GENE'S TOWING INC

USDOT 508917 • DBA: GENE'S TOWING • 9212 S TACOMA WAY, LAKEWOOD, WA, 98499

ACTIVEMotor Carrier
Authority:2 active
Insurance:2 current
BOC-3:On file
Safety Rating:S
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None

Overview

Company profile from FMCSA Census File

USDOT
508,917
Status
ACTIVE
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
Phone
2535881757
Power Units (MCS-150)
27
Drivers (MCS-150)
23
Safety Rating
S
MCS-150 Mileage
424,849
Physical Address
9212 S TACOMA WAY, LAKEWOOD, WA, 98499
Contact

Authority & Insurance

Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status

Contract Carrier — Active
Common Carrier — Active
Active Authority
2
Revoked / Inactive
0
Authority Types
2
Insurance Policies
2 active
Latest: Apr 20, 2021
BOC-3 Filing
On file

Operating Authority

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Operating Authority
Authority TypeDocket #StatusOriginal DateFinal Date
Contract CarrierMC-260047ACTIVEUnknownJun 8, 2021
Common CarrierMC-260047ACTIVEUnknownJun 8, 2021

Active Insurance (2)

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Active Insurance (2)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
PIONEER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCPP1186977ON FILEApr 20, 2021Jun 15, 2021
OREGON MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.CARGOSMO910538ON FILEJun 15, 2008Jun 15, 2014

Insurance History (19 canceled/expired)

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Insurance History (19 canceled/expired)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
PIONEER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCPP1186977REPLACEDJun 15, 2018Apr 20, 2021
NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryOPO0053239REPLACEDJun 15, 2017Jun 15, 2018
PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryPTOWK005684-02CANCELLEDJun 15, 2016Jun 15, 2017
PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryPTOWK005684-01CANCELLEDMar 8, 2016Jun 15, 2016
PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryPTOWK005684-01REPLACEDJun 15, 2015Mar 8, 2016
PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryPTOWK005684-01CANCELLEDJun 15, 2015Apr 7, 2016
PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryPTOWK005684-00CANCELLEDJun 15, 2014Jun 15, 2015
OREGON MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.BIPD/PrimarySMO910538CANCELLEDJun 15, 2008Jun 15, 2014
SUA INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/Primary10AEOTT102371CA01CANCELLEDJun 15, 2007Jun 15, 2008
SUA INSURANCE COMPANYCARGO10AEOTT102371CA01CANCELLEDJun 15, 2007Jun 15, 2008
STONINGTON INSURANCE COMPANYCARGOTOW004111-00CANCELLEDJun 15, 2006Jun 15, 2007
STONINGTON INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryTOW004111-00CANCELLEDJun 15, 2006Jun 15, 2007
LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANYCARGOLTP101387-02CANCELLEDJun 15, 2005Jun 15, 2006
LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryLTP101387-02CANCELLEDJun 15, 2005Jun 15, 2006
VALLEY INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/Primary4101 AT 003944CANCELLEDJun 1, 1999Jun 1, 2003
EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.BIPD/PrimaryCL425140CANCELLEDNov 1, 1997Jul 8, 1998
SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryKK838421 T7001964CANCELLEDNov 1, 1995Dec 3, 1997
ST. PAUL PROTECTIVE INSURANCE COMPANYCARGO41*149804CANCELLEDNov 1, 1994Nov 1, 1995
ST. PAUL PROTECTIVE INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCA 0149801CANCELLEDMar 3, 1994Nov 1, 1995

Insurance Events Timeline

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Insurance Events Timeline
EventInsurerPolicy #TypeEvent DateCancel Date
TERM/REPLPIONEER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYCPP1186977BIPD/PrimaryJun 15, 2021Jun 15, 2021
TERM/REPLPIONEER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYCPP1186977BIPD/PrimaryApr 20, 2021Apr 20, 2021
TERM/REPLNATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANYOPO0053239BIPD/PrimaryJun 15, 2018Jun 15, 2018
CANCELPLAZA INSURANCE COMPANYPTOWK005684-02BIPD/PrimaryJun 15, 2017Jun 15, 2017
CANCELPLAZA INSURANCE COMPANYPTOWK005684-01BIPD/PrimaryJun 15, 2016Jun 15, 2016
TERM/CANCLPLAZA INSURANCE COMPANYPTOWK005684-01BIPD/PrimaryApr 7, 2016Apr 7, 2016
TERM/REPLPLAZA INSURANCE COMPANYPTOWK005684-01BIPD/PrimaryMar 8, 2016Mar 8, 2016
CANCELPLAZA INSURANCE COMPANYPTOWK005684-00BIPD/PrimaryJun 15, 2015Jun 15, 2015
CANCELOREGON MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.SMO910538BIPD/PrimaryJun 15, 2014Jun 15, 2014
CANCELOREGON MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.SMO910538CARGOJun 15, 2014Jun 15, 2014
CANCELSUA INSURANCE COMPANY10AEOTT102371CA01CARGOJun 15, 2008Jun 15, 2008
CANCELSUA INSURANCE COMPANY10AEOTT102371CA01BIPD/PrimaryJun 15, 2008Jun 15, 2008
CANCELSTONINGTON INSURANCE COMPANYTOW004111-00CARGOJun 15, 2007Jun 15, 2007
CANCELSTONINGTON INSURANCE COMPANYTOW004111-00BIPD/PrimaryJun 15, 2007Jun 15, 2007
CANCELLINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANYLTP101387-02CARGOJun 15, 2006Jun 15, 2006
CANCELLINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANYLTP101387-02BIPD/PrimaryJun 15, 2006Jun 15, 2006
CANCELVALLEY INSURANCE COMPANY4101 AT 003944BIPD/PrimaryJun 1, 2003Jun 1, 2003
CANCELEMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.CL425140BIPD/PrimaryJul 8, 1998Jul 8, 1998
CANCELSENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANYKK838421 T7001964BIPD/PrimaryDec 3, 1997Dec 3, 1997
CANCELST. PAUL PROTECTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY41*149804CARGONov 1, 1995Nov 1, 1995
CANCELST. PAUL PROTECTIVE INSURANCE COMPANYCA 0149801BIPD/PrimaryNov 1, 1995Nov 1, 1995

Authority Revocations

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Authority Revocations
AuthorityDocketReasonDate
COMMONMC-260047INVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONUnknown
CONTRACTMC-260047INVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONUnknown

Authority Action History (19 events)

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Authority Action History (19 events)
DocketAuthority TypeOriginal ActionServed DateDispositionDecided Date
MC260047COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONApr 29, 2021DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONJun 8, 2021
MC260047CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONApr 29, 2021DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONJun 8, 2021
MC260047COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONMay 19, 2017DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONJun 15, 2017
MC260047CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONMay 19, 2017DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONJun 15, 2017
MC260047COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONMay 19, 2016DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONJun 15, 2016
MC260047CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONMay 19, 2016DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONJun 15, 2016
MC260047COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONMay 19, 2015DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONJun 16, 2015
MC260047CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONMay 19, 2015DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONJun 16, 2015
MC260047CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONMay 19, 2014DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONJun 13, 2014
MC260047COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONMay 19, 2014DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONJun 13, 2014
MC260047COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONMay 19, 2008DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONJun 17, 2008
MC260047CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONMay 19, 2008DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONJun 17, 2008
MC260047COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONMay 21, 2007DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONJun 15, 2007
MC260047CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONMay 21, 2007DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONJun 15, 2007
MC260047MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIERREINSTATEDJun 30, 2006Unknown
MC260047MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERREINSTATEDJun 30, 2006Unknown
MC260047MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTEDApr 21, 2006REVOKEDJun 21, 2006
MC260047MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIERGRANTEDApr 21, 2006REVOKEDJun 21, 2006
MC260047MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERDISMISSEDApr 26, 1994Unknown

Safety & Inspections

SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates

SMS BASIC Scores

Hours of Service
N/A
Unsafe Driving
22%

Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.

Inspections
24
Violations
35
9 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
25.0%
Above nat'l avg (23.4%)
Driver OOS %
4.2%
Power Units (MCS-150)
27
Drivers (MCS-150)
23
Crash Records
9

Inspection Activity (24 months)

Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.

1
May
1
Jun
1
Jul
Aug
Sep
1
Oct
1
Nov
Dec
1
Jan
1
Feb
Mar
1
Apr
3
May
Jun
1
Jul
2
Aug
Sep
1
Oct
1
Nov
1
Dec
Jan
2
Feb
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 24 of 24 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

2 states24 inspections

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None Low Medium High🚛 Home base

Violation Summary (35 violations from 24 inspections)

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Violation Summary (35 violations from 24 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:392.2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued608Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:395.8AFailing to keep RODS207Hours Of Service
FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCDOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued208Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.75G-TAOWTires - All others weight carried exceeds tire load limit22Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA3Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued208Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEDOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued208Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRPOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTAOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.82DUMTTexting while driving1010Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.43DBMABrake - relay emergency valve117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1-BOSBRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9B-LSLOWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both obscured when required to be on.11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LHWSInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LTSIInoperable required lamps113Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:383.23A2-LCDLEndorsements - (CDL) - Operate a CMV without proper endorsements on operators license11Driver Fitness
FMCSR:396.17(c)No proof of periodic inspection103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45B2-BBrake tubing/hoses inadequate107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.51C-BNVLAWDSteering wheel free play excessive106Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95(a)Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective105Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9(a)Inoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.104(f)(3)Cargo securement - tiedown damaged116Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.16(a)Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR)103Unsafe Driving

Peer Context

This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.

Vehicle OOS Rate
25.0%vs nat'l 23.4%
+1.6 pts above avg
Driver OOS Rate
4.2%vs nat'l 6.7%
-2.5 pts below avg
Violations / Inspection
1.46vs nat'l 1.80
-0.34 below avg

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)

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Inspection History (24 inspections)
DateReport #StationStateLevelVehicleViolationsTop CodesOOS
Feb 26, 202687208837HAUGAN MTMTLevel 3KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR4395.8A, 392.2-SLLIRP, 392.2-SLLIFTANo
Feb 18, 202687110662TUMWATER WAWALevel 3LANDCRAFT SEMI-TRAILER0No
Dec 12, 202586587649BOTHELL WAWALevel 3KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Nov 20, 202586408695PORT ORCHARD WAWALevel 3INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK1392.2-SLLNo
Oct 15, 202586090213DU PONT WAWALevel 2WABASH NAT SEMI-TRAILER1392.2-SLLTCDNo
Aug 28, 202585649003TACOMA WAWALevel 3FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK1392.82DUMTNo
Aug 21, 202585589892DU PONT WAWALevel 2WESTERN ST STRAIGHT TRUCK2393.75G-TAOW, 392.2-SLLEWA3Yes
Jul 7, 202585194089DU PONT WAWALevel 3KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR2392.2-SLLEDNo
May 30, 202584858700LACEY WAWALevel 2CUSTOM SCO STRAIGHT TRUCK1392.2-SLLTCDNo
May 21, 202584777725GIG HARBOR WAWALevel 2WESTERN ST STRAIGHT TRUCK1393.75A3-TAOLYes
May 20, 202584774425DU PONT WAWALevel 3PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Apr 21, 202584473799ARLINGTON WAWALevel 1UNPUBLISHE SEMI-TRAILER2393.43DBMA, 396.3A1-BOSYes
Feb 27, 202584002713EVERETT WAWALevel 3WESTERN ST STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Jan 23, 202583696955GIG HARBOR WAWALevel 2WESTERN ST STRAIGHT TRUCK3393.9B-LSLOWR, 393.9A-LHWS, 393.9A-LTSIYes
Nov 14, 202483172157DU PONT WAWALevel 2PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK2392.2-SLLEWA3, 383.23A2-LCDLYes
Oct 2, 202482831185MONTESANO WAWALevel 1TRAIL KING SEMI-TRAILER2396.17(c), 392.2No
Jul 8, 202482110022BELLEVUE WAWALevel 3PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK1392.2No
Jun 19, 202481957790ARLINGTON WAWALevel 3PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK2392.2No
May 22, 202481702251FEDERAL WAY WAWALevel 3INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Mar 6, 202481150042FEDERAL WAY WAWALevel 2KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR3393.45B2-B, 393.95A4-EEUS, 393.51C-BNVLAWDNo
Feb 15, 202480866652DU PONT WAWALevel 2WESTERN ST STRAIGHT TRUCK2392.2, 393.75G-TAOWYes
Nov 22, 202380241920SC10 GIG HARBORWALevel 2LAND SEMI-TRAILER3393.95(a), 393.9(a), 393.104(f)(3)Yes
Aug 16, 202379436520MILTONWALevel 3FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK1392.16(a)No
May 10, 202378599831SC07 FT LEWIS NORTHBOUNDWALevel 3PTRB STRAIGHT TRUCK1392.2No

Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

19 total · 26.3% OOS
2024-052026-02
InspectionsOOS

Most frequent inspection stations

Violations by BASIC category

Recent Crashes

9 crash records from FMCSA Crash File

Total Crashes
9
Fatalities
1
Fatal crashes on record
Injuries
6
Across 2 crashes
Tow-Aways
9

Crash History (9 records)

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Crash History (9 records)
DateStateSeverityFatalitiesInjuriesCityLocationVINCarrier Name at Crash
Feb 2, 2025WATOW00TUKWILA50TH PL S BLK 12625...265388GENE'S TOWING
May 12, 2022WATOW00TACOMASR-512*006.00...KG6699GENE'S TOWING INC
Feb 26, 2020WATOW00
Aug 13, 2016WATOW00
Sep 27, 2012WATOW00
May 25, 2011WATOW00
Apr 5, 2007WATOW00
Jan 23, 2006WAFATAL13
Apr 12, 1998WAINJURY03

Compliance Timeline

32 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records

Feb 2, 2025
Crash
Tow-away crash in WA
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
May 12, 2022
Crash
Tow-away crash in WA
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jun 15, 2021
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
PIONEER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jun 8, 2021
Authority
Jun 8, 2021
Authority
Apr 20, 2021
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
PIONEER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Feb 26, 2020
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jun 15, 2018
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jun 15, 2017
Insurance
Insurance cancel
PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Aug 13, 2016
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jun 15, 2016
Insurance
Insurance cancel
PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Apr 7, 2016
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Mar 8, 2016
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jun 15, 2015
Insurance
Insurance cancel
PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jun 15, 2014
Insurance
Insurance cancel
OREGON MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary
Jun 15, 2014
Insurance
Insurance cancel
OREGON MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. • CARGO
Sep 27, 2012
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
May 25, 2011
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jun 15, 2008
Insurance
Insurance cancel
SUA INSURANCE COMPANY • CARGO
Jun 15, 2008
Insurance
Insurance cancel
SUA INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jun 15, 2007
Insurance
Insurance cancel
STONINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY • CARGO
Jun 15, 2007
Insurance
Insurance cancel
STONINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Apr 5, 2007
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jun 15, 2006
Insurance
Insurance cancel
LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY • CARGO
Jun 15, 2006
Insurance
Insurance cancel
LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary

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