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Carrier profile · USDOT 2408489 · MC-828734 ·
Tornado Express LLC
26 power unitsavg 9.2 yrRegional · 3 statesPORT CHARLOTTE, FL68/100
CARRIER INACTIVEMC-828734 INACTIVE
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
26Power units
13 observed · MCS-150
4Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
9.2Avg age (yr)
2006–2025 · vPIC
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Review before loading
Operating, but with flags a broker should weigh before tendering freight.
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Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersTypical
9.2 yr
Model years 2006–2025 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
13 yr unchanged
Same registration since 2013 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
Cross-border activity
No border inspections on record
4 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 2408489) has a Vektor safety score of 68/100 and a Review before loading verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record. FMCSA profile data as of Nov 3, 2026.
The carrier has no active for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I. FMCSA authority data as of Nov 3, 2026.
It has an unknown current BIPD insurance status because no FMCSA L&I active-filing snapshot is available. FMCSA insurance data as of Nov 3, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 53.3% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA safety data as of Nov 3, 2026.
The carrier received 20 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 15 vehicle-level and 20 driver-level — across 3 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA operations data as of Nov 3, 2026.
The carrier has 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 0 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available. FMCSA safety data as of Nov 3, 2026.
It reports 26 power units and 13 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Oct 27, 2026. FMCSA identity data as of Nov 3, 2026.
It has no FMCSA-assigned safety rating in the federal record. FMCSA identity data as of Nov 3, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is TORNADO EXPRESS LLC's USDOT number?
TORNADO EXPRESS LLC's USDOT number is 2408489, and its motor carrier number is MC-828734.
Is TORNADO EXPRESS LLC authorized to operate?
FMCSA authority data as of Nov 3, 2026. TORNADO EXPRESS LLC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is TORNADO EXPRESS LLC's safety record?
TORNADO EXPRESS LLC has a 53.3% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 23 roadside inspections, with 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor's computed risk score is 68/100 (tier: review).
How big is TORNADO EXPRESS LLC's fleet?
TORNADO EXPRESS LLC operates 26 power units and 13 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is TORNADO EXPRESS LLC based?
TORNADO EXPRESS LLC is based in PORT CHARLOTTE, FL, with roadside inspections recorded across 3 states.
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