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Carrier profile · USDOT 3131123 · MC93179 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Tornado Express LLC

Urbandale, IA · Interstate for-hire carrier · Since 2018
Authority active$1M BIPD on fileNot rated by FMCSANo hazmat
Cargo carriedGeneral FreightHousehold GoodsMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsBuilding MaterialsFresh ProduceMeat+5 more
View on FMCSA SAFERCall (515) 943-5606
14
Power units
18
Drivers
14
Inspections · 24 mo
1
Crashes · 24 mo
300K
Annual miles
8 yr
Registered
96
/ 100
Clear to load

Operating legally, with one flag to weigh

Authority and insurance are in order. Driver OOS above average: 7.1% of driver inspections placed out of service vs 6.67% national.

How we scored it · 5 factors
Operating authority20/20
Insurance20/20
Out-of-service rates16/20
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
0.0%▼ below avg
National 22.26% · 0 of 8 inspections
Driver out-of-service
7.1%▲ above avg
National 6.67% · 1 of 14 inspections
Crashes
1
0 fatal0 injury1 tow-away
Crash rate 1.67 per 1M mi
Total inspections
14
Driver inspections
14
Vehicle inspections
8
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
Active
Broker
None
Docket
MC93179
Revocation pending
No
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods)

Coverage vs federal minimum

BIPD liability$1,000,000
$750K required minimum (49 CFR 387.9)
CargoNot required

Filings on record

  1. Dec 14, 2020Liability (BIPD) · Great West Casualty Co · $1,000,000

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
14
Power units
14
Trucks
1
Tractors owned
2
Trailers owned
18
Drivers
18
CDL drivers
Not registered for hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstateAuthorized for Hire
Cargo carried
General FreightHousehold GoodsMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsBuilding MaterialsFresh ProduceMeatU.S. MailRefrigerated FoodPaper ProductsAgricultural/Farm SuppliesConstruction
Annual mileage
300,000 mi (2025)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
3131123
MC / docket
MC-93179
Legal name
Tornado Express LLC
DBA
—
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Interstate
First registered
May 2, 2018
Last MCS-150
Mar 6, 2026
Safety rating
Not rated
Drivers (CDL)
18 (18)
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.
Unique email address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Shared street address
Same street address as 1 other active USDOT.
Sharing this phone number · (515) 943-5606
Sharing this street address

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Frequently asked

What is Tornado Express LLC's USDOT number?

Tornado Express LLC's USDOT number is 3131123 and its docket number is MC93179.

Is Tornado Express LLC authorized to operate?

Yes. FMCSA shows active carrier operating authority.

What is Tornado Express LLC's safety record?

Over the last 24 months: 14 roadside inspections, a 0.0% vehicle and 7.1% driver out-of-service rate, and 1 reportable crash (0 fatal). Not rated by FMCSA.

How big is Tornado Express LLC's fleet?

14 power units and 18 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Mar 6, 2026.

What insurance does Tornado Express LLC carry?

$1,000,000 in BIPD liability coverage is on file with Great West Casualty Co.

Where is Tornado Express LLC located?

Tornado Express LLC is located at 7402 Dennis Dr, Urbandale, IA, 50322. Phone: (515) 943-5606.

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