HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/285525-rist-transport-ltd/ · Checked 2026-10-20 05:29 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 2026
RIST TRANSPORT LTD
Doing business as DBA HOWARD'S EXPRESS
No risk signals found
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Cargo cover filed: $5,000
Green means the FMCSA record shows it. It does not confirm who you are talking to, or that a policy covers your specific load.
What to verify next
- Confirm authority and insurance on the official Motus record ↗. Safety record: SAFER ↗.
- Call back on the number on file, (315) 789-8871, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC193781.
- Ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Insurance on file
Liability (BI&PD) pays for injury and damage to other people and property; it does not cover the freight. Cargo insurance covers the freight. FMCSA only requires cargo filings from household goods carriers and freight forwarders, so most carriers file none: ask for a cargo certificate that fits your load. Cargo cover filed: $5,000.
| Type | Docket | Layer | Insurer | Coverage | Effective | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cargo | MC193781 | — | AGCS Marine Insurance Company Policy MZI93029552 · BMC-34 | $5,000 | Mar 8, 2011 | Active |
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC193781 | Primary | Old Republic Insurance Company Policy MWTB 311731 · BMC-91X | $5,000,000 | Feb 1, 2023 | Active |
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC193781 | Primary | Old Republic Insurance Company Policy MWTB 311731 · BMC-91X | $2,000,000 | Feb 1, 2023 | Active |
Source: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 2026. Identical filings repeated in the FMCSA data are shown once; a filing listed under two dockets is one policy, not extra coverage. Coverage is the maximum amount filed with FMCSA, not the full policy.
Confirm current filings: Motus record ↗ and ask the insurer for a certificate naming you as holder.
Roadside inspections Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
17 of 154 · New York avg 18.5%
4 of 247 · New York avg 7.1%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 12, 2026 | NJ | 2 | 2 | No |
| Oct 8, 2026 | NJ | 2 | 3 | Yes |
| Oct 5, 2026 | NY | 2 | 2 | No |
| Sep 30, 2026 | PA | 3 | 0 | No |
| Sep 30, 2026 | PA | 3 | 0 | No |
| Sep 28, 2026 | NJ | 3 | 0 | No |
| Sep 28, 2026 | NY | 2 | 2 | No |
| Sep 16, 2026 | NY | 3 | 0 | No |
| Sep 8, 2026 | NY | 1 | 1 | No |
| Sep 4, 2026 | NY | 2 | 0 | No |
How these rates are calculated
Period: Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026. Vehicle rate = vehicle inspections with a vehicle out-of-service order ÷ vehicle inspections (levels 1, 2, 5 and 6). Driver rate uses levels 1, 2, 3 and 6. The New York average covers 36,520 vehicle and 57,868 driver inspections of all New York-based carriers in this period. It mixes every type of operation, so compare with care; rates based on a handful of inspections say little. FMCSA's own SMS measures are weighted differently: SMS profile ↗ · SAFER snapshot ↗
Violations in FMCSA's SMS last 24 months
194 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 22 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 264 violations above?
The inspections section's number counts every violation written on the inspection reports in our Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026 window. The SMS count comes from FMCSA's own monthly SMS snapshot, which uses its own 24-month window and only the violations it scores. Both are FMCSA figures; they measure different things.
| Category (FMCSA BASIC) | Violations | Out of service | Share | New York share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 125 | 17 | 64.4% | 71.6% |
| Unsafe Driving | 30 | 0 | 15.5% | 10.5% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 25 | 1 | 12.9% | 9.6% |
| Hazardous Materials Compliance | 10 | 1 | 5.2% | 0.5% |
| Driver Fitness | 4 | 3 | 2.1% | 7.5% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g. safety official signal sign light lane marking other Dangerous Driving · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLTCD | 10 | 0 |
| Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto Clamp (Short & Long) DD-3 or Bolt Brakes Out of Adjustment · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39347E | 8 | 0 |
| Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345B2BAIR | 7 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation Misc Violations · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLLR | 6 | 0 |
| Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative Clearance Identification Lamps/Other · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALIL | 6 | 0 |
| Lighting - License plate lamp inoperative Clearance Identification Lamps/Other · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALLPL | 6 | 0 |
| Lighting - Backup lamp inoperative Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALBL | 6 | 0 |
| Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345DB | 5 | 0 |
| Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39353BB | 5 | 0 |
| Air Brake - Truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1 1997 not equipped with an ABS system. System does not function or indicates a fault. Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39355C1B | 5 | 0 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 19, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the New York column is the mix across all New York-based carriers, so you can see which kinds of problems stand out. A high count partly reflects fleet size and how often trucks are inspected.
Crashes Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
10 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 31, 2026 | Hamilton Township, PA | 0 | 1 |
| Jun 20, 2026 | Chapman Township, PA | 0 | 0 |
| Mar 10, 2026 | Onondaga, NY | 0 | 3 |
| Feb 28, 2026 | Mahwah, NJ | 0 | 1 |
| Dec 10, 2025 | Harford Township, PA | 0 | 0 |
| Nov 16, 2025 | Natick, MA | 0 | 1 |
| Nov 13, 2025 | Allentown City, PA | 0 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2025 | Elmsford, NY | 0 | 1 |
| Oct 9, 2025 | Montour Twp, PA | 0 | 0 |
| Aug 23, 2025 | Tuxedo Park, NY | 0 | 2 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 285525 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC193781 |
| Legal name | RIST TRANSPORT LTD |
| DBA name | DBA HOWARD'S EXPRESS |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Power units | 219 |
| Drivers | 239 |
| Annual mileage | 3,607,324 (2025) |
| Hazmat | Yes |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Feb 14, 1991) |
| USDOT number added | Jan 13, 1987 · 39 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Apr 13, 2026 |
Cargo carried
General Freight
Change history since Oct 18, 2026
1 change
| Date | What changed | Before | After |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 19, 2026 | Operating authority | MC193781: Broker of Property (Except Household Goods): Inactive; Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods): Active | MC193781: Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods): Active; Broker of Property (Except Household Goods): Inactive |
Changes we detected between daily FMCSA data refreshes.
Questions about RIST TRANSPORT LTD
What does RIST TRANSPORT LTD's operating authority allow?
MC193781: Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire).
Which information about RIST TRANSPORT LTD is old or missing?
Nothing notable: authority and insurance come from current Motus data and there is enough inspection history to compare.
What should I verify before booking RIST TRANSPORT LTD?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 285525. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (315) 789-8871, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC193781, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Other companies using (315) 789-8871
A shared number is common for related companies, dispatch services and family businesses. It is not proof of fraud, but it is worth knowing which company you are dealing with.
1 company
| Company | Location | USDOT | Docket | Trucks | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EXPRESS SERVICES CO LLC Broker |
Phelps, NY | 2232081 | MC483336 | — | Active Last known · May 14, 2026 |
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Company details from the FMCSA Company Census File (Oct 19, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error on this page (how corrections work).
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