRefrigerated Food
Annual mileage
780,000 mi (2024)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
1716438
MC / docket
MC-629500
Legal name
Amel Dzafic
DBA
Arnela Express
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Dec 11, 2007
Last MCS-150
Aug 22, 2025
Safety rating
Not rated
Drivers (CDL)
12 (12)
Hazmat
No
Business type
—

Fraud & network signals

For review, not a verdict.

No prior revocation
FMCSA shows no link to a previously revoked authority.
Unique phone number
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Unique email address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Shared street address
Same street address as 1 other active USDOT.
Sharing this street address

Shared contact details can mean affiliated companies or a registration service, but they are also a common sign of chameleon carriers and identity theft. Confirm you're dealing with the company you expect.

Frequently asked

What is Amel Dzafic's USDOT number?

Amel Dzafic's USDOT number is 1716438 and its docket number is MC629500.

Is Amel Dzafic authorized to operate?

Yes. FMCSA shows active carrier operating authority.

What is Amel Dzafic's safety record?

Over the last 24 months: 52 roadside inspections, a 21.1% vehicle and 3.8% driver out-of-service rate, and 3 reportable crashes (0 fatal). Not rated by FMCSA.

How big is Amel Dzafic's fleet?

13 power units and 12 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Aug 22, 2025.

What insurance does Amel Dzafic carry?

$750,000 in BIPD liability coverage is on file with Canal Insurance Co..

Where is Amel Dzafic located?

Amel Dzafic is located at 1108 NE 24TH Ct, Grimes, IA, 50111. Phone: (701) 866-1872.

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