HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/508917-genes-towing-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-19 18:44 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026
GENE'S TOWING INC
Doing business as GENE'S TOWING
Review before booking · 2 signals
How risk signals workFacts from the FMCSA record that call for a closer look. They are not a finding of wrongdoing. Authority and insurance are last known from May 14, 2026.
- Operating authority is pending (last known)FMCSA has not granted the authority yet.
- Vehicle out-of-service rate well above the state average50.0% vs Washington average 24.5%.
No cargo cover filed with FMCSA
Not a live check. FMCSA has not published a Motus record for this carrier, so authority and insurance show the last known status from May 14, 2026. Confirm on Motus ↗ before booking.
What to verify next
- Confirm authority and insurance on the official Motus record ↗: our copy is the last known status from May 14, 2026. Safety record: SAFER ↗.
- Call back on the number on file, (253) 588-1757, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC260047.
- Ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Insurance on file
Liability (BI&PD) pays for injury and damage to other people and property; it does not cover the freight. Cargo insurance covers the freight. FMCSA only requires cargo filings from household goods carriers and freight forwarders, so most carriers file none: ask for a cargo certificate that fits your load. No cargo cover filed with FMCSA.
| Type | Docket | Layer | Insurer | Coverage | Effective | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC260047 | Primary | WESTERN NATIONAL ASSURANCE COMPANY Policy CPP1186977 · 91X | $1,000,000 | Jun 15, 2021 | Active |
Source: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026. Identical filings repeated in the FMCSA data are shown once; a filing listed under two dockets is one policy, not extra coverage. Coverage is the maximum amount filed with FMCSA, not the full policy.
Last known filings. Insurance for this carrier comes from the FMCSA snapshot of May 14, 2026. Policies may have been cancelled or replaced since. Confirm current filings: Motus record ↗ and ask the insurer for a certificate naming you as holder.
Roadside inspections Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
4 of 8 · Washington avg 24.5%
1 of 18 · Washington avg 4.9%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 27, 2026 | WA | 1 | 1 | No |
| Jun 16, 2026 | WA | 3 | 0 | No |
| Apr 22, 2026 | WA | 3 | 0 | No |
| Feb 26, 2026 | MT | 3 | 4 | No |
| Feb 18, 2026 | WA | 3 | 0 | No |
| Dec 12, 2025 | WA | 3 | 0 | No |
| Nov 20, 2025 | WA | 3 | 1 | No |
| Oct 15, 2025 | WA | 2 | 1 | No |
| Aug 28, 2025 | WA | 3 | 1 | No |
| Aug 21, 2025 | WA | 2 | 2 | Yes |
How these rates are calculated
Period: Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026. Vehicle rate = vehicle inspections with a vehicle out-of-service order ÷ vehicle inspections (levels 1, 2, 5 and 6). Driver rate uses levels 1, 2, 3 and 6. The Washington average covers 48,855 vehicle and 83,396 driver inspections of all Washington-based carriers in this period. It mixes every type of operation, so compare with care; rates based on a handful of inspections say little. FMCSA's own SMS measures are weighted differently: SMS profile ↗ · SAFER snapshot ↗
Violations in FMCSA's SMS last 24 months
13 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 7 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 21 violations above?
The inspections section's number counts every violation written on the inspection reports in our Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026 window. The SMS count comes from FMCSA's own monthly SMS snapshot, which uses its own 24-month window and only the violations it scores. Both are FMCSA figures; they measure different things.
| Category (FMCSA BASIC) | Violations | Out of service | Share | Washington share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 6 | 61.5% | 71.3% |
| Unsafe Driving | 3 | 0 | 23.1% | 12.0% |
| Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 7.7% | 3.9% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 0 | 7.7% | 12.4% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g. safety official signal sign light lane marking other Dangerous Driving · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLTCD | 2 | 0 |
| Endorsements - (CDL) - Operate a CMV without proper endorsements on operators license License-related: High · Driver Fitness · code 38323A2LCDL | 1 | 1 |
| Brake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination Brake Out Of Service · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3963A1BOS | 1 | 1 |
| Brake - Breakaway not attached to the towing vehicle Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39343DBMA | 1 | 1 |
| Lighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALTSI | 1 | 1 |
| Lighting - Stop lamps - Both obscured when required to be on. Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939BLSLOWR | 1 | 1 |
| Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375A3TAOL | 1 | 1 |
| Tires - All others weight carried exceeds tire load limit Tire vs. Load · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375GTAOW | 1 | 1 |
| HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner Other Log/Form & Manner · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3958A | 1 | 0 |
| Driver - Using a hand-held mobile telephone Phone Call · Unsafe Driving · code 39282DUMT | 1 | 0 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 19, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the Washington column is the mix across all Washington-based carriers, so you can see which kinds of problems stand out. A high count partly reflects fleet size and how often trucks are inspected.
Crashes Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
3 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 11, 2026 | Tacoma, WA | 0 | 0 |
| Aug 16, 2026 | Tacoma, WA | 0 | 0 |
| Feb 2, 2025 | Tukwila, WA | 0 | 0 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 508917 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC260047 |
| Legal name | GENE'S TOWING INC |
| DBA name | GENE'S TOWING |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Power units | 27 |
| Drivers | 23 |
| Annual mileage | 424,849 (2025) |
| Hazmat | Yes |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Mar 4, 2010) |
| USDOT number added | Jan 6, 1993 · 33 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Sep 9, 2025 |
Cargo carried
General FreightMotor VehiclesDrive/Tow Away
Change history
No changes to name, contact details, authority or insurance since we started tracking on Oct 18, 2026. We compare every company's FMCSA record each day.
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Questions about GENE'S TOWING INC
What does GENE'S TOWING INC's operating authority allow?
FMCSA records show no active operating authority for GENE'S TOWING INC (MC260047), so it may not haul regulated interstate freight for hire or broker loads under these dockets.
Which information about GENE'S TOWING INC is old or missing?
Operating authority is the last known status from the FMCSA snapshot of May 14, 2026, not a current check. Insurance filings are from the same May 14, 2026 snapshot.
What should I verify before booking GENE'S TOWING INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 508917. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (253) 588-1757, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC260047, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Other companies using (253) 588-1757
A shared number is common for related companies, dispatch services and family businesses. It is not proof of fraud, but it is worth knowing which company you are dealing with.
1 company
| Company | Location | USDOT | Docket | Trucks | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GENE'S TRANSPORTATION LLC High risk Carrier |
Lakewood, WA | 1680319 | MC617518 | 5 | Inactive Last known · May 14, 2026 |
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Company details from the FMCSA Company Census File (Oct 19, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error on this page (how corrections work).
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