TIDEWATER TRANSIT COMPANY INC
- DOT
- 90882
- MC Docket
- 115831
- Authority
- AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE · Hazmat
- Safety
- Satisfactory
About TIDEWATER TRANSIT COMPANY INC
Tidewater Transit Company Inc is a large fleet operator based in Kinston, NC, registered with the FMCSA since 1974 (52 years). The carrier operates 305 power units and 264 drivers, placing it in the top 99th percentile of US for-hire carriers by fleet size. Operating authority: AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE, with hazardous-materials endorsement. Reported 20,017,600 annual miles for 2025 — approximately 65,631 miles per power unit. Cargo carried includes chemicals, liquids and gases, drybulk, general freight, and intermodal. FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory (issued May 2018).
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Fleet & operations
- Power units
- 305
- Drivers
- 264
- Annual miles
- 20,017,600
reported for 2025
Cargo carried
Equipment owned
- Tractor
- 273
- Trailer
- 646
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Data sourced from FMCSA Company Census (public domain). Last refreshed Oct 17, 2026. MCS-150 last updated Feb 2026. Safety rating issued May 2018.