Fleet typeIdentity
Small fleet
5 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.
Carrier profile · USDOT 7735 · MC-646270 ·
Tidewater Direct LLC
5 power unitsavg 7.2 yrMulti-region · 8 statesCENTREVILLE, MD100/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-646270 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORY
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
5Power units
5 observed · MCS-150
5Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
7.2Avg age (yr)
2014–2024 · vPIC
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Load decision ·
Clear to load
Active authority and a clean federal record. No blocking issues found.
Watch · 0
Nothing flagged.
In good standing · 4
Active operating authorityActive for-hire authority is on file with FMCSA.Insurance on fileBIPD (liability) insurance is on file with FMCSA.Established 52 yearsOperating authority has been on file since 1974.Out-of-service rates below national averageBoth vehicle and driver OOS rates beat the national benchmark across 41 inspections.
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersTypical
7.2 yr
Model years 2014–2024 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
52 yr unchanged
Same registration since 1974 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
Cross-border activity
No border inspections on record
A named inspection location does not confirm a border transit or operating authority. Counts cover retained inspection records.
Safety and violations
Violation data is not available for this carrier right now.
Verification summary
TIDEWATER DIRECT LLC (USDOT 7735) has a Vektor safety score of 100/100 and a Clear to load verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record. FMCSA profile data as of Nov 3, 2026.
The carrier holds active common for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I. FMCSA authority data as of Nov 7, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $750,000 limit in force from SELECTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA effective Nov 12, 2019 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot. FMCSA insurance data as of Nov 3, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 0.0% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA safety data as of Nov 7, 2026.
The carrier received 23 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 16 vehicle-level and 23 driver-level — across 8 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA operations data as of Nov 7, 2026.
The carrier has 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months and 0 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available. FMCSA safety data as of Nov 7, 2026.
It reports 5 power units and 4 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Mar 28, 2025. FMCSA identity data as of Nov 7, 2026.
It has an FMCSA safety rating of Satisfactory assigned Nov 17, 1992 in the federal record. FMCSA identity data as of Nov 7, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is TIDEWATER DIRECT LLC's USDOT number?
TIDEWATER DIRECT LLC's USDOT number is 7735, and its motor carrier number is MC-646270.
Is TIDEWATER DIRECT LLC authorized to operate?
FMCSA authority data as of Nov 7, 2026. TIDEWATER DIRECT LLC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is TIDEWATER DIRECT LLC's safety record?
TIDEWATER DIRECT LLC has a 0.0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 41 roadside inspections, with 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 100/100 (tier: clear).
How big is TIDEWATER DIRECT LLC's fleet?
TIDEWATER DIRECT LLC operates 5 power units and 4 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is TIDEWATER DIRECT LLC based?
TIDEWATER DIRECT LLC is based in CENTREVILLE, MD, with roadside inspections recorded across 8 states.
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