No Insurance on File
No insurance filings found with FMCSA for this carrier.
USE WITH CAUTION
Multiple concerns detected — enhanced vetting required.
TIDEWATER EXPRESS INC is a well-established small for-hire carrier (8 units, 12 drivers) based in CRISFIELD, MD, operating since 1974. 2 risk signals detected. No insurance filings found with FMCSA for this carrier. Additionally, Carrier received a Conditional safety rating in March 2016, indicating deficiencies found during FMCSA compliance review.
What's notable
No Insurance on File
No insurance filings found with FMCSA for this carrier.
Conditional Safety Rating
Carrier received a Conditional safety rating in March 2016, indicating deficiencies found during FMCSA compliance review.
Established Carrier
52 years of continuous active authority with no revocations.
OOS Rates Below Average
Both driver (4.5%) and vehicle (18.2%) out-of-service rates are below national averages, based on 22 inspections.
Clean Crash Record
No DOT-reportable crashes over 52 years of operating history.
No Insurance on File
No insurance filings found with FMCSA despite having inspection records. Verify insurance directly with the carrier.
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