10/28/2026
🏆 WASHINGTON TOWING LEGENDS - PAT TUCKER
This week, we're recognizing Pat Tucker, inducted into the International Towing Museum Hall of Fame in 1997.
Pat's story is one of generations of dedication to the towing and recovery industry, from the early days of Chico Service & Garage, established by his father in 1945, to Pat's leadership in growing the family business and his years of service to the industry through association leadership, legislative advocacy, and community involvement.
We're honored to share Pat's Hall of Fame profile and recognize his place in Washington towing history.
📜 HALL OF FAME PROFILE: PAT TUCKER
Inducted in 1997
"In 1945, Chico Service & Garage was established by Pat’s father, Donald O. Tucker, with a 1937 Dodge Weaver hand-crank truck. Pat’s grandfather, Harry Tucker ran a small grocery store there. In 1950, a 1948 Ford F-500 with a Holmes 515 hoist was purchased as a second truck. In 1954, Pat began working in the business doing odd jobs and in 1958 began driving. In 1961, he became a full time employee and in 1965 became a journeyman mechanic. In 1966, he became a partner in the company by purchasing an F-600.
In 1971, Chico Service &: Towing was re-established by second generation tower, Pat Tucker after buying his father out of business. In 1972, a 1963 Peterbilt with a Holmes 750 and a 1953 Kenworth with a Holmes 750 were purchased.
In 1981, Chico Towing was renamed again to reflect the sale of the repair business to focus on towing and recovery. In 1981, the business established a dispatch service and the county’s largest answering service. In 1994, Stacey Tucker joined the company as third generation ownership.
Washington Tow Truck Association -1965- current, Board of Director; 1978-1979, Past President, Past Secretary, Past Treasurer, Past Vice President, active in NW Regional Tow Show planning, active in legislative issues leading to six major bills signed into law.
TRAA – 1983 – current, Member 1983-1996, Board of Director for Washington; 1991-1993, 4th Vice President, 1993-1997, 3rd Vice President. Committees include: Budget, Membership, Past Chair of Grievance and Past Co-Chair of legislative.
1983 Towing Company of the Year for the Washington Tow Truck Association
1992 President’s Award for the Washington Tow Truck Association
1990 – current, Board of Director and 1st Vice President for Kitsap County Fair and Rodeo; Chapter Member of Silverdale Chamber of Commerce, Charter Member of Silverdale lions Club, Charter Member of Silverdale Moose Club, 30 year member of Bremerton Elks Club, TOWED Program Participant, County Wide “Clunker Clean Up” Program, Assistant to Fire Districts, P*e Wee Sports, etc ……… loves fishing, hunting and traveling in his motor home!"
Thank you, Pat, for your contributions to the towing and recovery industry and the legacy you've helped build in Washington.
