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Carrier profile · USDOT 7735 · MC-646270 · Updated Sep 6, 2026
Tidewater Direct LLC
5 power unitsavg 7.3 yrRegional · 7 statesCENTREVILLE, MD100/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-646270 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORY
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
5Power units
4 observed · MCS-150
4Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
7.3Avg age (yr)
2014–2024 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · Sep 6, 2026
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 37 inspections.
USDOT registration5252 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)On file
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo—
No inspections · 24 moCrashes · fatal—
No crash recordVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersTypical
7.3 yr
Model years 2014–2024 · peer benchmark unavailable.
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 100/100 and a Clear to load verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record refreshed Sep 6, 2026.
The carrier holds active common for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of Sep 6, 2026.
It has an unknown current BIPD insurance status because no FMCSA L&I active-filing snapshot is available as of Sep 6, 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 Sep 6, 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 Sep 6, 2026, TIDEWATER DIRECT LLC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
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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