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TORNADO BUS COMPANY

8630 E RL THORTON FWY · Dallas, TX 75228

AUTHORIZED FOR:
(214) 270-0606 Tap to call
  • MC #276747
  • USDOT #565859 USDOT Active
  • 164
    Power Units
  • 234
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

TORNADO BUS COMPANY is a Dallas, TX freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Texas. This company has 164 truck(s) in their fleet and 234 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-276747 and their USDOT number is 565859.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 02/03/2026 · last updated Jun 29, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • MCS-150 Filed 02/03/2026
  • MCS-150 Mileage 22,220,000 (2025)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • Passengers

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections Texas — 138 inspections (past 24 months) Texas — 138 inspections (past 24 months) South Carolina — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Georgia — 1 inspection (past 24 months)

Inspection activity   Inspected in 4 states over the past 24 months: US (859), TX (138), SC (2), GA (1). Based on the 1,000 most recent inspections. Home base: Dallas, Texas.

Safety Record

24 Severe Violations Updated Jul 18, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 0
    Fatal
  • 1
    Injury
  • 2
    Tow
  • 3
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 0.17 5 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0 1 Vehicle Maintenance 1.37 290 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.14 47

Inspection Summary

  • 1
    Total
  • 1
    Clean
  • 333
    With violations

24-month window ending Jun 26, 2026

Violations Cited 93 unique codes

Critical 41

  • 392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 10
  • 383.23A2-LCDLEndorsements - (CDL) - Operate a CMV without proper endorsements on operators license2× OOS×2 SW 8
  • 383.95LCDLRestriction - (CDL) - Operate a CMV in violation of a restriction.2× OOS×2 SW 8
  • 393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 383.23(a)(2)Operating a CMV without a CDL1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 383.23A2-LCDLNLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75A3-TALSTires - All others - Leaking in sidewall area on tire equipped with ATIS1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth2× SW 8
  • 393.75A3-ATISTires - All others, leaking in tread area with inflation more than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS1× SW 8
  • 393.75(c)Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove1× SW 8
  • 393.207(f)Air suspension pressure loss3× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.207(a)Axle positioning parts defective/missing2× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.209(d)Steering system components worn, welded, or missing5× OOS×4 SW 6
  • 393.209D-STBSPSteering - Ball and socket joint has movement greater than 1/8 inch measured with hand pressure2× OOS×2 SW 6
  • 393.9TSInoperative turn signal1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 396.3A1-STLTSteering - Looseness in the threaded joint of a tie rod or drag link1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 396.3(a)(1)Tie Rods / Drag Links - Defective Clamps / Holes / Missing nuts1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.45Brake tubing and hose adequacy2× OOS×2 SW 4
  • 393.45B2UVBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle6× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.45UVBrake Tubing and Hose Adequacy Under Vehicle2× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 391.11B2-QDriver cannot satisfy the English language proficiency requirements of 391.11(b)(2) as per FMCSA Enforcement Guidance Memo MC-SEE-2025-0001. Driver failed the Interview.2× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply.1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.51C-BAPGAir Brake - Inoperative/defective primary or secondary pressure gauge1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 391.11(b)(2)Driver cannot read or speak the English language sufficiently to respond to official inquiries1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 396.3A1-BALRAir Brake - Fails air loss rate test1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 396.3A1-FFuel - Dripping leak.2× OOS×2 SW 3
  • 393.28-BMGBuses - Electrical cable missing/damaged protective grommets1× OOS×1 SW 3
  • 396.3A1DSUJUniversal Joint with Loose, Broken, or Missing Component, or Bearing Strap1× OOS×1 SW 3
  • 396.3A1DSYEDrive Shaft Yoke Ends Cracked / Loose / Broken / Missing1× OOS×1 SW 3
  • 393.9Inoperable Required Lamp1× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 393.205A-WRBHWheel/Rim - Cracks between stud holes/hand holes1× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 393.83(d)Improper exhaust - Bus (Powered by other than Gasoline)14× OOS×5 SW 1
  • 393.62(e)No or inadequate bus emergency exit marking3× OOS×2 SW 1
  • 393.62-BEOBuses - Required emergency exit obstructed (includes obstructions of the markings, release or mechanism and/or the opening of the emergency exit)2× OOS×2 SW 1
  • 393.62-BEIBuses - Required emergency exit inoperative (does not open, close and/or secure as designed)2× OOS×2 SW 1
  • 393.62(c)No or Defective bus emergency exit windows2× OOS×1 SW 1
  • 393.62-BENMBuses - Required emergency exit not properly marked. (does not convey message)1× OOS×1 SW 1
  • 393.62-BEMEIBuses - Marked emergency exit is inoperative (does not open, close and/or secure as designed).1× OOS×1 SW 1
  • 393.62-BEMEOBuses - Marked emergency exit is obstructed (includes obstruction of the markings, release mechanism, and/or the opening of the emergency exit1× OOS×1 SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 48

  • 393.207F-SLASSuspension - Leaking 3 PSI in 5 minutes3× SW 7
  • 393.207A-SAPPCBLMSuspension - Axle positioning part cracked/broken/loose/missing.2× SW 7
  • 393.207(g)No / defective air suspension exhaust control1× SW 7
  • 393.209E-SPSLASteering - Power steering leaking anywhere.15× SW 6
  • 393.209(e)Power steering violations5× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative2× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.1× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative1× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LBLLighting - Backup lamp inoperative1× SW 6
  • 396.3A1-ALBVAir Brake - Any leak from a brake valve22× SW 4
  • 393.55D1-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997 and each single unit CMV on or after 1998.17× SW 4
  • 393.55C2-BAir Brake - CMV other than truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 not equipped with an antilock brake system. System does not function or indicates a fault.13× SW 4
  • 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured11× SW 4
  • 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection9× SW 4
  • 396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber7× SW 4
  • 393.55(c)(2)CMV other than truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 not equipped with an antilock brake system.4× SW 4
  • 393.45DLUVBrake Connections with Leaks Under Vehicle4× SW 4
  • 396.3A1BBrakes (general) Explain:3× SW 4
  • 393.55D2-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 2001 for towed vehicle.3× SW 4
  • 396.3A1-OALOther - Any air leak not attributed to the brake or suspension system.3× SW 4
  • 393.45B2-BAir brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured2× SW 4
  • 393.55C1-BAir Brake - Truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997, not equipped with an ABS system. System does not function or indicates a fault.2× SW 4
  • 396.3A1-ALATRAir Brake - Any leak from an air tank reservoir.1× SW 4
  • 393.55A-BHydraulic Brake - ABS defective on truck/bus manufactured on or after March 1, 19991× SW 4
  • 396.5B-LLubrication - Oil or grease leak40× SW 3
  • 396.5(b)Oil and/or grease leak25× SW 3
  • 393.28Improper or no wiring protection as required2× SW 3
  • 393.11No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required2× SW 3
  • 393.80ARear-Vision Mirrors - Missing or defective1× SW 3
  • 396.3(a)(1)Bus - Electrical Mountings broken or unsecured1× SW 3
  • 393.95(a)No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher7× SW 2
  • 396.3(a)(1)Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories4× SW 2
  • 393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured3× SW 2
  • 393.95(b)Emergency Equipment - A power unit requiring fuses - missing a spare fuse for a required part or accessory (e.g., lamps required by 393.11, ABS lights or low air warning light).3× SW 2
  • 393.205(c)Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing3× SW 2
  • 393.91-BUBuses - Seats not secured/loose or equipped with improper aisle seats2× SW 2
  • 393.91-SNSMotor Coach or other Passenger Carrying vehicle operating with seating, occupied or not, not secured in a workmanlike manner1× SW 2
  • 393.9A-LCLLighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
  • 393.205C-WRAWFLMIBWheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken.1× SW 2
  • 392.8-DDriver - Failed to inspect /use emergency equipment1× SW 2
  • 393.60(c)Windshield - Damaged or Discolored40× SW 1
  • 393.83(g)Exhaust - Discharging at a point forward or directly below the driver or sleeper compartment13× SW 1
  • 393.62-BENDBuses - Required emergency exit not properly marked. (does convey message)5× SW 1
  • 393.78Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers3× SW 1
  • 393.78A-WSWashers - Inoperative washing system.3× SW 1
  • 393.62(a)No or Defective bus emergency exits2× SW 1
  • 393.83(f)Exhaust - Temporarily repaired by wrap or patches1× SW 1
  • 393.83(e)Exhaust - System discharging from a truck or truck-tractor at a location other than at the rear of the cab1× SW 1

Unsafe Driving 2

  • 392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other1× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit3× SW 4

Driver Fitness 1

Hours of Service 1

Locations

Physical Address
TORNADO BUS COMPANY
8630 E RL THORTON FWY
DALLAS, TX 75228
Mailing Address
Same as physical.

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