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This carrier holds no for-hire operating authority. Private carriers are not authorized to haul freight for hire. Do not tender.
DOT 719982Last checked 23h ago
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Vetting2 failed11 passedNo for-hire authority · No insurance filing
Risk Signals Detected
Private carrier — no for-hire authority. Not authorized to haul freight for hire.
Elevated vehicle out-of-service rate
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Not a legal finding — always perform independent due diligence before tendering a load.Updated 23h ago
DOT 719982Fosston, MN

Scott Balstad

DBA: Baltran LLC

Private Carrier · Not For HireInterstateFosston, MN 56542

Scott Balstad has a fleet of 11 power units and 4 drivers. It does not hold for-hire operating authority and may operate as a private carrier. The company has recorded 16 roadside inspections in its operating history.

Identity
Legal nameScott Balstad
DBABaltran LLC
DOT #719982
MC #
CityFosston
StateMinnesota
ZIP56542
Authority age28 yr 5 mo
StatusActive (No Auth)
Common authority
Contract authority
Broker authorityNot authorized
OperationInterstate
HazmatNot authorized
MCS-150 filed01/16/2026
Company officerScott Balstad
FMCSA SAFER →FMCSA Safety Scores (SMS) →
Fleet
11
Power units
Drivers
4
Total
Inspections
16
On record
Crashes
0
None on record
OOS Rate
31.3%
↑ Above 22.26% avg
Authority Age
28 yr 5 mo
Since 1997

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

Business Connections
Who else shares an officer, address, or phone number with this carrier
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Associated entities1 revoked in network
1 revoked in network
ConnectedRevoked

Location

33393 420TH ST SE, Fosston, MN, 56542

33393 420TH ST SE, FOSSTON, MN, 56542Open in Maps →

Inspection history

16 inspections on record · 5 most recent shown · OOS rate: 31.3%

Out-of-service rates
Driver OOS (this carrier)
31.3%
National average
22.3%
DateStateLevelDriver OOSVehicle OOSResult
6/25/2025MNLevel IV00Pass
9/24/2025MNLevel IV00Pass
10/24/2024MNLevel IV00Pass
4/24/2024MNLevel IV01OOS
10/18/2024MNLevel IV00Pass

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.

No active insurance filing on record
Verify insurance directly with carrier before tendering any load.

Source: FMCSA insurance filings. View methodology

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Authority timeline

Key events in this carrier's operating authority history.

Authority GrantedDec 1997
FMCSA issued operating authority
ActiveCurrent
Authority currently active

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Frequently asked

Scott Balstad

Answers from verified compliance records.

Is Scott Balstad authorized to operate?

Scott Balstad'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 Scott Balstad's safety record?

Scott Balstad has 16 roadside inspections on record. Crash history shows 0 incidents. Review the full safety profile above before making a freight decision.

How many trucks does Scott Balstad operate?

Scott Balstad operates 11 power units with approximately 4 drivers.

Is Scott Balstad insured?

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

Has Scott Balstad had any risk indicators?

No risk indicators have been detected for Scott Balstad as of the most recent data sync.

What is the DOT number for Scott Balstad?

Scott Balstad's DOT number is 719982. 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). Scott Balstad Safety Record, DOT 719982. Retrieved from https://truckgraph.com/carriers/719982
MLA
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