SCENIC BOUND TOURS CO
USDOT 1966997 • DBA: TOURS NORTHWEST • 8219 7TH AVENUE S, SEATTLE, WA, 98108
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals1 flagged
Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-719036 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Oct 30, 2023 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BA163723 | ON FILE | Mar 6, 2011 | Dec 4, 2023 |
Insurance History (3 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BA163723 | REPLACED | Mar 6, 2011 | Oct 25, 2023 |
| RLI INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | LFB0013354 | CANCELLED | Jul 26, 2010 | Apr 11, 2011 |
| RLI INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | LFB0013354 | REPLACED | Jul 26, 2010 | Mar 6, 2011 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/CANCL | LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BA163723 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 4, 2023 | Dec 4, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BA163723 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 25, 2023 | Oct 25, 2023 |
| TERM/CANCL | RLI INSURANCE COMPANY | LFB0013354 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 11, 2011 | Apr 11, 2011 |
| TERM/REPL | RLI INSURANCE COMPANY | LFB0013354 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 6, 2011 | Mar 6, 2011 |
Authority Action History (2 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC719036 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 30, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 30, 2023 |
| MC719036 | MOTOR PASSENGER COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Sep 17, 2010 | — | Unknown |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspection Activity Map
1 state • 5 inspections
Violation Summary (9 violations from 5 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.62-BENM | Windshield wipers inoperative | 4 | 4 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LLPL | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-L | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LCL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.
Inspection History (5 inspections)
| Date | Report # | Station | State | Level | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 6, 2023 | 80338837 | SEATTLE WA | WA | Level 5 | FORD PASSENGER VAN | 2 | 393.11A1-L, 393.62-BENM | Yes |
| Dec 6, 2023 | 80338836 | SEATTLE WA | WA | Level 5 | FORD PASSENGER VAN | 1 | 393.9A-LCL | No |
| Dec 6, 2023 | 80338830 | SEATTLE WA | WA | Level 5 | FORD PASSENGER VAN | 2 | 393.9A-LSLI, 393.62-BENM | Yes |
| Dec 6, 2023 | 80338828 | SEATTLE WA | WA | Level 5 | FORD PASSENGER VAN | 2 | 393.9A-LLPL, 393.62-BENM | Yes |
| Dec 6, 2023 | 80338822 | SEATTLE WA | WA | Level 5 | FORD PASSENGER VAN | 2 | 393.62-BENM, 393.9A-LLPL | Yes |
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
1 crash record from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (1 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 16, 2016 | WA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
6 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records