Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Who is Tidewater Transit and what do you haul?

A: Tidewater Transit is a family owned company that was founded in 1949 by C. Felix Harvey and Mr. Charles Smith. 

Products Tidewater Transit handles are Liquid and dry bulk, industrial chemicals, solvents, plastics, powders and aggregates.

Q: What benefits do you offer?

A: Tidewater Transit offers the following benefits to all full time employees:

  • Short and Long Term Disability
  • 401k and Profit Sharing
  • Vacation Pay
  • Holiday Pay
  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Supplemental Insurance
  • Life Insurance

Q: What can a driver expect to earn?

A: Drivers earn an average $74,000, are paid weekly and get a $25/overnight

Q: What kind of equipment do you have?

A: Get access to the best in the business with our MC 307/407’s, DOT 401’s/407’s, MC 312/412’s and Pneumatic trailers

Q: What kind of home time can drivers expect?

A: Enjoy a flexible schedule and regional runs, which means more hometime to be with your family.

Q: Where are your terminals located?

A: We have terminals in:

  • Decatur, AL
  • Jacksonville, FL
  • Conley, GA 
  • Dalton, GA
  • Savannah, GA
  • Joliet, IL
  • Charlotte, NC
  • Charlotte, NC
  • Fayetteville, NC
  • Kinston, NC
  • Wilmington, NC
  • Charleston, SC
  • Columbia, SC
  • Cowpens, SC
  • Florence, SC 
  • Kingsport, TN
  • Houston, TX
  • Hopewell, VA