TIDEWATER TRANSIT COMPANY INC

DOT #90882 • MC #115831
Active

TIDEWATER TRANSIT COMPANY INC is a motor carrier based in KINSTON, NC registered with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration under USDOT number 90882 and MC number 115831. The company has been registered with the FMCSA since June 1974, a span of roughly 52 years. TIDEWATER TRANSIT COMPANY INC reports a fleet of 305 power units and 264 drivers to the FMCSA. Cargo carried includes Chemicals, Liquids/Gases, Commodities Dry Bulk, General Freight, and Intermodal Containers. Over the past 24 months, FMCSA records show 641 inspections with a driver out-of-service rate of 0.94% and 22 reported crashes. Recent inspections have been recorded in AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DE, and FL. The FMCSA assigned a Satisfactory safety rating as of May 2018. Operating authority is active for: common carrier.

Company Information

Legal Name
TIDEWATER TRANSIT COMPANY INC
DOT Number
90882
MC Number
115831
Entity Type
CORPORATION
Company Start Date
Jun 1, 1974

Location

Physical Address
6174 HWY 70 W
KINSTON, NC 28504
Mailing Address
PO BOX 189
KINSTON, NC 28501

Fleet & Operations

Power Units
305
Total Drivers
264
Truck Units
305
Operation Type
Interstate
Cargo Carried
Chemicals Liquids/Gases Commodities Dry Bulk General Freight Intermodal Containers

Safety Summary (Past 24 Months)

FMCSA inspection and crash data recorded for TIDEWATER TRANSIT COMPANY INC over the most recent 24 months. Out-of-service rates reflect the percentage of inspections that resulted in a driver or vehicle being placed out of service.

641
Total Inspections
198
Inspections with Violations
48
Inspections with OOS Violations
0.94%
Driver OOS Rate
10.12%
Vehicle OOS Rate
22
Reportable Crashes
6
Crashes with Injuries

Source: Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. View the full inspection history for individual inspection records.

FMCSA Safety Rating

Rating
Satisfactory
Rating Date
May 21, 2018

Operating Authority

Authority granted by the FMCSA defines what type of freight a motor carrier or broker is legally permitted to haul or arrange. The records below reflect the most recent authority filings on record for TIDEWATER TRANSIT COMPANY INC.

Docket Common Contract Broker Since
MC 115831 Active None None 2017-12-18 00:00:00

Insurance Coverage

FMCSA-filed insurance policies on record. Carriers are required to maintain minimum liability coverage to legally operate in interstate commerce.

Type Coverage Insurer Effective
Bond 2024-09-04 00:00:00
BI&PD 2018-07-01 00:00:00
BI&PD 2026-07-01 00:00:00
Cargo 2017-11-29 00:00:00
BI&PD 2026-07-01 00:00:00

Service Areas

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