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TIDEWATER EXPRESS INC
Crisfield, MD
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Authority, insurance, safety rating and crash records checked
FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 45599 · MC 163150
Satisfactory
Active 25 yrs, 1 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-163150 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Progressive Casualty Insurance Company
Safety
Satisfactory
21.4% OOS · 23 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 25 yrs, 1 mo
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 30.0% — above the 20.7% national average
- 23 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC163150
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) · $750,000 required
MC096560
Carrier
Insurance on File
Progressive Casualty Insurance Company
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy CA879039059
CONCERT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy CS SPS 0424642-00
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
45599
MC Number
MC-163150
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
August 21, 2025
FMCSA Registration
June 1, 1974
Authority Reinstated
August 1, 2001
Annual Mileage
898,730 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
4011 Crisfield Highway, Crisfield, MD 21817
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Randall Walston
Cargo Types
Refrigerated FoodMeatOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
23
Driver Inspections
9
Vehicle Inspections
17
Out-of-Service Violations
7
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance17
Unsafe Driving3
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate30.0% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (9.3pp higher)
21.4% of 14 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
54th percentile among carriers with 10–24 inspections (lower is better).
CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Violation Rate by Category
Share of roadside inspections in FMCSA's rolling 24-month window that found a violation in each category. The individual violations are listed under each inspection in Inspection Details below. None of this is the basis of the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
4 of 10 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 14 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 14 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 14 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 14 inspections
Crash History (2)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
2
Crashes
0
Fatalities
2
Injuries
2
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 20, 2025 | DE | — | 2 | Yes | Other · Dark - Lighted · Dry |
| October 12, 2024 | VA | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
MD15
VA3
CT1
DE1
MA1
Fleet & Equipment (20)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~13
of 8 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~7
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Dry Van
7
Tractor
7
Truck
3
Not Applicable
2
Straight Truck
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 48 ft | 1UYVS2481CM229703 | 7 | 2 |
| 2006 International L9427 | Tractor · Class 8 | 2HSCNAPR06C293674 | 3 | 1 |
| 2015 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGLBG6FSGE3502 | 3 | 1 |
| 2008 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GRAA06238S700515 | 2 | — |
| 2008 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GRAA06278S700520 | 2 | 1 |
| 2003 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 48 ft | 1UYVS24823M070805 | 2 | — |
| 2007 Western Star 4900 | Truck · Class 8 | 5KKHAECK07PY83186 | 2 | — |
| 2006 Freightliner Columbia | Not Applicable · Class 8 | 1FUJA6CK56PV59585 | 1 | — |
| 2012 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJGEDR4CSBV9212 | 1 | — |
| 2007 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 7 | 1FVACXDCX7HX57044 | 1 | — |
Show all 20 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GRAA06298S700518 | 1 | — |
| 2008 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS25398M470645 | 1 | — |
| 2013 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS253XDM628601 | 1 | — |
| Intl | Straight Truck | 2HSCNSCR87C35146 | 1 | 1 |
| 2007 International L9427 | Tractor · Class 8 | 2HSCNSCR87C351463 | 1 | — |
| 2008 Peterbilt 330 | Truck · Class 6 | 2NPNHM6X68M752741 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Freightliner Cascadia | Not Applicable · Class 8 | 3AKJGLD68GSGY6541 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHLDV3LSLS4080 | 1 | — |
| 2014 International LF687 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDJAPR5EN022753 | 1 | — |
| 2015 International LF687 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDJAPR9FN719134 | 1 | — |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
Inspection Details
Each roadside inspection with its violations
Inspection Records (23)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 10, 2026 | 9424001334 | HAMPTON VA | III | — | — | L.D. ARMY | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
1FUJA6CK56PV59585 1GRAA06238S700515 |
MD 0282F3 ME 245864G |
| July 30, 2026 | 0249C01193 | VIENNA MD | II | — | — | SAME AS CARRIER | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3AKJGLD68GSGY6541 1UYVS2481CM229703 |
MD 0435F6 ME 5701575 |
| May 13, 2026 | 0286C00564 | VIENNA MD | I | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3AKJGLBG6FSGE3502 1UYVS2481CM229703 |
MD 0437F8 ME 5290395 |
| 393.55E-B | Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| March 31, 2026 | 1954C00785 | VIENNA MD | II | — | — | SAME | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
WESTERN STAR UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
5KKHAECK07PY83186 1UYVS24823M070805 |
MD 0201F3 ME 5063316 |
| March 25, 2026 | 1954C00781 | VIENNA MD | II | 1 | 1 | NONE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3AKJGLBG6FSGE3502 1UYVS2481CM229703 |
MD 0437F8 ME 5494175 |
| 393.23-LEU | OOSLighting - All electrical systems on towed vehicle(s) inoperative due to no electrical connection (e.g., unplugged or loose pigtail) | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| February 25, 2026 | 0249C00852 | VIENNA MD | II | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3AKJGLBG6FSGE3502 1UYVS2481CM229703 |
MD 0437F8 ME 5290395 |
| October 16, 2025 | 0251C00510 | VIENNA MD | II | — | — | — | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
WESTERN STAR UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
5KKHAECK07PY83186 1UYVS24823M070805 |
MD 0201F3 ME 5063316 |
| July 29, 2025 | 2257C00298 | WESTOVER MD | II | — | — | SAME | Straight Truck |
PETERBILT |
2NPNHM6X68M752741 |
MD 359E90 |
| July 17, 2025 | 5443001373 | HAMPTON VA | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
3AKJHLDV3LSLS4080 1GRAA06298S700518 |
IN 2845935 ME 245862G |
| June 24, 2025 | 2257C00180 | VIENNA MD | II | 2 | 1 | SAME | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
2HSCNAPR06C293674 1UYVS2481CM229703 |
MD 977F01 ME 54944175 |
| 393.9A-LTSI | OOSLighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LHWS | Lighting - Hazard warning signal(s) inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
Shippers Seen at Inspections
Shipper names recorded by roadside inspectors over roughly the last three years. Only inspected loads appear, so this is a sample of who the carrier hauls for, not a complete customer list. Names are as entered at the roadside; blanks and placeholders such as “N/A” or “same as carrier” are left out.
| Shipper | Inspections | Most recent |
|---|---|---|
| L.D. ARMY | 1 | August 10, 2026 |
| JOHN NAGLE | 1 | May 15, 2025 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| September 2, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| October 13, 2023 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| August 12, 2014 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| August 14, 2013 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| August 14, 2012 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| August 14, 2009 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| August 14, 2008 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| November 30, 2007 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| August 15, 2007 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| December 21, 2005 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| September 1, 2025 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| September 1, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | Term/repl · Concert Specialty Insurance Company |
| September 11, 2000 | COMMON | On Record |
BOC-3 Process Agent
National Resident Agent Services, Inc.
1059 HARRIMAN CT, West Chester, PA, 19380-1330
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Data sourced from FMCSA MCMIS via Socrata. Record last updated: September 20, 2026.
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