Carrier profile · USDOT 7735 · MC646270 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Tidewater Direct LLC

Centreville, MD · Interstate for-hire carrier · Since 1974
Authority active$750K BIPD on fileSatisfactory ratingNo hazmat
Cargo carriedGeneral FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsU.S. MailCommodities Dry BulkBeveragesPaper Products
5
Power units
4
Drivers
21
Inspections · 24 mo
0
Crashes · 24 mo
291K
Annual miles
52 yr
Registered
100
/ 100
Clear to load

Operating legally with a clean record

Authority and insurance are in order.

How we scored it · 5 factors
Operating authority20/20
Insurance20/20
Out-of-service rates20/20
Crashes & rating20/20
Continuity & identity20/20

Composite of public FMCSA authority, insurance, inspection and crash records weighted against the national fleet. Decision support, not an official FMCSA safety rating.

Safety

FMCSA inspections & crashes · 24 mo · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Vehicle out-of-service
0.0%▼ below avg
National 22.26% · 0 of 14 inspections
Driver out-of-service
4.8%▼ below avg
National 6.67% · 1 of 21 inspections
Crashes
0
0 fatal0 injury0 tow-away
Crash rate 0.00 per 1M mi
Total inspections
21
Driver inspections
21
Vehicle inspections
14
People injured
0
Fatalities
0
FMCSA rating
Satisfactory (1992)

Enforcement

FMCSA closed cases

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Carrier
Active
Broker
None
Docket
MC646270
Revocation pending
No
Common Carrier (Property)

Coverage vs federal minimum

BIPD liability$750,000
$750K required minimum (49 CFR 387.9)
CargoNot required

Filings on record

  1. Nov 12, 2019Liability (BIPD) · Selective Insurance Company of America · $750,000

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
5
Power units
5
Trucks
4
Tractors owned
9
Trailers owned
4
Drivers
3
CDL drivers
Not registered for hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstatePrivate PropertyAuthorized for Hire
Cargo carried
General FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsU.S. MailCommodities Dry BulkBeveragesPaper Products
Annual mileage
291,053 mi (2024)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
7735
MC / docket
MC-646270
Legal name
Tidewater Direct LLC
DBA
—
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Jun 1, 1974
Last MCS-150
Mar 28, 2025
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Drivers (CDL)
4 (3)
Hazmat
No
Business type
Corporation

Fraud & network signals

For review, not a verdict.

No prior revocation
FMCSA shows no link to a previously revoked authority.
Unique phone number
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Unique email address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Unique street address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.

Frequently asked

What is Tidewater Direct LLC's USDOT number?

Tidewater Direct LLC's USDOT number is 7735 and its docket number is MC646270.

Is Tidewater Direct LLC authorized to operate?

Yes. FMCSA shows active carrier operating authority.

What is Tidewater Direct LLC's safety record?

Over the last 24 months: 21 roadside inspections, a 0.0% vehicle and 4.8% driver out-of-service rate, and 0 reportable crashes (0 fatal). FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory.

How big is Tidewater Direct LLC's fleet?

5 power units and 4 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Mar 28, 2025.

What insurance does Tidewater Direct LLC carry?

$750,000 in BIPD liability coverage is on file with Selective Insurance Company of America.

Where is Tidewater Direct LLC located?

Tidewater Direct LLC is located at 300 Tidewater Drive, Centreville, MD, 21617. Phone: (410) 758-1500.

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