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Carrier Profile · DOT 1544939

Gerald Balk

DBA: Balk Trucking

For-Hire ContractInterstatePost Falls, ID 83854
Updated 2026-05-29T12:34:25.215Z·By Sarah Chen, Lead Safety Analyst·Reviewed by James Rodriguez·Methodology v2.1

Gerald Balk has operated for 19.8y with a fleet of 1 power units and 1 drivers under Contract authority. The company has recorded 2 roadside inspections in its operating history.

Identity
Legal nameGerald Balk
DBABalk Trucking
DOT #1544939
MC #MC574417
CityPost Falls
StateIdaho
ZIP83854
Authority age19.8y
StatusActive
Common authorityNot authorized
Contract authority✓ Authorized
Broker authorityNot authorized
OperationInterstate
HazmatNot authorized
MCS-150 filed12/03/2025
Company officerGerald Balk
FMCSA SAFER →FMCSA Safety Scores (SMS) →
Fleet size
1
Power units
Drivers
1
Total drivers
Inspections
2
On record
Crashes
0
On record
OOS Rate
0.0%
Better than national avg (22.26%)

Source: FMCSA compliance records, Truck Graph analysis. View methodology

Location

9670 W GALLOP LANE, Post Falls, ID, 83854

9670 W GALLOP LANE, POST FALLS, ID, 83854Open in Maps →

Inspection history

2 total inspections. OOS rate: 0.0%. Showing last 5.

DateStateLevelDriver OOSVehicle OOS
7/31/2024OR300
11/25/2025MT100

Source: FMCSA inspection records. View methodology

Crash history

0 crashes on record. Showing last 3.

No crash records found.

Source: FMCSA crash records. View methodology

Insurance status

Current insurance filing on record with FMCSA.

Status
Active
Insurer
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
Coverage
$1,000,000
Effective
9/7/2007

Source: FMCSA insurance filings. View methodology

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Authority timeline

Key events in this carrier's operating authority history.

Authority Granted
Aug 2006
FMCSA issued operating authority
Active
Current
Authority currently active

Source: FMCSA authority records and revocation orders. View methodology

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Frequently asked

Gerald Balk

Answers from verified compliance records.

Is Gerald Balk authorized to operate?

Yes. Gerald Balk holds Contract operating authority and is currently active.

What is Gerald Balk's safety record?

Gerald Balk has 2 roadside inspections on record. Crash history shows 0 incidents. Review the full safety profile above before making a freight decision.

How many trucks does Gerald Balk operate?

Gerald Balk operates 1 power units with approximately 1 drivers.

Is Gerald Balk insured?

Gerald Balk has active insurance coverage on file. Coverage amount and carrier details are shown in the insurance section above.

Has Gerald Balk had any risk indicators?

No risk indicators have been detected for Gerald Balk as of the most recent data sync.

What is the DOT number for Gerald Balk?

Gerald Balk's DOT number is 1544939 and MC number is MC574417. These identifiers are assigned by the FMCSA and can be used to look up this carrier in official compliance databases.

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Sarah Chen
Lead Safety Analyst · 12 years freight intelligence
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James Rodriguez
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