TIDEWATER TRANSIT COMPANY INC
USDOT 90882 · MC-115831 · KINSTON, NC Authorized
TIDEWATER TRANSIT COMPANY INC is a carrier registered with the FMCSA under USDOT number 90882, based in KINSTON, NC. It operates in interstate commerce. It holds active FMCSA operating authority under MC-115831 and is currently Authorized to operate for hire. Its fleet includes 305 power units and 264 drivers. Its most recent FMCSA safety rating is Satisfactory. This record was last updated 2026-10-10 from official FMCSA data.
Vetting snapshot
- Operating authority
- Authorized
- USDOT registration
- Active
- MCS-150 biennial update
- Current - filed 2026-02-12
- Safety rating
- Satisfactory
- Registered with FMCSA
- 52 years
- Fleet
- 305 power units
Safety record (FMCSA, last 24 months)
- Inspections (24 months)
- 659
- Vehicle out-of-service rate
- 7.1% (FMCSA national average roughly 21%)
- Driver out-of-service rate
- 0.6% (FMCSA national average roughly 5%)
- Crashes (24 months)
- 25, 9 with injuries
- Last inspection
- 2025-10-31
Safety data as of 2026-06-24.
Insurance on file (FMCSA)
- Liability (BIPD)
- A I Transport, $5,000,000 coverage, effective 2025-07-01
- Liability (BIPD)
- National Union Fire Insurance Company of Pittsburgh, Pa., $5,000,000 coverage, effective 2025-07-01
- Liability (BIPD)
- NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA, $5,000,000 coverage, effective 2025-07-01
- Liability (BIPD)
- THE HARTFORD, $75,000 coverage, effective 2024-09-04
- Liability (BIPD)
- HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, effective 2024-09-04
- Liability (BIPD)
- NATIONAL INDEMNITY GROUP, $5,000,000 coverage, effective 2018-07-01
- Liability (BIPD)
- National Fire & Marine Insurance Company, $5,000,000 coverage, effective 2018-07-01
- Liability (BIPD)
- NATIONAL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO., $5,000,000 coverage, effective 2018-07-01
- Cargo
- The Hanover Insurance Company, effective 2017-11-29
- Cargo
- THE HANOVER INSURANCE COMPANY, effective 2017-11-29
- Cargo
- HANOVER INSURANCE CO., effective 2017-11-29
Insurer filings as recorded by the FMCSA. A certificate from the carrier is not a substitute for the filing on record.
FMCSA record
- USDOT Number
- 90882
- MC / Docket Number
- MC-115831
- Legal Name
- TIDEWATER TRANSIT COMPANY INC
- Entity Type
- Carrier
- USDOT Status
- Active
- Operating Authority
- Authorized
- Operation
- Interstate
- Business Type
- CORPORATION
- Operation Classification
- AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
- Physical Address
- 6174 HWY 70 W, KINSTON, NC, 28504
- Mailing Address
- PO BOX 189, KINSTON, NC
- Phone
- (252) 523-4103
- Fax
- (252) 523-4103
- Power Units
- 305
- Trucks
- 305
- Total Drivers
- 264
- CDL Drivers
- 264
- Trailers
- 646
- Hazmat
- Yes
- Cargo Carried
- General Freight, Intermodal Containers, Chemicals, Dry Bulk, Liquids/Gases
- Safety Rating
- Satisfactory
- Safety Rating Date
- 2018-05-21
- Company Officer
- TIM SMITH
- Company Officer
- JACK MCNAIRY
- MCS-150 Date
- 2026-02-12
- Registered
- 1974-06-01
- Last Updated
- 2026-10-10
Frequently asked questions
What is TIDEWATER TRANSIT COMPANY INC's USDOT number and MC number?
TIDEWATER TRANSIT COMPANY INC's USDOT number is 90882 and its operating-authority docket is MC-115831.
Is TIDEWATER TRANSIT COMPANY INC authorized to operate for hire?
Yes. TIDEWATER TRANSIT COMPANY INC currently holds active FMCSA operating authority.
Is TIDEWATER TRANSIT COMPANY INC's USDOT registration active?
Its USDOT registration status is Active in the latest FMCSA data. Registration status reflects FMCSA filings (such as the biennial MCS-150 update), not whether the company is currently doing business.
Where is TIDEWATER TRANSIT COMPANY INC based?
TIDEWATER TRANSIT COMPANY INC is based in 6174 HWY 70 W, KINSTON, NC, 28504, according to its FMCSA registration.
How large is TIDEWATER TRANSIT COMPANY INC's fleet?
TIDEWATER TRANSIT COMPANY INC reported 305 power units and 264 drivers on its most recent FMCSA MCS-150 filing.
What is TIDEWATER TRANSIT COMPANY INC's FMCSA safety rating?
TIDEWATER TRANSIT COMPANY INC's FMCSA safety rating is Satisfactory, issued 2018-05-21.
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Source: official FMCSA / SAFER public records. Verify critical details on this carrier's official FMCSA SAFER snapshot.