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Carrier profile · USDOT 1544939 · MC574417 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Gerald Balk

DBA Balk Trucking · Post Falls, ID · Interstate for-hire carrier · Since 2006
Authority active$1M BIPD on fileNot rated by FMCSANo hazmat
Cargo carriedGeneral FreightLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsFresh ProduceGrain, Feed, Hay+8 more
View on FMCSA SAFERCall (208) 773-4248
2
Power units
1
Drivers
1
Inspections · 24 mo
0
Crashes · 24 mo
95K
Annual miles
20 yr
Registered
100
/ 100
Clear to load

Operating legally with a clean record

Authority and insurance are in order.

How we scored it · 5 factors
Operating authority20/20
Insurance20/20
Out-of-service rates20/20
Crashes & rating20/20
Continuity & identity20/20

Composite of public FMCSA authority, insurance, inspection and crash records weighted against the national fleet. Decision support, not an official FMCSA safety rating.

Safety

FMCSA inspections & crashes · 24 mo · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Vehicle out-of-service
—
National 22.26% · 0 of 1 inspections · needs 3+
Driver out-of-service
—
National 6.67% · 0 of 1 inspections · needs 3+
Crashes
0
0 fatal0 injury0 tow-away
Crash rate 0.00 per 1M mi
Total inspections
1
Driver inspections
1
Vehicle inspections
1
People injured
0
Fatalities
0
FMCSA rating
Not rated

Enforcement

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Carrier
Active
Broker
None
Docket
MC574417
Revocation pending
No
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods)

Coverage vs federal minimum

BIPD liability$1,000,000
$750K required minimum (49 CFR 387.9)
CargoNot required

Filings on record

  1. Sep 7, 2007Liability (BIPD) · Great West Casualty Co · $1,000,000

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
2
Power units
1
Trucks
1
Tractors owned
1
Trailers owned
1
Drivers
1
CDL drivers
Not registered for hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstateAuthorized for Hire
Cargo carried
General FreightLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsFresh ProduceGrain, Feed, HayMeatGarbage/RefuseU.S. MailRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper ProductsAgricultural/Farm SuppliesConstruction
Annual mileage
94,817 mi (2025)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
1544939
MC / docket
MC-574417
Legal name
Gerald Balk
DBA
Balk Trucking
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Aug 21, 2006
Last MCS-150
Jun 15, 2026
Safety rating
Not rated
Drivers (CDL)
1 (1)
Hazmat
No
Business type
—

Fraud & network signals

For review, not a verdict.

No prior revocation
FMCSA shows no link to a previously revoked authority.
Unique phone number
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Unique email address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Unique street address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.

Frequently asked

What is Gerald Balk's USDOT number?

Gerald Balk's USDOT number is 1544939 and its docket number is MC574417.

Is Gerald Balk authorized to operate?

Yes. FMCSA shows active carrier operating authority.

What is Gerald Balk's safety record?

Over the last 24 months: 1 roadside inspections, and 0 reportable crashes (0 fatal). Not rated by FMCSA.

How big is Gerald Balk's fleet?

2 power units and 1 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Jun 15, 2026.

What insurance does Gerald Balk carry?

$1,000,000 in BIPD liability coverage is on file with Great West Casualty Co.

Where is Gerald Balk located?

Gerald Balk is located at 9670 W Gallop Ln, Post Falls, ID, 83854-5977. Phone: (208) 773-4248.

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