TORNADO BUS COMPANY

DOT 565859 MC 276747 Active

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Authority

Common Carrier, Contract Carrier

Active
Safety
2494 inspections

Vehicle OOS: 2.93% (avg 20.7%)

Driver OOS: 30.56% (avg 5.5%)

Fleet
164 units

Drivers: 224

Trailers: 0 (0 owned)

Insurance
BIPD $5,000,000
Cargo On File
Bond
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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

[email protected]

Fax Number

(214) 853-4480

Business Organization

CORPORATION

Operational Classification

PRIVATE PASSENGER, BUSINESS;PRIVATE PASSENGER, NON-BUSINESS;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

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Authority & Compliance

Operating Status: Active

Authority Status

Common Carrier

Active
31 yrs, 9 mo

Contract Carrier

Active
13 yrs, 5 mo

Broker

Authority History

Date Action Type Status
2021-07-02 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2021-07-02 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2019-08-30 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2019-08-30 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2018-06-06 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2018-06-06 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2018-05-29 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2018-05-29 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2017-05-26 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2017-05-26 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2016-05-31 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2016-05-31 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2015-08-12 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2015-08-12 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2015-05-29 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2015-05-29 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2014-05-30 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2014-05-30 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2013-05-28 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2013-05-28 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE

Revocation History

Authority Type Order Docket # Effective Date
COMMON INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION MC276747 2010-11-16
COMMON INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION MC276747 2004-06-14

Insurance & Bond Information

Current insurance coverage and bond requirements by authority type

BIPD Insurance

Bodily Injury & Property Damage

Active

Required for carriers transporting goods. Covers accidents and property damage.

On File: $5,000,000
Required: $5,000,000
Cargo Insurance

Cargo Liability Coverage

On File

Covers loss or damage to goods being transported.

Status: On File
Required: Yes
Bond Coverage

Broker/Freight Forwarder Bond

Required for brokers/freight forwarders ($75K minimum).

Status: Not Required
Required: No (Carriers exempt)
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

Total inspections: 2494 Last inspection: Jul 24, 2026 Total crashes: 85

FMCSA Inspection Records (2494 total)

Detailed inspection history and violations

Jul 24, 2026

1628002424

1 viol. 1 OOS
Level 1 US PREVOST 2PCH3349...

Jul 23, 2026

1628002420

Level 3 US PREVOST 2PCH3349...

Jul 23, 2026

1628002421

Level 3 US VOLVO 3CET2P62...

Jul 22, 2026

1628002417

Level 1 US VOLVO 3CET2P62...

Jul 22, 2026

1628002416

Level 1 US PREVOST 2PCH3349...

Jul 21, 2026

1628002413

Level 3 US PREVOST 2PCH3349...

Jul 21, 2026

1628002412

Level 1 US PREVOST 2PCH3349...

Jul 20, 2026

1628002410

Level 3 US VOLVO 3CET2P62...

Jul 19, 2026

1864002687

2 viol.
Level 1 US PREVOST 2PCH3349...

Jul 19, 2026

1479002029

Level 3 US PREVOST 2PCH3349...

Jul 19, 2026

1496002211

1 viol.
Level 1 US PREVOST 2PCH3349...

Jul 17, 2026

1748002364

Level 3 US VOLVO 3CET2P62...

Jul 15, 2026

2036001272

Level 1 US PREVOST 2PCH3349...

Jul 15, 2026

1023003046

Level 1 US VOLVO 3CET2S22...

Jul 13, 2026

1864002668

Level 1 US PREVOST 2PCH3349...
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.

Apr 20, 2026

IL • ILX004219480

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Sep 7, 2025

TX • TX78VAHQE18L

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Aug 26, 2025

TX • TX78JAHQE1QE

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Aug 26, 2025

TX • TX78IFHQE1PZ

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Jun 2, 2024

OH • OH0243095817

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Jan 15, 2024

TX • TX6SLAHQE1MO

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Apr 10, 2023

IL • ILX002987729

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

No

Mar 5, 2023

TX • TX6JEFHQE1BS

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Feb 21, 2023

GA • GA0008906352

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Dec 26, 2022

TX • TX6HFEHQE1H9

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Nov 5, 2022

TX • TX6GAAHQE18P

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Oct 30, 2022

TX • TX6FXAHQE1K8

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

3

Tow

Yes

Jun 26, 2022

TX • TX6CE7HQE1TN

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Jun 7, 2022

TX • TX6BR8HQE1OJ

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Apr 30, 2022

IL • ILX002612808

Tow Away

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

Unsafe Driving

OK
Violations: 5
OOS: 0

Hours-of-Service Compliance

OK
Violations: 1
OOS: 0

Vehicle Maintenance

Alert
Violations: 390
OOS: 47

Controlled Substances/Alcohol

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

Driver Fitness

Warning
Violations: 48
OOS: 8

Hazardous Materials Compliance

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

BASIC Categories

Unsafe Driving - Speeding, reckless driving
HOS Compliance - Hours of service violations
Vehicle Maintenance - Brakes, lights, tires
Controlled Substances/Alcohol - Drug/alcohol violations
Driver Fitness - Licensing, medical certs
Hazardous Materials Compliance - Hazardous materials

Industry Benchmark

Compare this carrier's metrics against industry expectations

Inspections

Based on reported mileage

2494
Expected: 20 - 200 Above Average

Inspections

Based on power units

0
Expected: 80 - 220 Below Range

Power Units

Based on reported mileage

164
Expected: 50 - 250 Within Range

Equipment & Drivers

Fleet size, equipment ownership, and driver counts

Tractors

164

0 owned

Trailers

0

0 owned


Drivers

Total Drivers

224

CDL Drivers: 208
Interstate: 224
Intrastate: 10
Driver Inspections

36

Out of Service: 11
OOS Rate: 30.56%
Driver Distribution
Interstate (>100 mi): 214
Interstate (<100 mi): 0
Intrastate (>100 mi): 10
Intrastate (<100 mi): 0

Cargo & Operations

Cargo types hauled and operational classifications

Cargo Carried

Passengers

Operation Type

Interstate

Business Organization

CORPORATION

Classification Categories

PRIVATE PASSENGER, BUSINESS PRIVATE PASSENGER, NON-BUSINESS AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Operational Classification

Equipment Overview

164

Power Units

0

Trucks

164

Buses

0

Commercial Vehicles

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