Requirements

Age

At least 21 years of age by July 1

Pass

DOT Physical
Perform all Job Functions
Pre-Employment Drug Screen

DMV

K4 DMV Printout
Good Driving Record
Doubles/Triples Endorsement

The Morning Star Training Process

Our process includes screening/interviewing and DOT qualification.
Before attending our training program, be prepared for drug screens and employment verification.

Permit Application

The following are required to enroll in the truck driver-training program:

a. Passing of the written exam Commercial Drivers Application (with doubles/triples endorsement from the state of California).

b. Required tests to be passed:

  • General knowledge
  • Combinations
  • Double/Triple
  • Air Brakes
  • Class C
Get started on your written exam.
DMV Permit Application

Utilize apps to help you study: CDL Prep and DMV Genie

Morning Star Application

Begin the application process with the help of a Morning Star Colleague at one of our trucking offices or apply online on the Employment Page.

Required to apply with Morning Star:

• Passing of written exam Commercial Drivers Application (with doubles/triples endorsement from the state of California)
• Current Driver License
• Letter of introduction
• Social Security Card (Non-Laminated)
• Commercial Driver Physical
• Recent K4 DMV printout
• Driving Record – 30 days or newer
• Proof of legal residency: Current U.S. Passport, Permanent Resident Card, or US Birth Certificate

Interview and Testing

Applications go through a screening process before they move on to the interview stage.

After passing the interview stage the DOT physical qualification and drug screening tests will be administered.

One-on-One Training

Once all interviews and tests are passed and you become a qualified applicant. After, you will be paired with a Morning Star instructor for your personalized one-on-one training. Our instructors are highly experienced and fully knowledgeable of the trucking industry, which means they will teach you the ins-and-outs and skills necessary to perform thorough vehicle inspections, backing skills, road tests, and more. They will also guide you to the DMV and help fulfill your dream of becoming a professional truck driver.*

Hiring

Once you receive your CDL and as part of the training contract, you will automatically be hired as a seasonal truck driver. A Morning Star colleague will contact you to schedule your shift and you will attend orientation.

Real World Experience

As one of our seasonal drivers, you will have real world driving experience with double tomato trailers. We have trained hundreds of drivers over the years and gotten them ready for our harvest season. New Class A drivers can drive up to 20,000 miles in a season.

*Morning Star agrees to provide Trainee Class A Driver Instruction up to and including practical testing to receive a California Class A Commercial Driver’s License, with conditions defined below:

Morning Star is not a Truck Driving School. Morning Star does not provide Class A Driver License instruction for profit. The instruction is provided to individuals who intend to enter into employment with Morning Star as a truck driver for at least one season. The benefit to Trainee is the gaining of a Class A license plus a season’s experience as a Class A Driver, making Trainee marketable to other trucking firms after season’s end. The benefit to Morning Star is the acquisition of a qualified driver who can help us provide service to our customers.

Questions and Answers

You have questions. Let’s see if we have the answers.

Training depends on the individuals; those who come and practice on their own time tend to finish faster. Driver average is typically 40 hours.

If you decide not work with us the season after we trained you, you will be sent a bill.* Please reach out to one of our offices and we can discuss more in detail what the training cost is.

A reasonable DMV record consist of no major incidents (DUI and/or reckless driving) within the last 5 years.

Please send via email/or text to:  wmtrucking@morningstarco.com for Williams or lbtrucking@morningstarco.com for Los Banos. Please include your name on the subject line/text.

Drivers are paid both by hour and by load, whichever is highest.

It varies on how long the season extends and if you work in both of our locations. Typically, drivers make $1,200+ per week. (Average includes end of season bonus)

Hauling is local. Please see each location below:

  • Williams hauling is from Chico to Dixon area.
  • Los Banos hauling is from Bakersfield to Sacramento area.