TORNADO BUS COMPANY
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Common Carrier, Contract Carrier
ActiveVehicle OOS: 2.93% (avg 20.7%)
Driver OOS: 30.56% (avg 5.5%)
Drivers: 224
Trailers: 0 (0 owned)
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Company Details
Physical Address
8630 E R L THORNTON FWY, DALLAS, TX, 75228-7112
Phone Number
(214) 270-0606
Mailing Address
8630 E RL THORTON FWY, DALLAS, TX, 75228
Cell Phone
(713) 890-9415
Email Address
Fax Number
(214) 853-4480
Business Organization
CORPORATION
Operational Classification
PRIVATE PASSENGER, BUSINESS;PRIVATE PASSENGER, NON-BUSINESS;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Record Changes
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Log inInsurance & Bond Information
Current insurance coverage and bond requirements by authority type
BIPD Insurance
Bodily Injury & Property Damage
Required for carriers transporting goods. Covers accidents and property damage.
Cargo Insurance
Cargo Liability Coverage
Covers loss or damage to goods being transported.
Bond Coverage
Broker/Freight Forwarder Bond
Required for brokers/freight forwarders ($75K minimum).
Insurance Requirements by Authority Type
For Profit Carrier
- BIPD: $750,000 - $5,000,000 (varies by cargo)
- Cargo: Varies by commodity
- Bond: Not required
Broker/Freight Forwarder
- BIPD: May be required
- Cargo: Not typically required
- Bond: $75,000 minimum
Insurance Filing History
| Effective Date | Type | Policy # | Coverage | Insurer | Cancel Date | Method | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-07-02 | BIPD/Primary | 4805402 | $5,000,000 | NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. … | - | - | ACTIVE |
| 2021-07-02 | BIPD/Primary | 73APB004818 | $5,000,000 | NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS… | 2022-07-02 | TERM/REPL | CANCELLED |
| 2020-07-02 | BIPD/Primary | QTXB-52822-01 | $5,000,000 | QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY | 2021-07-02 | CANCEL | CANCELLED |
| 2019-09-01 | BIPD/Primary | AU201900007153 | $5,000,000 | NEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS… | 2020-07-02 | TERM/REPL | CANCELLED |
| 2019-09-01 | BIPD/Excess | EX201900000277 | $5,000,000 | GOTHAM INSURANCE COMPANY | 2020-08-13 | CANCEL | CANCELLED |
| 2018-07-01 | BIPD/Primary | AU201800007153 | $5,000,000 | NEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS… | 2019-09-01 | CANCEL | CANCELLED |
| 2018-07-01 | BIPD/Excess | EX201800000277 | $5,000,000 | GOTHAM INSURANCE COMPANY | 2019-09-01 | CANCEL | CANCELLED |
| 2018-05-30 | BIPD/Primary | AU201700007153 | $5,000,000 | NEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS… | 2018-07-01 | CANCEL | CANCELLED |
| 2018-05-30 | BIPD/Excess | EX201700000277 | $5,000,000 | GOTHAM INSURANCE COMPANY | 2018-07-01 | CANCEL | CANCELLED |
| 2017-05-30 | BIPD/Primary | AU201700007153 | $5,000,000 | NEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS… | 2018-05-30 | CANCEL | CANCELLED |
| 2017-05-30 | BIPD/Excess | EX201700000277 | $5,000,000 | GOTHAM INSURANCE COMPANY | 2018-05-30 | CANCEL | CANCELLED |
| 2016-05-30 | BIPD/Primary | AU201600007153 | $5,000,000 | NEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS… | 2017-05-30 | CANCEL | CANCELLED |
| 2016-05-30 | BIPD/Excess | EX201600000277 | $5,000,000 | GOTHAM INSURANCE COMPANY | 2017-05-30 | CANCEL | CANCELLED |
| 2015-09-14 | BIPD/Primary | AU201500007153 | $5,000,000 | NEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS… | 2016-05-30 | CANCEL | CANCELLED |
| 2015-09-14 | BIPD/Excess | EX201500000277 | $5,000,000 | GOTHAM INSURANCE COMPANY | 2016-05-30 | CANCEL | CANCELLED |
| 2015-05-30 | BIPD/Primary | AU201500007153 | $5,000,000 | NEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS… | 2015-09-14 | NAMECHG | CANCELLED |
| 2015-05-30 | BIPD/Excess | EX201500000277 | $5,000,000 | GOTHAM INSURANCE COMPANY | 2015-09-14 | NAMECHG | CANCELLED |
| 2014-05-30 | BIPD/Primary | 294534 | $5,000,000 | COMMERCIAL ALLIANCE INSURANCE… | 2015-05-30 | CANCEL | CANCELLED |
| 2013-05-30 | BIPD/Primary | 149685 | $5,000,000 | COMMERCIAL ALLIANCE INSURANCE… | 2014-05-30 | CANCEL | CANCELLED |
| 2012-05-30 | BIPD/Primary | BUA4028654301 | $5,000,000 | TRANSPORTATION INSURANCE CO. | 2013-05-30 | CANCEL | CANCELLED |
| 2011-05-30 | BIPD/Primary | BUA4028654301 | $5,000,000 | VALLEY FORGE INSURANCE CO. | 2012-05-30 | CANCEL | CANCELLED |
Safety Performance
Safety rating: Satisfactory
Vehicle OOS Rate
2.93%
National avg: 20.72%
Below average
2494 inspections · 73 OOS
Driver OOS Rate
30.56%
National avg: 5.51%
Above average
36 inspections · 11 OOS
Hazmat OOS Rate
-
No hazmat inspections
FMCSA Inspection Records (2494 total)
Detailed inspection history and violations
| Date | Report # | Level | State | Violations | OOS | Vehicle / VIN |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 24, 2026 | 1628002424 | 1 | US | 1 | 1 | PREVOST 2PCH3349... |
| Jul 23, 2026 | 1628002420 | 3 | US | 0 | 0 | PREVOST 2PCH3349... |
| Jul 23, 2026 | 1628002421 | 3 | US | 0 | 0 | VOLVO 3CET2P62... |
| Jul 22, 2026 | 1628002417 | 1 | US | 0 | 0 | VOLVO 3CET2P62... |
| Jul 22, 2026 | 1628002416 | 1 | US | 0 | 0 | PREVOST 2PCH3349... |
| Jul 21, 2026 | 1628002413 | 3 | US | 0 | 0 | PREVOST 2PCH3349... |
| Jul 21, 2026 | 1628002412 | 1 | US | 0 | 0 | PREVOST 2PCH3349... |
| Jul 20, 2026 | 1628002410 | 3 | US | 0 | 0 | VOLVO 3CET2P62... |
| Jul 19, 2026 | 1864002687 | 1 | US | 2 | 0 | PREVOST 2PCH3349... |
| Jul 19, 2026 | 1479002029 | 3 | US | 0 | 0 | PREVOST 2PCH3349... |
| Jul 19, 2026 | 1496002211 | 1 | US | 1 | 0 | PREVOST 2PCH3349... |
| Jul 17, 2026 | 1748002364 | 3 | US | 0 | 0 | VOLVO 3CET2P62... |
| Jul 15, 2026 | 2036001272 | 1 | US | 0 | 0 | PREVOST 2PCH3349... |
| Jul 15, 2026 | 1023003046 | 1 | US | 0 | 0 | VOLVO 3CET2S22... |
| Jul 13, 2026 | 1864002668 | 1 | US | 0 | 0 | PREVOST 2PCH3349... |
| Jul 13, 2026 | 1674002221 | 1 | US | 0 | 0 | VOLVO 3CET2S22... |
| Jul 13, 2026 | 1674002219 | 3 | US | 0 | 0 | VOLVO 3CET2V22... |
| Jul 13, 2026 | 1864002666 | 3 | US | 0 | 0 | PREVOST 2PCH3349... |
| Jul 10, 2026 | V262485528 | 1 | TX | 2 | 1 | VOLV 3CET2V92... |
| Jul 10, 2026 | 0899003137 | 3 | US | 0 | 0 | VOLVO 3CET2P62... |
Jul 24, 2026
1628002424
Jul 23, 2026
1628002420
Jul 23, 2026
1628002421
Jul 22, 2026
1628002417
Jul 22, 2026
1628002416
Jul 21, 2026
1628002413
Jul 21, 2026
1628002412
Jul 20, 2026
1628002410
Jul 19, 2026
1864002687
Jul 19, 2026
1479002029
Jul 19, 2026
1496002211
Jul 17, 2026
1748002364
Jul 15, 2026
2036001272
Jul 15, 2026
1023003046
Jul 13, 2026
1864002668
Jul 13, 2026
1674002221
Jul 13, 2026
1674002219
Jul 13, 2026
1864002666
Jul 10, 2026
V262485528
Jul 10, 2026
0899003137
Jul 10, 2026
0899003136
Jul 10, 2026
0899003135
Jul 10, 2026
0899003134
Jul 10, 2026
0899003139
Jul 10, 2026
0899003140
Jul 9, 2026
1330002638
Jul 9, 2026
0981003426
Jul 9, 2026
0899003132
Jul 9, 2026
0899003133
Jul 9, 2026
0981003425
Jul 9, 2026
0981003424
Jul 8, 2026
0899003127
Jul 8, 2026
0981003420
Jul 7, 2026
V262421050
Jul 7, 2026
0981003418
Jul 7, 2026
0899003124
Jul 3, 2026
V262446227
Jul 3, 2026
0899003123
Jul 3, 2026
1126002944
Jul 3, 2026
0899003121
Jul 3, 2026
0899003119
Jul 2, 2026
1126002940
Jul 2, 2026
0899003113
Jul 2, 2026
1126002939
Jul 2, 2026
0899003116
Jul 2, 2026
0899003118
Jul 2, 2026
1126002942
Jul 1, 2026
V262435482
Jul 1, 2026
0899003109
Jul 1, 2026
0899003107
Total Inspections
2494
Across all inspection types
Vehicle Inspections
2494
FMCSA Accident/Crash Records (85 total)
Detailed accident history and severity information
A portion of FMCSA crash records are reported without a carrier identifier and cannot be attributed to a specific company, so they are not shown on individual profiles. The figures below reflect only the crashes FMCSA links to this carrier.
| Crash Date | Report # | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow Away |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 20, 2026 | ILX004219480 | IL | Tow Away | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| Sep 7, 2025 | TX78VAHQE18L | TX | Tow Away | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| Aug 26, 2025 | TX78JAHQE1QE | TX | Injury | 0 | 1 | Yes |
| Aug 26, 2025 | TX78IFHQE1PZ | TX | Tow Away | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| Jun 2, 2024 | OH0243095817 | OH | Tow Away | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| Jan 15, 2024 | TX6SLAHQE1MO | TX | Tow Away | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| Apr 10, 2023 | ILX002987729 | IL | Injury | 0 | 1 | No |
| Mar 5, 2023 | TX6JEFHQE1BS | TX | Tow Away | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| Feb 21, 2023 | GA0008906352 | GA | Tow Away | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| Dec 26, 2022 | TX6HFEHQE1H9 | TX | Tow Away | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| Nov 5, 2022 | TX6GAAHQE18P | TX | Tow Away | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| Oct 30, 2022 | TX6FXAHQE1K8 | TX | Injury | 0 | 3 | Yes |
| Jun 26, 2022 | TX6CE7HQE1TN | TX | Injury | 0 | 1 | Yes |
| Jun 7, 2022 | TX6BR8HQE1OJ | TX | Tow Away | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| Apr 30, 2022 | ILX002612808 | IL | Tow Away | 0 | 0 | Yes |
Apr 20, 2026
IL • ILX004219480
Fatal
0
Injury
0
Tow
Yes
Sep 7, 2025
TX • TX78VAHQE18L
Fatal
0
Injury
0
Tow
Yes
Aug 26, 2025
TX • TX78JAHQE1QE
Fatal
0
Injury
1
Tow
Yes
Aug 26, 2025
TX • TX78IFHQE1PZ
Fatal
0
Injury
0
Tow
Yes
Jun 2, 2024
OH • OH0243095817
Fatal
0
Injury
0
Tow
Yes
Jan 15, 2024
TX • TX6SLAHQE1MO
Fatal
0
Injury
0
Tow
Yes
Apr 10, 2023
IL • ILX002987729
Fatal
0
Injury
1
Tow
No
Mar 5, 2023
TX • TX6JEFHQE1BS
Fatal
0
Injury
0
Tow
Yes
Feb 21, 2023
GA • GA0008906352
Fatal
0
Injury
0
Tow
Yes
Dec 26, 2022
TX • TX6HFEHQE1H9
Fatal
0
Injury
0
Tow
Yes
Nov 5, 2022
TX • TX6GAAHQE18P
Fatal
0
Injury
0
Tow
Yes
Oct 30, 2022
TX • TX6FXAHQE1K8
Fatal
0
Injury
3
Tow
Yes
Jun 26, 2022
TX • TX6CE7HQE1TN
Fatal
0
Injury
1
Tow
Yes
Jun 7, 2022
TX • TX6BR8HQE1OJ
Fatal
0
Injury
0
Tow
Yes
Apr 30, 2022
IL • ILX002612808
Fatal
0
Injury
0
Tow
Yes
Mar 20, 2022
TX • TX69P8HQE1RW
Fatal
0
Injury
0
Tow
Yes
Feb 28, 2022
TX • TX68YCHQE1GL
Fatal
0
Injury
0
Tow
Yes
Feb 10, 2022
TX • TX68JAHQE1LT
Fatal
0
Injury
1
Tow
No
Nov 6, 2021
TX • TX66REHQE138
Fatal
0
Injury
1
Tow
Yes
Mar 26, 2021
OH • OH0213046747
Fatal
0
Injury
0
Tow
Yes
Feb 14, 2021
NC • NC0106489611
Fatal
0
Injury
0
Tow
Yes
Jul 6, 2020
SC • SC0020239363
Fatal
0
Injury
0
Tow
Yes
Jul 6, 2020
SC • SC0020239363
Fatal
0
Injury
0
Tow
Yes
Jun 26, 2020
TX • TX5SX7HQE1HX
Fatal
0
Injury
1
Tow
Yes
Feb 5, 2020
TX • TX5O49HQE1WH
Fatal
0
Injury
0
Tow
Yes
Fatal Crashes
7
Injury Crashes
65
Total Crashes
85
SMS Safety Analysis
BASIC category violations from FMCSA Safety Measurement System
444
Total BASIC Violations
Data from FMCSA SMS
| BASIC Category | Violations | Out of Service | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 5 | 0 | OK |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 0 | OK |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 390 | 47 | Alert |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0 | 0 | OK |
| Driver Fitness | 48 | 8 | Warning |
| Hazardous Materials Compliance | 0 | 0 | OK |
Unsafe Driving
OKHours-of-Service Compliance
OKVehicle Maintenance
AlertControlled Substances/Alcohol
OKDriver Fitness
WarningHazardous Materials Compliance
OKBASIC Categories
Industry Benchmark
Compare this carrier's metrics against industry expectations
| Metric | Expected Range | Observed | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Inspections Based on reported mileage |
20 - 200 | 2494 | Above Average |
|
Inspections Based on power units used |
80 - 220 | 0 | Below Range |
|
Power Units Based on reported mileage |
50 - 250 | 164 | Within Range |
Inspections
Based on reported mileage
Inspections
Based on power units
Power Units
Based on reported mileage
Equipment & Drivers
Fleet size, equipment ownership, and driver counts
| Type | Owned | Term Lease | Trip Lease | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Units (Tractors) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 164 |
| Trailers | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Owned = Company-owned equipment | Term Lease = Long-term leased | Trip Lease = Per-trip leased
Tractors
164
0 owned
Trailers
0
0 owned
Drivers
Total Drivers
224
Driver Inspections
36
Driver Distribution
Cargo & Operations
Cargo types hauled and operational classifications
Cargo Carried
Operation Type
Interstate
Business Organization
CORPORATION
Classification Categories
Operational Classification
Equipment Overview
164
Power Units
0
Trucks
164
Buses
0
Commercial Vehicles
Ratings & Reviews
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