Rist Transport Ltd
USDOT 285525 · MC-193781 · Phelps, New York · Interstate for-hire carrier · 100–249 power units
Rist Transport Ltd (dba DBA Howard's Express) is a corporation based in Phelps, New York, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 219 power units and 239 drivers, which ranks it #53 by fleet size among 266 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in New York. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 247 times – about 1.1 inspections per power unit. 10.5% of vehicle inspections and 1.6% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 18.8% and 2.6% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 19 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (10 injuries, 0 fatalities, 18 tow-away), or 8.7 per 100 power units versus 4.5 for its size band. Crash counts in FMCSA data do not indicate fault. Its registered cargo types are general freight.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Rist Transport Ltd |
|---|---|
| DBA name | DBA Howard's Express |
| USDOT number | 285525 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-193781 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 369 Bostwick Rd, Phelps, NY 14532 |
| Phone | (315) 789-8871 |
| First registered | Jan 13, 1987 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Apr 13, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | Yes |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 285525.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 126 | 83 | 0 |
| Trailers | 458 | 60 | 0 |
- 1.09 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 2.5 trailers per tractor – a drop-and-hook style trailer pool.
- 3,607,324 miles reported for 2025 – about 16,472 miles per power unit vs a 41,613 median for 100–249-unit fleets.
- 79% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 221 CDL drivers; 76 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 163 within 100 miles.
Safety record
Roadside inspections Sep 25, 2024 – Sep 24, 2026; crashes Nov 1, 2024 – Oct 31, 2026. Benchmarks: 100–249-unit for-hire carriers nationally (2,611) and New York carriers with 50+ units (266).
| Measure | Rist Transport Ltd | Same size, US | NY average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 10.5% | 18.8% | 13.3% | 44% lower than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 1.6% | 2.6% | 2.0% | 38% lower than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 8.7 | 4.5 | 2.1 | 93% higher than average |
| Inspections | 247 | 247 with a driver check, 153 with a vehicle check, 194 BASIC violations recorded, 31 hazmat-related | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated Feb 14, 1991) | |||
Cargo carried
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Rist Transport Ltd?
Rist Transport Ltd is registered with USDOT number 285525 and operating authority MC-193781.
How many trucks does Rist Transport Ltd have?
It reports 219 power units (209 tractors, 10 straight trucks) and 518 trailers, with 239 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Apr 13, 2026).
Where is Rist Transport Ltd located?
Its registered physical address is in Phelps, New York 14532.
What is the out-of-service rate of Rist Transport Ltd?
Over 24 months, 10.5% of vehicle inspections and 1.6% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 18.8% vehicle, 2.6% driver).
Source: FMCSA Company Census File, SMS inspection file and Crash File (data.transportation.gov), refreshed 2026-11-04. Figures are as reported to FMCSA and may lag. How we calculate these numbers. Spotted an error? Carriers update their record with FMCSA via the MCS-150 form; see corrections.