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Carrier profile · USDOT 675742 · Updated 06/13/2026

CARMELA FOOD DISTRIBUTING INC

DBA CARMELA SPECIALTY FOODS & FINE WINES

42 power unitsavg 4.4 yrLocal · 2 statesFRASER, MI
CARRIER ACTIVE
Verified linkscarmelafoods.comFMCSA SAFERCallEmail
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
42Power units
18 observed · MCS-150
6Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
4.4Avg age (yr)
2014–2026 · vPIC
Call dispatch(586) 294-3437Email dispatchsmachalak@carmelafoods.com

Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · 2026-06-13

Review before loading

Operating, but with flags a broker should weigh before tendering freight.

Established 29 yearsDriver out-of-service rate well above average
Operating authority29 yr active
since 1997
Insurance (BIPD)Unknown
FMCSA L&I
Vehicle OOS · 24mo17.7%
▼ 22.26% nat'l
Crashes · fatal0
2 in 24mo
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet typeIdentity

Asset-based

42 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.

Fleet age vs peersNewer

4.4 yr

Model years 2014–2026 · peer benchmark computing.

Identity stabilityStable

29 yr unchanged

Same registration since 1997 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.

AI readLocal operator, 29-yr authority, 18% vehicle OOS — review first.Full read

Is CARMELA FOOD DISTRIBUTING INC safe to work with?

Is CARMELA FOOD DISTRIBUTING INC safe to load? CARMELA FOOD DISTRIBUTING INC (USDOT 675742) is an active asset-based motor carrier based in FRASER, MI, operating 42 power units and 42 drivers. Operating authority has been active 29 years (past the 24-month broker-confidence threshold). Across 43 roadside inspections, its vehicle out-of-service rate over the last 24 months is 17.6% (below the 22.26% national average), with 2 reportable crashes in the last 24 months. FMCSA has not assigned a safety rating. Vektor rates it review before loading (82/100), with the leading concern: driver out-of-service rate well above average. Source: FMCSA SAFER/MCMIS, last updated 2026-06-13.

FMCSA fields + Vektor analysis · updated 2026-06-13
CFCARMELA FOOD DISTRIBUTING INC 82
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Frequently asked

What is CARMELA FOOD DISTRIBUTING INC's USDOT number?

CARMELA FOOD DISTRIBUTING INC's USDOT number is 675742.

Is CARMELA FOOD DISTRIBUTING INC authorized to operate?

As of 2026-06-13, CARMELA FOOD DISTRIBUTING INC is active in the FMCSA register.

What is CARMELA FOOD DISTRIBUTING INC's safety record?

CARMELA FOOD DISTRIBUTING INC has a 17.6% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 43 roadside inspections, with 2 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor's computed risk score is 82/100 (tier: review).

How big is CARMELA FOOD DISTRIBUTING INC's fleet?

CARMELA FOOD DISTRIBUTING INC operates 42 power units and 42 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.

Where is CARMELA FOOD DISTRIBUTING INC based?

CARMELA FOOD DISTRIBUTING INC is based in FRASER, MI, with roadside inspections recorded across 2 states.