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Fister Distribution Inc

Interstate
(11 reviews) 4.6 out of 5
Lexington, KY 40509
USDOT
527307
Docket
MC260825

Carrier Ratings

Cleanliness
8.6
Communication
8.7
Timeliness
8.9

Positive Flags

On Time Delivery
6
On Time Pickup
5
Easy to Work With
5
Strong Dispatcher Communication
4
Friendly
4
Clean Equipment
3
Good Delivery Condition
3
Consistent Tracking
2
Knowledgeable
2
Strong Driver Communication
1
Easy to Onboard
1

Negative Flags

Late Pickup
1
Intermittent Tracking
1

Overview

Fister Distribution Inc., represents a key logistics element in the Fister, Inc., family. Our history speaks volumes to the hard-work and resulting successes of our entire Fister, Inc. team.

Fleet Details

Type Tractors Trailers Trucks
Owned 0 4 1
Leased 32 70 2

Freight

  • General Freight

Truck Types

  • Dry Van

Shipment Types

  • Full Truckload
MCS-150 Mileage
3,037,468 (2022)
Electronic Tracking
45% of reviewers say the carrier uses electronic tracking

Lanes

This information was provided by Fister Distribution Inc

Primary Operating Area Headquarters

Compliance

Authorizations

FMCSA authority status
Common Active — 01/26/1993 (31 years, 2 months)
Contract Active — 01/26/1993 (31 years, 2 months)
Carrier operation
Interstate
Cargo authorization
Property

Safety Violations

Type Total Severe Out of Service Measure Percentile
Vehicle Maintenance 21 12 13 3.98 33.5%
Unsafe Driving 21 9 0 4.56 55.1%
Hours of Service Compliance 15 4 3 0.58 28.5%
Driver Fitness 4 4 4 0.48 42.2%
Controlled Substances 0 0 0 0 0%

Accident Report

Type Last 6 Months 6-12 Months ago 12-24 Months ago Total
Fatalities 0 0 0 0
Injuries 0 0 0 0
Tow-away 0 2 0 2
Crash Reports 0 2 0 2

Inspections

Type Inspections OOS Inspections OOS Percentage National Average
Driver 78 5 6.41% 6.67%
Vehicle 38 12 31.58% 22.26%

Insurance Coverage

Insurance type
BIPD (Primary)
Company name
Vanliner Insurance Company
Policy limit
$1,000,000
Policy number
MRV 3896501-00
Effective date
07/20/2022
Address
3250 Interstate Drive, Richfield, OH, US, 44286
Phone
+1-636-343-9889

Insurance type
Cargo
Company name
Vanliner Insurance Company
Policy limit
$0
Policy number
CGV 3896501-00
Effective date
07/20/2022
Address
3250 Interstate Drive, Richfield, OH, US, 44286
Phone
+1-636-343-9889

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OH

Verified Broker from Ohio

December 14, 2023

“Average”

Timeliness
6/10
Cleanliness
6/10
Communication
6/10

What went well?
  • On Time Delivery
  • Easy to Work With
What went poorly?
  • Late Pickup
  • Intermittent Tracking

This team did a run for us a few weeks back and did an ok job. They arrived slightly late for pickup and tracking was a bit spotty, but they got the job done. Average carrier for your average needs.


Lanes
Corry, PA to Prince George, VA
Freight Details
General Freight
Tracking
Offers electronic tracking
Tracking not functional
OR

Verified Broker from Oregon

December 14, 2023

“Amazing!”

Timeliness
10/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Communication
10/10

What went well?
  • On Time Pickup
  • On Time Delivery
  • Friendly
  • Easy to Work With
  • Clean Equipment

Fantastic job over the last 20 years. 32 loads done through our company. Carrier is great on communication. Drivers are on time and do what they say they will do. No complaints and we would recommend.


Lanes
Versailles, KY to Shelbyville, IN
Freight Details
General Freight
Tracking
Did not use electronic tracking
TX

Verified Broker from Texas

November 10, 2023

“Excellent Service and Friendly dispatchers”

Timeliness
9/10
Cleanliness
8/10
Communication
9/10

What went well?
  • On Time Pickup
  • On Time Delivery
  • Consistent Tracking
  • Strong Dispatcher Communication
  • Friendly
  • Easy to Work With
  • Clean Equipment
  • Good Delivery Condition
  • Knowledgeable

Have worked with Fister for 3 years now and have moved over 1000 loads with them. They are quick to help with updates and their drivers are always on time. Great carrier to have i you book of buisiness.


Lanes
Knoxville, TN to Cincinnati, OH
Freight Details
General Freight
Household Goods
Metal: Sheets, Coils, Rolls
Tracking
Offers electronic tracking
Tracking functional
CL

Cody L

November 09, 2023

“Great carrier I have been using for years”

Timeliness
9/10
Cleanliness
8/10
Communication
10/10

What went well?
  • On Time Pickup
  • On Time Delivery
  • Strong Dispatcher Communication
  • Friendly

Fister Dist has been doing weekly loads for me for the last couple years. The dispatchers are great, especially Christy. They are the best regular carrier I have.


Lanes
Cincinnati, OH to Richmond, KY
Freight Details
Metal: Sheets, Coils, Rolls
Tracking
Offers electronic tracking
Tracking functional
RS

Rob S

July 07, 2023

“Full Truckload from Lexington, KY to Myrtle Beach, SC”

Timeliness
9/10
Cleanliness
8/10
Communication
9/10

What went well?
  • On Time Pickup
  • On Time Delivery
  • Strong Dispatcher Communication
  • Easy to Work With
  • Easy to Onboard
  • Good Delivery Condition

bad lane but we made the price right. in return Fister offered awesome service and quick communication. happy to recommend.


Lanes
Lexington, KY to Myrtle Beach, SC
Freight Details
General Freight
Tracking
Did not use electronic tracking