Washington has a tow-specific Registered Tow Truck Operator rule: $100,000 liability per occurrence plus $50,000 garagekeepers legal liability per occurrence for vehicle damage in custody. The state sets no on-hook or cargo minimum.
Law: RCW 46.55.030(3)(b)
Tow-specific (Registered Tow Truck Operator) rule. No WA on-hook or cargo minimum found.
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Message us on Messenger Typically responds within 15 minutes during business hours. Prefer to talk now? Call · Text Get a quote for Washington →Independent-contractor test: Statutory six-part test, RCW 51.08.195 — all six must be met. It is an exception to the "worker" (RCW 51.08.180) and "employer" (RCW 51.08.070) definitions.
Not required doesn’t mean not liable: if you don’t carry workers’ comp — even where it isn’t required for you — an injured worker may be able to sue you in court instead of being limited to comp benefits, because the exclusive-remedy shield generally depends on having coverage.
Minimums are the legal floor, not a recommendation — most operators carry more. Your operation (light-duty, heavy-duty, repo, rotation, motor club) decides which coverages fit. Take the coverage quiz →
Rotation is a local contract, not state law. Rotation agreements commonly require auto liability around $1,000,000 CSL, on-hook/cargo $50,000–$100,000, garagekeepers $50,000–$500,000, and the agency named as additional insured — check your agency’s agreement for its exact terms. Rotation readiness checklist →
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Informational only — not legal advice and not a quote. Requirements change — confirm the exact limits with your state DOT / public utilities commission and your rotation agreement before you buy. Minimums are the legal floor, not a recommendation — most operators carry more.