THE MORNING STAR TRUCKING CO LLC
USDOT 2657958 • 724 MAIN STREET, WOODLAND, CA, 95695-3492
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contract Carrier | MC-1277946 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Unknown |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD | HMB200115 | ON FILE | Jul 1, 2021 | Jun 30, 2025 |
Insurance History (1 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD | HMB200115 | CANCELLED | Jul 1, 2021 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/CANCL | HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY | HMB200115 | BIPD | Aug 1, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY | HMB200115 | BIPD | Jun 30, 2025 | Jun 30, 2025 |
Authority Action History (1 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC1277946 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Jul 30, 2021 | — | Unknown |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Measures
BASIC measure values (lower = better). Percentile rankings not available for this carrier. Data from SMS snapshot Apr 5, 2026.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
1 state • 556 inspections
Violation Summary (203 violations from latest 100 of 556 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 19 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 11 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8D5-HOSF | 395.8D5-HOSF | 11 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LLPL | Inoperable required lamps | 11 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWG1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 11 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 10 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24D-ELDPT | HOS (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 t | 9 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEQP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 7 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 7 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8D11-HOSF | 395.8D11-HOSF | 7 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8D3-HOSF | 395.8D3-HOSF | 6 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSML | Inoperable required lamps | 6 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLI | Inoperable required lamps | 5 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | 5 | 4 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A1-TEPBM | Tires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area | 5 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWG2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 5 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-VAC | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 4 | 4 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-BHTC | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 3 | 3 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-BHTD | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 3 | 3 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWG3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 2 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.95A-LCDL | Restriction - (CDL) - Operate a CMV in violation of a restriction | 2 | 2 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 2 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207C-SLSS | Suspension - Leaf spring shifted | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.205C-WR | Wheel/Rim - Wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken. | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-ALBV | Air Brake - Any leak from a brake valve | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-CSLRR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A2-TAOBB-6 | Tires - Any tire with observable bumps bulge or knots | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21TC-MC | 390.21TC-MC | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.207A-STCB | Suspension defective | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LRLM | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LSLMWR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LTNRV | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 1 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.100B-C | Cargo securement - aggregate working load | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EENA | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - not readily accessible | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.23-LEU | Lighting - All electrical systems on towed vehicle(s) inoperative due to no electrical connection (e.g. unplugged or loose pigtail) | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSIR | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.11B4 | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a CDL (passenger or property carrying) vehicle that is non-excepted and the driver has self-certified as excepted interstate or | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75B-TF | Tire tread depth insufficient (steer) | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.205A-WRDC | Wheel/rim defective | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.205C-WRAWFLMIB | Wheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LRLMWR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LIL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BOS | BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95B | Emergency equipment - warning devices missing | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LSML | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-BHCR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.
Inspection History (556 inspections)
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Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
25 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (25 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 27, 2025 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | UNINCORPORATED | SR33/200ft N GUN CLUB RD | ...MZ3256 | THE MORNING STAR TRUCKING CO LLC |
| Sep 20, 2025 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | UNINCORPORATED | I-5 N/B | ...760800 | THE MORNING STAR TRUCKING CO LLC |
| Sep 20, 2025 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | UNINCORPORATED | I-5 S/B | ...762369 | THE MORNING STAR TRUCKING CO LLC |
| Sep 12, 2025 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | DIXON | RT80 WB/.2m E KILL WELL RD OC | ...644406 | THE MORNING STAR TRUCKING CO LLC |
| Sep 3, 2025 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | UNINCORPORATED | FAIRFAX AVE SB | ...762359 | THE MORNING STAR TRUCKING COMPANY, LLC |
| Aug 29, 2025 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | UNINCORPORATED | BELMONT AVE | ...VR1919 | THE MORNING STAR TRUCKING COMPANY, LLC |
| Aug 28, 2025 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | UNINCORPORATED | I-5 N/B | ...240244 | THE MORNING STAR TRUCKING CO LLC |
| Aug 26, 2025 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | UNINCORPORATED | I-5 N/B | ...KF8903 | THE MORNING STAR TRUCKING CO LLC |
| Aug 24, 2025 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | UNINCORPORATION | STATE ROUTE 152 WESTBOUND | ...320241 | THE MORNING STAR TRUCKING CO LLC |
| Aug 24, 2025 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | UNINCORPORATED | VOLTA RD | ...381500 | THE MORNING STAR TRUCKING CO LLC |
| Aug 14, 2025 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | UNINCORPORATED | SR-152 W/B | ...LT8387 | THE MORNING STAR TRUCKING CO LLC |
| Aug 12, 2025 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | unincorporated | SR33 NB/262ft E RT5 SB OFF/R | ...320260 | THE MORNING STAR TRUCKING CO LLC |
| Aug 9, 2025 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | UNINCORPORATED | MANNING AVENUE | ...762379 | THE MORNING STAR TRUCKING CO LLC |
| Aug 2, 2025 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | UNINCORPORATED | RT5 SB/2.94m N SR33 | ...UW0985 | THE MORNING STAR TRUCKING CO LLC |
| Jul 30, 2025 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | FRESNO | STATE ROUTE 269 NORTHBOUND | ...370060 | THE MORNING STAR TRUCKING CO LLC |
| Jul 30, 2025 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | UNINCORPORATED | INTERSTATE 5 SOUTHBOUND | ...NS3931 | THE MORNING STAR TRUCKING COMPANY, LLC |
| Jul 26, 2025 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | UNINCORPORATED | S/B INGOMAR GRADE | ...628133 | THE MORNING STAR TRUCKING CO LLC |
| Oct 13, 2024 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | UNINCORPORATED | 37.879011/-121.302187 | ...MZ3153 | THE MORNING STAR TRUCKING CO LLC |
| Oct 10, 2024 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | UNINCORPORATED | 37.114467/-120.943048 | ...NJ0966 | THE MORNING STAR TRUCKING CO LLC |
| Oct 8, 2024 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | UNINCORPORATED | 38.334562/-121.569998 | ...994581 | THE MORNING STAR TRUCKING CO LLC |
| Sep 28, 2024 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | 9461-2024-00774 | 37.245699/-121.032376 | ...MZ3188 | THE MORNING STAR TRUCKING CO LLC |
| Sep 27, 2024 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | UNINCORPORATED | 38.673190/-121.640252 | ...178405 | THE MORNING STAR TRUCKING CO LLC |
| Sep 15, 2024 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 2 | UNINCORPORATED | 37.100070/-120.925305 | ...628130 | THE MORNING STAR TRUCKING CO LLC |
| Sep 6, 2024 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | UNINCORPORATED | 38.846112/-121.760464 | ...NY4216 | THE MORNING STAR TRUCKING CO LLC |
| Sep 2, 2024 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | UNINCORPORATED | 37.711084 / -121.343238 | ...244256 | THE MORNING STAR TRUCKING CO LLC |
Compliance Timeline
27 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
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