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RIST TRANSPORT LTD

DBA DBA HOWARD'S EXPRESS

USDOT 285525 · MC-193781 · 369 BOSTWICK RD, PHELPS, NY 14532

88Clear to loadLow riskVektor risk score · 0–100

Generated September 8, 2026 from the live FMCSA / NHTSA record. Decision support — not an FMCSA safety rating or a recommendation to use or avoid any carrier. Verify authority & insurance before tendering.

Watch · 1

  • Fatal crash on record — 7 crash(es) involving a fatality are on this carrier's record.

In good standing · 4

  • Active operating authority — Active for-hire authority is on file with FMCSA.
  • Insurance on file — BIPD (liability) insurance is on file with FMCSA.
  • Established 40 years — Operating authority has been on file since 1987.
  • Out-of-service rates below national average — Both vehicle and driver OOS rates beat the national benchmark across 369 inspections.

Identity & authority

Operating status
Active
Common authority
Active
Contract authority
Active
Broker authority
Inactive
Safety rating
Satisfactory (Feb 14, 1991)
Authority age
39 yr
Registered
Jan 13, 1987
Out-of-service
No
Phone
(315) 789-8871
Email
thomas.virts@wadhams.com
Website
wadhams.com
Address
369 BOSTWICK RD, PHELPS, NY 14532

Fleet

Power units
219
Drivers
239
Observed units
306
Avg fleet age
5.9 yr

Insurance

Auto-liability on file
Yes
BIPD limit
$1M
Cargo on file
Yes
Cargo limit
$1M
Bond on file
No
Lapses
0

Safety · trailing 24 months

Vehicle OOS
10.3% (nat'l 22.26%)
Driver OOS
1.6% (nat'l 6.67%)
Inspections
250
Crashes
20
Fatal crashes
7
CSA BASICMeasurePercentileSourceAlert
Unsafe Driving1.0236%Vektor est.
Hours-of-Service0.3864%Vektor est.
Driver Fitness0.0725%Vektor est.
Controlled Substances00%Vektor est.
Vehicle Maintenance3.8355%Vektor est.