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TIDEWATER EXPRESS INC

HAMPTON, VA

USDOT 621518 Active AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE Satisfactory rated Company officer: JOHN PELFREY General Freight Motor Vehicles Driveaway / Towaway Machinery / Large Objects Based in HAMPTON, VA Grade A · 100
Brokers & shippers · booking check

No hard blockers on file

Authority and insurance signals look clear in our data. Still verify live on FMCSA SAFER / L&I before tendering a load.

Clear to review
Policy effective · Dec 31, 2023
On file
  • FMCSA cargo filing on file · BMC-34 THE PENINSULA INSURANCE COMPANY · Filing evidence (BMC-34/83) — not a shipper COI Details →
  • 1 active operating authority
  • Insurance on file · $1,000,000 DONEGAL MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X Details →
  • BOC-3 process agent on file TRUCK PROCESS AGENTS OF AMERICA, INC Details →
  • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating
  • OOS rate better than size peers
Company officer: JOHN PELFREY
Cargo: General Freight, Motor Vehicles, Driveaway / Towaway, Machinery / Large Objects
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Plain-text risk summary (print / paste) 
TruckCodex risk summary — TIDEWATER EXPRESS INC (USDOT 621518)
Verdict: CLEAR TO REVIEW
No hard blockers on file
Authority and insurance signals look clear in our data. Still verify live on FMCSA SAFER / L&I before tendering a load.

Authority / census status: Active
Active BIPD limit: $1,000,000
Officer(s): JOHN PELFREY (Company officer)

Blockers:
  (none)

Cautions:
  (none)

On file:
  • FMCSA cargo filing on file · BMC-34 — THE PENINSULA INSURANCE COMPANY · Filing evidence (BMC-34/83) — not a shipper COI
  • 1 active operating authority
  • Insurance on file · $1,000,000 — DONEGAL MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X
  • BOC-3 process agent on file — TRUCK PROCESS AGENTS OF AMERICA, INC
  • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating
  • OOS rate better than size peers

Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/621518/
As of: Jul 24, 2026
Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
TruckCodex · compliance grade

Compliance grade A

Composite of 5/5 scored components (mean 100/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.

A confidence 100% · 5/5 signals
Authority / census
Active · 100/100

Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.

Insurance / BIPD
BIPD active · 100/100

Active BIPD/Primary-like policy on file in our insurance history.

OOS vs peers
Safer than peers · 100/100

Driver OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). Vehicle OOS 0% vs peer median 15.8% (better). n=26117 same-size ACTIVE peers.

FMCSA safety rating
Satisfactory · 100/100

Official FMCSA Satisfactory safety rating.

Insurance-watch tier
Not on watch · 100/100

No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.

TruckCodex compliance grade from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Clear to review.

Operating authority
Insurance

1 active liability policy · 1 cargo filing

BOC-3 agent

TRUCK PROCESS AGENTS OF AMERICA, INC

Company profile

Company details
USDOT 621518
In FMCSA records since Nov 21, 1995 (~30y)
MC / docket MC538588
Company officer JOHN PELFREY
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Cargo carried
General Freight, Motor Vehicles, Driveaway / Towaway, Machinery / Large Objects
Fleet size 38 units
Drivers 64
Annual mileage 650,000 mi
Contact & address
Phone: (757) 723-1214
Email: [email protected]
Physical
1749 W PEMBROKE AVE
HAMPTON, VA 23661
Mailing address matches physical.
Registration & safety rating
USDOT 621518
In FMCSA records since Nov 21, 1995 (~30y)
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Annual mileage (MCS-150) 650,000 mi
Safety Rating Satisfactory
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate 0.0% vs 23.4% -23.4 pts
Driver OOS Rate 0.0% vs 6.7% -6.7 pts
Violations per Inspection 1.50 vs 1.80 -0.30
Peer tier (mid-sized fleets (11-100 power units)) median OOS rate: 27.3%
Active liability insurance
FMCSA cargo filing (BMC-34/83)

FMCSA L&I filing evidence — not a shipper certificate of insurance (COI). Cargo (BMC-34) is primarily an HHG / household-goods requirement; general freight carriers often have none.

Related filings

Fleet details (MCS-150)

Vehicle type Owned Term leased Trip leased
Truck tractors 6 0 0
Trailers 6 0 0
Trucks 32 0 0

Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).

Accident reports (24 months)

All 23 crashes →
Last 6 months 6–12 months 12–24 months Total
Fatalities 0 0 0 0
Injuries 0 0 3 3
Tow-away 0 0 5 5
Crash reports 0 0 5 5

Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.

Inspections (24 months)

All 10 inspections →
Driver Vehicle Hazmat
Inspections 4 4 0
OOS inspections 0 0 0
OOS percentage 0% 0% —
National average 6.67% 22.26% 4.44%

Roadside inspections in the last 24 months. National averages are FMCSA MCSAP reference rates (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%, hazmat ~4.4%).

Power Units
38
Drivers
64
Inspections
10
FMCSA roadside history on file
OOS Rate (peak)
—
Crashes (24m)
5
23 all-time
Authorities
1
1 active
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles

TIDEWATER EXPRESS INC is a motor carrier based in HAMPTON, VA, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 621518. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of Satisfactory. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 38 power units and 64 drivers, with 10 roadside inspections on file. Use this page to verify the carrier's authority and insurance, review its inspection and crash history, and cross-reference live data on FMCSA SAFER before booking a load or onboarding a partner.

Carrier overview

TIDEWATER EXPRESS INC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 38 power units and 64 drivers, based in Hampton, VA. Across 5 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 0.0% out-of-service rate, with 5 reportable crashes. Operating authority is active for common.

Inspection profile

5 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, roughly flat versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in VA (3) and NC (2), with Level 3 inspections the most common.

Violation profile

0.0% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (66.7% of violations); top code 392.2-SLLSR (Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) cited 1 times.

Fleet profile

The fleet comprises 38 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 64 drivers; Peterbilt, Fontaine, and Freightliner are the most-inspected makes.

Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service

Compared against 26,117 ACTIVE carriers operating 19–57 power units (±50% of this carrier's 38 unit fleet).

This carrier — Driver OOS
0%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 26,117 same-size peers
Verdict
On par with peers
Delta 0 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
This carrier — Vehicle OOS
0%
Vehicles placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
15.8%
Median across 26,117 same-size peers
Verdict
Safer than peers
Delta -15.8 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map

Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)

2024-11 2026-01

Violations by BASIC Category

Federal BASIC buckets for every citation issued against this carrier over the past 24 months.
Vehicle Maintenance
4 violations
Unsafe Driving
2 violations

Activity by State

States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.
State Inspections OOS OOS % Last Inspection
North Carolina (NC) 2 0 0.0% Jan 7, 2026
Virginia (VA) 2 0 0.0% Sep 9, 2025
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
Peterbilt 5
Fontaine 2
Freightliner 2
Chevrolet 1
Ford 1
Pinh 1
Trai 1
Trail Eze 1
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
BASIC Inspections Serious Measure Percentile Alert As Of
Driver Fitness 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 20, 2026
Controlled Substances / Alcohol 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 20, 2026
Hours of Service 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 20, 2026
Unsafe Driving 1 — 0.14 0 — Jul 20, 2026
Vehicle Maintenance 1 — 1.00 1 — Jul 20, 2026

Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.

Recent Inspections (10 rows) View all 10 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
86748979 Jan 7, 2026 NC 2 158
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
VA 82267P · 1FUJGEDR6CLBF8097
0 — No
85743064 Sep 9, 2025 VA 3 SUFFOLK VA
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
VA 14319XA · 1XPXP4EX0RD687928
1 396.17C-PI No
84375558 Apr 11, 2025 NC 1 —
CHEVROLET TRUCK TRACTOR
VA TX266201 · 1GC4YUEYXNF341605
3 393.95A, 393.60C, 393.95F No
83163916 Nov 14, 2024 VA 2 SUFFOLK VA
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
VA 22275XA · 1XPCP4EX9LD643402
2 392.2-SLLSR, 392.2-SLLTCD No
82018607 Jul 1, 2024 VA 3 VIRGINIA BEACH VA
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
VA UA11090 · 1FDWE3FL2ADA33540
0 — No
80014618 Oct 25, 2023 VA 3 AT INDIAN RIVER EXIT
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
VA 12224WT · 3ALJCYGE3LDLV7149
0 — No
79530963 Aug 29, 2023 VA 5 2700 VICTORY BLVD
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
VA 9435TW · 1NPCX4TX2MD632840
0 — No
79530962 Aug 29, 2023 VA 5 2700 VICTORY BLVD
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
VA 5299TW · 1NPCL49X8LD632889
0 — No
79530961 Aug 29, 2023 VA 5 2700 VICTORY BLVD
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
VA 12570WT · 1NPCX4TX5PD838030
0 — No
78371938 Apr 17, 2023 VA 3 —
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
VA 12110WT · 1M1AW09Y7CM019105
1 392.2 No
Recent Crashes (23 rows)
Report # Date ▼ State Fatalities Injuries Tow Hazmat Severity
VA0250515167 Feb 17, 2025 VA 0 2 Yes No Injury
VA0250295210 Jan 28, 2025 VA 0 0 Yes No Tow
VA0250265074 Jan 24, 2025 VA 0 1 Yes No Injury
VA0243635053 Dec 20, 2024 VA 0 0 Yes No Tow
VA0242335262 Aug 17, 2024 VA 0 0 Yes No Tow
NC0107626505 Feb 9, 2024 NC 0 1 No No Injury
VA0223585222 Dec 22, 2022 VA 0 0 Yes No Tow
VA0190875135 Mar 27, 2019 VA 0 0 Yes No Tow
VA0190865215 Mar 26, 2019 VA 0 0 Yes No Tow
VA0190335241 Feb 1, 2019 VA 0 0 Yes No Tow
VA0182905362 Oct 12, 2018 VA 0 0 Yes No Tow
VA0181845336 Jul 2, 2018 VA 0 2 Yes No Injury
VA0173265410 Nov 22, 2017 VA 0 1 Yes No Injury
VA0161535160 May 31, 2016 VA 0 0 Yes No Tow
VA0150625207 Feb 24, 2015 VA 0 0 Yes No Tow
VA0141740004 Mar 8, 2014 VA 0 1 Yes No Injury
VA0123475077 Dec 6, 2012 VA 0 1 Yes No Injury
VA0121235116 Apr 22, 2012 VA 0 2 Yes No Injury
VA0102590032 Aug 17, 2010 VA 0 3 Yes No Injury
VA0100740066 Feb 1, 2010 VA 0 0 Yes No Tow
VA0091145507 Mar 17, 2009 VA 0 0 Yes No Tow
VA0000101940 Apr 25, 2005 VA 0 1 Yes No Injury
VA0000101939 Apr 25, 2005 VA 0 1 Yes No Injury
Authority Records (1 docket)
common
MC538588
Active
—
View full authority record →
MC Certificate Documents (1 PDF)

Authority Records (above) are FMCSA docket status and lifecycle events. MC Certificate Documents here are the archived PDF letters for each action — grants, reinstatements, revocations, name changes, and transfers. They are related but not the same dataset: one row per PDF letter, not one file per docket.

Click a row to open that specific letter. Multiple letters per docket are listed separately by action type and date.

Date Docket Action Authority PDF
Oct 28, 2005 MC538588-C CPL REVOCATION CPL →
Insurance Coverage Timeline (23 rows)

Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.

Insurer Policy # Type Limit Effective Cancel Status
DONEGAL MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY 1000111237 91X $1,000,000 Dec 31, 2023 On file ACTIVE
DONEGAL MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY CAA9475277 BIPD/Primary — Dec 31, 2022 Jul 20, 2024 CANCELLED
BUILDING INDUSTRY INSURANCE ASSOCIATION INC AU100484 BIPD/Primary — Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2022 REPLACED
DONEGAL MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY CAA9475277 BIPD/Primary — Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2023 REPLACED
BUILDING INDUSTRY INSURANCE ASSOCIATION INC AU100484 BIPD/Primary — Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2022 REPLACED
BUILDING INDUSTRY INSURANCE ASSOCIATION INC AU100484 BIPD/Primary — Dec 31, 2020 Dec 31, 2021 REPLACED
BUILDING INDUSTRY INSURANCE ASSOCIATION INC AU000016830 BIPD/Primary — Dec 31, 2019 Dec 31, 2020 CANCELLED
BUILDING INDUSTRY INSURANCE ASSOCIATION INC AU000016830 BIPD/Primary — Dec 31, 2018 Dec 31, 2019 REPLACED
BUILDING INDUSTRY INSURANCE ASSOCIATION INC AU000016830 BIPD/Primary — Dec 31, 2017 Dec 31, 2018 REPLACED
BUILDING INDUSTRY INSURANCE ASSOCIATION INC AU000016830 BIPD/Primary — Dec 31, 2016 Dec 31, 2017 REPLACED
THE PENINSULA INSURANCE COMPANY CL 6471 34 — Oct 18, 2010 On file ACTIVE
HANOVER INSURANCE CO. IHR 6786227 CARGO — Nov 1, 2009 Oct 18, 2010 REPLACED
HANOVER INSURANCE CO. IHR 6786227 CARGO — Nov 1, 2009 Nov 5, 2010 CANCELLED
THE PENINSULA INSURANCE COMPANY CM 6471 BIPD/Primary — Nov 1, 2009 Dec 31, 2016 REPLACED
UNIVERSAL UNDERWRITERS INSURANCE CO. 290698 BIPD/Primary — Nov 1, 2008 Nov 1, 2009 REPLACED
HANOVER INSURANCE CO. IHT 4389861 CARGO — Nov 1, 2008 Nov 1, 2009 REPLACED
HANOVER INSURANCE CO. IHT 4389861 CARGO — Nov 1, 2008 Dec 24, 2009 CANCELLED
THE PENINSULA INSURANCE COMPANY CL 5846 CARGO — Nov 1, 2007 Nov 1, 2008 REPLACED
THE PENINSULA INSURANCE COMPANY CM 5846 BIPD/Primary — Nov 1, 2007 Nov 1, 2008 REPLACED
THE PENINSULA INSURANCE COMPANY CM 4258 CARGO — Nov 1, 2004 Nov 1, 2007 REPLACED
THE PENINSULA INSURANCE COMPANY CM 4258 BIPD/Primary — Nov 1, 2004 Dec 16, 2007 CANCELLED
THE PENINSULA INSURANCE COMPANY CM 4258 BIPD/Primary — Nov 1, 2004 Nov 1, 2007 REPLACED
THE PENINSULA INSURANCE COMPANY CM 4258 CARGO — Nov 1, 2004 Dec 16, 2007 CANCELLED
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
  1. Jul 20, 2024
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — DONEGAL MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
  2. Dec 31, 2023
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — DONEGAL MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
  3. Dec 31, 2022
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — BUILDING INDUSTRY INSURANCE ASSOCIATION INC
  4. Dec 31, 2021
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — BUILDING INDUSTRY INSURANCE ASSOCIATION INC
  5. Dec 31, 2020
    insurance
    CANCEL — BUILDING INDUSTRY INSURANCE ASSOCIATION INC
  6. Dec 31, 2019
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — BUILDING INDUSTRY INSURANCE ASSOCIATION INC
  7. Dec 31, 2018
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — BUILDING INDUSTRY INSURANCE ASSOCIATION INC
  8. Dec 31, 2017
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — BUILDING INDUSTRY INSURANCE ASSOCIATION INC
  9. Dec 31, 2016
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — THE PENINSULA INSURANCE COMPANY
  10. Nov 5, 2010
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — HANOVER INSURANCE CO.
  11. Oct 19, 2010
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  12. Oct 18, 2010
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — HANOVER INSURANCE CO.
  13. Dec 24, 2009
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — HANOVER INSURANCE CO.
  14. Dec 10, 2009
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  15. Nov 1, 2009
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — UNIVERSAL UNDERWRITERS INSURANCE CO.
  16. Nov 1, 2009
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — HANOVER INSURANCE CO.
  17. Nov 1, 2008
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — THE PENINSULA INSURANCE COMPANY
  18. Nov 1, 2008
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — THE PENINSULA INSURANCE COMPANY
  19. Dec 16, 2007
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — THE PENINSULA INSURANCE COMPANY
  20. Nov 1, 2007
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — THE PENINSULA INSURANCE COMPANY
  21. Oct 28, 2005
    authority
    GRANTED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for

Most-Inspected Stations

Station State Inspections OOS
2700 VICTORY BLVD VA 3 0
SUFFOLK VA VA 2 0
158 NC 1 0
AT INDIAN RIVER EXIT VA 1 0
VIRGINIA BEACH VA VA 1 0

Top Violation Codes Cited

Code Description Category Cited OOS
392.2 Violation of Local Laws - Explain: Unsafe Driving 1 0
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How to verify TIDEWATER EXPRESS INC

  1. Verify USDOT and MC numbers match the carrier's documents. Compare the USDOT number and MC docket on this page to the numbers on the carrier's invoice, rate confirmation, or load-board listing. A mismatch between the carrier's claimed numbers and the registered legal name is the single most common red flag.
  2. Check active operating authority and insurance status. Confirm the Authority Records show at least one ACTIVE docket for the type of operation you're booking, and that the Active Insurance card lists a current BIPD/Primary policy. A revoked authority or uninsured carrier cannot legally operate.
  3. Review safety rating and SMS BASIC scores. Check the carrier's FMCSA safety rating (if any) and the SMS BASIC table. A high percentile in any BASIC category — especially Unsafe Driving, HOS, or Vehicle Maintenance — is worth investigating before tendering a load.
  4. Examine inspection and crash history. Open the Inspection History and Crash History subpages for the full record. Look for patterns: repeat OOS findings on the same unit, multiple crashes in a short window, or violations clustered in one BASIC category.
  5. Cross-reference real-time data with FMCSA SAFER. For the most current snapshot — within 24 hours of any insurer filing or authority change — click through to the FMCSA SAFER lookup. TruckCodex mirrors SAFER and L&I daily; SAFER itself reflects filings within 24 hours.

Frequently asked questions about TIDEWATER EXPRESS INC

Is TIDEWATER EXPRESS INC an active motor carrier? ▾
Yes. TIDEWATER EXPRESS INC is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 621518 and is currently shown as Active in the agency's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Active status means the carrier may legally operate, contingent on continuous insurance and authority filings.
What is TIDEWATER EXPRESS INC's safety rating? ▾
TIDEWATER EXPRESS INC's FMCSA safety rating is Satisfactory. A Satisfactory rating means FMCSA evaluators determined the carrier had an adequate safety management program at the time of the most recent compliance review. Safety ratings are assigned only after a formal compliance review; most carriers in the FMCSA database are unrated.
How many inspections has TIDEWATER EXPRESS INC had? ▾
10 roadside inspections are on file for TIDEWATER EXPRESS INC in FMCSA's MCMIS database. Each inspection is summarized in the Inspection History section below — sortable by date, state, level, and out-of-service result. Newer inspections are pulled from the FMCSA SMS data feed daily.
What is TIDEWATER EXPRESS INC's out-of-service rate? ▾
TIDEWATER EXPRESS INC has no out-of-service findings on its inspection record. Across 10 inspections, no driver or vehicle has been placed out of service — a clean record relative to the national averages of roughly 6.7% (driver) and 23.4% (vehicle).
Where is TIDEWATER EXPRESS INC based? ▾
TIDEWATER EXPRESS INC reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 1749 W PEMBROKE AVE, HAMPTON, Virginia 23661. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.
Does TIDEWATER EXPRESS INC have valid operating authority? ▾
Yes. TIDEWATER EXPRESS INC holds 1 active FMCSA operating authority (MC538588). Each docket appears in the Authority Records section below with its full event history. Active authority means the carrier may legally operate as a for-hire carrier, contingent on current insurance and BOC-3 process-agent filings.
How many trucks and drivers does TIDEWATER EXPRESS INC operate? ▾
TIDEWATER EXPRESS INC self-reports 38 power units and 64 drivers on its most recent FMCSA Form MCS-150 filing. Power-unit and driver counts come from the carrier directly and are required to be updated every two years; very large fluctuations between filings can indicate fleet changes worth investigating.
Has TIDEWATER EXPRESS INC had any crashes? ▾
23 FMCSA-reportable crashes are on file for TIDEWATER EXPRESS INC in MCMIS. A reportable crash is one resulting in a fatality, an injury requiring transport for medical attention, or a vehicle disabled and towed from the scene. The full crash log is on the Crashes subpage with date, state, and outcome details.

About FMCSA carrier records

Every commercial motor carrier operating in the United States is required to register with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and obtain a USDOT number. The USDOT number is a permanent, unique identifier — once assigned, it stays with the carrier for life and is never reissued to another company. Carriers must update their registration every two years on Form MCS-150 to keep their address, fleet size, and operating data current.

Carrier safety data lives in FMCSA's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS): roadside inspections, crashes, out-of-service findings, and the seven Behavior Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs) that make up the SMS scoring methodology. For-hire carriers must also hold operating authority — an MC, FF, or MX docket number — which is separate from the USDOT number and requires continuous insurance and BOC-3 process-agent filings to remain active.

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