According to FMCSA records, Tidewater Transit Co INC (DOT# 90882) in Kinston, North Carolina has 962 inspections on record with 522 violations and a 7.6% vehicle out-of-service rate and 26 crashes. Safety grade: A (excellent safety record). Active common authority.
962Inspections
7.6%Vehicle OOS Rate
26Crashes
305Power Units
Out-of-Service Rates vs. National Average
An out-of-service (OOS) violation means a vehicle or driver was found unsafe to operate during a roadside inspection and was prohibited from continuing until the issue was corrected.
Vehicle OOS Rate7.6%
Carrier: 7.6% (73 of 962)National: 23.2%
Driver OOS Rate1.2%
Carrier: 1.2% (12 of 962)National: 6.4%
63%OOS rate better than 63% of carriers in North Carolina
23%crash rate better than 23% of carriers in North Carolina
Violation Categories · 522 total violations
FMCSA groups violations into Behavioral Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs). Each violation found during a roadside inspection is classified into a category that reflects the type of safety risk.
522total violations across 962 inspections
85violations resulted in out-of-service orders (16%)
Vehicle Maintenance
250
Unsafe Driving
139
Hours of Service
80
Driver Fitness
12
Hazardous Materials
37
Other
4
Inspection History · 100 records
FMCSA inspections range from Level 1 (full vehicle and driver examination) to Level 6 (enhanced motorcoach inspection). Level 1 is the most thorough; Levels 2 and 3 are walk-around and driver-only checks.
FMCSA operating authority permits interstate for-hire transportation. Carriers must maintain minimum insurance coverage levels to keep authority active. BIPD (bodily injury and property damage) insurance is required for all for-hire carriers.
MC/MX NumberMC115831
Common AuthorityActive
Contract AuthorityActive
Broker AuthorityN
BIPD InsuranceNot On File
Cargo InsuranceOn File
Surety BondOn File
Type
Insurer
Coverage
Effective
BIPD/Primary
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$5,000
07/01/2025
BIPD/Excess
National Fire & Marine Insurance Co.
$5,000
07/01/2018
CARGO
Hanover Insurance Co.
N/A
11/29/2017
SURETY
Hartford Fire Insurance Company
N/A
09/04/2024
Fleet Profile
Power units include trucks, tractors, and other commercial motor vehicles registered to the carrier. Driver count reflects the total number of drivers reported on the carrier's MCS-150 filing.