Fleet typeIdentity
Small fleet
14 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.
Tornado Express LLCUSDOT 3131123URBANDALE, IA
CARRIER ACTIVE
Fleet snapshot24-mo observations
14Reported power
9 seen in inspections
10Trailers seen
Inspection records
7.8Avg age (yr)
2012–2024 · vPIC
Assessment evidence ·
Clear to load
Active authority and a clean federal record. No blocking issues found.7.1% of driver inspections out of service
Driver out-of-service rate above average
Active authority and a clean federal record. No blocking issues found.
Fleet snapshot24-mo observations
14Reported power
9 seen in inspections
10Trailers seen
Inspection records
7.8Avg age (yr)
2012–2024 · vPIC
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Observed fleet ageObserved
7.8 yr
Model years 2012–2024. No peer comparison available.
Registration historyOn record
8 yr registered
USDOT record added in 2018. Registration age does not establish unchanged ownership or continuous authority.
Cross-border activity
No border inspections on record
11 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.
Safety and violations
Violation data is not available for this carrier right now.
Verification summary
TORNADO EXPRESS LLC (USDOT 3131123) has a Vektor safety score of 94/100 and a Clear to load verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record. FMCSA profile data as of Nov 12, 2026.
The carrier holds active common for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I. FMCSA authority data as of Nov 13, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $1,000,000 limit in force from GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. effective Dec 14, 2020 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot. FMCSA insurance data as of Nov 12, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 0.0% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA safety data as of Nov 12, 2026.
The carrier received 14 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 7 vehicle-level and 14 driver-level — across 6 jurisdictions, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA operations data as of Nov 12, 2026.
The carrier has 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months and 0 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available. FMCSA safety data as of Nov 12, 2026.
It reports 14 power units and 18 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Mar 6, 2026. FMCSA identity data as of Nov 13, 2026.
It has no FMCSA-assigned safety rating in the federal record. FMCSA identity data as of Nov 13, 2026.
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What is TORNADO EXPRESS LLC's USDOT number?
TORNADO EXPRESS LLC's USDOT number is 3131123, and its motor carrier number is MC-93179.
Is TORNADO EXPRESS LLC authorized to operate?
FMCSA authority data as of Nov 13, 2026. TORNADO EXPRESS LLC is active in the FMCSA register. Operating authority: Common: Active; Contract: None; Broker: None.
What is TORNADO EXPRESS LLC's safety record?
TORNADO EXPRESS LLC has a 0.0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 17 roadside inspections, with 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor's computed risk score is 94/100 (tier: clear).
How big is TORNADO EXPRESS LLC's fleet?
TORNADO EXPRESS LLC operates 14 power units and 18 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is TORNADO EXPRESS LLC based?
TORNADO EXPRESS LLC is based in URBANDALE, IA, with roadside inspections recorded across 6 jurisdictions.