TORNADO BUS COMPANY
AUTHORIZEDUSDOT
565859
MC Number
276747
Fleet Size
164
Total Drivers
224
FMCSA-derived snapshot updated: August 23, 2026. This is not a real-time record; verify critical authority, insurance and safety details directly with FMCSA.
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Safety overview
TORNADO BUS COMPANY is a large interstate motor carrier based in DALLAS, Texas, operating 164 power units with 224 drivers. CarrierOwl is currently validating BASIC percentile display against the official FMCSA SMS portal; use the inspection, out-of-service, crash, authority, and insurance data below as the primary public safety indicators on this page. Their driver out-of-service rate of 0.5% comes in under the 6.7% national average. They have 4 crashes on file (1 with injuries). FMCSA records show 1736 inspections for this carrier.
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BASIC scores
Under reviewCarrierOwl is validating BASIC percentile calculations against the official FMCSA SMS portal. Until that review is complete, use FMCSA directly for current BASIC percentiles and use the inspection, out-of-service, crash, authority, and insurance data on this page as supporting indicators.
BASIC percentile display is temporarily paused while we validate CarrierOwl's methodology against the official FMCSA SMS portal.
Out-of-service rates vs. national average
An out-of-service order means the driver or vehicle was pulled from operation during a roadside inspection.
For reference, the average driver OOS rate in Texas is 13.6% and the average vehicle OOS rate is 29.9% across 184,825 carriers.
Company details
- Entity Type
- N/A
- Carrier Operation
- Interstate
- Operation Classification
- Authorized For Hire, Private (Passenger Business)
- Cargo Carried
- N
- Hazmat
- No
- Safety Rating Date
- N/A
Inspections
1736
Total
65%
Driver %
Insurance on file
Liability (BIPD)
NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA — eff. Jul 2, 2022
Cargo
Not on file
Surety Bond
Not on file
Trust Fund
Not on file
Source: Legacy FMCSA. Verify current filings directly with FMCSA before relying on them.
Crash history
4
Total Crashes
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Frequently asked questions
Is TORNADO BUS COMPANY authorized to operate?
CarrierOwl's FMCSA-derived snapshot for TORNADO BUS COMPANY (USDOT #565859) shows "AUTHORIZED" status. The snapshot lists them as an interstate carrier. Verify the current official record with FMCSA before booking a load.
What is TORNADO BUS COMPANY's safety record?
TORNADO BUS COMPANY has 1736 inspections in CarrierOwl's current imported snapshot and 4 matching crashes. They do not show a formal FMCSA safety rating in CarrierOwl's current data. A zero result is limited to the dataset and snapshot window. Verify current BASIC percentiles and crash information directly with FMCSA before relying on them.
How many trucks does TORNADO BUS COMPANY operate?
TORNADO BUS COMPANY operates 164 power units with 224 drivers on file. That puts them in the large carrier category by FMCSA standards.
Does TORNADO BUS COMPANY transport hazardous materials?
No. TORNADO BUS COMPANY does not have a hazardous materials flag in the FMCSA database.
Where is TORNADO BUS COMPANY located?
TORNADO BUS COMPANY is based in DALLAS, Texas at 8630 E R L THORNTON FWY, 75228-7112. Phone: (214) 270-0606.
What are TORNADO BUS COMPANY's out-of-service rates?
TORNADO BUS COMPANY's driver out-of-service rate is 0.5%, compared with the 6.7% reference shown by FMCSA SMS when checked August 4, 2026. Interpret the difference with inspection volume and verify the current FMCSA record. Their vehicle out-of-service rate is 4.4%, compared with the 23.4% reference shown by FMCSA SMS when checked August 4, 2026. Interpret the difference with inspection volume and verify the current FMCSA record.