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✗ Do Not Tender
Critical risk signals. Do not dispatch until independently verified.
Arnela Express
DOT 1716438 · MC MC629500 · Grimes, IA
Report generated: June 6, 2026 at 12:31 PM
✓Authorized for hire?
✓Active insurance?
✗Safety record clean?
✗No fraud flags?
✓No prior revocations?
Carrier Summary

Arnela Express (DOT 1716438, MC MC629500) is a Iowa-based interstate carrier headquartered in Grimes, IA. As of June 6, 2026 at 12:31 PM, operating authority is currently active. TruckGraph has detected 4 risk signals on this carrier, including: authority revoked within the last 3 years; crash with fatalities or injuries on record. TruckGraph rates this carrier "Do Not Tender" based on FMCSA compliance data, inspection history, insurance status, and network connection analysis. Last synced: June 6, 2026 at 12:31 PM.

Contract Authority
FMCSA Public Record
Amel Dzafic
Operating as: Arnela Express
DOT Number1716438
MC NumberMC629500
Street1108 NE 24TH CT
City / StateGrimes, IA 50111
Phone7018661872
Operation typeInterstate
HazmatNot authorized
Authority age18 yr 6 mo
MCS-150 filed08/22/2025
Company officerAmel Dzafic
Power units13
Total drivers12
Authority Status
Common (for-hire)Not authorized
Contract (for-hire)✓ Active
BrokerNot authorized
TruckGraph Intelligence
Risk Signals
●Authority revoked within the last 3 years
●Crash with fatalities or injuries on record
●Unsafe driving violation on record
●Driver qualification violation on record
✓ OFAC Sanctions: Clear
Connection Chain
ARX LOGISTICS LLCShared address
Active
OOS rate 15.9% vs. national avg 22.26% — below average
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Power Units
13
Fleet
Drivers
12
Total
Inspections
44
On record
Crashes
3
On record
OOS Rate
15.9%
↓ Avg 22.26%
Authority Age
18 yr 6 mo
Since 2007
Violation Categories — Last 24 Months
Hours of Service
44 insp (100%)· 5 viol
Unsafe Driving
44 insp (100%)· 6 viol
Driver Fitness
44 insp (100%)· 1 viol
Controlled Substances
44 insp (100%)
Vehicle Maintenance
18 insp (41%)· 9 viol
Inspection History
44 total · OOS rate 15.9%
DateStateLevelDriver OOSVehicle OOSResult
3/31/2025ARI00Pass
12/30/2024NDIII00Pass
7/29/2025OKIII00Pass
12/29/2025SDIII00Pass
3/28/2025MNIII20OOS
4/28/2025GAIII00Pass
11/27/2024IAIII00Pass
6/27/2024MNIII00Pass
8/25/2024ARI00Pass
11/24/2025IAII00Pass
Crash History
3 total on record
DateStateFatalitiesInjuriesTow-away
—AR01Y
—IA01Y
—TX00Y
Insurance Status
Status
✓ Active filing on record
Insurer
CANAL INSURANCE CO.
Coverage type
91X
Coverage amount
$750,000
Effective
3/27/2026
Location
1108 NE 24TH CT, Grimes, IA, 50111 · Open in Maps →
1108 NE 24TH CT, GRIMES, IA, 50111Open in Maps →
Authority Timeline
Authority GrantedDec 2007
FMCSA issued operating authority
ActiveCurrent
Authority currently active

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amel Dzafic authorized to operate?

Yes. Amel Dzafic holds Contract operating authority and is currently active.

What is Amel Dzafic's safety record?

Amel Dzafic has 44 roadside inspections on record with an out-of-service rate of 15.9%. Crash history shows 3 incidents. Review the full safety profile above before making a freight decision.

How many trucks does Amel Dzafic operate?

Amel Dzafic operates 13 power units with approximately 12 drivers.

Is Amel Dzafic insured?

Amel Dzafic has active insurance coverage on file. Coverage amount and carrier details are shown in the insurance section above.

Has Amel Dzafic had any risk indicators?

Amel Dzafic has a risk score of 80/100 (Critical) with 4 active risk signals. Review the risk section above and verify independently before tendering.

What is the DOT number for Amel Dzafic?

Amel Dzafic's DOT number is 1716438 and MC number is MC629500. These identifiers are assigned by the FMCSA and can be used to look up this carrier in official compliance databases.

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