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Carrier profile · USDOT 1716438 · MC-629500 · Updated Sep 6, 2026
Amel Dzafic
DBA ARNELA EXPRESS
13 power unitsavg 5.5 yrNational · 16 statesGRIMES, IA94/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-629500 ACTIVE
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
13Power units
17 observed · MCS-150
18Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
5.5Avg age (yr)
2001–2025 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · Sep 6, 2026
Clear to load
Active authority and a clean federal record. No blocking issues found.
In good standing · 4
Active operating authorityActive for-hire authority is on file with FMCSA.Insurance on fileBIPD (liability) insurance is on file with FMCSA.Established 19 yearsOperating authority has been on file since 2007.Out-of-service rates below national averageBoth vehicle and driver OOS rates beat the national benchmark across 86 inspections.
USDOT registration1818 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)$750K in force
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo21.1%
▼ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal00
3 in 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersNewer
5.5 yr
Model years 2001–2025 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
18 yr unchanged
Same registration since 2007 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
AMEL DZAFIC (USDOT 1716438) has a Vektor safety score of 94/100 and a Clear to load verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record refreshed Sep 6, 2026.
The carrier holds active contract for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of Sep 6, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $750,000 limit in force from CANAL INSURANCE CO. effective Mar 27, 2026 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot as of Sep 6, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 21.1% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Sep 6, 2026.
The carrier received 54 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 19 vehicle-level and 54 driver-level — across 16 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Sep 6, 2026.
The carrier has 3 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 0 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available as of Sep 6, 2026.
It reports 13 power units and 12 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Aug 22, 2025.
It has no FMCSA-assigned safety rating in the federal record refreshed Sep 6, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is AMEL DZAFIC's USDOT number?
AMEL DZAFIC's USDOT number is 1716438, and its motor carrier number is MC-629500.
Is AMEL DZAFIC authorized to operate?
As of Sep 6, 2026, AMEL DZAFIC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is AMEL DZAFIC's safety record?
AMEL DZAFIC has a 21.1% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 86 roadside inspections, with 3 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor's computed risk score is 94/100 (tier: clear).
How big is AMEL DZAFIC's fleet?
AMEL DZAFIC operates 13 power units and 12 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is AMEL DZAFIC based?
AMEL DZAFIC is based in GRIMES, IA, with roadside inspections recorded across 16 states.
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