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Carrier profile · USDOT 7735 · MC-646270 · Updated Jun 13, 2026
TIDEWATER DIRECT LLC
5 power unitsRegional · 7 statesCENTREVILLE, MD94/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-646270 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORY
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
5Power units
Self-reported · MCS-150
—Trailers seen
None observed · 24 mo
—Avg age (yr)
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · Jun 13, 2026
Clear to load
Active authority and a clean federal record. No blocking issues found.
Active operating authorityInsurance on fileDriver out-of-service rate above average
USDOT registration5252 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)$750K in force
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo6.36.3 %
▼ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal00
Clean · 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersDecoding
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Identity stabilityStable
52 yr unchanged
Same registration since 1974 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
TIDEWATER DIRECT LLC (USDOT 7735) has a Vektor safety score of 94/100 and a Clear to load verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
The carrier holds active common for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of Jun 13, 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 as of Jun 13, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 6.3% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
The carrier received 23 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 16 vehicle-level and 23 driver-level — across 7 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
The carrier has 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 0 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available as of Jun 13, 2026.
It reports 5 power units and 4 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Mar 28, 2025.
It has an FMCSA safety rating of Satisfactory assigned Nov 17, 1992 in the federal record refreshed Jun 13, 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?
As of 2026-06-13, 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 6.3% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 37 roadside inspections, with 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 94/100 (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 7 states.
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