According to FMCSA records, Tornado Bus Company (DOT# 565859) in Dallas, Texas has 2,183 inspections on record with 658 violations and a 3.1% vehicle out-of-service rate and 4 crashes. Safety grade: A (excellent safety record). Active common authority.
2,183Inspections
3.1%Vehicle OOS Rate
4Crashes
164Power Units
Out-of-Service Rates vs. National Average
An out-of-service (OOS) violation means a vehicle or driver was found unsafe to operate during a roadside inspection and was prohibited from continuing until the issue was corrected.
Vehicle OOS Rate3.1%
Carrier: 3.1% (68 of 2,183)National: 23.2%
Driver OOS Rate0.5%
Carrier: 0.5% (10 of 2,183)National: 6.4%
86%OOS rate better than 86% of carriers in Texas
26%crash rate better than 26% of carriers in Texas
Violation Categories · 658 total violations
FMCSA groups violations into Behavioral Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs). Each violation found during a roadside inspection is classified into a category that reflects the type of safety risk.
658total violations across 2,183 inspections
78violations resulted in out-of-service orders (12%)
Vehicle Maintenance
576
Unsafe Driving
24
Hours of Service
4
Driver Fitness
48
Other
6
Inspection History · 100 records
FMCSA inspections range from Level 1 (full vehicle and driver examination) to Level 6 (enhanced motorcoach inspection). Level 1 is the most thorough; Levels 2 and 3 are walk-around and driver-only checks.
FMCSA operating authority permits interstate for-hire transportation. Carriers must maintain minimum insurance coverage levels to keep authority active. BIPD (bodily injury and property damage) insurance is required for all for-hire carriers.
MC/MX NumberMC276747
Common AuthorityActive
Contract AuthorityActive
Broker AuthorityN
BIPD InsuranceNot On File
Cargo InsuranceNot On File
Surety BondNot On File
Type
Insurer
Coverage
Effective
BIPD/Primary
National Union Fire Ins. Co. of Pitsbgh. Pa
$5,000
07/02/2022
Fleet Profile
Power units include trucks, tractors, and other commercial motor vehicles registered to the carrier. Driver count reflects the total number of drivers reported on the carrier's MCS-150 filing.