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Rist Transport LTD

DBA: HOWARD'S EXPRESS

DOT# 285525 | MC# 193781 | Est. 1987 (39 yrs)

219

Power Units

239

Drivers

Est. 1987 (39 yrs)

Authority Age

S

Safety Rating

Company Overview

RIST TRANSPORT LTD is an active carrier & broker registered with the FMCSA since January 1987. Based in PHELPS, NY, They are classified as Interstate and operate interstate (beyond 100 miles) and interstate (within 100 miles). Their inferred equipment specialization is Dry Van.

Equipment Analysis

Based on FMCSA cargo authorization flags and fleet composition data, Rist Transport LTD appears to operate the following equipment types:

Dry Van

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Fleet Breakdown

Equipment Owned Term Leased Trip Leased Total
Trucks 0 10 0 10
Tractors 126 83 0 209
Trailers 458 60 0 518

Authorized Cargo Types

Rist Transport LTD is authorized to transport the following 1 cargo type:

General Freight

Operations Scope

Interstate (beyond 100 miles)
Interstate (within 100 miles)

CDL Drivers: 221

MCS-150 Mileage: 3,607,324 miles (2025)

Driver Information

239

Total Drivers

221

CDL Drivers

239

Interstate Drivers

Dispatch Services in NY

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Safety Performance

B

Good

Below national average OOS rates

O Trucking Safety Grade

232

Inspections

24 months

237

Violations

Total found

19

Out of Service

Orders issued

Out-of-Service Rates vs National Average

Driver OOS Rate 1.7%
Nat'l avg: 7.0%

✓ Better than national average (-5.3%)

Vehicle OOS Rate 6.5%
Nat'l avg: 21.5%

✓ Better than national average (-15.0%)

Date State Level Violations OOS
04/15/2026 PA Walk-Around 3
04/02/2026 NY Walk-Around 1
03/26/2026 MA Walk-Around 4
03/24/2026 ME Walk-Around 0
03/19/2026 MD Walk-Around 0
03/18/2026 PA Walk-Around 4 1
03/10/2026 NY Walk-Around 2
03/10/2026 NY Full 0
03/10/2026 MA Driver Only 0
03/04/2026 PA Walk-Around 2
02/25/2026 NY Walk-Around 1
02/23/2026 NY Walk-Around 1
02/18/2026 MD Walk-Around 2
02/18/2026 NY Walk-Around 0
02/13/2026 NY Walk-Around 8 1

Showing 15 of 232 inspections.

Inspection data from FMCSA (24-month window). Updated daily. View full inspection history on FMCSA →

Violation Breakdown

237 Total Violations 232 inspections (24 months)
Driver Violations
61
0.26 violations per inspection 4 out-of-service
Vehicle Violations
116
0.5 violations per inspection 15 out-of-service
Hazmat Violations
13
Overall Out-of-Service Rate 8.2% (19 / 232)

Insurance & Bonding

BIPD

$2 Million

OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY

Cargo

Self-Insured / N/A

AGCS MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY

Bond

Not on file

Type Insurance Company Form Policy # Coverage Effective
BIPD OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY 91X MWTB 311731 $2 Million 02/01/2023
Cargo AGCS MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY 34 MZI93029552 Self-Insured / N/A 03/08/2011
View Insurance History (20 past records)
Type Company Policy # Effective Cancelled Method
OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY MWTB 18581 02/01/2003 12/13/2003 TERM/REPL
AMERICAN MANUFACTURERS MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. 3SE936903-00 05/10/1999 05/17/2003 CANCEL
OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY MWTB 18581 02/01/2003 04/19/2004 TERM/CANCL
HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY BSB 01 BSB CF 2862 05/13/2003 04/14/2004 TERM/CANCL
FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO. MXI97240115 03/01/2000 04/12/2004 TERM/CANCL
FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO. MZC80296519 03/01/1993 04/07/1995 CANCEL
HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY BSB 01 BSB CF 2862 05/13/2003 03/17/2004 TERM/REPL
AGCS MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY MZI93015593 03/01/2010 03/08/2011 TERM/REPL
FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO. MZI97245099 03/01/2005 03/01/2010 TERM/REPL
HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY 01 MS GD7322 03/01/2004 03/01/2005 TERM/REPL
FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO. MXI97240115 03/01/2000 03/01/2004 TERM/REPL
SECURITY INSURANCE CO. OF HARTFORD C CIM A 249 20 03/01/1996 03/01/2000 TERM/REPL
ONEBEACON AMERICA INSURANCE COMPANY CJR 404854 03/01/1994 03/01/1996 TERM/REPL
TRAVELERS CASUALTY & SURETY CO. OF AMERICA 103755498 03/17/2004 02/23/2014 CANCEL
OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY MWTB 311731 02/01/2018 02/01/2023 TERM/REPL
OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY MWTB 308916 02/01/2017 02/01/2018 TERM/REPL
OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY MWTB 306102 02/01/2016 02/01/2017 TERM/REPL
OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY MWTB 303111 02/01/2015 02/01/2016 TERM/REPL
OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY MWTB 300487 02/01/2014 02/01/2015 TERM/REPL
OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY MWTB 21774 02/01/2013 02/01/2014 TERM/REPL

Insurance data sourced from FMCSA. Updated daily. Verify on FMCSA →

Crash History

19

Total Crashes

0

Fatalities

7

Injuries

19

Tow-Aways

Date State Location Fatal Injuries Tow
02/28/2026 NJ MAHWAH, NJ 0 1 Yes
12/10/2025 PA HARFORD TOWNSHIP, PA 0 0 Yes
11/16/2025 MA NATICK, MA 0 1 Yes
11/13/2025 PA ALLENTOWN CITY, PA 0 0 Yes
10/11/2025 NY ELMSFORD, NY 0 1 Yes
10/09/2025 PA Montour Twp, PA 0 0 Yes
08/23/2025 NY TUXEDO PARK, NY 0 2 Yes
07/21/2025 PA PUNXSUTAWNEY BOROUGH, PA 0 0 Yes
07/11/2025 PA RALPHO TOWNSHIP, PA 0 0 Yes
05/23/2025 MA WESTON, MA 0 0 Yes
04/02/2025 WI MADISON, WI 0 0 Yes
03/12/2025 NJ EATONTOWN BORO, NJ 0 0 Yes
02/20/2025 NJ EDISON TWP, NJ 0 0 Yes
02/19/2025 NY NY 0 0 Yes
01/06/2025 PA UPPER SOUTHAMPTON TOWNSHI, PA 0 0 Yes
11/11/2024 PA UPPER LEACOCK TOWNSHIP, PA 0 1 Yes
09/25/2024 NY NY 0 0 Yes
06/22/2024 MA WESTON, MA 0 1 Yes
06/05/2024 PA WEISENBERG TOWNSHIP, PA 0 0 Yes

Crash data from FMCSA. Does not include driver information per federal privacy requirements. View full crash report on FMCSA →

Recent Changes

MCS-150 Filing
Apr 16, 2026
20250829 0 20260413 0

Changes tracked daily from FMCSA data.

Frequently Asked Questions

What equipment does RIST TRANSPORT LTD operate?

Based on their FMCSA cargo classifications and fleet data, RIST TRANSPORT LTD is inferred to operate: Dry Van.

Is RIST TRANSPORT LTD's authority currently active?

RIST TRANSPORT LTD currently holds active operating authority with the FMCSA.

How long has RIST TRANSPORT LTD been in business?

RIST TRANSPORT LTD has been registered with the FMCSA since January 1987, making their authority approximately 39 years, 3 months old.

Where is RIST TRANSPORT LTD located?

RIST TRANSPORT LTD is physically located at 369 BOSTWICK RD, PHELPS, NY 14532.

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