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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 27, 2026
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THE MORNING STAR TRUCKING COMPANY LLC
USDOT 2657958 · MC1277946 · EIN 68-0125612 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
724 MAIN STREET, WOODLAND, CA, 95695-3492
(530) 666-6600 · MIKE REUTER
85
Low risk
Risk factors
24 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$750K on file
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
387 / 684
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
379 / 2903
Crashes (24 mo)
24
Authority & insurance
Common
None
Contract
Active
Broker
None
TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA — $750K BIPD · policy 9X64859A · eff 06/30/2025
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate22.7% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate2.7% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance2649 pts
Other348 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance166 pts
Unsafe Driving112 pts
Driver Fitness38 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Vehicle Maintenance | 26 | 192 | |
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Vehicle Maintenance | 12 | 192 | |
| 393.9A-LTSI | Vehicle Maintenance | 13 | 13 | 192 |
| 393.9A-LSLIWR | Vehicle Maintenance | 15 | 12 | 182 |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 8 | 160 |
| 393.9A-LSLI | Vehicle Maintenance | 15 | 156 | |
| 393.75A1-TEPBM | Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 112 | |
| 395.24D-ELDPT | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 18 | 108 | |
| 392.2SLSCR | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 1 | 102 |
| 393.45B2-BHTD | Vehicle Maintenance | 11 | 10 | 100 |
Most inspected states
CA379
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Oct 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.28 | 0.25 | ≈1–8% | ▼ better |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.18 | 0.18 | ≈36–43% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.14 | 0.11 | ≈52–56% | ▼ better |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 3.68 | 3.71 | ≈56–60% | ▲ worse |
Latest inspection 2026-10-16 · 1 new since the Oct 2026 run. “Projected” recomputes the SMS formula on today’s record — an estimate, not an official FMCSA figure. “Est. %ile” is a VioCodes estimate of how the carrier ranks against its peers (FMCSA marks the percentile itself “Not Public”), shown as a likely range.
Recommendations — what's driving each score
A high share of violations are occurring in Merced County, CA · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Merced County, CA to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Following / lane / reckless violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · low impact
Following / lane / reckless 82% · Speeding 18%
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Projected: could improve up to 1 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Log / ELD device violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · low impact
Log / ELD device 73% · Other 22% (1 OOS) · False log / RODS 5%
• Make sure the ELD is registered, working, and drivers know how to log in and certify daily
• Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected: could improve up to 19 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Driver qualification / CDL / medical violations are the leading contributor to Driver Fitness · low impact
Driver qualification / CDL / medical 100% (2 OOS)
• Run a credential-expiration tracker; keep DQ files complete and the medical card on the driver
• Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected: could improve up to 30 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Lighting / lamps violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Lighting / lamps 34% (30 OOS) · Brakes 24% (22 OOS) · Tires 22% (14 OOS)
• Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses; clean lenses and check the trailer plug
• Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected: could improve up to 31 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Generated from the public inspection record. Percentiles/projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures.
Crash record — 24 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/06/2026 | UNINCORPORATED, CA | ✓ | ||
| 09/19/2026 | UNINCORPORATED, CA | 1 | ✓ | |
| 09/11/2026 | UNINCORPORATED, CA | ✓ | ||
| 09/06/2026 | UNINCORPORATED, CA | 1 | ✓ | |
| 08/02/2026 | UNINCORPORATED, CA | 1 | ✓ | |
| 07/11/2026 | UNINCORPORATED, CA | ✓ | ||
| 05/27/2026 | UNINCORPORATED, CA | 1 | ✓ | |
| 09/27/2025 | UNINCORPORATED, CA | ✓ | ||
| 09/20/2025 | UNINCORPORATED, CA | 1 | ✓ | |
| 09/20/2025 | UNINCORPORATED, CA | ✓ |
Equipment — 163 vehicles seen in inspections
112 trailer51 truck
Company profile
Officer
MIKE REUTER
Recordable crash rate
2 / MM mi
Annual mileage
21.3M mi (2024)
CDL drivers
684
Registered since
2015-06-12
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 45 carriers
Shares identifiers with 45 carriers (44 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| STEVENS TRANSPORTATION INC | 145059 | 11 VINs | strong |
| RYDER TRUCK RENTAL INC | 16130 | 7 VINs | strong |
| MOUNTAIN VALLEY EXPRESS LLC | 172279 | 5 VINs | strong |
| KAWAHARA NSY | 952847 | 4 VINs | strong |
| DAVE WILSON NURSERY INC | 1078383 | 3 VINs | strong |
| PAPE' TRUCK LEASING INC | 1712495 | 3 VINs | strong |
| PENSKE LOGISTICS LLC | 268015 | 3 VINs | strong |
| VITCO DISTRIBUTORS INC | 2414425 | 3 VINs | strong |
Activity history (recent)
08/01/2025 — Insurance cancelled — HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD · policy HMB200115
06/30/2025 — Insurance filed — TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy 9X64859A
06/30/2025 — Insurance replaced — HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD · policy HMB200115
06/30/2025 — Insurance replaced — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 9X64859A
05/01/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
21.3M mi reported (2024)
07/30/2021 — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — GRANTED
06/12/2015 — Registered with FMCSA
PRIVATE PROPERTY;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
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