TIDEWATER TRANSIT CO INC
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Power Units
305
Drivers
264
Trailers
533
Annual Miles
In full report
Entity Type
CORPORATION
MCS-150 Date
May 21, 2026
Risk Signals — TIDEWATER TRANSIT CO INC
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Equipment for sale
28 fleet VINs listed — routine for fleet size…
Financial risk
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Inspection Summary
Recent Inspections (90 Days)
70
Vehicle OOS Rate
7.1%
5 of 70
National avg ~21%
Driver OOS Rate
1.4%
1 of 70
National avg ~5%
OOS Inspections
6
Driver + Vehicle OOS
Most recent
Sep 21, 2026 · KY
Clean rate (90d)
63%
Every inspection with date, location, level, violations found, and out-of-service results.
Crash Summary
Total Crashes
407
All time
Fatalities
18
Injuries
313
Tow-Away
386
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About TIDEWATER TRANSIT CO INC
Tidewater Transit Co., Inc. is a family-owned for-hire bulk transportation specialist founded in 1949 that operates a fleet of 305+ power units and 650+ trailers providing chemical, dry bulk, and multimodal transportation services to industrial and chemical companies nationwide. The company specializes in the safe and compliant hauling of hazardous and non-hazardous chemicals (acids, solvents, plastics, resins) and dry bulk commodities (aggregates, powders, salt, recycled plastics) with modern equipment, real-time tracking, and integrated logistics solutions including rail-to-truck transfers and import/export services.
Key Features
Service RegionsActive in 38 states
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CSA Safety Scores5 BASICs
5 BASICs measured
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Operating Authority
Common Authority
Holds Active Authority(45.9 years)
Contract Authority
Holds Active Authority(35.6 years)
Broker Authority
No Authority
Insurance & Coverage
BIPD, cargo, and excess liability coverage amounts, policy history, and insurer names.
Contact Information
Physical Address
6174 HWY 70 W
KINSTON, NC 28504
Cargo & Operations
Cargo Carried
Violations by Category394 total
Most common category
Vehicle Maintenance · 31% of violations
across 8 categories
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Fleet Analytics416 trucks
Top manufacturers
Sample units
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