TIDEWATER TRANSIT CO INC

DOT 90882 MC 115831 Active

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Authority

Common Carrier, Contract Carrier

Active
Safety
1022 inspections

Vehicle OOS: 8.41% (avg 20.7%)

Driver OOS: 10.38% (avg 5.5%)

Fleet
305 units

Drivers: 264

Trailers: 646 (646 owned)

Insurance
BIPD $10,000,000
Cargo On File
Bond —
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Company Details

Physical Address

6174 HWY 70 W, KINSTON, NC, 28504

Phone Number

(252) 523-4103

Mailing Address

PO BOX 189, KINSTON, NC, 28501

Cell Phone

(919) 922-1910

Email Address

[email protected]

Fax Number

(252) 523-4103

Business Organization

CORPORATION

Operational Classification

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

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Authority & Compliance

Operating Status: Active

Authority Status

Common Carrier

Active
45 yrs, 9 mo

Contract Carrier

Active
35 yrs, 5 mo

Broker

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Authority History

Date Action Type Status
2017-12-18 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2017-12-18 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2011-06-24 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2011-06-24 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2010-06-28 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2010-06-28 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2009-06-23 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2009-06-23 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2008-07-02 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2008-07-02 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2005-11-30 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER ACTIVE
2005-11-14 REVOKED MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER INACTIVE
2005-11-14 REVOKED MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER INACTIVE
2005-11-14 REVOKED MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER INACTIVE
2005-11-14 REVOKED MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER INACTIVE
2005-11-14 REVOKED MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER INACTIVE
2005-11-14 REVOKED MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER INACTIVE
2005-11-14 REVOKED MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER INACTIVE
2005-10-20 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
1995-05-15 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE

Revocation History

Authority Type Order Docket # Effective Date
COMMON INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION MC115831 2005-11-14

Insurance & Bond Information

Current insurance coverage and bond requirements by authority type

BIPD Insurance

Bodily Injury & Property Damage

Active

Required for carriers transporting goods. Covers accidents and property damage.

On File: $10,000,000
Required: $5,000,000
Cargo Insurance

Cargo Liability Coverage

On File

Covers loss or damage to goods being transported.

Status: On File
Required: Yes
Bond Coverage

Broker/Freight Forwarder Bond

—

Required for brokers/freight forwarders ($75K minimum).

Status: Not Required
Required: No (Carriers exempt)
Insurance Requirements by Authority Type

For Profit Carrier

  • BIPD: $750,000 - $5,000,000 (varies by cargo)
  • Cargo: Varies by commodity
  • Bond: Not required

Broker/Freight Forwarder

  • BIPD: May be required
  • Cargo: Not typically required
  • Bond: $75,000 minimum

Insurance Filing History

Effective Date Type Policy # Coverage Insurer Cancel Date Method Status
2025-07-01 BIPD/Primary 7742291 $5,000,000 NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. … - - ACTIVE
2024-09-04 Bond 14BSBJG5119 N/A HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPA… - - ACTIVE
2018-07-01 BIPD/Excess 42-XSF-302749-03 $5,000,000 NATIONAL FIRE & MARINE INSURA… - - ACTIVE
2017-11-29 Cargo IHR A040084 N/A HANOVER INSURANCE CO. - - ACTIVE
2024-07-01 BIPD/Primary 7742291 $5,000,000 NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. … 2025-07-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2023-07-01 BIPD/Primary 7742291 $5,000,000 NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. … 2024-07-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2022-07-01 BIPD/Primary 7742291 $5,000,000 NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. … 2023-07-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2021-07-01 BIPD/Primary 7742291 $5,000,000 NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. … 2021-07-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2020-07-01 BIPD/Primary 7742291 $5,000,000 NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. … 2021-07-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2019-07-01 BIPD/Primary 7742291 $5,000,000 NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. … 2020-07-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2019-07-01 BIPD/Excess GVE100160304 $5,000,000 GEMINI INSURANCE COMPANY 2020-09-23 CANCEL CANCELLED
2018-07-01 BIPD/Primary 7742291 $5,000,000 NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. … 2019-07-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2018-06-29 BIPD/Primary 7742291 $5,000,000 NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. … 2018-07-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2017-07-01 BIPD/Primary 3506393 $5,000,000 NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. … 2018-01-08 TERM/CANCL CANCELLED
2017-07-01 BIPD/Excess GVE100160302 $5,000,000 GEMINI INSURANCE COMPANY 2019-07-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2017-07-01 CARGO IHR A040084 $5,000,000 HANOVER INSURANCE CO. 2017-11-29 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2016-07-01 BIPD/Primary 3506393 $5,000,000 NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. … 2017-07-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2016-07-01 BIPD/Excess 42-XSF-302749-01 $5,000,000 NATIONAL FIRE & MARINE INSURA… 2017-07-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2015-07-01 BIPD/Primary 3506393 $5,000,000 NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. … 2016-07-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2014-07-01 BIPD/Primary 3506393 $5,000,000 NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. … 2015-07-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2013-07-01 BIPD/Excess 038182965 $5,000,000 LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY 2016-07-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2013-07-01 BIPD/Primary 3506393 $5,000,000 NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. … 2014-07-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2013-07-01 CARGO IHR A040084 $5,000,000 HANOVER INSURANCE CO. 2017-07-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2012-07-01 BIPD/Excess 038182965 $5,000,000 LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY 2013-07-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED

Safety Performance

Safety rating: Satisfactory

Vehicle OOS Rate

8.41%

National avg: 20.72%

Below average

1022 inspections · 86 OOS

Driver OOS Rate

10.38%

National avg: 5.51%

Above average

106 inspections · 11 OOS

Hazmat OOS Rate

0.71%

National avg: 4.5%

Below average

424 inspections · 3 OOS

Total inspections: 1022 Last inspection: Jul 23, 2026 Total crashes: 408

FMCSA Inspection Records (1022 total)

Detailed inspection history and violations

Jul 23, 2026

I035D43065

Level 1 TN VOLVO 4V4WC9EH...

Jul 23, 2026

0243007526

Level 3 SC VOLVO 4V4WC9EH...

Jul 23, 2026

0006898077

1 viol. 1 OOS
Level 1 NC VOLV 4V4WC9EH...

Jul 21, 2026

0313C01002

Level 2 MD VOLVO 4V4WC9EH...

Jul 21, 2026

0006897381

Level 3 NC VOLV 4V4WC9EH...

Jul 19, 2026

0006896731

Level 3 NC VOLV 4V4WC9EH...

Jul 15, 2026

0006895507

1 viol.
Level 2 NC VOLV 4V4WC9EH...

Jul 13, 2026

3537007577

Level 3 FL VOLVO 4V4WC9EH...

Jul 13, 2026

0358002696

1 viol.
Level 3 SC VOLVO 4V4WC9EH...

Jul 11, 2026

0270007006

Level 1 SC KENWORTH 1XKYDP9X...

Jul 11, 2026

0261004840

1 viol.
Level 3 SC VOLVO 4V4WC9EH...

Jul 10, 2026

0006893864

Level 3 NC VOLV 4V4WC9EH...

Jul 9, 2026

CV42257318

2 viol.
Level 1 KY VOLV 4V4WC9EG...

Jul 3, 2026

0006891653

Level 1 NC VOLV 4V4WC9EH...

Jul 2, 2026

0006891321

Level 1 NC VOLV 4V4WC9EH...
Total Inspections

1022

Across all inspection types

Vehicle Inspections

1022

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FMCSA Accident/Crash Records (408 total)

Detailed accident history and severity information

A portion of FMCSA crash records are reported without a carrier identifier and cannot be attributed to a specific company, so they are not shown on individual profiles. The figures below reflect only the crashes FMCSA links to this carrier.

Apr 10, 2026

GA • GA0010315699

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Apr 5, 2026

AR • AR2026519461

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Mar 16, 2026

MD • MD26A1345268

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Aug 30, 2025

TX • TX78QEHQE14N

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Aug 6, 2025

TX • TX788GHQE1B9

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Jul 24, 2025

LA • LA2025099192

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Jul 23, 2025

GA • GA0009990773

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

2

Tow

Yes

Jul 22, 2025

TN • TN0400291998

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Jun 14, 2025

WV • WV0202512693

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

May 2, 2025

OH • OH0255078373

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Apr 29, 2025

SC • SC0025244353

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Apr 23, 2025

LA • LA2025049279

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Apr 16, 2025

VA • VA0251060057

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Feb 26, 2025

LA • LA2025020844

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Jan 27, 2025

SC • SC0025206047

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes
Fatal Crashes

18

Injury Crashes

317

Total Crashes

408

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SMS Safety Analysis

BASIC category violations from FMCSA Safety Measurement System

309

Total BASIC Violations

Data from FMCSA SMS

Unsafe Driving

Warning
Violations: 52
OOS: 0

Hours-of-Service Compliance

Warning
Violations: 41
OOS: 1

Vehicle Maintenance

Alert
Violations: 183
OOS: 53

Controlled Substances/Alcohol

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

Driver Fitness

OK
Violations: 6
OOS: 5

Hazardous Materials Compliance

Warning
Violations: 27
OOS: 3

BASIC Categories

Unsafe Driving - Speeding, reckless driving
HOS Compliance - Hours of service violations
Vehicle Maintenance - Brakes, lights, tires
Controlled Substances/Alcohol - Drug/alcohol violations
Driver Fitness - Licensing, medical certs
Hazardous Materials Compliance - Hazardous materials

Industry Benchmark

Compare this carrier's metrics against industry expectations

Inspections

Based on reported mileage

1022
Expected: 20 - 200 Above Average

Inspections

Based on power units

0
Expected: 80 - 220 Below Range

Power Units

Based on reported mileage

305
Expected: 50 - 250 Large Fleet

Equipment & Drivers

Fleet size, equipment ownership, and driver counts

Tractors

305

273 owned

Trailers

646

646 owned

Drivers

Total Drivers

264

CDL Drivers: 264
Interstate: 264
Intrastate: 0
Driver Inspections

106

Out of Service: 11
OOS Rate: 10.38%
Driver Distribution
Interstate (>100 mi): 264
Interstate (<100 mi): 0
Intrastate (>100 mi): 0
Intrastate (<100 mi): 0

Cargo & Operations

Cargo types hauled and operational classifications

Cargo Carried

General Freight Liquids/Gases Intermodal Chemicals Dry Bulk

Operation Type

Interstate

Business Organization

CORPORATION

Classification Categories

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Operational Classification

Equipment Overview

305

Power Units

305

Trucks

0

Buses

0

Commercial Vehicles

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