The Morning Star Trucking Company LLC
USDOT 2657958 · MC-1277946 · Woodland, California · Interstate for-hire carrier · 250–499 power units
The Morning Star Trucking Company LLC is a company based in Woodland, California, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (private property, authorized for hire). It reports 387 power units and 684 drivers, which ranks it #33 by fleet size among 730 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in California. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 405 times – about 1.0 inspections per power unit. 23.8% of vehicle inspections and 2.7% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 18.3% and 2.0% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 24 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (7 injuries, 0 fatalities, 24 tow-away), or 6.2 per 100 power units versus 4.2 for its size band. Crash counts in FMCSA data do not indicate fault. Its registered cargo types are general freight, machinery, large objects, fresh produce, intermodal containers, grain, feed, hay, meat, commodities dry bulk, refrigerated food and more.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | The Morning Star Trucking Company LLC |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 2657958 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-1277946 |
| Entity type | Private Property, Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Physical address | 724 Main Street, Woodland, CA 95695 |
| Phone | (530) 666-6600 |
| First registered | Jun 12, 2015 |
| Last MCS-150 update | May 1, 2025 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 2657958.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 2 | 385 | 0 |
| Trailers | 91 | 682 | 0 |
- 1.77 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99) – suggests team driving, slip-seating or multiple shifts.
- 2.0 trailers per tractor.
- 21,302,000 miles reported for 2024 – about 55,044 miles per power unit vs a 41,335 median for 250–499-unit fleets.
- 8% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 684 CDL drivers; 12 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 12 within 100 miles.
Safety record
Roadside inspections Sep 25, 2024 – Sep 24, 2026; crashes Nov 1, 2024 – Oct 31, 2026. Benchmarks: 250–499-unit for-hire carriers nationally (792) and California carriers with 50+ units (730).
| Measure | The Morning Star Trucking Co | Same size, US | CA average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 23.8% | 18.3% | 13.6% | 30% higher than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 2.7% | 2.0% | 2.8% | 34% higher than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 6.2 | 4.2 | 2.8 | 49% higher than average |
| Inspections | 405 | 370 with a driver check, 357 with a vehicle check, 332 BASIC violations recorded | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Not rated – most carriers have never had a compliance review; this is not a negative finding. | |||
Cargo carried
Less common in this directory: agricultural / farm supplies (734 of 5,000 carriers); grain, feed, hay (851 of 5,000 carriers).
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of The Morning Star Trucking Company LLC?
The Morning Star Trucking Company LLC is registered with USDOT number 2657958 and operating authority MC-1277946.
How many trucks does The Morning Star Trucking Company LLC have?
It reports 387 power units (387 tractors, 0 straight trucks) and 773 trailers, with 684 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (May 1, 2025).
Where is The Morning Star Trucking Company LLC located?
Its registered physical address is in Woodland, California 95695.
What is the out-of-service rate of The Morning Star Trucking Company LLC?
Over 24 months, 23.8% of vehicle inspections and 2.7% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 18.3% vehicle, 2.0% driver).
Source: FMCSA Company Census File, SMS inspection file and Crash File (data.transportation.gov), refreshed 2026-11-04. Figures are as reported to FMCSA and may lag. How we calculate these numbers. Spotted an error? Carriers update their record with FMCSA via the MCS-150 form; see corrections.