GENE'S TOWING INC
USDOT 508917 • DBA: GENE'S TOWING • 9212 S TACOMA WAY, LAKEWOOD, WA, 98499
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PIONEER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CPP1186977 | ON FILE | Apr 20, 2021 | Jun 15, 2021 |
| OREGON MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | SMO910538 | ON FILE | Jun 15, 2008 | Jun 15, 2014 |
Insurance History (19 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PIONEER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CPP1186977 | REPLACED | Jun 15, 2018 | Apr 20, 2021 |
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | OPO0053239 | REPLACED | Jun 15, 2017 | Jun 15, 2018 |
| PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | PTOWK005684-02 | CANCELLED | Jun 15, 2016 | Jun 15, 2017 |
| PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | PTOWK005684-01 | CANCELLED | Mar 8, 2016 | Jun 15, 2016 |
| PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | PTOWK005684-01 | REPLACED | Jun 15, 2015 | Mar 8, 2016 |
| PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | PTOWK005684-01 | CANCELLED | Jun 15, 2015 | Apr 7, 2016 |
| PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | PTOWK005684-00 | CANCELLED | Jun 15, 2014 | Jun 15, 2015 |
| OREGON MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | SMO910538 | CANCELLED | Jun 15, 2008 | Jun 15, 2014 |
| SUA INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 10AEOTT102371CA01 | CANCELLED | Jun 15, 2007 | Jun 15, 2008 |
| SUA INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | 10AEOTT102371CA01 | CANCELLED | Jun 15, 2007 | Jun 15, 2008 |
| STONINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | TOW004111-00 | CANCELLED | Jun 15, 2006 | Jun 15, 2007 |
| STONINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TOW004111-00 | CANCELLED | Jun 15, 2006 | Jun 15, 2007 |
| LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | LTP101387-02 | CANCELLED | Jun 15, 2005 | Jun 15, 2006 |
| LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | LTP101387-02 | CANCELLED | Jun 15, 2005 | Jun 15, 2006 |
| VALLEY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 4101 AT 003944 | CANCELLED | Jun 1, 1999 | Jun 1, 2003 |
| EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CL425140 | CANCELLED | Nov 1, 1997 | Jul 8, 1998 |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | KK838421 T7001964 | CANCELLED | Nov 1, 1995 | Dec 3, 1997 |
| ST. PAUL PROTECTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | 41*149804 | CANCELLED | Nov 1, 1994 | Nov 1, 1995 |
| ST. PAUL PROTECTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 0149801 | CANCELLED | Mar 3, 1994 | Nov 1, 1995 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | PIONEER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | CPP1186977 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 15, 2021 | Jun 15, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | PIONEER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | CPP1186977 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 20, 2021 | Apr 20, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | OPO0053239 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 15, 2018 | Jun 15, 2018 |
| CANCEL | PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY | PTOWK005684-02 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 15, 2017 | Jun 15, 2017 |
| CANCEL | PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY | PTOWK005684-01 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 15, 2016 | Jun 15, 2016 |
| TERM/CANCL | PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY | PTOWK005684-01 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 7, 2016 | Apr 7, 2016 |
| TERM/REPL | PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY | PTOWK005684-01 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 8, 2016 | Mar 8, 2016 |
| CANCEL | PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY | PTOWK005684-00 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 15, 2015 | Jun 15, 2015 |
| CANCEL | OREGON MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | SMO910538 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 15, 2014 | Jun 15, 2014 |
| CANCEL | OREGON MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | SMO910538 | CARGO | Jun 15, 2014 | Jun 15, 2014 |
| CANCEL | SUA INSURANCE COMPANY | 10AEOTT102371CA01 | CARGO | Jun 15, 2008 | Jun 15, 2008 |
| CANCEL | SUA INSURANCE COMPANY | 10AEOTT102371CA01 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 15, 2008 | Jun 15, 2008 |
| CANCEL | STONINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY | TOW004111-00 | CARGO | Jun 15, 2007 | Jun 15, 2007 |
| CANCEL | STONINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY | TOW004111-00 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 15, 2007 | Jun 15, 2007 |
| CANCEL | LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | LTP101387-02 | CARGO | Jun 15, 2006 | Jun 15, 2006 |
| CANCEL | LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | LTP101387-02 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 15, 2006 | Jun 15, 2006 |
| CANCEL | VALLEY INSURANCE COMPANY | 4101 AT 003944 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 1, 2003 | Jun 1, 2003 |
| CANCEL | EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | CL425140 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 8, 1998 | Jul 8, 1998 |
| CANCEL | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | KK838421 T7001964 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 3, 1997 | Dec 3, 1997 |
| CANCEL | ST. PAUL PROTECTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY | 41*149804 | CARGO | Nov 1, 1995 | Nov 1, 1995 |
| CANCEL | ST. PAUL PROTECTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY | CA 0149801 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 1, 1995 | Nov 1, 1995 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-260047 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| CONTRACT | MC-260047 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (19 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC260047 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 29, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 8, 2021 |
| MC260047 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 29, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 8, 2021 |
| MC260047 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 19, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 15, 2017 |
| MC260047 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 19, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 15, 2017 |
| MC260047 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 19, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 15, 2016 |
| MC260047 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 19, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 15, 2016 |
| MC260047 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 19, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 16, 2015 |
| MC260047 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 19, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 16, 2015 |
| MC260047 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 19, 2014 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 13, 2014 |
| MC260047 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 19, 2014 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 13, 2014 |
| MC260047 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 19, 2008 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 17, 2008 |
| MC260047 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 19, 2008 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 17, 2008 |
| MC260047 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 21, 2007 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 15, 2007 |
| MC260047 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 21, 2007 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 15, 2007 |
| MC260047 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | REINSTATED | Jun 30, 2006 | — | Unknown |
| MC260047 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Jun 30, 2006 | — | Unknown |
| MC260047 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Apr 21, 2006 | REVOKED | Jun 21, 2006 |
| MC260047 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Apr 21, 2006 | REVOKED | Jun 21, 2006 |
| MC260047 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | DISMISSED | Apr 26, 1994 | — | 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 (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
2 states • 24 inspections
Violation Summary (35 violations from 24 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 6 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8A | Failing to keep RODS | 2 | 0 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75G-TAOW | Tires - All others weight carried exceeds tire load limit | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLED | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.82DUMT | Texting while driving | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.43DBMA | Brake - relay emergency valve | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BOS | BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9B-LSLOWR | Lighting - Stop lamps - Both obscured when required to be on. | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHWS | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.23A2-LCDL | Endorsements - (CDL) - Operate a CMV without proper endorsements on operators license | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.51C-BNVLAWD | Steering wheel free play excessive | 1 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.104(f)(3) | Cargo securement - tiedown damaged | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
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 (24 inspections)
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
9 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (9 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2, 2025 | WA | TOW | 0 | 0 | TUKWILA | 50TH PL S BLK 12625 | ...265388 | GENE'S TOWING |
| May 12, 2022 | WA | TOW | 0 | 0 | TACOMA | SR-512*006.00 | ...KG6699 | GENE'S TOWING INC |
| Feb 26, 2020 | WA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 13, 2016 | WA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 27, 2012 | WA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 25, 2011 | WA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 5, 2007 | WA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 23, 2006 | WA | FATAL | 1 | 3 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 12, 1998 | WA | INJURY | 0 | 3 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
32 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 32 events