TORNADO BUS COMPANY
- 565859
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8630 E RL THORTON FWY
DALLAS, TX 75228 - 164
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- 1,661
Safety Rating & OOS Rates AND Licensing and Insurance
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BASIC Status
(Public Passenger Carrier View)
Behavior Analysis & Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs) Based on a 24-month record ending May 15, 2026
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Unsafe Driving
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Not Public Crash Indicator
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Hours-of-Service Compliance
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Vehicle Maintenance
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Controlled Substances and Alcohol
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Not Public Hazardous Materials Compliance
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Driver Fitness
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Denotes this carrier exceeds the FMCSA Intervention
Threshold relative to its safety event grouping based upon
roadside data and/or has been cited with one or more Acute/Critical Violations within the
past 12 months during an investigation. Therefore, this carrier may be prioritized
for an intervention action and roadside inspection.
Vehicle Maintenance
On-Road Performance
1.35
Safety Event Group: 501+ relevant vehicle inspections
Intervention
Threshold
Scale 0 to 100; 0 indicates the best safety performance.
18% of motor carriers in the same safety event group have better on-road performance than this motor carrier.
Investigation Results
No Acute/Critical Violations Discovered
Carrier Measure Over Time
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This graph displays a carrier’s measure based on 24 months of on-road performance. Zero indicates the best performance. To see how the measure is calculated click here. To see how the measure relates to percentile click here. Expand for more information.
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| Dec 26 2025 | Jan 30 2026 | Feb 27 2026 | Mar 27 2026 | Apr 24 2026 | May 15 2026 | |
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| Measure | 1.42 | 1.39 | 1.38 | 1.38 | 1.37 | 1.35 |
| Measure | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Violation Summary
Vehicle Maint. Violations: 368
| Violations | Description | # Violations | # OOS Violations | Violation Severity Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.60(c) | Windshield - Damaged or Discolored | 38 | 0 | 1 |
| 396.5B-L | Lubrication - Oil or grease leak | 37 | 0 | 3 |
| 396.5(b) | Oil and/or grease leak | 26 | 0 | 3 |
| 396.3A1-ALBV | Air Brake - Any leak from a brake valve | 21 | 0 | 4 |
| 393.55D1-B | Air 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 | 0 | 4 |
| 393.83(d) | Improper exhaust - Bus (Powered by other than Gasoline) | 14 | 5 | 1 |
| 393.83(g) | Exhaust - Discharging at a point forward or directly below the driver or sleeper compartment | 14 | 0 | 1 |
| 393.209E-SPSLA | Steering - Power steering leaking anywhere. | 13 | 0 | 6 |
| 393.55C2-B | Air 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 | 0 | 4 |
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured | 11 | 0 | 4 |
| 393.45D-B | Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection | 8 | 0 | 4 |
| 393.45B2UV | Brake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle | 7 | 1 | 4 |
| 393.95(a) | No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher | 7 | 0 | 2 |
| 396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | 7 | 0 | 4 |
| 393.209(d) | Steering system components worn, welded, or missing | 5 | 4 | 6 |
| 393.209(e) | Power steering violations | 5 | 0 | 6 |
| 393.55D2-B | Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 2001 for towed vehicle. | 5 | 0 | 4 |
| 393.62-BEND | Buses - Required emergency exit not properly marked. (does convey message) | 5 | 0 | 1 |
| 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | 5 | 0 | 2 |
| 393.45DLUV | Brake Connections with Leaks Under Vehicle | 4 | 0 | 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 | 0 | 4 |
| 396.3A1-OAL | Other - Any air leak not attributed to the brake or suspension system. | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| 393.205(c) | Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing | 3 | 0 | 2 |
| 393.207(a) | Axle positioning parts defective/missing | 3 | 2 | 7 |
| 393.207(f) | Air suspension pressure loss | 3 | 1 | 7 |
| 393.207F-SLAS | Suspension - Leaking 3 PSI in 5 minutes | 3 | 0 | 7 |
| 393.62(e) | No or inadequate bus emergency exit marking | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| 393.62-BEMEI | Buses - Marked emergency exit is inoperative (does not open, close and/or secure as designed). | 3 | 3 | 1 |
| 393.78 | Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| 393.78A-WS | Washers - Inoperative washing system. | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| 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 | 0 | 2 |
| 393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 3 | 0 | 2 |
| 396.3A1B | Brakes (general) Explain: | 3 | 0 | 4 |
| 393.11 | No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| 393.207A-SAPPCBLM | Suspension - Axle positioning part cracked/broken/loose/missing. | 2 | 0 | 7 |
| 393.209D-STBSP | Steering - Ball and socket joint has movement greater than 1/8 inch measured with hand pressure | 2 | 2 | 6 |
| 393.28 | Improper or no wiring protection as required | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| 393.45 | Brake tubing and hose adequacy | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| 393.45B2-B | Air brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| 393.45UV | Brake Tubing and Hose Adequacy Under Vehicle | 2 | 1 | 4 |
| 393.55C1-B | Air 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 | 0 | 4 |
| 393.62(a) | No or Defective bus emergency exits | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 393.62(c) | No or Defective bus emergency exit windows | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| 393.62-BEI | Buses - Required emergency exit inoperative (does not open, close and/or secure as designed) | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| 393.62-BEO | Buses - Required emergency exit obstructed (includes obstructions of the markings, release or mechanism and/or the opening of the emergency exit) | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth | 2 | 0 | 8 |
| 393.91-BU | Buses - Seats not secured/loose or equipped with improper aisle seats | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 392.8-D | Driver - Failed to inspect /use emergency equipment | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 393.205A-WRBH | Wheel/Rim - Cracks between two holes | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 393.205C-WRAWFLMIB | Wheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken. | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 393.207(e) | Torsion bar cracked and/or broken | 1 | 0 | 7 |
| 393.207(g) | No / defective air suspension exhaust control | 1 | 0 | 7 |
| 393.28-BMG | Buses - Electrical cable missing/damaged protective grommets | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| 393.45(d) | Brake connections with leaks or constrictions | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 393.45B2-BHTD | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply. | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| 393.50D-B | Air Brake - Missing or defective drain valve | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 393.51C-BAPG | Air Brake - Inoperative/defective primary or secondary pressure gauge | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| 393.55A-B | Hydraulic Brake - ABS defective on truck/bus manufactured on or after March 1, 1999 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 393.62-BEMEO | Buses - Marked emergency exit is obstructed (includes obstruction of the markings, release mechanism, and/or the opening of the emergency exit | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | 8 |
| 393.75(c) | Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove | 1 | 0 | 8 |
| 393.75A3-ATIS | Tires - All others, leaking in tread area with inflation more than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS | 1 | 0 | 8 |
| 393.83(e) | Exhaust - System discharging from a truck or truck-tractor at a location other than at the rear of the cab | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 393.83(f) | Exhaust - Temporarily repaired by wrap or patches | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 393.91-SNS | Motor Coach or other Passenger Carrying vehicle operating with seating, occupied or not, not secured in a workmanlike manner | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 393.9A-LBL | Lighting - Backup lamp inoperative | 1 | 0 | 6 |
| 393.9A-LCL | Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 393.9A-LFTSI | Lighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative | 1 | 0 | 6 |
| 393.9A-LHLI | Lighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative | 1 | 0 | 6 |
| 393.9A-LIL | Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 393.9A-LSLIWR | Lighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on | 1 | 1 | 6 |
| 393.9A-LTSI | Lighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. | 1 | 1 | 6 |
| 393.9H | Inoperable head lamps | 1 | 0 | 6 |
| 393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | 1 | 1 | 6 |
| 396.3(a)(1) | Bus - Electrical Mountings broken or unsecured | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| 396.3(a)(1) | Tie Rods / Drag Links - Defective Clamps / Holes / Missing nuts | 1 | 1 | 6 |
| 396.3A1-ALATR | Air Brake - Any leak from an air tank reservoir. | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 396.3A1-BALR | Air Brake - Fails air loss rate test | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| 396.3A1-F | Fuel - Dripping leak. | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| 396.3A1-STLT | Steering - Looseness in the threaded joint of a tie rod or drag link | 1 | 1 | 6 |
| 396.3A1DSUJ | Universal Joint with Loose, Broken, or Missing Component, or Bearing Strap | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| 396.3A1DSYE | Drive Shaft Yoke Ends Cracked / Loose / Broken / Missing | 1 | 1 | 3 |
Inspection History
Vehicle Inspections: 919
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| Sum of measure weights | Sum of measure weights | 1,273 | 1,653 | 2,237 | ||||||
*** The sum of all violation severity weights (violation weight + out-of-service) for this inspection has been capped at 30.
Investigation Results
Vehicle Maint. Acute/Critical Violations: 0
This carrier has no Vehicle Maintenance Acute/Critical Violations to display.
Summary of Activities
The summary includes information on the 5 most recent investigations and 24 months of inspections and crash history.
- 7/27/2023 (Compliance Review)
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