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Carrier profile · USDOT 2408489 · MC828734 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Tornado Express LLC

Citrus Heights, CA · Interstate for-hire carrier · Since 2013
Authority inactiveNot rated by FMCSANo hazmat
Cargo carriedGeneral FreightHousehold GoodsBuilding MaterialsFresh ProduceU.S. MailPaper Products+1 more
View on FMCSA SAFERCall (916) 267-3597
3
Power units
3
Drivers
16
Inspections · 24 mo
0
Crashes · 24 mo
41K
Annual miles
13 yr
Registered
64
/ 100
High risk

Serious problems on the federal record

Carrier authority inactive: Interstate for-hire carriers need active MC authority to haul regulated freight. Vehicle OOS well above average: 66.7% of vehicle inspections placed out of service vs 22.26% national.

How we scored it · 5 factors
Operating authority0/20
Insurance20/20
Out-of-service rates4/20
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
66.7%▲ above avg
National 22.26% · 8 of 12 inspections
Driver out-of-service
6.3%▼ below avg
National 6.67% · 1 of 16 inspections
Crashes
0
0 fatal0 injury0 tow-away
Crash rate 0.00 per 1M mi
Total inspections
16
Driver inspections
16
Vehicle inspections
12
People injured
0
Fatalities
0
FMCSA rating
Not rated

Enforcement

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Carrier
Inactive
Broker
None
Docket
MC828734
Revocation pending
No

Coverage vs federal minimum

BIPD liabilityNone
$750K required minimum (49 CFR 387.9)
CargoNot required

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
3
Power units
3
Trucks
3
Tractors owned
3
Trailers owned
3
Drivers
3
CDL drivers
Not registered for hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstateAuthorized for Hire
Cargo carried
General FreightHousehold GoodsBuilding MaterialsFresh ProduceU.S. MailPaper ProductsConstruction
Annual mileage
40,540 mi (2024)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
2408489
MC / docket
MC-828734
Legal name
Tornado Express LLC
DBA
—
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Interstate
First registered
May 23, 2013
Last MCS-150
Nov 26, 2025
Safety rating
Not rated
Drivers (CDL)
3 (3)
Hazmat
No
Business type
—

Fraud & network signals

For review, not a verdict.

No prior revocation
FMCSA shows no link to a previously revoked authority.
Shared phone number
Same phone number as 1 other active USDOT.
Shared email address
Same email address as 1 other active USDOT.
Unique street address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
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Frequently asked

What is Tornado Express LLC's USDOT number?

Tornado Express LLC's USDOT number is 2408489 and its docket number is MC828734.

Is Tornado Express LLC authorized to operate?

FMCSA does not show active operating authority on file. Verify on FMCSA SAFER before tendering freight.

What is Tornado Express LLC's safety record?

Over the last 24 months: 16 roadside inspections, a 66.7% vehicle and 6.3% driver out-of-service rate, and 0 reportable crashes (0 fatal). Not rated by FMCSA.

How big is Tornado Express LLC's fleet?

3 power units and 3 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Nov 26, 2025.

Where is Tornado Express LLC located?

Tornado Express LLC is located at 7925 Auburn Blvd, Citrus Heights, CA, 95610. Phone: (916) 267-3597.

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