Tidewater Transit Company Inc
USDOT 90882 · MC-115831 · Kinston, North Carolina · Interstate for-hire carrier · 250–499 power units
Tidewater Transit Company Inc is a corporation based in Kinston, North Carolina, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 305 power units and 264 drivers, which ranks it #23 by fleet size among 187 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in North Carolina. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 642 times – about 2.1 inspections per power unit. 10.5% of vehicle inspections and 0.8% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 18.3% and 2.0% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 22 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (9 injuries, 0 fatalities, 22 tow-away), or 7.2 per 100 power units versus 4.2 for its size band. Crash counts in FMCSA data do not indicate fault. Its registered cargo types are general freight, liquids / gases, intermodal containers, chemicals, commodities dry bulk.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Tidewater Transit Company Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 90882 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-115831 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 6174 Hwy 70 W, Kinston, NC 28504 |
| Phone | (252) 523-4103 |
| First registered | Jun 1, 1974 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Feb 12, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | Yes |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 90882.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 273 | 32 | 0 |
| Trailers | 646 | 0 | 0 |
- 0.87 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 2.1 trailers per tractor – a drop-and-hook style trailer pool.
- 20,017,600 miles reported for 2025 – about 65,631 miles per power unit vs a 41,335 median for 250–499-unit fleets.
- 97% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 264 CDL drivers; 264 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 0 within 100 miles.
Safety record
Roadside inspections Sep 25, 2024 – Sep 24, 2026; crashes Nov 1, 2024 – Oct 31, 2026. Benchmarks: 250–499-unit for-hire carriers nationally (792) and North Carolina carriers with 50+ units (187).
| Measure | Tidewater Transit Company In | Same size, US | NC average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 10.5% | 18.3% | 13.8% | 43% lower than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 0.8% | 2.0% | 1.8% | 61% lower than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 7.2 | 4.2 | 4.8 | 73% higher than average |
| Inspections | 642 | 642 with a driver check, 418 with a vehicle check, 275 BASIC violations recorded, 275 hazmat-related | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated May 21, 2018) | |||
Cargo carried
Less common in this directory: intermodal containers (980 of 5,000 carriers).
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Tidewater Transit Company Inc?
Tidewater Transit Company Inc is registered with USDOT number 90882 and operating authority MC-115831.
How many trucks does Tidewater Transit Company Inc have?
It reports 305 power units (305 tractors, 0 straight trucks) and 646 trailers, with 264 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Feb 12, 2026).
Where is Tidewater Transit Company Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in Kinston, North Carolina 28504.
What is the out-of-service rate of Tidewater Transit Company Inc?
Over 24 months, 10.5% of vehicle inspections and 0.8% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 18.3% vehicle, 2.0% 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.