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Carrier profile · USDOT 1845694 · MC-668519 · Updated Jun 13, 2026
TIDWELL & SON LLC
14 power unitsavg 16 yrRegional · 4 statesSPRINGTOWN, TX74/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-668519 ACTIVE
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
14Power units
12 observed · MCS-150
12Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
16.0Avg age (yr)
1999–2024 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · Jun 13, 2026
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Operating, but with flags a broker should weigh before tendering freight.
Active operating authorityInsurance on fileVehicle out-of-service rate well above average
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USDOT registration1717 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)$1M in force
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo40.0%
▲ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal22
2 in 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersOlder
16 yr
Model years 1999–2024 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
17 yr unchanged
Same registration since 2009 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
TIDWELL & SON LLC (USDOT 1845694) has a Vektor safety score of 74/100 and a Review before loading 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 $1,000,000 limit in force from HIGHLANDER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY effective Mar 1, 2024 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot as of Jun 13, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 40.0% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
The carrier received 18 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 15 vehicle-level and 18 driver-level — across 4 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
The carrier has 2 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 2 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available as of Jun 13, 2026.
It reports 14 power units and 14 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Apr 29, 2025.
It has no FMCSA-assigned safety rating in the federal record refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is TIDWELL & SON LLC's USDOT number?
TIDWELL & SON LLC's USDOT number is 1845694, and its motor carrier number is MC-668519.
Is TIDWELL & SON LLC authorized to operate?
As of Jun 13, 2026, TIDWELL & SON LLC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is TIDWELL & SON LLC's safety record?
TIDWELL & SON LLC has a 40.0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 34 roadside inspections, with 2 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor's computed risk score is 74/100 (tier: review).
How big is TIDWELL & SON LLC's fleet?
TIDWELL & SON LLC operates 14 power units and 14 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is TIDWELL & SON LLC based?
TIDWELL & SON LLC is based in SPRINGTOWN, TX, with roadside inspections recorded across 4 states.
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