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WESTERN STUDIO SERVICE INC

USDOT 270138 Active CORPORATION OTHER-ENTERTAINMENT;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE Satisfactory rated CORPORATION Company officer: SHAWN BUTLER Company officer 2: BILL FERRELL Other (ENTERTAINMENT) Based in SUN VALLEY, CA Grade A · 100
Brokers & shippers · booking check

No hard blockers on file

Authority and insurance signals look clear in our data. Still verify live on FMCSA SAFER / L&I before tendering a load.

Clear to review
Policy effective · Aug 1, 2024
On file
  • FMCSA cargo filing on file · BMC-34 VANLINER INSURANCE COMPANY · Filing evidence (BMC-34/83) — not a shipper COI Details →
  • 1 active operating authority
  • Insurance on file · $1,000,000 VANLINER INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X Details →
  • BOC-3 process agent on file TRUCK PROCESS AGENTS OF AMERICA, INC Details →
  • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating
Org: CORPORATION
Company officer: SHAWN BUTLER
Company officer 2: BILL FERRELL
Cargo: Other (ENTERTAINMENT)
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Plain-text risk summary (print / paste) 
TruckCodex risk summary — WESTERN STUDIO SERVICE INC (USDOT 270138)
Verdict: CLEAR TO REVIEW
No hard blockers on file
Authority and insurance signals look clear in our data. Still verify live on FMCSA SAFER / L&I before tendering a load.

Authority / census status: Active
Active BIPD limit: $1,000,000
Officer(s): SHAWN BUTLER (Company officer); BILL FERRELL (Company officer 2)
Organization: CORPORATION

Blockers:
  (none)

Cautions:
  (none)

On file:
  • FMCSA cargo filing on file · BMC-34 — VANLINER INSURANCE COMPANY · Filing evidence (BMC-34/83) — not a shipper COI
  • 1 active operating authority
  • Insurance on file · $1,000,000 — VANLINER INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X
  • BOC-3 process agent on file — TRUCK PROCESS AGENTS OF AMERICA, INC
  • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating

Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/270138/
As of: Jul 21, 2026
Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
TruckCodex · compliance grade

Compliance grade A

Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 100/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.

A confidence 80% · 4/5 signals
Authority / census
Active · 100/100

Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.

Insurance / BIPD
BIPD active · 100/100

Active BIPD/Primary-like policy on file in our insurance history.

OOS vs peers
NR

Peer OOS benchmark unavailable (missing power units, OOS rates, or fewer than 5 same-size peers).

NR reason: getCarrierPeerSafety returned null.

FMCSA safety rating
Satisfactory · 100/100

Official FMCSA Satisfactory safety rating.

Insurance-watch tier
Not on watch · 100/100

No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.

TruckCodex compliance grade from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Clear to review.

Operating authority
Insurance

1 active liability policy · 1 cargo filing

BOC-3 agent

TRUCK PROCESS AGENTS OF AMERICA, INC

Company profile

Company details
USDOT 270138
In FMCSA records since Mar 13, 1996 (~30y)
MC / docket MC169638
Entity CORPORATION
Business org CORPORATION
Company officer SHAWN BUTLER
Company officer 2 BILL FERRELL
Operation OTHER-ENTERTAINMENT;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Cargo carried
Other (ENTERTAINMENT)
Fleet size 6 units
Drivers 3
Annual mileage 20,000 mi
Contact & address
Phone: (818) 842-9272
Email: [email protected]
Physical
9175 SAN FERNANDO RD
SUN VALLEY, CA 91352
Mailing address matches physical.
Registration & safety rating
USDOT 270138
In FMCSA records since Mar 13, 1996 (~30y)
Entity CORPORATION
Operation OTHER-ENTERTAINMENT;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Annual mileage (MCS-150) 20,000 mi
Safety Rating Satisfactory
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate 0.0% vs 23.4% -23.4 pts
Driver OOS Rate 0.0% vs 6.7% -6.7 pts
Violations per Inspection 0.00 vs 1.80 -1.80
Peer tier (small fleets (≤10 power units)) median OOS rate: 50%
Active liability insurance
FMCSA cargo filing (BMC-34/83)

FMCSA L&I filing evidence — not a shipper certificate of insurance (COI). Cargo (BMC-34) is primarily an HHG / household-goods requirement; general freight carriers often have none.

Related filings

Fleet details (MCS-150)

Vehicle type Owned Term leased Trip leased
Truck tractors 4 0 0
Trailers 36 0 0
Trucks 2 0 0

Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).

Inspections (24 months)

All 3 inspections →
Driver Vehicle Hazmat
Inspections 1 1 0
OOS inspections 0 0 0
OOS percentage 0% 0% —
National average 6.67% 22.26% 4.44%

Roadside inspections in the last 24 months. National averages are FMCSA MCSAP reference rates (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%, hazmat ~4.4%).

Power Units
6
Drivers
3
Inspections
3
FMCSA roadside history on file
OOS Rate (peak)
—
Crashes
4
None in last 24 months · all-time on file
Authorities
1
1 active
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles

WESTERN STUDIO SERVICE INC is a corporation based in SUN VALLEY, CA, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 270138. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of Satisfactory. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 6 power units and 3 drivers, with 3 roadside inspections on file. Use this page to verify the carrier's authority and insurance, review its inspection and crash history, and cross-reference live data on FMCSA SAFER before booking a load or onboarding a partner.

Carrier overview

WESTERN STUDIO SERVICE INC is a small fleet, operating 6 power units and 3 drivers, organized as a corporation, based in Sun Valley, CA. Across 1 roadside inspection in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 0.0% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. Operating authority is active for common.

Inspection profile

1 roadside inspection over the last 24 months, down 50% versus the prior 24 months, most heavily in CA (1 stops), with Level 1 inspections the most common.

Violation profile

0.0% out-of-service rate.

Fleet profile

The fleet comprises 6 power units (small fleet) and 3 drivers; International is the most-inspected make.

Risk Signals

Authority revoked
1 revocation on record.
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map

Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)

2025-07 2025-07

Activity by State

States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.
State Inspections OOS OOS % Last Inspection
California (CA) 1 0 0.0% Jul 28, 2025
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
International 1
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
BASIC Inspections Serious Measure Percentile Alert As Of
Driver Fitness 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 20, 2026
Controlled Substances / Alcohol 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 20, 2026
Hours of Service 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 20, 2026
Unsafe Driving 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 20, 2026
Vehicle Maintenance 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 20, 2026

Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.

Recent Inspections (3 rows) View all 3 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
85341645 Jul 28, 2025 CA 1 CASTAIC IF
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
CA 34655M3 · 1HTMMMML5JH206096
0 — No
78482011 Apr 26, 2023 CA 1 CASTAIC IF
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
CA 9E90174 · 1HSMKAAN9CH623254
0 — No
78395856 Apr 18, 2023 CA 1 DESERT HILLS IF
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
CA 9E90174 · 1HSMKAAN9CH623254
3 393.45, 396.3(a)(1) Yes
Recent Crashes (4 rows)
Report # Date ▼ State Fatalities Injuries Tow Hazmat Severity
CA0002796189 Aug 15, 2006 CA 0 0 Yes No Tow
CA100012312A Aug 15, 1997 CA 0 0 Yes No Tow
CA0005417A Nov 21, 1991 CA 0 1 Yes No Injury
CA0000118A Jan 1, 1991 CA 0 1 No No Injury
Authority Records (1 docket)
common
MC169638
Active
—
View full authority record →
MC Certificate Documents (1 PDF)

Authority Records (above) are FMCSA docket status and lifecycle events. MC Certificate Documents here are the archived PDF letters for each action — grants, reinstatements, revocations, name changes, and transfers. They are related but not the same dataset: one row per PDF letter, not one file per docket.

Click a row to open that specific letter. Multiple letters per docket are listed separately by action type and date.

Date Docket Action Authority PDF
Aug 7, 2024 MC169638 NC REVOCATION NC →
Insurance Coverage Timeline (15 rows)

Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.

Insurer Policy # Type Limit Effective Cancel Status
NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY MRV 6906300-04 BIPD/Primary — Aug 1, 2024 Aug 1, 2024 REPLACED
VANLINER INSURANCE COMPANY MRV 6906300-04 91X $1,000,000 Aug 1, 2024 On file ACTIVE
NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY CGV 6906300-04 CARGO — Aug 1, 2024 Aug 1, 2024 REPLACED
VANLINER INSURANCE COMPANY CGV 6906300-04 34 — Aug 1, 2024 On file ACTIVE
VANLINER INSURANCE COMPANY TRV3958900 BIPD/Primary — Aug 1, 2002 Sep 9, 2024 NAME CHANGED
VANLINER INSURANCE COMPANY CGV3958900 CARGO — Aug 1, 2002 Aug 1, 2024 REPLACED
VANLINER INSURANCE COMPANY CGV3958900 CARGO — Aug 1, 2002 Sep 9, 2024 NAME CHANGED
VANLINER INSURANCE COMPANY TRV3958900 BIPD/Primary — Aug 1, 2002 Aug 1, 2024 REPLACED
AMERICAN AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE COMPANY 8 G1 MZG80679778 CARGO — Aug 1, 2001 Aug 1, 2002 REPLACED
AMERICAN AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE COMPANY 8 G1 MZA80172202 BIPD/Primary — Aug 1, 2001 Aug 1, 2002 REPLACED
AMERICAN AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE COMPANY MZA80172202 BIPD/Primary — Aug 1, 1997 Apr 2, 1998 NAME CHANGED
AMERICAN AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE COMPANY 8 G1 MZG 80679778 CARGO — Aug 1, 1997 Aug 1, 2001 CANCELLED
AMERICAN AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE COMPANY 8 G1 MZA 80172202 BIPD/Primary — Aug 1, 1997 Aug 1, 2001 CANCELLED
TRANSCONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. K 120033047 CARGO — Jun 4, 1993 Apr 2, 1998 NAME CHANGED
AMERICAN CASUALTY COMPANY OF READING B120442911 BIPD/Primary — Aug 1, 1992 Aug 1, 1997 REPLACED
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
  1. Sep 9, 2024
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — VANLINER INSURANCE COMPANY
  2. Sep 9, 2024
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — VANLINER INSURANCE COMPANY
  3. Aug 9, 2024
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  4. Aug 1, 2024
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY
  5. Aug 1, 2024
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — VANLINER INSURANCE COMPANY
  6. Aug 1, 2024
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — VANLINER INSURANCE COMPANY
  7. Aug 1, 2024
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY
  8. Aug 1, 2002
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — AMERICAN AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE COMPANY
  9. Aug 1, 2002
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — AMERICAN AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE COMPANY
  10. Aug 1, 2001
    insurance
    CANCEL — AMERICAN AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE COMPANY
  11. Aug 1, 2001
    insurance
    CANCEL — AMERICAN AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE COMPANY
  12. Apr 2, 1998
    insurance
    NAMECHG — TRANSCONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO.
  13. Apr 2, 1998
    insurance
    NAMECHG — AMERICAN AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE COMPANY
  14. Aug 1, 1997
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — AMERICAN CASUALTY COMPANY OF READING
  15. Dec 7, 1992
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  16. Nov 21, 1991
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  17. Nov 29, 1988
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  18. Apr 26, 1988
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  19. Oct 22, 1987
    authority
    REINSTATED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  20. Nov 23, 1983
    authority
    GRANTED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for

Most-Inspected Stations

Station State Inspections OOS
CASTAIC IF CA 2 0
DESERT HILLS IF CA 1 1

Top Violation Codes Cited

Code Description Category Cited OOS
396.3(a)(1) Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories Vehicle Maintenance 2 0
393.45 Brake tubing and hose adequacy Vehicle Maintenance 1 1
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How to verify WESTERN STUDIO SERVICE INC

  1. Verify USDOT and MC numbers match the carrier's documents. Compare the USDOT number and MC docket on this page to the numbers on the carrier's invoice, rate confirmation, or load-board listing. A mismatch between the carrier's claimed numbers and the registered legal name is the single most common red flag.
  2. Check active operating authority and insurance status. Confirm the Authority Records show at least one ACTIVE docket for the type of operation you're booking, and that the Active Insurance card lists a current BIPD/Primary policy. A revoked authority or uninsured carrier cannot legally operate.
  3. Review safety rating and SMS BASIC scores. Check the carrier's FMCSA safety rating (if any) and the SMS BASIC table. A high percentile in any BASIC category — especially Unsafe Driving, HOS, or Vehicle Maintenance — is worth investigating before tendering a load.
  4. Examine inspection and crash history. Open the Inspection History and Crash History subpages for the full record. Look for patterns: repeat OOS findings on the same unit, multiple crashes in a short window, or violations clustered in one BASIC category.
  5. Cross-reference real-time data with FMCSA SAFER. For the most current snapshot — within 24 hours of any insurer filing or authority change — click through to the FMCSA SAFER lookup. TruckCodex mirrors SAFER and L&I daily; SAFER itself reflects filings within 24 hours.

Frequently asked questions about WESTERN STUDIO SERVICE INC

Is WESTERN STUDIO SERVICE INC an active motor carrier? ▾
Yes. WESTERN STUDIO SERVICE INC is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 270138 and is currently shown as Active in the agency's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Active status means the carrier may legally operate, contingent on continuous insurance and authority filings.
What is WESTERN STUDIO SERVICE INC's safety rating? ▾
WESTERN STUDIO SERVICE INC's FMCSA safety rating is Satisfactory. A Satisfactory rating means FMCSA evaluators determined the carrier had an adequate safety management program at the time of the most recent compliance review. Safety ratings are assigned only after a formal compliance review; most carriers in the FMCSA database are unrated.
How many inspections has WESTERN STUDIO SERVICE INC had? ▾
3 roadside inspections are on file for WESTERN STUDIO SERVICE INC in FMCSA's MCMIS database. Each inspection is summarized in the Inspection History section below — sortable by date, state, level, and out-of-service result. Newer inspections are pulled from the FMCSA SMS data feed daily.
What is WESTERN STUDIO SERVICE INC's out-of-service rate? ▾
WESTERN STUDIO SERVICE INC has no out-of-service findings on its inspection record. Across 3 inspections, no driver or vehicle has been placed out of service — a clean record relative to the national averages of roughly 6.7% (driver) and 23.4% (vehicle).
Where is WESTERN STUDIO SERVICE INC based? ▾
WESTERN STUDIO SERVICE INC reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 9175 SAN FERNANDO RD, SUN VALLEY, California 91352. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.
Does WESTERN STUDIO SERVICE INC have valid operating authority? ▾
Yes. WESTERN STUDIO SERVICE INC holds 1 active FMCSA operating authority (MC169638). Each docket appears in the Authority Records section below with its full event history. Active authority means the carrier may legally operate as a for-hire carrier, contingent on current insurance and BOC-3 process-agent filings.
How many trucks and drivers does WESTERN STUDIO SERVICE INC operate? ▾
WESTERN STUDIO SERVICE INC self-reports 6 power units and 3 drivers on its most recent FMCSA Form MCS-150 filing. Power-unit and driver counts come from the carrier directly and are required to be updated every two years; very large fluctuations between filings can indicate fleet changes worth investigating.
Has WESTERN STUDIO SERVICE INC had any crashes? ▾
4 FMCSA-reportable crashes are on file for WESTERN STUDIO SERVICE INC in MCMIS. A reportable crash is one resulting in a fatality, an injury requiring transport for medical attention, or a vehicle disabled and towed from the scene. The full crash log is on the Crashes subpage with date, state, and outcome details.

About FMCSA carrier records

Every commercial motor carrier operating in the United States is required to register with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and obtain a USDOT number. The USDOT number is a permanent, unique identifier — once assigned, it stays with the carrier for life and is never reissued to another company. Carriers must update their registration every two years on Form MCS-150 to keep their address, fleet size, and operating data current.

Carrier safety data lives in FMCSA's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS): roadside inspections, crashes, out-of-service findings, and the seven Behavior Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs) that make up the SMS scoring methodology. For-hire carriers must also hold operating authority — an MC, FF, or MX docket number — which is separate from the USDOT number and requires continuous insurance and BOC-3 process-agent filings to remain active.

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