Freight Carrier · Woodland, CA

THE MORNING STAR TRUCKING COMPANY LLC

724 MAIN STREET · Woodland, CA 95695-3492

AUTHORIZED FOR:
(530) 666-6600 Tap to call
  • MC #1277946
  • USDOT #2657958 USDOT Active
  • 387
    Power Units
  • 684
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

THE MORNING STAR TRUCKING COMPANY LLC is a Woodland, CA freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of California. This company has 387 truck(s) in their fleet and 684 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-1277946 and their USDOT number is 2657958.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 05/01/2025 · last updated Sep 20, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • MCS-150 Filed 05/01/2025
  • MCS-150 Mileage 21,302,000 (2024)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
  • Private (Property)
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • General Freight
  • Fresh Produce
  • Intermodal Containers
  • Grain, Feed, Hay
  • Agricultural / Farm Supplies

Operating Territory

Inspection activity   Inspected in 1 state over the past 24 months: CA (405). Home base: Woodland, California.

Safety Record

51 Severe Violations Updated 7 days ago

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 0
    Fatal
  • 7
    Injury
  • 18
    Tow
  • 25
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 0.28 9 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.18 16 Vehicle Maintenance 3.68 163 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.14 10

Inspection Summary

  • 405
    Total
  • 226
    Clean
  • 179
    With violations

24-month window ending Sep 25, 2026

Violations Cited 97 unique codes

Critical 44

  • 392.3-FFatigue - Operating a commercial motor vehicle while impaired, through fatigue.1× OOS×1 SW 10
  • 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS9× OOS×9 SW 8
  • 393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32Tires - Less than 1/32 inch tread depth at 3 locations/2 adjacent tread grooves5× OOS×3 SW 8
  • 383.95A-LCDLRestriction - (CDL) - Operate a CMV in violation of a restriction2× OOS×2 SW 8
  • 393.75B-TFTires - Front, less than 2/32 inch tread depth1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 391.15A-LNCDLNSRWOperating a non-CDL required commercial motor vehicle with driving privileges revoked, suspended, cancelled or otherwise disqualified. (391.15(a))1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth8× SW 8
  • 393.75A1-TEPBMTires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area7× SW 8
  • 392.2SLSCRState/Local Laws - CMV safety chains2× SW 8
  • 393.75A2-TAOBB-6Tires - Any tire with observable bumps, bulge or knots1× SW 8
  • 393.75A1-TRPESTires - Has damaged plies evident in the sidewall up to 2 square inches.1× SW 8
  • 393.75(a)(4)Tire-cut exposing ply and/or belt material1× SW 8
  • 393.75(c)Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove1× SW 8
  • 383.23A2-LCDLNLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL1× SW 8
  • 393.207A-STBWSuspension - Suspension connecting rod or tracking component assembly missing the rubber bushing or the rubber bushing is worn to the extent that the component can be moved by hand along the axis of the component3× OOS×3 SW 7
  • 393.100B-CCargo - Cargo not secured to prevent leaking/spilling/blowing/falling from CMV3× OOS×2 SW 7
  • 393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.14× OOS×14 SW 6
  • 393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on11× OOS×11 SW 6
  • 393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.13× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.9B-LTSOLighting - Turn signal - Any obscured on the rearmost vehicle.1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.11A1-LTSMLighting - Turn signal - Any missing on the rearmost vehicle.1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply.12× OOS×11 SW 4
  • 393.45D-BHTCAir Brake - Damaged by heat, broken, or crimped in such a manner as to restrict air flow.3× OOS×3 SW 4
  • 393.45B2-B-VACBrake - Vacuum hose(s) or line(s) restricted/abraded/chafed through outer cover-to-cord ply crimped/cracked/broken3× OOS×3 SW 4
  • 393.45D-BAALAir Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection2× OOS×2 SW 4
  • 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured16× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection5× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 396.3A1-BALRAir Brake - Fails air loss rate test1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.11No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required3× OOS×2 SW 3
  • 393.70C-CDTHSWCoupling - Full Trailer, pintle hook has more than 20% wear in the horn section2× OOS×2 SW 3
  • 393.70D-CDTSDNSCoupling - Full Trailer, safety devices not attached/not able to be secured2× OOS×2 SW 3
  • 393.70C-CDTDCCoupling - Full Trailer, drawbar cracked1× OOS×1 SW 3
  • 396.3A1-CDHMCoupling - Horizontal movement between upper and lower halves exceeds 1/2 inch1× OOS×1 SW 3
  • 393.75G-TAOWTires - All others, weight carried exceeds tire load limit1× OOS×1 SW 3
  • 393.701II-CDUCC-LT20Coupling - Upper coupler is cracked 20% or less of the distance across the metal in the direction of the crack1× OOS×1 SW 3
  • 391.11(b)(4)Medical (Certificate) - Operating a CDL (passenger or property carrying) vehicle that is non-excepted and the driver has self-certified as excepted interstate or excepted intrastate with the state driver's licensing agency.6× OOS×6 SW 2
  • 393.205C-WRWheel/Rim - Wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken.4× OOS×3 SW 2
  • 393.23-LEULighting - All electrical systems on towed vehicle(s) inoperative due to no electrical connection (e.g., unplugged or loose pigtail)3× OOS×3 SW 2
  • 396.5-HLHubs - Leaking hub2× OOS×2 SW 2
  • 393.205C-WRAWFLMIBWheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken.3× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 396.5B-HLOWHubs - oil and/or Grease Leaking from hub - outer wheel1× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 393.205A-WRDCWheel/Rim - Any disc wheel or rim crack/missing piece of more than 3 inches1× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 393.126B-CIMIntermodal Containers - Improper securement of intermodal containers transported on container chassis vehicle(s)1× OOS×1 SW 1
  • 396.3(a)1BOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination2× OOS×1 SW 0

Vehicle Maintenance 45

  • 393.207C-SLSSSuspension - Leaf spring shifted2× SW 7
  • 393.207F-SLASSuspension - Leaking 3 PSI in 5 minutes1× SW 7
  • 393.207A-SAPPCBLMSuspension - Axle positioning part cracked/broken/loose/missing.1× SW 7
  • 393.9A-LTSIRLighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit7× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative6× SW 6
  • 393.9HInoperable head lamps2× SW 6
  • 393.17B2-LDILLighting - Driveaway, identification lamp(s) missing on rear of the rearmost towed vehicle2× SW 6
  • 393.11A1-LTNRVLighting - Turn signal - Any missing not on the rearmost vehicle.1× SW 6
  • 393.11A1-LSLMWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both missing when required to be on.1× SW 6
  • 393.11A1-LSLMLighting - Stop lamps - Any missing.1× SW 6
  • 393.11A1-LRLMLighting - Tail lamp - Any missing1× SW 6
  • 393.11A1-LHLMLighting - Headlamp(s) - Any missing1× SW 6
  • 393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19983× SW 4
  • 393.45D-BHCRAir Brake - Crimped or restricted2× SW 4
  • 393.45B2-BAir brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured2× SW 4
  • 393.47(c)Mis-matched slack adjuster effective length2× SW 4
  • 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt2× SW 4
  • 393.53B-BAir Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear2× SW 4
  • 393.55(e)No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/19982× SW 4
  • 396.3A1-ALBVAir Brake - Any leak from a brake valve2× SW 4
  • 393.43D-BIPBSBrake - Inoperative or missing trailer Spring Brake1× SW 4
  • 393.45B2PCBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking - Connection to Power Unit1× SW 4
  • 393.43B-BATVBrake - Air, towing vehicle unable to actuate trailer parking/emergency brakes manually1× SW 4
  • 396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber1× SW 4
  • 393.11A1-CSLRRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 19974× SW 3
  • 393.70(c)Defective coupling devices for full trailer2× SW 3
  • 393.70C-CDTCCoupling - Turntable cracked flange1× SW 3
  • 393.70C-CDHSLMIIFull Trailer - Loose mounting, missing or ineffective fasteners, insecure latch, or not in use when required.1× SW 3
  • 393.70C-CDTMC-LT20Coupling - Turntable mounting, cracked less than 20% of weld/parent metal1× SW 3
  • 393.106B-CCargo - Not immobilized or secured1× SW 3
  • 393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured37× SW 2
  • 393.9A-LLPLLighting - License plate lamp inoperative10× SW 2
  • 393.9A-LSMLLighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative9× SW 2
  • 393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative5× SW 2
  • 393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper4× SW 2
  • 393.95A1Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.3× SW 2
  • 393.95(a)No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher2× SW 2
  • 393.9Inoperable Required Lamp2× SW 2
  • 393.11A1-LSMLLighting - Side marker lamp(s) missing2× SW 2
  • 393.9A-LCLLighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
  • 393.203E-CBPCab and Body Parts - Cab front bumper missing/not secured/protruding1× SW 2
  • 396.3A1-HCMHubs - Bearing cap, plug or filler plug missing or broken1× SW 2
  • 393.95(b)Emergency Equipment - A power unit requiring fuses - missing a spare fuse for a required part or accessory (e.g., lamps required by 393.11, ABS lights or low air warning light).1× SW 2
  • 393.95A4-EENAEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - not readily accessible or filled1× SW 2
  • 393.78A-WSWashers - Inoperative washing system.5× SW 1

Unsafe Driving 4

  • 392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other3× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLITState/Local Laws - Improper turns2× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit2× SW 4
  • 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation4× SW 3

Hours of Service 4

  • 395.24D-ELDPTHOS (ELD) - On request by an authorized safety official, a driver must produce and transfer from an ELD the driver's hours of service records in accordance with the instruction sheet provided by the motor carrier13× SW 3

Locations

Physical Address
THE MORNING STAR TRUCKING COMPANY LLC
724 MAIN STREET
WOODLAND, CA 95695-3492
Mailing Address
THE MORNING STAR TRUCKING COMPANY LLC
724 MAIN ST
WOODLAND, CA 95695-3492

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