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TORNADO BUS COMPANY

8630 E RL THORTON FWY · Dallas, TX 75228

Authorized: Passenger
(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 passenger 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 2, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR Passenger
  • 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 — home base Texas — home base

Home base   Based in Dallas, Texas. No roadside inspections on record in the past 24 months to map operating states.

Safety Record

25 Severe Violations Updated Jun 2, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 0
    Fatal
  • 1
    Injury
  • 3
    Tow
  • 4
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 0.17 5 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0 0 Vehicle Maintenance 1.35 295 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.15 46

Inspection Summary

  • 1
    Total
  • 1
    Clean
  • 336
    With violations

24-month window ending May 15, 2026

Violations Cited 93 unique codes

Critical 39

  • 392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 10
  • 383.95LCDLRestriction - (CDL) - Operate a CMV in violation of a restriction.2× OOS×2 SW 8
  • 383.23A2-LCDLEndorsements - (CDL) - Operate a CMV without proper endorsements on operators license2× OOS×2 SW 8
  • 393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 383.23A2-LCDLNLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 383.23(a)(2)Operating a CMV without a CDL1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth2× SW 8
  • 393.75(c)Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove1× 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
  • 393.207(a)Axle positioning parts defective/missing3× OOS×2 SW 7
  • 393.207(f)Air suspension pressure loss3× 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-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
  • 393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.45Brake tubing and hose adequacy2× OOS×2 SW 4
  • 393.45B2UVBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle7× 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
  • 393.45UVBrake Tubing and Hose Adequacy Under Vehicle2× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply.1× 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
  • 393.51C-BAPGAir Brake - Inoperative/defective primary or secondary pressure gauge1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 396.3A1-BALRAir Brake - Fails air loss rate test1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 396.3A1DSUJUniversal Joint with Loose, Broken, or Missing Component, or Bearing Strap1× OOS×1 SW 3
  • 396.3A1-FFuel - Dripping leak.1× OOS×1 SW 3
  • 396.3A1DSYEDrive Shaft Yoke Ends Cracked / Loose / Broken / Missing1× OOS×1 SW 3
  • 393.28-BMGBuses - Electrical cable missing/damaged protective grommets1× OOS×1 SW 3
  • 393.9Inoperable Required Lamp1× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 393.205A-WRBHWheel/Rim - Cracks between two holes1× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 393.83(d)Improper exhaust - Bus (Powered by other than Gasoline)14× OOS×5 SW 1
  • 393.62-BEMEIBuses - Marked emergency exit is inoperative (does not open, close and/or secure as designed).3× OOS×3 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-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 51

  • 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
  • 393.207(e)Torsion bar cracked and/or broken1× SW 7
  • 393.209E-SPSLASteering - Power steering leaking anywhere.13× SW 6
  • 393.209(e)Power steering violations5× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LBLLighting - Backup lamp inoperative1× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative1× SW 6
  • 393.9HInoperable head lamps1× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative1× SW 6
  • 396.3A1-ALBVAir Brake - Any leak from a brake valve21× 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 1998.18× 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 connection8× SW 4
  • 396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber7× SW 4
  • 393.55D2-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 2001 for towed vehicle.5× SW 4
  • 393.45DLUVBrake Connections with Leaks Under Vehicle4× SW 4
  • 396.3A1-OALOther - Any air leak not attributed to the brake or suspension system.4× 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
  • 396.3A1BBrakes (general) Explain: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
  • 393.55A-BHydraulic Brake - ABS defective on truck/bus manufactured on or after March 1, 19991× SW 4
  • 396.3A1-ALATRAir Brake - Any leak from an air tank reservoir.1× SW 4
  • 393.50D-BAir Brake - Missing or defective drain valve1× SW 4
  • 393.45(d)Brake connections with leaks or constrictions1× SW 4
  • 396.5B-LLubrication - Oil or grease leak37× SW 3
  • 396.5(b)Oil and/or grease leak26× 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
  • 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 accessories5× 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
  • 393.9A-LCLLighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
  • 393.205C-WRAWFLMIBWheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken.1× SW 2
  • 393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative1× 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
  • 392.8-DDriver - Failed to inspect /use emergency equipment1× SW 2
  • 393.60(c)Windshield - Damaged or Discolored38× SW 1
  • 393.83(g)Exhaust - Discharging at a point forward or directly below the driver or sleeper compartment14× 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

Unsafe Driving 2

Driver Fitness 1

Locations

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

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