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ARNELA EXPRESS

1108 NE 24TH CT · Grimes, IA 50111

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  • MC #629500
  • USDOT #1716438 USDOT Active
  • 13
    Power Units
  • 12
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

ARNELA EXPRESS is a Grimes, IA freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Iowa. This company has 13 truck(s) in their fleet and 12 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-629500 and their USDOT number is 1716438.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 08/22/2025 · last updated Sep 6, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Legal Name AMEL DZAFIC
  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • MCS-150 Filed 08/22/2025
  • MCS-150 Mileage 780,000 (2024)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • General Freight

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections Iowa — 11 inspections (past 24 months) South Dakota — 8 inspections (past 24 months) North Dakota — 4 inspections (past 24 months) Kansas — 4 inspections (past 24 months) Missouri — 4 inspections (past 24 months) Minnesota — 4 inspections (past 24 months) Colorado — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Oklahoma — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Arkansas — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Wyoming — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Tennessee — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Nebraska — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Georgia — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Illinois — 1 inspection (past 24 months)

Inspection activity   Inspected in 14 states over the past 24 months: IA (11), SD (8), ND (4), KS (4), MO (4), MN (4), CO (3), OK (3), AR (3), WY (2), TN (2), NE (1), +2 more. Home base: Grimes, Iowa.

Safety Record

6 Severe Violations Updated 5 days ago

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 0
    Fatal
  • 2
    Injury
  • 1
    Tow
  • 3
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 1.63 4 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.32 5 Vehicle Maintenance 4.68 10 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.13 1

Inspection Summary

  • 51
    Total
  • 33
    Clean
  • 18
    With violations

24-month window ending Jul 31, 2026

Violations Cited 28 unique codes

Critical 9

  • 383.23A2-LCDLNLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75A1-TAORETATires - All others, has more than one ply exposed in the tread area exceeding 2 square inches.1× SW 8
  • 395.3A2-HOSPDITHOS (Property) - Driver driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty at the time of inspection. Time1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 395.3A3I-HOSPDITHOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty at the time of inspection. Time1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.207F-SDASSuspension - Deflated air suspension1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.43(a)No/improper tractor protection valve1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.75G-LOADWeight carried exceeds tire load limit1× OOS×1 SW 3
  • 391.41APCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency when medical certification is required.1× OOS×1 SW 1
  • 396.3(a)1BOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination1× OOS×1 SW 0

Hours of Service 3

  • 395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain1× SW 7
  • 395.8(a)HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner2× SW 1
  • 395.30B2-ELDDFC24HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to certify the record immediately after the final required entry has been made or corrected for the 24 hour period.2× SW 1

Unsafe Driving 2

  • 392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other2× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit2× SW 4

Vehicle Maintenance 14

  • 396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection2× SW 4
  • 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection1× SW 4
  • 396.17(c)Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection1× SW 4
  • 393.55(e)No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/19981× SW 4
  • 393.53B-BAir Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear1× SW 4
  • 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt1× SW 4
  • 393.11TUTruck-Tractor upper body corner requirements for retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective material for vehicles manufactured after July 19971× SW 3
  • 393.11TLTruck-Tractor lower rear mud flaps retroreflective sheeting / reflex reflective material requirements for vehicles manufactured after July 19971× SW 3
  • 393.11No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required1× SW 3
  • 396.5(b)Oil and/or grease leak1× SW 3
  • 393.95(a)No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher1× SW 2
  • 393.95A1Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.1× SW 2
  • 396.3(a)(1)Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories1× SW 2
  • 393.60(c)Windshield - Damaged or Discolored1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address
ARNELA EXPRESS
1108 NE 24TH CT
GRIMES, IA 50111
Mailing Address
Same as physical.

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