- Common authority is currently revoked as of May 12, 2025 · Docket MC737707.
- No active BIPD/Primary insurance on file — uninsured for 377 days (since May 5, 2025). A carrier without active primary liability coverage cannot legally operate.
KEN'S TOWING INC is a corporation based in REDMOND, WA, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 697930. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, and has not yet received a formal FMCSA safety rating. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 5 power units and 3 drivers, with 6 roadside inspections on file. Use this page to verify the carrier's authority and insurance, review its inspection and crash history, and cross-reference live data on FMCSA SAFER before booking a load or onboarding a partner.
Carrier is unrated
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. Most carriers are unrated until they undergo a compliance review — being unrated is not, by itself, a red flag, but it does mean federal investigators have not formally evaluated the carrier's safety management practices. Use the inspection history and BASIC scores below to assess on-road performance.
KEN'S TOWING INC is a small fleet, operating 5 power units and 3 drivers, organized as a corporation, based in Redmond, WA. Across 5 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 60.0% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. The carrier currently has no active BIPD/Primary coverage on file, and all filed authority types (common) are currently revoked.
Active filings
Safety Snapshot
5 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 400% versus the prior 24 months, most heavily in WA (5 stops), with Level 2 inspections the most common.
60.0% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (64.7% of violations); top code 392.2-SLLSR (Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) cited 2 times.
The fleet comprises 5 power units (small fleet) and 3 drivers; Ford, Hino, and International are the most-inspected makes.
Compliance
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 199,213 ACTIVE carriers operating 3–8 power units (±50% of this carrier's 5 unit fleet).
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington (WA) | 5 | 3 | 60.0% | Feb 20, 2026 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
SMS data not available
FMCSA's Safety Measurement System has not published per-BASIC scores for this carrier yet. This typically means the carrier doesn't meet minimum exposure thresholds (inspections/power units), or their SMS snapshot hasn't been ingested.
Recent Inspections (6 rows) View all 6 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 87134003 | Feb 20, 2026 | WA | 2 | AUBURN WA |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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5 | 393.128B-CLWV, 393.9A-LTSI, 396.9D2-FTF | Yes |
| 84795936 | May 23, 2025 | WA | 3 | KIRKLAND WA |
INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK
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4 | 392.2-SLLSR, 392.2-SLLTCD, 396.17C-PI | No |
| 84007176 | Feb 28, 2025 | WA | 3 | KIRKLAND WA |
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 392.2-SLLSR | No |
| 84005847 | Feb 28, 2025 | WA | 2 | KIRKLAND WA |
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 393.17B2-LTSDM, 393.9B-LRLIWR, 393.17A1-LSLDMWR | Yes |
| 82701417 | Sep 10, 2024 | WA | 2 | REDMOND WA |
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
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3 | 393.100(b), 390.21T(b)(2), 392.16(a) | Yes |
| 79199956 | Jul 18, 2023 | WA | 2 | — |
INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK
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5 | 393.95(f), 392.16(a), 393.60(c) | No |
Recent Crashes (2 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WA000EB54787 | Jul 28, 2021 | WA | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Tow |
| WA0003190568 | Jul 29, 2012 | WA | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Tow |
Authority Records (1 docket)
Revocations & Inactive Status
Authority actions other than active status — revocations, voluntary surrenders, and dormant dockets.
| Date | Docket | Authority | Status | Applied |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 12, 2025 | MC737707 | Common | REVOKED | May 12, 2025 |
MC Certificate Documents (1 PDF)
Operating-authority certificates and decision notices filed with FMCSA. Each PDF is the original 2-page daily record. Click a row to view or download.
| Date | Docket | Action | Authority | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 4, 2011 | MC737707-C | CPL | REVOCATION | View PDF → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (16 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | K2GP529919 | BIPD/Primary | May 5, 2024 | May 5, 2025 | CANCELLED |
| AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | K2GP424644 | BIPD/Primary | May 5, 2023 | May 5, 2024 | CANCELLED |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA00558719 | BIPD/Primary | May 5, 2022 | Jun 19, 2023 | CANCELLED |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA00558719 | BIPD/Primary | May 5, 2022 | May 5, 2023 | REPLACED |
| ZURICH AMERICAN INS. CO. OF ILLINOIS | CPO1642185 | BIPD/Primary | May 5, 2021 | May 5, 2022 | REPLACED |
| NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | 2446892 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 1, 2020 | May 5, 2021 | REPLACED |
| NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | 2446892 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 25, 2019 | Apr 1, 2020 | REPLACED |
| NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | 4489719 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 1, 2016 | Aug 25, 2019 | REPLACED |
| NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | 4489719 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 1, 2016 | Sep 25, 2019 | CANCELLED |
| NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | 9734168 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 31, 2015 | Apr 1, 2016 | REPLACED |
| ATLANTIC SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | 613-00-07-06-0001 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 31, 2014 | Dec 31, 2015 | CANCELLED |
| ATLANTIC SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | 613-00-07-02-0000 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 31, 2013 | Dec 31, 2014 | CANCELLED |
| NOVA CASUALTY COMPANY | TIP-CL-0011097-1 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 31, 2012 | Dec 31, 2013 | CANCELLED |
| NOVA CASUALTY COMPANY | TIP-CL-0011097-0 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 31, 2011 | Dec 31, 2012 | CANCELLED |
| NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMP | ACP BA 7804836641 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 31, 2010 | Jan 28, 2012 | CANCELLED |
| NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMP | ACP BA 7804836641 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 31, 2010 | Dec 31, 2011 | REPLACED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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May 12, 2025
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May 12, 2025authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
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May 5, 2025insuranceCANCEL — AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY
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May 6, 2024
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May 5, 2024insuranceCANCEL — AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jun 19, 2023insuranceTERM/CANCL — UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
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May 5, 2023insuranceTERM/REPL — UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
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May 5, 2022insuranceTERM/REPL — ZURICH AMERICAN INS. CO. OF ILLINOIS
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May 5, 2021insuranceTERM/REPL — NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA
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Apr 1, 2020insuranceTERM/REPL — NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA
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Sep 25, 2019insuranceTERM/CANCL — NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA
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Aug 25, 2019insuranceTERM/REPL — NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA
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Apr 1, 2016insuranceTERM/REPL — NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA
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Dec 31, 2015
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Dec 31, 2015insuranceCANCEL — ATLANTIC SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Dec 31, 2014insuranceCANCEL — ATLANTIC SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Dec 22, 2014
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Dec 31, 2013insuranceCANCEL — NOVA CASUALTY COMPANY
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Dec 23, 2013
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Dec 31, 2012insuranceCANCEL — NOVA CASUALTY COMPANY
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Dec 28, 2012
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Jan 28, 2012insuranceTERM/CANCL — NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMP
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Dec 31, 2011insuranceTERM/REPL — NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMP
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| KIRKLAND WA | WA | 3 | 1 |
| AUBURN WA | WA | 1 | 1 |
| REDMOND WA | WA | 1 | 1 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 |
| 393.100(b) | Cargo securement - aggregate working load | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.60(c) | Glazing/window obstructions | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
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Docket MC737707
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AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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ZURICH AMERICAN INS. CO. OF ILLINOIS
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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ATLANTIC SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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NOVA CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMP
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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- Examine inspection and crash history. Open the Inspection History and Crash History subpages for the full record. Look for patterns: repeat OOS findings on the same unit, multiple crashes in a short window, or violations clustered in one BASIC category.
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