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Freight Carrier · Chesapeake, VA

TIDEWATER EXPRESS CARRIERS INC

Name: TIDEWATER EXPRESS CARRIERS INC
Address: 124 CEDAR RD, CHESAPEAKE, VA, 23322, US
Telephone: (757) 470-0822

124 CEDAR RD · Chesapeake, VA 23322

AUTHORIZED FOR:

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MC #520869
USDOT #1358421 USDOT Active

1
Power Unit
2
Drivers
Carrier
Entity Type

About this carrier

TIDEWATER EXPRESS CARRIERS INC is a Chesapeake, VA freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Virginia. This company has 1 truck(s) in their fleet and 2 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-520869 and their USDOT number is 1358421.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 08/13/2007 · last updated Jul 7, 2026.

Carrier Details

Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
MCS-150 Filed 08/13/2007

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification

Authorized for Hire

Carrier Operation

Intrastate (Non-Hazmat)

Cargo Authorized

General Freight

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections

Home base Based in Chesapeake, Virginia. No roadside inspections on record in the past 24 months to map operating states.

Safety Record

Updated Jul 22, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

0
Fatal
0
Injury
0
Tow
0
Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving Not Public — Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service Not Public — Vehicle Maintenance Not Public — Drugs / Alcohol Not Public — Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness Not Public —

Locations

Physical Address

TIDEWATER EXPRESS CARRIERS INC
124 CEDAR RD
CHESAPEAKE, VA 23322

Mailing Address

TIDEWATER EXPRESS CARRIERS INC
PO BOX 16326
CHESAPEAKE, VA 23328

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