HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/527307-fister-distribution-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-20 02:04 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 2026
FISTER DISTRIBUTION INC
Review before booking · 1 signal
How risk signals workFacts from the FMCSA record that call for a closer look. They are not a finding of wrongdoing.
- Vehicle out-of-service rate well above the state average41.2% vs Kentucky average 23.7%.
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, (859) 269-5053, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC260825.
- 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 | MC260825 | — | Vanliner Insurance Company Policy CGV 3896501-00 · BMC-34 | $5,000 | Jul 20, 2022 | Active |
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC260825 | — | Vanliner Insurance Company Policy MGA389650000 · BMC-91X | $1,000,000 | Jul 20, 2026 | 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
7 of 17 · Kentucky avg 23.7%
0 of 47 · Kentucky avg 5.2%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 13, 2026 | KY | 3 | 0 | No |
| Sep 21, 2026 | KY | 3 | 0 | No |
| Aug 31, 2026 | KY | 3 | 0 | No |
| Jul 9, 2026 | IN | 3 | 1 | No |
| Jul 2, 2026 | NC | 2 | 1 | Yes |
| Jun 26, 2026 | IN | 2 | 2 | No |
| Jun 23, 2026 | IN | 3 | 1 | No |
| May 26, 2026 | KY | 1 | 1 | No |
| May 8, 2026 | TN | 3 | 0 | No |
| Apr 28, 2026 | KY | 3 | 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 Kentucky average covers 21,759 vehicle and 38,047 driver inspections of all Kentucky-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
32 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 10 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 49 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 | Kentucky share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 16 | 10 | 50.0% | 62.6% |
| Unsafe Driving | 9 | 0 | 28.1% | 17.5% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 7 | 0 | 21.9% | 14.2% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375A3TAOL | 4 | 4 |
| State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit Speeding 2 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLS2 | 4 | 0 |
| Tire-flat and/or audible air leak Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375A3 | 2 | 2 |
| HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. Other Log/Form & Manner · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 39530B1ELDDFR | 2 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit Speeding 3 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLS3 | 2 | 0 |
| Lighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative. Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALSLI | 1 | 1 |
| Adjustable axle locking pins missing or not engaged Suspension · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393207B | 1 | 1 |
| Tires - All others leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375A3TAOLTIS | 1 | 1 |
| Wheel/Rim - Wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken. Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393205CWR | 1 | 1 |
| HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status a EOBR Related · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 39522H4ELDBRODS | 1 | 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 Kentucky column is the mix across all Kentucky-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
2 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 12, 2025 | Carrollton, KY | 0 | 1 |
| May 20, 2025 | Cincinnati, OH | 0 | 2 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 527307 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC260825 |
| Legal name | FISTER DISTRIBUTION INC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Power units | 30 |
| Drivers | 23 |
| Annual mileage | 2,208,641 (2025) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Dec 30, 1996) |
| USDOT number added | Jun 15, 1993 · 33 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Jul 9, 2026 |
Cargo carried
General FreightBeveragesPaper Products
Change history
No changes to name, contact details, authority or insurance since we started tracking on Oct 18, 2026. We compare every company's FMCSA record each day.
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Questions about FISTER DISTRIBUTION INC
What does FISTER DISTRIBUTION INC's operating authority allow?
MC260825: Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire).
Which information about FISTER DISTRIBUTION INC 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 FISTER DISTRIBUTION INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 527307. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (859) 269-5053, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC260825, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
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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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