TIDEWATER EQUIPMENT COMPANY
66-unit flatbed / open-deck operator based in Brunswick, GA. Current peer-cohort grade: A (strong).
- USDOT
- 1279107
- MC
- MC590632
- Based
- Brunswick, GA
- Contact
- 9122658760 · mketcham@tidewaterequip.com
What this carrier is
TIDEWATER EQUIPMENT COMPANY is a mid-sized-fleet flatbed / open-deck operator based in Brunswick, GA. Operating footprint: 66 power units, 64 drivers. The carrier runs over-the-road lanes and holds active MC590632 authority. Listed cargo classifications include machinery, large objects and other: parts.
Fleet composition on file: 60 owned trucks, 4 owned tractors, 15 owned trailers.
For shippers and brokers: this carrier reads as low-risk on peer-cohort measures with no acute or critical flags in the current window.
At a glance
Safety record
Grade shown here is ProHRHQ analysis based on public FMCSA data. It is not an official FMCSA safety rating. The authoritative federal record is on FMCSA SAFER/SMS.
Current peer-cohort snapshot based on public FMCSA BASIC measures. Peer cohort: 320 motor carriers operating 66 power units.
No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
The strongest signal is Driver Fitness at 0.0% of peer cohort average — well under norm. Combined with a clean acute-flag picture, that supports the A grade. Main caution: nothing stands out as disqualifying on this record.
| BASIC | Carrier (3yr, weighted) | Cohort avg | vs. cohort | Acute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 7 | 30.47 | 23.0% | No |
| Hours-of-Service | 3 | 14.17 | 21.2% | No |
| Driver Fitness | 0 | 2.86 | 0.0% | No |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0 | 0.01 | 0.0% | No |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 10 | 77.47 | 12.9% | No |
| Hazmat | 0 | 0.69 | 0.0% | n/a |
Against similarly sized 66-power-unit peers, this carrier is below cohort average in Unsafe Driving, Hours-of-Service, Driver Fitness, Controlled Substances/Alcohol, and Vehicle Maintenance.
Inspection and violation record
Last 3 years of public roadside history for USDOT 1279107: 24 inspections across 6 states. Most recent inspection: Apr 9, 2026 in AL.
| BASIC | Violations (3 yr) |
|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 8 |
| Hours-of-Service | 1 |
| Driver Fitness | 1 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 9 |
| Total violations | 19 (1 out-of-service) |
What this carrier likely fits
This is a flatbed / open-deck operator that runs over-the-road lanes, primarily interstate over 100 miles, at a mid-sized fleet scale, with machinery, large objects, and other: parts on the FMCSA cargo classification list. Trailer-heavy fleet composition (15 trailers against 4 tractors) is consistent with drop-and-hook or dedicated lane operation.
Drawn from FMCSA-reported cargo classifications, route profile, and fleet composition. Not a substitute for direct confirmation of equipment and lane capability with the carrier.
Key takeaways
- Grade A (strong) against 320 peer carriers operating 66 power units.
- No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
- 14 inspections in the 24-month SMS window (1 vehicle OOS).
- Three-year public record: 19 violations.
- Driver Fitness is the strongest area — 0.0% of peer cohort average (well under norm).
- Operates as a mid-sized-fleet flatbed / open-deck operator running over-the-road lanes with 66 power units on file.
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