Fister Distribution INC Safety Record
DOT# 527307 · Lexington, KY 40509 · 8592695053
Good safety record — scored 20/100. Below-average out-of-service rates and few crashes.
Last inspected 03/24/2026
Safety Score Breakdown · 20/100 points
Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?
According to FMCSA records, Fister Distribution INC (DOT# 527307) in Lexington, Kentucky has 77 inspections on record with 73 violations and a 22.1% vehicle out-of-service rate and 3 crashes. Safety grade: B. Active common authority.
Out-of-Service Rates vs. National Average
An out-of-service (OOS) violation means a vehicle or driver was found unsafe to operate during a roadside inspection and was prohibited from continuing until the issue was corrected.
Violation Categories · 73 total violations
FMCSA groups violations into Behavioral Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs). Each violation found during a roadside inspection is classified into a category that reflects the type of safety risk.
Inspection History · 77 records
FMCSA inspections range from Level 1 (full vehicle and driver examination) to Level 6 (enhanced motorcoach inspection). Level 1 is the most thorough; Levels 2 and 3 are walk-around and driver-only checks.
| Date | State | Veh OOS | Drv OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03/24/2026 | FL | 0 | 0 |
| 03/23/2026 | IN | 0 | 0 |
| 03/17/2026 | KY | 1 | 0 |
| 03/10/2026 | KY | 0 | 0 |
| 03/10/2026 | OH | 0 | 0 |
| 03/06/2026 | TN | 0 | 0 |
| 02/23/2026 | KY | 0 | 0 |
| 02/10/2026 | KY | 0 | 0 |
| 02/06/2026 | IN | 0 | 0 |
| 01/12/2026 | KY | 0 | 0 |
Crash History · 3 records
| Date | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow-Aways |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20-MAY-25 | OH | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 12-JUN-25 | KY | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 09-SEP-24 | KY | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Authority & Insurance
FMCSA operating authority permits interstate for-hire transportation. Carriers must maintain minimum insurance coverage levels to keep authority active. BIPD (bodily injury and property damage) insurance is required for all for-hire carriers.
| Type | Insurer | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| BIPD/Primary | Vanliner Insurance Company | $1,000 |
| CARGO | Vanliner Insurance Company | N/A |
Fleet Profile
Power units include trucks, tractors, and other commercial motor vehicles registered to the carrier. Driver count reflects the total number of drivers reported on the carrier's MCS-150 filing.