TORNADO BUS COMPANY
Risk factors
Low riskVioCodes scoreA weighted read of the public FMCSA signals below — authority, insurance, out-of-service, crashes, roadside OOS rates, and carrier connections. A starting point for vetting, not a guarantee.
Roadside inspection performance
Out-of-service rate vs national average. Lower is better.
CSA performance breakdown
FMCSA · Sep 20261,748 inspections · 0 violations (0 OOS) · 0% of inspections had an OOS finding.
Most inspected in · top 1 states
- US30
Latest FMCSA SMS snapshot. Codes link to the lookup — severity weighting, contest angles, and the DataQs Drafter for each. Click a BASIC to filter the codes.
Safety trends & next-run projection
Where each BASIC sits today, how it ranks against peers, and where it’s heading at the next monthly SMS run.
FMCSA keeps the Crash Indicator percentile private, and its measure needs a power-unit history public data doesn’t expose — so it can’t be estimated yet. VioCodes now records power units monthly, so a calibrated Crash estimate should light up over time. These are the public crash facts (all state-reportable crashes count, regardless of fault).
“Projected” estimates the next monthly SMS run from inspections on record now. FMCSA marks the BASIC percentile itself “Not Public,” so the percentile shown is a VioCodes estimate of how the carrier ranks against its peers, presented as a likely range (shaded on the gauge) and calibrated against real carriers. Crash Indicator has no public estimate — FMCSA keeps its measures fully private. Estimates, not official FMCSA figures. Not affiliated with FMCSA.
Recommendations
What’s driving each score, what to do about it, and where it could go.
English language violations are the leading contributor to Driver Fitness
High impactEstimated Driver Fitness percentile of 69% is at/over the 65% intervention line. Carriers with a BASIC in alert are prioritized for enforcement (warning letters, audits) and inspected more often — which tends to generate still more violations.
- 391.11B2-ZBorder Zone - Driver cannot satisfy the English language proficiency requirements of 391.11(b)(2) in accordance with the current corresponding FMCSA enforcement40× · 76%
- 391.11B2-QDriver cannot satisfy the English language proficiency requirements of 391.11(b)(2) in accordance with the current corresponding FMCSA enforcement guidance (391.2× · 5%
- 383.23A2-LCDLNLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL1× · 10%
- 383.23A2-LCDLEndorsements - (CDL) - Operate a CMV without proper endorsements on operators license2× · 10%
- Assess English proficiency at hire and provide support/training where needed
- Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
A high share of violations are occurring in Webb County, TX
Medium impact173 of 206 violations in the last 12 months (84%) came from inspections in Webb County, TX. That can mean tougher enforcement there or simply more of your miles run through it — either way it's worth a look.
- Review the inspections from Webb County, TX to spot recurring issues
- Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Speeding violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving
Low impactEstimated Unsafe Driving percentile of 0% is under the 50% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit3× · 57%
- 392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit1× · 29%
- 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× · 14%
- Coach the drivers with speeding violations directly — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
- Set and enforce a governed road speed; review telematics/dashcam speed events weekly
Log / ELD device violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance
Low impactEstimated Hours-of-Service Compliance percentile of 0% is under the 50% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- Make sure the ELD is registered, working, and drivers know how to log in and certify daily
Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention
Low impactEstimated Controlled Substances/Alcohol percentile of 0% is under the 65% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Brakes violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance
Low impactEstimated Vehicle Maintenance percentile of 14% is under the 65% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- 396.3A1-ALBVAir Brake - Any leak from a brake valve15× · 6%
- 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection10× · 6%
- 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 1998.11× · 5%
- 393.209E-SPSLASteering - Power steering leaking anywhere.14× · 9%
- 396.3A1-STLTSteering - Looseness in the threaded joint of a tie rod or drag link1× · 2%
- 393.209D-STBSPSteering - Ball and socket joint has movement greater than 1/8 inch measured with hand pressure2× · 1%
- 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth5× · 7%
- 393.75A3-TALSTires - All others - Leaking in sidewall area on tire equipped with ATIS1× · 2%
- 393.75A3-ATISTires - All others, leaking in tread area with inflation more than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS1× · 2%
- Check brake adjustment and listen for air leaks every pre-trip; put brakes on the PM schedule
- Fix air-loss and warning-light faults before dispatch — don’t “drive it in”
- Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Recommendations are generated from the carrier’s public FMCSA roadside-inspection record. Percentiles and projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures. Informational, not legal advice.
90-day safety improvement plan
What this carrier has struggled with most in the last 90 days — where to focus now.
- 396.5B-L×6Lubrication - Oil or grease leak
- 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32×4Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth
- 393.45D-B×3Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection
- Tighten pre-trip/post-trip DVIR discipline and the PM schedule
- Fix defects before dispatch — don’t “drive it in”
- 393.83G×3Exhaust - Discharging at a point forward or directly below the driver or sleeper compartment
- 393.60C×2Windshield - Damaged or Discolored
- 390.21TB2-DOTOperate a CMV without USDOT number displayed. Must be preceded by the letters USDOT
- Review these violations with drivers and add the fix to your pre-trip and PM routine
- 392.2W×4Excessive Weight violation
- Review these violations with drivers and add the fix to your pre-trip and PM routine
Based on roadside inspections in the last 90 days, ranked by what recurs most. Informational, not legal advice.
Inspection & crash map
live · FMCSA MCMISEvery inspection and crash on record — hover a point for the summary, click for full detail (codes, severity, CSA points).
CSA points = violation severity weight × FMCSA time weight (3× in the last 6 months, 2× at 6–12, 1× at 12–24). Points are spread within each state — FMCSA records the inspection state, not an exact location. Source: FMCSA MCMIS.
Equipment
VINs via NHTSA45 distinct vehicles seen in this carrier’s roadside inspections.
+ 15 more.
Equipment is inferred from VINs recorded on roadside inspections (FMCSA MCMIS), decoded via the NHTSA vPIC API — it reflects vehicles inspected, not a current fleet roster.
Crash record (US, last 24 months)
Total
5
Tow-away
5
Injury
1
Fatal
0
Company profile
FMCSA censusPRIVATE PASSENGER, BUSINESS;PRIVATE PASSENGER, NON-BUSINESS;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
- Interstate · 100+ mi204 drivers
- Intrastate · 100+ mi6 drivers
- Intrastate · <100 mi4 drivers
- Company officer
- JUAN VAZQUEZ
- Operation
- Interstate
- Registered since
- 1994-06-13
- Last MCS-150 update
- 2026-02-03
- Census status
- Active
Fleet: 0 trucks · 164 buses.
Source: FMCSA Company Census File (data.transportation.gov). Fleet and driver counts are self-reported on the carrier’s most recent MCS-150 filing.
Connections
carrier graphThis carrier shares VINs, addresses or officers with 29 other carriers — review the connections below as part of your vetting.
Shared VINs come from FMCSA roadside-inspection records — a vehicle inspected under more than one carrier, often a fleet transfer or trailer interchange. Other links come from the FMCSA census. Shared identifiers are common and often legitimate — treat these as leads to investigate, not proof of wrongdoing.
Activity history
88 events- 02/03/2026MCS-150 update filed
22.2M mi reported (2025)
- 07/02/2022Insurance filed — NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy 4805402
- 07/02/2022Insurance replaced — NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 73APB004818
- 07/02/2021Insurance cancelled — QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy QTXB-52822-01
- 06/07/2021COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (07/02/2021)
- 06/07/2021CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (07/02/2021)
- 08/13/2020Insurance cancelled — GOTHAM INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Excess · policy EX201900000277
- 07/02/2020Insurance replaced — NEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS. CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy AU201900007153
- 09/01/2019Insurance cancelled — NEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS. CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy AU201800007153
- 09/01/2019Insurance cancelled — GOTHAM INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Excess · policy EX201800000277
- 08/05/2019COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (08/30/2019)
- 08/05/2019CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (08/30/2019)
- 07/01/2018Insurance cancelled — NEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS. CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy AU201700007153
- 07/01/2018Insurance cancelled — GOTHAM INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Excess · policy EX201700000277
- 05/30/2018Insurance cancelled — NEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS. CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy AU201700007153
- 05/30/2018Insurance cancelled — GOTHAM INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Excess · policy EX201700000277
- 05/29/2018COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/06/2018)
- 05/29/2018CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/06/2018)
- 05/03/2018COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (05/29/2018)
- 05/03/2018CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (05/29/2018)
- 05/30/2017Insurance cancelled — NEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS. CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy AU201600007153
- 05/30/2017Insurance cancelled — GOTHAM INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Excess · policy EX201600000277
- 05/03/2017COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (05/26/2017)
- 05/03/2017CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (05/26/2017)
- 05/30/2016Insurance cancelled — NEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS. CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy AU201500007153
- 05/30/2016Insurance cancelled — GOTHAM INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Excess · policy EX201500000277
- 05/03/2016COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (05/31/2016)
- 05/03/2016CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (05/31/2016)
- 09/14/2015Insurance name changed — NEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS. CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy AU201500007153
- 09/14/2015Insurance name changed — GOTHAM INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Excess · policy EX201500000277
Merged from FMCSA authority, insurance, out-of-service, and census records.
Operations
Classification
- PRIVATE PASSENGER, BUSINESS;PRIVATE PASSENGER, NON-BUSINESS;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Area served
- Interstate
FMCSA safety rating
- Rating
- Satisfactory
- Type
- Compliance review
- Rated
- 2023-07-27
- Last review
- 2023-07-27
MCS-150 registration
- Form date
- 2026-02-03
- Reported mileage
- 22,220,000 mi (2025)
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