Fleet typeIdentity
Asset-based
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Carrier profile · USDOT 565859 · MC-276747 · Updated 07/18/2026
TORNADO BUS COMPANY
0 power unitsavg 6.8 yrRegional · 5 statesDALLAS, TX
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-276747 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORY
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
0Power units
74 observed · MCS-150
—Trailers seen
None observed · 24 mo
6.8Avg age (yr)
2005–2025 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · 2026-07-18
Review before loading
Operating, but with flags a broker should weigh before tendering freight.
Active operating authorityInsurance on fileBASIC safety alert: Driver Fitness
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 2454 inspections.
Operating authority3232 yr active
since 1994Insurance (BIPD)On file
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24mo4.44.4 %
▼ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal44
4 in 24moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersTypical
6.8 yr
Model years 2005–2025 · peer benchmark computing.
Identity stabilityStable
32 yr unchanged
Same registration since 1994 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Is TORNADO BUS COMPANY safe to work with?
Is TORNADO BUS COMPANY safe to load? TORNADO BUS COMPANY (USDOT 565859, MC-276747) is an active asset-based motor carrier based in DALLAS, TX, operating 0 power units and 224 drivers. Operating authority has been active 32 years (past the 24-month broker-confidence threshold). Across 2,454 roadside inspections, its vehicle out-of-service rate over the last 24 months is 4.4% (below the 22.26% national average), with 4 reportable crashes in the last 24 months. FMCSA rates it Satisfactory. Vektor rates it review before loading (79/100), with the leading concern: fatal crash on record. Source: FMCSA SAFER/MCMIS, last updated 2026-07-18.
FMCSA fields + Vektor analysis · updated 2026-07-18
TBTORNADO BUS COMPANY 79
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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?
As of 2026-07-18, 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 4.4% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 2,454 roadside inspections, with 4 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 224 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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