Fleet typeIdentity
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Carrier profile · USDOT 90882 · MC-115831 ·
Tidewater Transit Co Inc
305 power unitsavg 9.9 yrNational · 32 statesKINSTON, NC88/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-115831 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORYHAZMAT
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
305Power units
251 observed · MCS-150
336Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
9.9Avg age (yr)
1997–2026 · vPIC
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Load decision ·
Clear to load
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In good standing · 4
Active operating authorityActive for-hire authority is on file with FMCSA.Insurance on fileBIPD (liability) insurance is on file with FMCSA.Established 52 yearsOperating authority has been on file since 1974.Out-of-service rates below national averageBoth vehicle and driver OOS rates beat the national benchmark across 1042 inspections.
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersTypical
9.9 yr
Model years 1997–2026 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
52 yr unchanged
Same registration since 1974 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
Cross-border activity
No border inspections on record
30 other inspections in border states, with no named crossing match.
A named inspection location does not confirm a border transit or operating authority. Counts cover retained inspection records.
Verification summary
TIDEWATER TRANSIT CO INC (USDOT 90882) has a Vektor safety score of 88/100 and a Clear to load verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record. FMCSA profile data as of Aug 16, 2026.
The carrier holds active common and contract for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I. FMCSA authority data as of Sep 3, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $5,000,000 limit in force from NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA effective Jul 1, 2025 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot. FMCSA insurance data as of Aug 16, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 10.8% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA safety data as of Sep 17, 2026.
The carrier received 625 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 408 vehicle-level and 625 driver-level — across 32 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA operations data as of Sep 17, 2026.
The carrier has 20 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 17 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available. FMCSA safety data as of Sep 17, 2026.
It reports 305 power units and 264 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated May 21, 2026. FMCSA identity data as of Sep 3, 2026.
It has an FMCSA safety rating of Satisfactory assigned May 21, 2018 in the federal record. FMCSA identity data as of Sep 3, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is TIDEWATER TRANSIT CO INC's USDOT number?
TIDEWATER TRANSIT CO INC's USDOT number is 90882, and its motor carrier number is MC-115831.
Is TIDEWATER TRANSIT CO INC authorized to operate?
FMCSA authority data as of Sep 3, 2026. TIDEWATER TRANSIT CO INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is TIDEWATER TRANSIT CO INC's safety record?
TIDEWATER TRANSIT CO INC has a 10.8% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 1,042 roadside inspections, with 20 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 88/100 (tier: clear).
How big is TIDEWATER TRANSIT CO INC's fleet?
TIDEWATER TRANSIT CO INC operates 305 power units and 264 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is TIDEWATER TRANSIT CO INC based?
TIDEWATER TRANSIT CO INC is based in KINSTON, NC, with roadside inspections recorded across 32 states.
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