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15/100
✗ Do Not Tender
No active for-hire authority. Cannot legally haul freight for hire.
Retriever
DOT 826154 · Platte, SD
Report generated: June 8, 2026 at 6:28 PM
✗Authorized for hire?
✗Active insurance?
✓Safety record clean?
✓No fraud flags?
✓No prior revocations?
Carrier Summary

Retriever (DOT 826154) is a South Dakota-based interstate carrier headquartered in Platte, SD. As of June 8, 2026 at 6:28 PM, operating authority is active but without for-hire authority. TruckGraph has detected 2 risk signals on this carrier, including: no active insurance filing on record; no inspection history on record. TruckGraph rates this carrier "Do Not Tender" based on FMCSA compliance data, inspection history, insurance status, and network connection analysis. Last synced: June 8, 2026 at 6:28 PM.

FMCSA Public Record
Brian Balster
Operating as: Retriever
DOT Number826154
MC Number—
Street27469 SD HWY 45
City / StatePlatte, SD 57369
Phone6053372583
Operation typeInterstate
HazmatNot authorized
Authority age26 yr 9 mo
MCS-150 filed10/04/2024
Company officerBrian Balster
Power units1
Total drivers1
Authority Status
Common (for-hire)—
Contract (for-hire)—
Broker—
TruckGraph Intelligence
Risk Signals
●No active insurance filing on record
●No inspection history on record
✓ OFAC Sanctions: Clear
Connection Chain
DOT nullShared insurer
Revoked
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Power Units
1
Fleet
Drivers
1
Total
Inspections
0
On record
Crashes
0
On record
OOS Rate
—
↓ Avg 22.26%
Authority Age
26 yr 9 mo
Since 1999
Inspection History
0 total · No inspections

No inspection records on file.

Crash History
0 total on record

No crash records on file.

Insurance Status
⚠ No active insurance filing on record
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Location
27469 SD HWY 45, Platte, SD, 57369 · Open in Maps →
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Authority Timeline
Authority GrantedSep 1999
FMCSA issued operating authority
Active USDOT — No for-hire authorityCurrent
USDOT record is active but no for-hire operating authority is currently granted

Source: FMCSA compliance records, inspection data, crash records, insurance filings, and TruckGraph analysis. View methodology

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Brian Balster authorized to operate?

Brian Balster's USDOT number is active but it does not hold operating authority for for-hire interstate operations. It may operate as a private carrier. Verify status before tendering.

What is Brian Balster's safety record?

Brian Balster does not have a substantial inspection history on record. This may indicate limited interstate operations.

How many trucks does Brian Balster operate?

Brian Balster operates 1 power units with approximately 1 drivers.

Is Brian Balster insured?

Insurance filing details are not available in the current dataset. Verify directly with the carrier before tendering.

Has Brian Balster had any risk indicators?

Brian Balster has a risk score of 15/100 (Monitor) with 2 active risk signals. Review the risk section above and verify independently before tendering.

What is the DOT number for Brian Balster?

Brian Balster's DOT number is 826154. These identifiers are assigned by the FMCSA and can be used to look up this carrier in official compliance databases.

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Truck Graph. (2026). Retriever Safety Record, DOT 826154. Retrieved from https://truckgraph.com/carriers/826154
MLA
"Retriever Safety Record, DOT 826154." Truck Graph, Jun 8, 2026, https://truckgraph.com/carriers/826154
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"Retriever Safety Record, DOT 826154." Truck Graph. Last modified June 8, 2026. https://truckgraph.com/carriers/826154