Tidewater Fibre Corp
USDOT 453579 · MC-245097, MC-798824 · Chesapeake, Virginia · Interstate for-hire carrier · 100–249 power units
Tidewater Fibre Corp (dba TFC Recycling) is a corporation based in Chesapeake, Virginia, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (private property, authorized for hire, exempt for hire). It reports 112 power units and 91 drivers, which ranks it #52 by fleet size among 128 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in Virginia. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 25 times – about 0.2 inspections per power unit. 11.1% of vehicle inspections and 8.0% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 18.8% and 2.6% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 3 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (2 injuries, 0 fatalities, 2 tow-away), or 2.7 per 100 power units versus 4.5 for its size band. Crash counts in FMCSA data do not indicate fault. Its registered cargo types are garbage / refuse.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Tidewater Fibre Corp |
|---|---|
| DBA name | TFC Recycling |
| USDOT number | 453579 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-245097, MC-798824 |
| Entity type | Private Property, Authorized for Hire, Exempt for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 1958 Diamond Hill Road, Chesapeake, VA 23324 |
| Phone | (877) 543-5766 |
| First registered | Jul 29, 1991 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Sep 11, 2025 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 453579.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 100 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 12 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 30 | 0 | 0 |
- 0.81 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 2.5 trailers per tractor – a drop-and-hook style trailer pool.
- 2,440,708 miles reported for 2024 – about 21,792 miles per power unit vs a 41,613 median for 100–249-unit fleets.
- 100% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 86 CDL drivers; 0 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 54 within 100 miles.
Safety record
Roadside inspections Sep 25, 2024 – Sep 24, 2026; crashes Nov 1, 2024 – Oct 31, 2026. Benchmarks: 100–249-unit for-hire carriers nationally (2,611) and Virginia carriers with 50+ units (128).
| Measure | Tidewater Fibre Corp | Same size, US | VA average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small sample: fewer than 20 vehicle or driver inspections, so rates can swing a lot with one inspection. | ||||
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 11.1% | 18.8% | 17.4% | 41% lower than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 8.0% | 2.6% | 1.5% | 207% higher than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 2.7 | 4.5 | 4.6 | 40% lower than average |
| Inspections | 25 | 25 with a driver check, 9 with a vehicle check, 17 BASIC violations recorded | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated Nov 5, 2007) | |||
Cargo carried
Less common in this directory: garbage / refuse (557 of 5,000 carriers).
Similar carriers in Virginia
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Tidewater Fibre Corp?
Tidewater Fibre Corp is registered with USDOT number 453579 and operating authority MC-245097, MC-798824.
How many trucks does Tidewater Fibre Corp have?
It reports 112 power units (12 tractors, 100 straight trucks) and 30 trailers, with 91 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Sep 11, 2025).
Where is Tidewater Fibre Corp located?
Its registered physical address is in Chesapeake, Virginia 23324.
What is the out-of-service rate of Tidewater Fibre Corp?
Over 24 months, 11.1% of vehicle inspections and 8.0% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 18.8% vehicle, 2.6% driver).
Source: FMCSA Company Census File, SMS inspection file and Crash File (data.transportation.gov), refreshed 2026-11-04. Figures are as reported to FMCSA and may lag. How we calculate these numbers. Spotted an error? Carriers update their record with FMCSA via the MCS-150 form; see corrections.