HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/270138-western-studio-service-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-20 15:30 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 20, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 20, 2026
Western Studio Service Inc
No risk signals found
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Cargo cover filed: $5,000
Green means the FMCSA record shows it. It does not confirm who you are talking to, or that a policy covers your specific load.
What to verify next
- Confirm authority and insurance on the official Motus record. Safety record: SAFER.
- Call back on the number on file, (818) 842-9272, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC169638.
- Ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Insurance on file
Liability (BI&PD) pays for injury and damage to other people and property; it does not cover the freight. Cargo insurance covers the freight. FMCSA only requires cargo filings from household goods carriers and freight forwarders, so most carriers file none: ask for a cargo certificate that fits your load. Cargo cover filed: $5,000.
| Type | Docket | Layer | Insurer | Coverage | Effective | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cargo | MC169638 | — | Vanliner Insurance Company Policy CGV 6906300-04 · BMC-34 | $5,000 | Aug 1, 2024 | Active |
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC169638 | Primary | Vanliner Insurance Company Policy MRV 6906300-04 · BMC-91X | $1,000,000 | Aug 1, 2024 | Active |
Insurance that ended since 2024 · 6 policies
| Ended | Type | Insurer | Effective | How it ended |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 9, 2024 | Cargo MC169638 | Vanliner Insurance Company Policy CGV3958900 | Aug 1, 2002 | Cancelled at term end |
| Sep 9, 2024 | Liability (BI&PD) MC169638 | Vanliner Insurance Company Policy TRV3958900 | Aug 1, 2002 | Cancelled at term end |
| Aug 1, 2024 | Cargo MC169638 | Vanliner Insurance Company Policy CGV3958900 | Aug 1, 2002 | Replaced |
| Aug 1, 2024 | Cargo MC169638 | National Interstate Insurance Company Policy CGV 6906300-04 | Aug 1, 2024 | Replaced |
| Aug 1, 2024 | Liability (BI&PD) MC169638 | National Interstate Insurance Company Policy MRV 6906300-04 | Aug 1, 2024 | Replaced |
| Aug 1, 2024 | Liability (BI&PD) MC169638 | Vanliner Insurance Company Policy TRV3958900 | Aug 1, 2002 | Replaced |
"Replaced" means a new filing took over the day the old one ended. "Cancelled" means the insurer or the company ended the policy; if no replacement was filed in time, the company was uninsured with FMCSA in between.
Source: FMCSA Motus · Oct 20, 2026. Identical filings repeated in the FMCSA data are shown once; a filing listed under two dockets is one policy, not extra coverage. Coverage is the maximum amount filed with FMCSA, not the full policy.
Confirm current filings: Motus record and ask the insurer for a certificate naming you as holder.
Roadside inspections Oct 20, 2024 – Oct 20, 2026
0 of 1 · California avg 19.8%
0 of 1 · California avg 6.3%
Vehicles seen at inspections different VINs, 24 months
Power units: 1
1 straight truck
International 1
6 power units declared on the MCS-150. Inspections see only part of a fleet, so fewer here is normal; many more can mean the registration is out of date.
Most recent inspection
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 28, 2025 | CA | 1 | 0 | No |
How these rates are calculated
Period: Oct 20, 2024 – Oct 20, 2026. Vehicle rate = vehicle inspections with a vehicle out-of-service order ÷ vehicle inspections (levels 1, 2, 5 and 6). Driver rate uses levels 1, 2, 3 and 6. The California average covers 398,391 vehicle and 509,953 driver inspections of all California-based carriers in this period. It mixes every type of operation, so compare with care; rates based on a handful of inspections say little. FMCSA's own SMS measures are weighted differently: SMS profile · SAFER snapshot
Violations in FMCSA's SMS last 24 months
No violations recorded in roadside inspections in the last 24 months.
Crashes Oct 20, 2024 – Oct 20, 2026
No reportable crashes in this period.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 20, 2026
| USDOT number | 270138 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC169638 |
| Legal name | WESTERN STUDIO SERVICE INC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Power units | 6 |
| Drivers | 3 |
| Annual mileage | 20,000 (2023) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Jul 29, 2010) |
| USDOT number added | Mar 13, 1996 · 30 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Apr 9, 2025 |
| Email domain on file | @westernstudioservice.com |
Equipment as declared on the MCS-150
| Owned | Term-leased | |
|---|---|---|
| Tractors | 4 | 0 |
| Straight trucks | 2 | 0 |
| Trailers | 36 | 0 |
Term-leased equipment usually belongs to owner-operators driving under this company's authority.
Cargo carried
General FreightHousehold GoodsOtherScenery Flats Props
Change history
No changes to name, contact details, authority or insurance since we started tracking on Oct 18, 2026. We compare every company's FMCSA record each day.
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Questions about Western Studio Service Inc
What does Western Studio Service Inc's operating authority allow?
MC169638: Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire).
Which information about Western Studio Service Inc is old or missing?
There are too few vehicle inspections in the last 24 months to judge the out-of-service rate.
What should I verify before booking Western Studio Service Inc?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 270138. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (818) 842-9272, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC169638, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
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Company details from the FMCSA Company Census File (Oct 20, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error on this page (how corrections work).
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