Tidewater Transit Co Inc is an active interstate carrier based in Kinston, NC.
No insurance filings on record.
View on FMCSA L&I| Vehicle Type | Owned | Term Leased | Trip Leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight Trucks | 305 | 0 | 0 |
| Tractors | 273 | 32 | 0 |
| Trailers | 646 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Power Units | 305 | ||
Distinct vehicles · 24 mo
vs 305 self-reported (MCS-150)
Top makes
Registered in
Higher values = more violations. 0 = clean record.
| Category |
|---|
| Category | vs. Cohort | vs. State | Reading |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 92% | 92% | Worse than most peers |
| HOS Compliance | 92% | 92% | Worse than most peers |
| Driver Fitness | 75% | 90% | Worse than most peers |
| Controlled Substances | 0% | 0% | Better than most peers |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 58% | 80% | 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 | 4 | — | 6.67% |
| Vehicle | 0 | 39 | — | 22.26% |
| Hazmat | 223 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Period | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow-away | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 1, 2025 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 5 |
| Apr 1, 2025 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 5 |
| Jan 1, 2025 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Oct 1, 2024 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 5 |
| Jul 1, 2024 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
Most-cited violation codes
| BASIC Category | Total | Severe | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 160 |
| Date | State | Vehicle | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 26, 2026 | KY | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Mar 24, 2026 | LA | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Mar 24, 2026 | FL | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Mar 23, 2026 | TN | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Mar 23, 2026 | TN |
| Insp w/ Viol |
|---|
| Measure |
|---|
| Alert |
|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 43 | 1.40 | — |
| HOS Compliance | 31 | 0.15 | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 101 | 1.72 | — |
| Driver Fitness | 6 | 0.05 | — |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | 0.00 | — |
| 4.44% |
Where they run
Inspected in 35 states. Top state NC accounts for 36% of activity. Activity outside home state (NC): 64%.
+30 other states with fewer inspections
| 38 |
| 48 |
| Unsafe Driving | 47 | 20 | 0 |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 35 | 10 | 0 |
| Hazardous Materials Compliance | 27 | 4 | 3 |
| Driver Fitness | 6 | 5 | 5 |
| TRUCK TRACTOR |
| 0 |
| 0 |
| Mar 23, 2026 | GA | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Mar 19, 2026 | SC | TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | 1 |
| Mar 19, 2026 | NC | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | 0 |
| Mar 19, 2026 | TN | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Mar 19, 2026 | US | TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 0 |
| Date | Code | Description | BASIC | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 19, 2026 | 3922SLLLR | State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation | Unsafe Driving | — |
| Mar 19, 2026 | 3965HL | Hubs - Leaking hub | Vehicle Maintenance | Yes |
| Mar 19, 2026 | 39345DB | Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Mar 13, 2026 | 172602CHMER | HM (Emergency Response) - Improper maintenance/accessibility of emergency response information | Hazardous Materials Compliance | — |
| Mar 13, 2026 | 393207ASTCB | Suspension - Suspension connecting rod or tracking component assembly (including spring leaves used as a suspension connecting rod) or any part used for attaching | Vehicle Maintenance | Yes |
| Mar 13, 2026 | 3939ALSML | Lighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Mar 13, 2026 | 39530B1ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | Hours-of-Service Compliance | — |
| Mar 6, 2026 | 39222AD | Driver - Failed to activate hazard warning signal flashers | Unsafe Driving | — |
| Mar 6, 2026 | 3922SLLUP | State/Local Laws - Unlawfully parking /leaving vehicle on roadway | Unsafe Driving | — |
| Mar 2, 2026 | 39375A3TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Vehicle Maintenance | Yes |