Tidewater Express Inc is an active interstate carrier based in Hampton, VA.
No insurance filings on record.
View on FMCSA L&I| Vehicle Type | Owned | Term Leased | Trip Leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight Trucks | 32 | 0 | 0 |
| Tractors | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Power Units | 38 | ||
Distinct vehicles · 24 mo
vs 38 self-reported (MCS-150)
Top makes
Registered in
Higher values = more violations. 0 = clean record.
| Category | Insp w/ Viol |
|---|
| Category | vs. Cohort | vs. State | Reading |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 51% | 89% | Around peer average |
| HOS Compliance | 0% | 0% | Better than most peers |
| Driver Fitness | 0% | 0% | Better than most peers |
| Controlled Substances | 0% | 0% | Better than most peers |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 45% | 82% | Around peer average |
Lower percentile = lower SMS measure = stronger safety record. Computed nightly across active carriers in the same state and fleet-size band.
| Type | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Nat'l Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver | 0 | 0 | — | 6.67% |
| Vehicle | 0 | 0 | — | 22.26% |
| Hazmat | 0 | 0 | — | 4.44% |
Where they run
Inspected in 2 states. Top state VA accounts for of activity.
| Period | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow-away | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1, 2025 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Oct 1, 2024 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Jul 1, 2024 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Most-cited violation codes
| BASIC Category | Total | Severe | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Date | State | Vehicle | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 7, 2026 | NC | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Sep 9, 2025 | VA | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Apr 11, 2025 | NC | TRUCK TRACTOR | 3 | 0 |
| Nov 14, 2024 | VA | TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 0 |
| Jul 1, 2024 |
| Measure |
|---|
| Alert |
|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0.14 | — |
| HOS Compliance | 0 | 0.00 | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1.66 | — |
| Driver Fitness | 0 | 0.00 | — |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | 0.00 | — |
| VA |
| TRUCK TRACTOR |
| 0 |
| 0 |
| Date | Code | Description | BASIC | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 11, 2025 | 39360C | Windshield - Damaged or Discolored | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Apr 11, 2025 | 39395A | No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Apr 11, 2025 | 39395F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Nov 14, 2024 | 3922SLLTCD | State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g. safety official signal sign light lane marking other | Unsafe Driving | — |