FISTER DISTRIBUTION INC
Risk factors
Moderate riskVioCodes scoreA weighted read of the public FMCSA signals below — authority, insurance, out-of-service, crashes, roadside OOS rates, and carrier connections. A starting point for vetting, not a guarantee.
Roadside inspection performance
Out-of-service rate vs national average. Lower is better.
CSA performance breakdown
FMCSA · Sep 202645 inspections · 34 violations (6 OOS) · 13% of inspections had an OOS finding.
Violations by BASIC
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Top cited codes
score = count × severity weight
- 1393.75A3-TAOLVehicle Maintenance2 OOS
Tires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS
16
2× · sev 8
- 2392.2-SLLS3Unsafe Driving
State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit
14
2× · sev 7
- 3392.2-SLLS2Unsafe Driving
State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit
4
1× · sev 4
- 4392.2-SLLEWA2
State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 2501-5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups
3
3×
- 5395.30B1-ELDDFRHours-of-Service Compliance
HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.
2
2× · sev 1
- 6393.78A-WSVehicle Maintenance
Washers - Inoperative washing system.
1
1× · sev 1
- 7392.2-SLLS1
State/Local Laws - Speeding 1-5 miles per hour over the speed limit
1
1×
- 8395.22H4-ELDBRODSHours-of-Service Compliance
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
1
1× · sev 1
- 9395.24C2III-ELDSDNHours-of-Service Compliance
HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify shipping document number.
1
1× · sev 1
- 10392.2-SLLSIV
State/Local Laws - State insurance violation
1
1×
Most inspected in · top 8 states
- KY13
- IN6
- TN4
- MT2
- NC1
- FL1
- OH1
- SD1
Latest FMCSA SMS snapshot. Codes link to the lookup — severity weighting, contest angles, and the DataQs Drafter for each. Click a BASIC to filter the codes.
Safety trends & next-run projection
Where each BASIC sits today, how it ranks against peers, and where it’s heading at the next monthly SMS run.
FMCSA keeps the Crash Indicator percentile private, and its measure needs a power-unit history public data doesn’t expose — so it can’t be estimated yet. VioCodes now records power units monthly, so a calibrated Crash estimate should light up over time. These are the public crash facts (all state-reportable crashes count, regardless of fault).
“Projected” estimates the next monthly SMS run from inspections on record now. FMCSA marks the BASIC percentile itself “Not Public,” so the percentile shown is a VioCodes estimate of how the carrier ranks against its peers, presented as a likely range (shaded on the gauge) and calibrated against real carriers. Crash Indicator has no public estimate — FMCSA keeps its measures fully private. Estimates, not official FMCSA figures. Not affiliated with FMCSA.
Recommendations
What’s driving each score, what to do about it, and where it could go.
Vehicle out-of-service rate exceeds the national average
High impactVehicle OOS rate is 41.2% vs the 22% national average. Carriers above the national OOS average draw more enforcement attention (audits, roadside stops) and can see higher insurance premiums.
- Review recent inspections with out-of-service violations and fix the root causes with equipment and drivers
- Run a preventative-maintenance program; periodically inspect tires, brakes and lights
- Reinforce thorough pre-trip and post-trip inspections; retrain where needed
A high share of violations are occurring in Jackson County, IN
Medium impact14 of 35 violations in the last 12 months (40%) came from inspections in Jackson County, IN. That can mean tougher enforcement there or simply more of your miles run through it — either way it's worth a look.
- Review the inspections from Jackson County, IN to spot recurring issues
- Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Speeding violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving
Low impactEstimated Unsafe Driving percentile of 46% is under the 65% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit2× · 39%
- 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit4× · 31%
- 392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other1× · 17%
- 392.2-SLLMLState/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane1× · 6%
- Coach the drivers with speeding violations directly — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
- Set and enforce a governed road speed; review telematics/dashcam speed events weekly
Log / ELD device violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance
Low impactEstimated Hours-of-Service Compliance percentile of 44% is under the 65% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- 395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.9× · 41%
- 395.24D-ELDPTHOS (ELD) - On request by an authorized safety official, a driver must produce and transfer from an ELD the driver's hours of service records in accordance with t1× · 14%
- 395.24C2III-ELDSDNHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify shipping document number.1× · 7%
- 395.3A1-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time2× · 32%
- 395.22H4-ELDBRODSHOS (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 a1× · 7%
- Make sure the ELD is registered, working, and drivers know how to log in and certify daily
Driver Fitness needs attention
Low impactEstimated Driver Fitness percentile of 0% is under the 80% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention
Low impactEstimated Controlled Substances/Alcohol percentile of 0% is under the 80% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Tires violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance
Low impactEstimated Vehicle Maintenance percentile of 63% is under the 80% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS4× · 53%
- 393.75A3-TAOLTISTires - All others, leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS1× · 12%
- 393.75A3-ATISTires - All others, leaking in tread area with inflation more than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS1× · 9%
- 396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection1× · 5%
- 393.205C-WRWheel/Rim - Wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken.1× · 5%
- Gauge and thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
- Replace before tread hits the limit; correct low pressure immediately
- Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Recommendations are generated from the carrier’s public FMCSA roadside-inspection record. Percentiles and projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures. Informational, not legal advice.
90-day safety improvement plan
What this carrier has struggled with most in the last 90 days — where to focus now.
- 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS · OOS
- 393.100C-CCargo - Cargo not secured against shifting
- Gauge/thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
- Replace before tread hits the limit and correct low pressure immediately
- 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit
- Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
- Hands off the phone; always belt up
- 392.2-SLLEWA2State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 2501-5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups
- Look under the truck for shifted axles and broken/leaking suspension parts
- Include suspension in scheduled maintenance
Based on roadside inspections in the last 90 days, ranked by what recurs most. Informational, not legal advice.
Inspection & crash map
live · FMCSA MCMISEvery inspection and crash on record — hover a point for the summary, click for full detail (codes, severity, CSA points).
CSA points = violation severity weight × FMCSA time weight (3× in the last 6 months, 2× at 6–12, 1× at 12–24). Points are spread within each state — FMCSA records the inspection state, not an exact location. Source: FMCSA MCMIS.
Equipment
VINs via NHTSA69 distinct vehicles seen in this carrier’s roadside inspections.
+ 39 more.
Equipment is inferred from VINs recorded on roadside inspections (FMCSA MCMIS), decoded via the NHTSA vPIC API — it reflects vehicles inspected, not a current fleet roster.
Crash record (US, last 24 months)
Total
2
Tow-away
1
Injury
3
Fatal
0
Company profile
FMCSA censusAUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
- Interstate · 100+ mi21 drivers
- Intrastate · <100 mi2 drivers
- Company officer
- MICHAEL FISTER
- Operation
- Interstate
- D-U-N-S
- 621288554
- Registered since
- 1993-06-15
- Last MCS-150 update
- 2026-07-09
- Census status
- Active
Fleet: 30 trucks · 4 owned trailers · 29 leased/term tractors.
Source: FMCSA Company Census File (data.transportation.gov). Fleet and driver counts are self-reported on the carrier’s most recent MCS-150 filing.
Connections
carrier graphThis carrier shares VINs with 7 other carriers — review the connections below as part of your vetting.
Shared VINs come from FMCSA roadside-inspection records — a vehicle inspected under more than one carrier, often a fleet transfer or trailer interchange. Other links come from the FMCSA census. Shared identifiers are common and often legitimate — treat these as leads to investigate, not proof of wrongdoing.
Activity history
31 events- 07/20/2026Insurance filed — Vanliner Insurance Company
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy MGA389650000
- 07/09/2026MCS-150 update filed
2.2M mi reported (2025)
- 07/20/2022Insurance filed — Vanliner Insurance Company
Cargo — BMC-34 · policy CGV 3896501-00
- 07/20/2022Insurance replaced — TRANSGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA INC.
CARGO · policy TCP0001692
- 07/27/2019Insurance cancelled — NEW HAMPSHIRE INSURANCE CO.
CARGO · policy 062798967
- 07/20/2019Insurance cancelled — WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy WPP1629004
- 07/20/2019Insurance replaced — NEW HAMPSHIRE INSURANCE CO.
CARGO · policy 062798967
- 06/24/2019COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (07/19/2019)
- 06/24/2019CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (07/19/2019)
- 05/01/2019Insurance replaced — NEW HAMPSHIRE INSURANCE CO.
CARGO · policy 062798967
- 05/01/2018Insurance replaced — VANLINER INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy MRV 3896500-13
- 05/01/2018Insurance replaced — HANOVER INSURANCE CO.
CARGO · policy IHA 8151219
- 05/01/2015Insurance replaced — VANLINER INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy TRV3896500
- 05/01/2011Insurance replaced — VANLINER INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO · policy CGV3896500
- 05/01/2008Insurance replaced — VANLINER INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy TRV3896500
- 05/01/2002Insurance replaced — TRANSGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA INC.
BIPD/Primary · policy TCP 100192-00
- 06/15/2000Insurance cancelled — TRANSGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA INC.
BIPD/Primary · policy GAL000074
- 05/01/2000Insurance replaced — TRANSGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA INC.
BIPD/Primary · policy GAL000074
- 12/21/1999COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (01/21/2000)
- 12/21/1999CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (01/21/2000)
- 11/24/1999Insurance cancelled — TRANSGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA INC.
BIPD · policy GAL 000 100-00
- 08/01/1999Insurance replaced — PACIFIC INDEMNITY CO.
CARGO · policy 659-92-60
- 08/01/1999Insurance replaced — TRANSGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA INC.
CARGO · policy TIM100046
- 05/01/1999Insurance replaced — TRANSGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA INC.
BIPD/Primary · policy GAL000074
- 10/01/1996Insurance replaced — VANLINER INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy BA01121700
- 10/01/1996Insurance replaced — THE RELIANCE INSURANCE CO.
CARGO · policy M0494171
- 06/15/1993Registered with FMCSA
AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
- 01/30/1993COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (03/03/1993)
- 01/30/1993CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (03/03/1993)
- 01/26/1993MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
Merged from FMCSA authority, insurance, out-of-service, and census records.
Operations
Classification
- AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Area served
- Interstate
FMCSA safety rating
- Rating
- Satisfactory
- Type
- Non-ratable review
- Rated
- 1996-12-30
- Last review
- 2024-06-17
MCS-150 registration
- Form date
- 2026-07-09
- Reported mileage
- 2,208,641 mi (2025)
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