--- title: "TIDEWATER TRANSIT CO INC | DOT 90882 | Carrier Profile" url: https://runalphaloops.com/carrier/nc/90882/tidewater-transit-co-inc description: "TIDEWATER TRANSIT CO INC is a interstate carrier based in KINSTON, NC. Fleet size: 305 power units, 264 drivers. DOT# 90882, MC# 115831." lang: en --- Active Interstate # TIDEWATER TRANSIT CO INC Risk score · full evidence · 72-hour access · No account required DOT # 90882 MC # 115831 Location KINSTON, NC Phone 2525234103 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 Scanning active / 10 CLEAR Full risk analysis — historical patterns, fraud connections, financial signals — runs when you… Authority for sale No active listings detected… CLEAR Equipment for sale 28 fleet VINs listed — routine for fleet size… LOW Financial risk Analyzed in the full report… LOCKED Fraud signals Connection analysis in the full report… LOCKED Historical patterns Pattern analysis runs when you unlock the report… LOCKED Recent activity No adverse news in 90 days… CLEAR Unlock the full vetting report Get the exact risk score, full analysis, and the specific evidence + sources behind every signal. One-time · no account required ## 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 ## Counterparty Reports Email-verified, moderated transaction reports from brokers, shippers, and carriers who worked with TIDEWATER TRANSIT CO INC. No verified counterparty reports yet Worked a load with TIDEWATER TRANSIT CO INC? Be the first to report how it went. ## 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 Chemical Transportation Dry Bulk Transportation Multimodal Services ### Service Regions Active in 38 states Top states: NC SC GA TN FL Full state-by-state operating volumes, inspection locations, and lane coverage analysis. ### CSA Safety Scores 5 BASICs 5 BASICs measured Percentile rankings pending FMCSA publication — raw measures + violations available in the report. Full BASIC percentiles, measure scores, BASIC + roadside alerts, and Acute Carrier flags from the latest FMCSA SMS snapshot. ## 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 2525234103 Physical Address 6174 HWY 70 W KINSTON, NC 28504 ## Cargo & Operations Cargo Carried General Freight Liquid Gas Intermodal Chemicals Dry Bulk ### Violations by Category 394 total Most common category Vehicle Maintenance · 31% of violations across 8 categories Full violation breakdown by category, out-of-service rates, and historical trends over time. ### Fleet Analytics 416 trucks Top manufacturers VOLVO FREIGHTLINER KENWORTH Sample units 4V4NC9EH5JN8XXXXX 2018 VOLVO VNL64T300 4V4NC9EH5JN8XXXXX 2018 VOLVO VNL64T300 Full manufacturer, model, and model-year breakdown plus the VIN-level fleet roster. 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See AlphaLoops for Brokers: https://runalphaloops.com/lp/broker-vetting Free trial · no credit card upfront Covers every U.S. carrier Risk score · evidence · 72h access ## Structured data ```json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "LocalBusiness", "name": "TIDEWATER TRANSIT CO INC", "url": "https://runalphaloops.com/carrier/nc/90882/tidewater-transit-co-inc", "areaServed": [ { "@type": "State", "name": "NC" }, { "@type": "State", "name": "SC" }, { "@type": "State", "name": "GA" }, { "@type": "State", "name": "TN" }, { "@type": "State", "name": "FL" } ], "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "streetAddress": "6174 HWY 70 W", "addressLocality": "KINSTON", "addressRegion": "NC", "postalCode": "28504", "addressCountry": "US" }, "telephone": "2525234103", "identifier": [ { "@type": "PropertyValue", "name": "DOT Number", "value": "90882" }, { "@type": "PropertyValue", "name": "MC Number", "value": "115831" } ], "numberOfEmployees": { "@type": "QuantitativeValue", "value": 264 } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "FAQPage", "mainEntity": [ { "@type": "Question", "name": "What is TIDEWATER TRANSIT CO INC's DOT number?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "TIDEWATER TRANSIT CO INC's USDOT number is 90882. 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