PETES TOWING INC
USDOT 2878119 • 21841 PACIFIC HWY S, DES MOINES, WA, 98198-7705
ACTIVEMotor Carrier
Authority:1 active
Insurance:1 current
BOC-3:On file
Safety Rating:Not rated
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
USDOT
2,878,119
Status
ACTIVE
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
State
Phone
2068788400
Email
Power Units (MCS-150)
14
Drivers (MCS-150)
13
MCS-150 Mileage
1,615,140
BOC-3 Agent
Physical Address
21841 PACIFIC HWY S, DES MOINES, WA, 98198-7705
Mailing Address
PO BOX 98783, DES MOINES, WA, 98198-0783
Contact
Phone: 2068788400
Email: [email protected]
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Common Carrier — Active
Active Authority
1
Revoked / Inactive
0
Authority Types
1
Insurance Policies
1 active
Latest: Aug 9, 2017
BOC-3 Filing
On file
Operating Authority
fmcsa-authhistApr 5, 2026
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-042119 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Unknown |
Active Insurance (1)
fmcsa-insurApr 5, 2026
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WESTERN NATIONAL ASSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CPP1086015 | ON FILE | Aug 9, 2017 | May 1, 2021 |
Insurance Events Timeline
fmcsa-insur-hist
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | WESTERN NATIONAL ASSURANCE COMPANY | CPP1086015 | BIPD/Primary | May 1, 2021 | May 1, 2021 |
Authority Action History (1 events)
fmcsa-authhist-blob
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC042119 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Aug 25, 2017 | — | Unknown |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Hours of Service
N/A
Unsafe Driving
4%
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspections
10
Violations
20
3 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
20.0%
Driver OOS %
10.0%
Above nat'l avg (6.7%)
Power Units (MCS-150)
14
Drivers (MCS-150)
13
Crash Records
2
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
1
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
1
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
1
Mar
1
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
2
Aug
Sep
Oct
2
Nov
Dec
1
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 10 of 10 inspection records
Inspection Activity Map
1 state • 10 inspections
None Low Medium High🚛 Home base
Violation Summary (20 violations from 10 inspections)
fmcsa-inspection-file
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.16-D | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 2 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 2 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-HLLH | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.41A-MCPC | Physical qualification - general | 1 | 0 | 7 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWG3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.23(a)(2) | CDL - wrong class | 1 | 1 | 8 | Driver Fitness |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
Vehicle OOS Rate
20.0%vs nat'l 23.4%
-3.4 pts below avg
Driver OOS Rate
10.0%vs nat'l 6.7%
+3.3 pts above avg
Violations / Inspection
2.00vs nat'l 1.80
+0.20 above avg
National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.
Inspection History (10 inspections)
fmcsa-inspectionsApr 5, 2026
| Date | Report # | Station | State | Level | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 6, 2026 | 86759952 | ORTING WA | WA | Level 2 | INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK | 2 | 392.16-D, 393.9A-HLLH | No |
| Nov 24, 2025 | 86431871 | FEDERAL WAY WA | WA | Level 3 | INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | — | No |
| Nov 12, 2025 | 86334843 | DU PONT WA | WA | Level 2 | UNPUBLISHE SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | 393.9A-LTSI | Yes |
| Aug 29, 2025 | 85665139 | DU PONT WA | WA | Level 3 | KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | 392.2-SLLEWA3 | No |
| Aug 26, 2025 | 85644232 | DU PONT WA | WA | Level 1 | INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | 391.41A-MCPC | No |
| Apr 9, 2025 | 84371524 | FEDERAL WAY WA | WA | Level 2 | INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK | 4 | 393.60C, 392.16-D, 393.9A-LHLI | No |
| Mar 3, 2025 | 84035360 | FEDERAL WAY WA | WA | Level 2 | STERLING T TRUCK TRACTOR | 5 | 392.2-SLLEWA3, 392.2-SLLEWA2, 392.2-SLLEWG3 | No |
| Oct 4, 2024 | 82841699 | BOW WA | WA | Level 2 | UNPUBLISHE STRAIGHT TRUCK | 2 | 392.2, 393.75(a)(3) | Yes |
| May 8, 2024 | 81562295 | SUMNER WA | WA | Level 3 | DODGE STRAIGHT TRUCK | 2 | 392.2, 392.16(a) | No |
| Sep 6, 2023 | 79621468 | TACOMA | WA | Level 3 | KW STRAIGHT TRUCK | 2 | 392.16(a), 383.23(a)(2) | Yes |
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
9 total · 22.2% OOS
2024-052026-01
InspectionsOOS
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
2 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Total Crashes
2
Fatalities
0
Injuries
0
Tow-Aways
2
Crash History (2 records)
fmcsa-crash-fileApr 5, 2026
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 6, 2022 | WA | TOW | 0 | 0 | SEATAC | 28TH AVE S BLK 19000 | ...136930 | PETES TOWING INC |
| Feb 24, 2021 | WA | TOW | 0 | 0 | Kent | I-5*149.10 | ...136930 | PETES TOWING INC |
Compliance Timeline
3 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
May 1, 2021
InsuranceInsurance term/repl
WESTERN NATIONAL ASSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
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