Tow Rotation & Contract Research
20 agencies across Snohomish & King County, including Seattle. Items marked "needs phone call" could not be confirmed online.
20
Agencies Researched
8
Open Rotation
6
Exclusive Contract
1
Hybrid
5
Needs Phone Call
State-Level Prerequisites
Gate zero: RTTO registration required before any agency will talk to you.
RTTO License + WSP LOA
RTTO Contact(360) 705-6741 — BLS@dor.wa.gov
WSP D7 Contact(360) 654-1200 — Ask for Tow Inspector
Insurance$100K liability + $50K garage keepers (state min). Lynnwood requires $1M.
LOA StatusOpen enrollment — apply anytime, 400+ operators statewide
WSP Rate Schedule (2025-2026)
Effective Oct 15, 2025 — Oct 14, 2026
Maximum Tow Rates
| Class | Standard | Rotator |
|---|---|---|
| A & E (light) | $297/hr | $415/hr |
| B (medium) | $359/hr | $501/hr |
| B-2 (med-heavy) | $482/hr | $673/hr |
| C (heavy) | $622/hr | $873/hr |
| S-1 (40+ ton) | $1,041/hr | — |
Storage$75/day
After-hoursMax $148.50
Private impound135% of WSP rate
Master Call List
Priority ordered by proximity and ease of entry.
Priority Matrix
Geographic feasibility from Mukilteo.
Feasible from Mukilteo (no second lot)
| Agency | Distance | Storage Req | Feasible? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mountlake Terrace | ~5 mi | No distance req found | YES |
| Edmonds | ~3 mi | Unknown | Likely |
| Lynnwood | ~7 mi | Within 1 mi of city limits | Check |
| Everett | ~10 mi | Within city or 2 mi | Tight |
| WSP District 7 | Freeways | Within tow zone | Depends on zone |
| SnoCo Sheriff | Countywide | Operator's business | Likely |
| Kirkland | ~20-22 mi | Not specified | Maybe |
| Redmond | ~25-28 mi | Within 15 mi | Tight |