APPLE STUDIOS LLC

USDOT 3488470 Active Based in CULVER CITY, CA
Operating authority

No authority breakdown on file.

Insurance

No active policies on file.

BOC-3 agent

No BOC-3 filing on file.

Power Units
376
Drivers
470
Inspections
19
last 24 months included
OOS Rate (peak)
Crashes (24m)
1
2 all-time
Authorities
0
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APPLE STUDIOS LLC is a motor carrier based in CULVER CITY, CA, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 3488470. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, and has not yet received a formal FMCSA safety rating. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 376 power units and 470 drivers, with 19 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 is unrated

FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. Use the inspection history and BASIC scores below to assess on-road performance.

Carrier overview

APPLE STUDIOS LLC is a large fleet, operating 376 power units and 470 drivers, based in Culver City, CA. Across 12 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 0.0% out-of-service rate, with 1 reportable crash. no operating authority record was located.

Inspection profile

12 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 71% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in CA (6) and NY (4), with Level 3 inspections the most common.

Violation profile

0.0% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (60.0% of violations); top code 393.95A1 (Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.) cited 3 times.

Fleet profile

The fleet comprises 376 power units (large fleet) and 470 drivers; Freightliner, Freig, and Kenworth are the most-inspected makes.

Compliance & contact

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 1.67 vs 1.80 -0.13
Peer tier (large fleets (101-1,000 power units)) median OOS rate: 18.9%
Location & Contact
8600 HAYDEN PL STE 2204
CULVER CITY, CA 90232-2902
Phone: 3102900832
Registration
USDOT 3488470
Operation A
MCS-150 mileage 828,000 mi

Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service

Compared against 2,052 ACTIVE carriers operating 188–564 power units (±50% of this carrier's 376 unit fleet).

This carrier — Driver OOS
0%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
1.2%
Median across 2,052 same-size peers
Verdict
Safer than peers
Delta -1.2 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
This carrier — Vehicle OOS
0%
Vehicles placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
16.7%
Median across 2,052 same-size peers
Verdict
Safer than peers
Delta -16.7 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map

Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)

2024-06 2026-01

Violations by BASIC Category

Federal BASIC buckets for every citation issued against this carrier over the past 24 months.

Activity by State

States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.
State Inspections OOS OOS % Last Inspection
California (CA) 6 0 0.0% Jan 6, 2026
New York (NY) 4 0 0.0% Jan 28, 2026
Massachusetts (MA) 1 0 0.0% Aug 27, 2025
US (US) 1 0 0.0% Jul 17, 2025
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
Freightliner 6
International 4
Freig 3
Ford 2
Kenworth 2
Isuzu 1
Kaufman 1
Monarc 1
Other 1
Recent Inspections (19 rows) View all 19 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
86934535 Jan 28, 2026 NY 3 YAPHANK NY
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
4 390.21TB1-MC, 392.2-SLLTCD, 390.21TE2IV-D No
86719124 Jan 6, 2026 CA 3 BARSTOW AREA
FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK
1 392.2-SLLS4 No
85709094 Sep 3, 2025 NY 2 NEW YORK NY
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
3 393.9A-LHWS, 393.9A-LFTSI, 393.95A1 No
85619473 Aug 27, 2025 MA 3 H-WESTON
INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK
2 392.82DUMT, 392.2-SLLCP No
85355076 Jul 23, 2025 NY 2 YAPHANK NY
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
1 393.95A1 No
85334465 Jul 22, 2025 NY 3 YAPHANK NY
ISUZU STRAIGHT TRUCK
1 392.2-SLLTCD No
85281512 Jul 17, 2025 US 1 LANCASTER MA
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
6 393.95A1, 393.9A-LLPL, 393.9A-LRLI No
85054013 Jun 16, 2025 CA 5
FREIG BUS
2 393.9A-LSLI, 393.45B2-B-AIR No
84558033 Apr 30, 2025 CA 1 CONEJO IF
FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK
0 No
84524955 Apr 28, 2025 CA 3 CONEJO IF
FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK
0 No
83076554 Oct 31, 2024 CA 1 RAINBOW IF
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
0 No
81976480 Jun 25, 2024 CA 5
FREIG BUS
0 No
81077179 Mar 7, 2024 PA 3 6000 HENRY AVE
INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK
1 392.2 No
80909121 Feb 21, 2024 CA 3
FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK
2 392.2 Yes
80818331 Feb 9, 2024 CA 1 SR-14 PIT SCALES
INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK
0 No
80785210 Jan 30, 2024 FL 3 WHITE SPRINGS FL
FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK
0 No
80375264 Dec 13, 2023 MD 1 I-95 NORTHBOUND SCALE FACILITY
INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK
0 No
78895425 Jun 14, 2023 CA 5
FREIG BUS
2 393.9(a), 393.45(b)(2) No
78385044 Apr 19, 2023 MD 1 I-95 SOUTHBOUND SCALE FACILITY
VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
Recent Crashes (2 rows)
Report # Date ▼ State Fatalities Injuries Tow Hazmat Severity
MATBC0035949 Sep 12, 2025 MA 0 0 Yes Yes Tow
GA0008859649 Jan 12, 2023 GA 0 0 Yes Yes Tow
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for

Most-Inspected Stations

Top Violation Codes Cited

Code Description Category Cited OOS
392.2 Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued Unsafe Driving 3 1
393.45(b)(2) Brake tubing/hoses inadequate Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
393.9(a) Inoperable required lamps Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
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  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.
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Frequently asked questions about APPLE STUDIOS LLC

Is APPLE STUDIOS LLC an active motor carrier?
Yes. APPLE STUDIOS LLC is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 3488470 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 APPLE STUDIOS LLC's safety rating?
APPLE STUDIOS LLC is unrated. FMCSA assigns formal safety ratings only after a compliance review, and the agency has not yet completed one for this carrier. Being unrated is not by itself a red flag — most active carriers in the database are unrated. Review the inspection and BASIC data below to assess on-road performance.
How many inspections has APPLE STUDIOS LLC had?
19 roadside inspections are on file for APPLE STUDIOS LLC 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 APPLE STUDIOS LLC's out-of-service rate?
APPLE STUDIOS LLC has no out-of-service findings on its inspection record. Across 19 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 APPLE STUDIOS LLC based?
APPLE STUDIOS LLC reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 8600 HAYDEN PL STE 2204, CULVER CITY, California 90232-2902. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.
Does APPLE STUDIOS LLC have valid operating authority?
APPLE STUDIOS LLC does not have any FMCSA for-hire operating authority (MC, FF, or MX docket) on file. This is normal for private carriers — companies that haul their own goods need only a USDOT number, not an MC number. For-hire carriers (those hauling for compensation) must hold operating authority in addition to a USDOT number.
How many trucks and drivers does APPLE STUDIOS LLC operate?
APPLE STUDIOS LLC self-reports 376 power units and 470 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 APPLE STUDIOS LLC had any crashes?
2 FMCSA-reportable crashes are on file for APPLE STUDIOS LLC 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.

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