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TIDEWATER TRANSIT CO INC
MC 115831USDOT 90882Authority active
FMCSA public record as retrieved Sep 26, 2026. FMCSA stays the record of authority.
Past suspension notice, did not take effectFMCSA served "Operating Authority Involuntary Suspension Notice" on May 22, 2026 for Jun 21, 2026. That date has passed and the authority still reads active, so the cause (usually an insurance filing about to lapse) was fixed in time.
- ✓Operating authorityActive
- ✓Authority ageOver a year (since 1991)
- ✓Liability insurance$5,000,000 on file
- ✓Safety ratingSatisfactory
- ✓Vehicle out of service rate10.2% (national 22.26%)
- ✓Driver out of service rate0.9% (national 6.67%)
- !Past suspension noticeSet for 2026-06-21, did not take effect: authority is still active
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Operating authorityActive
- Property (freight)
- Active
- Authority on record since
- Feb 26, 1991
- In FMCSA records since
- Jun 1, 1974
- Process agent (BOC-3)
- Interstate Commerce Authority IncSPRING VALLEY, CA
Safety
- Safety rating
- SatisfactorySatisfactoryrated May 21, 2018
- Vehicle out of service rate
- 10.2%At or below national
Bar: this carrier, 413 inspections in 24 months. Black line: national average.
- Driver out of service rate
- 0.9%At or below national
Bar: this carrier, 638 inspections in 24 months. Black line: national average.
- Crashes reported, 24 months
- 220 fatal, 6 injury, 16 tow-away. Each crash is counted once, by its worst outcome, as FMCSA does.
Insurance filingsMeets $750,000
| Insurer | Form | Amount | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Union Fire Insurance Company Of Pittsburgh, Pa. | BMC-91X | $3,000,000 | Jul 1, 2026 |
| National Union Fire Insurance Company Of Pittsburgh, Pa. | BMC-91X | $2,000,000 | Jul 1, 2026 |
| Hartford Fire Insurance Company | BMC-84 | $75,000 | Sep 4, 2024 |
| National Fire & Marine Insurance Company | BMC-91X | $5,000,000 | Jul 1, 2018 |
| The Hanover Insurance Company | BMC-34 | $5,000 | Nov 29, 2017 |
Liability is form BMC-91 or 91X. General freight needs at least $750,000; BMC-34 is cargo, BMC-84 and 85 are broker bonds.
What they haul and how
- Operation
- Interstate
- Classification
- Authorized For Hire
- Registration last updated (MCS-150)
- May 21, 2026Carriers must refresh it every two years.
- Drivers with a CDL
- 264
Cargo types in FMCSA's open data file (FMCSA's own snapshot sometimes lists fewer)
General freightLiquids / gasesIntermodal containersChemicalsCommodities dry bulk
| Equipment | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tractors | 273 | 32 | 0 |
| Trailers | 646 | 0 | 0 |
Inspections with violations
Of about 638 inspections in 24 months, how many found at least one violation of each kind.
Fleet and location
- Power units
- 305
- Drivers
- 264
- Miles per year
- 20,017,600reported for 2025
- Hazardous materials
- Yes
- Location
- 6174 HWY 70 W, KINSTON, NC, 28504
- Census record
- Active
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Authority history
| Date | Docket | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 26, 1991 | MC115831 | Motor Carrier Of Property (except Household Goods) | Active Granted |
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