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Asset-based
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Carrier profile · USDOT 565859 · MC-276747 ·
Tornado Bus Company
0 power unitsavg 6.6 yrRegional · 5 statesDALLAS, TX79/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-276747 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORY
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
0Power units
81 observed · MCS-150
—Trailers seen
None observed · 24 mo
6.6Avg age (yr)
2013–2025 · vPIC
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Load decision ·
Review before loading
Operating, but with flags a broker should weigh before tendering freight.
Watch · 2
In good standing · 4
Active operating authorityActive for-hire authority is on file with FMCSA.Insurance on fileBIPD (liability) insurance is on file with FMCSA.Established 32 yearsOperating authority has been on file since 1994.Out-of-service rates below national averageBoth vehicle and driver OOS rates beat the national benchmark across 2546 inspections.
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersTypical
6.6 yr
Model years 2013–2025 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
32 yr unchanged
Same registration since 1994 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
Cross-border activity
No border inspections on record
427 other inspections in border states, with no named crossing match.
A named inspection location does not confirm a border transit or operating authority. Counts cover retained inspection records.
Verification summary
TORNADO BUS COMPANY (USDOT 565859) has a Vektor safety score of 79/100 and a Review before loading verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record. FMCSA profile data as of Aug 16, 2026.
The carrier holds active common and contract for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I. FMCSA authority data as of Sep 3, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $5,000,000 limit in force from NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA effective Jul 2, 2022 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot. FMCSA insurance data as of Aug 16, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 4.1% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA safety data as of Sep 17, 2026.
The carrier received 1,722 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 894 vehicle-level and 1,666 driver-level — across 5 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA operations data as of Sep 17, 2026.
The carrier has 5 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 4 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available. FMCSA safety data as of Sep 17, 2026.
It reports 0 power units and 214 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Feb 3, 2026. FMCSA identity data as of Sep 3, 2026.
It has an FMCSA safety rating of Satisfactory assigned Jul 27, 2023 in the federal record. FMCSA identity data as of Sep 3, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is TORNADO BUS COMPANY's USDOT number?
TORNADO BUS COMPANY's USDOT number is 565859, and its motor carrier number is MC-276747.
Is TORNADO BUS COMPANY authorized to operate?
FMCSA authority data as of Sep 3, 2026. TORNADO BUS COMPANY is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is TORNADO BUS COMPANY's safety record?
TORNADO BUS COMPANY has a 4.1% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 2,546 roadside inspections, with 5 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 79/100 (tier: review).
How big is TORNADO BUS COMPANY's fleet?
TORNADO BUS COMPANY operates 0 power units and 214 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is TORNADO BUS COMPANY based?
TORNADO BUS COMPANY is based in DALLAS, TX, with roadside inspections recorded across 5 states.
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