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Carrier profile · USDOT 565859 · MC276747 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Tornado Bus Company

Dallas, TX · Interstate for-hire carrier · Since 1994
Authority active$5M BIPD on fileSatisfactory ratingNo hazmat
Cargo carriedGeneral FreightPassengers
View on FMCSA SAFERCall (214) 270-0606
164
Power units
214
Drivers
1,748
Inspections · 24 mo
5
Crashes · 24 mo
22M
Annual miles
32 yr
Registered
100
/ 100
Clear to load

Operating legally with a clean record

Authority and insurance are in order.

How we scored it · 5 factors
Operating authority20/20
Insurance20/20
Out-of-service rates20/20
Crashes & rating20/20
Continuity & identity20/20

Composite of public FMCSA authority, insurance, inspection and crash records weighted against the national fleet. Decision support, not an official FMCSA safety rating.

Safety

FMCSA inspections & crashes · 24 mo · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Vehicle out-of-service
4.3%▼ below avg
National 22.26% · 39 of 906 inspections
Driver out-of-service
0.5%▼ below avg
National 6.67% · 8 of 1,692 inspections
Crashes
5
0 fatal1 injury5 tow-away
Crash rate 0.11 per 1M mi
Total inspections
1,748
Driver inspections
1,692
Vehicle inspections
906
People injured
1
Fatalities
0
FMCSA rating
Satisfactory (2023)

Enforcement

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Carrier
Active
Broker
None
Docket
MC276747
Revocation pending
No
Common Carrier (Passengers)Contract Carrier (Passengers)

Coverage vs federal minimum

BIPD liability$5,000,000
$5M required minimum (49 CFR 387.9)
CargoNot required

Filings on record

  1. Jul 2, 2022Liability (BIPD) · National Union Fire Ins. Co. of Pitsbgh. Pa · $5,000,000

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
164
Power units
0
Trucks
—
Tractors owned
—
Trailers owned
214
Drivers
202
CDL drivers
Not registered for hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstatePrivate Passenger, BusinessPrivate Passenger, Non-BusinessAuthorized for Hire
Cargo carried
General FreightPassengers
Annual mileage
22,220,000 mi (2025)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
565859
MC / docket
MC-276747
Legal name
Tornado Bus Company
DBA
—
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Jun 13, 1994
Last MCS-150
Feb 3, 2026
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Drivers (CDL)
214 (202)
Hazmat
No
Business type
Corporation

Fraud & network signals

For review, not a verdict.

No prior revocation
FMCSA shows no link to a previously revoked authority.
Unique phone number
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Unique email address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Unique street address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.

Frequently asked

What is Tornado Bus Company's USDOT number?

Tornado Bus Company's USDOT number is 565859 and its docket number is MC276747.

Is Tornado Bus Company authorized to operate?

Yes. FMCSA shows active carrier operating authority.

What is Tornado Bus Company's safety record?

Over the last 24 months: 1,748 roadside inspections, a 4.3% vehicle and 0.5% driver out-of-service rate, and 5 reportable crashes (0 fatal). FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory.

How big is Tornado Bus Company's fleet?

164 power units and 214 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Feb 3, 2026.

What insurance does Tornado Bus Company carry?

$5,000,000 in BIPD liability coverage is on file with National Union Fire Ins. Co. of Pitsbgh. Pa.

Where is Tornado Bus Company located?

Tornado Bus Company is located at 8630 E R L Thornton Fwy, Dallas, TX, 75228. Phone: (214) 270-0606.

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