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Carrier profile · USDOT 285525 · MC-193781 · Updated Jun 13, 2026
RIST TRANSPORT LTD
DBA HOWARD'S EXPRESS
219 power unitsavg 5.9 yrMulti-region · 10 statesPHELPS, NY88/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-193781 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORYHAZMAT
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
219Power units
146 observed · MCS-150
157Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
5.9Avg age (yr)
2000–2025 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · Jun 13, 2026
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Active operating authorityInsurance on fileFatal crash on record
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 40 yearsOperating authority has been on file since 1987.Out-of-service rates below national averageBoth vehicle and driver OOS rates beat the national benchmark across 357 inspections.
USDOT registration3939 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)$2M in force
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo9.6%
▼ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal77
19 in 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersNewer
5.9 yr
Model years 2000–2025 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
39 yr unchanged
Same registration since 1987 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
RIST TRANSPORT LTD (USDOT 285525) has a Vektor safety score of 88/100 and a Clear to load verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
The carrier holds active common and contract for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of Jun 13, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $2,000,000 limit in force from OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY effective Feb 1, 2023 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot as of Jun 13, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 9.6% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
The carrier received 247 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 156 vehicle-level and 247 driver-level — across 10 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
The carrier has 19 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 7 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available as of Jun 13, 2026.
It reports 219 power units and 239 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Apr 13, 2026.
It has an FMCSA safety rating of Satisfactory assigned Feb 14, 1991 in the federal record refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is RIST TRANSPORT LTD's USDOT number?
RIST TRANSPORT LTD's USDOT number is 285525, and its motor carrier number is MC-193781.
Is RIST TRANSPORT LTD authorized to operate?
As of Jun 13, 2026, RIST TRANSPORT LTD is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is RIST TRANSPORT LTD's safety record?
RIST TRANSPORT LTD has a 9.6% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 357 roadside inspections, with 19 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 88/100 (tier: clear).
How big is RIST TRANSPORT LTD's fleet?
RIST TRANSPORT LTD operates 219 power units and 239 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is RIST TRANSPORT LTD based?
RIST TRANSPORT LTD is based in PHELPS, NY, with roadside inspections recorded across 10 states.
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