HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/3131123-tornado-express-llc/ · Checked 2026-10-19 09:44 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 18, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 18, 2026
TORNADO EXPRESS LLC
No risk signals found
How risk signals workNothing in the FMCSA record matched our risk signals. That is not a guarantee, and it does not confirm who you are talking to; follow the checks below.
No cargo cover filed with FMCSA
Green means the FMCSA record shows it. It does not confirm who you are talking to, or that a policy covers your specific load.
What to verify next
- Confirm authority and insurance on the official Motus record ↗. Safety record: SAFER ↗.
- Call back on the number on file, (515) 943-5606, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC93179.
- Ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Insurance on file
Liability (BI&PD) pays for injury and damage to other people and property; it does not cover the freight. Cargo insurance covers the freight. FMCSA only requires cargo filings from household goods carriers and freight forwarders, so most carriers file none: ask for a cargo certificate that fits your load. No cargo cover filed with FMCSA.
| Type | Docket | Layer | Insurer | Coverage | Effective | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC93179 | Primary | Great West Casualty Co Policy MCP66171A · BMC-91X | $1,000,000 | Dec 14, 2020 | Active |
Source: FMCSA Motus · Oct 18, 2026. Identical filings repeated in the FMCSA data are shown once; a filing listed under two dockets is one policy, not extra coverage. Coverage is the maximum amount filed with FMCSA, not the full policy.
Confirm current filings: Motus record ↗ and ask the insurer for a certificate naming you as holder.
Roadside inspections Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
0 of 7 · Iowa avg 22.1%
1 of 13 · Iowa avg 3.1%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 26, 2026 | NM | 2 | 0 | No |
| Mar 9, 2026 | NM | 3 | 0 | No |
| Jan 16, 2026 | OK | 3 | 0 | No |
| Jan 7, 2026 | NM | 2 | 0 | No |
| Dec 28, 2025 | TX | 2 | 0 | No |
| Dec 10, 2025 | NM | 2 | 2 | No |
| Oct 31, 2025 | NM | 3 | 0 | No |
| Oct 9, 2025 | TX | 3 | 1 | No |
| Sep 22, 2025 | KS | 3 | 0 | No |
| Sep 16, 2025 | KY | 1 | 0 | No |
How these rates are calculated
Period: Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026. Vehicle rate = vehicle inspections with a vehicle out-of-service order ÷ vehicle inspections (levels 1, 2, 5 and 6). Driver rate uses levels 1, 2, 3 and 6. The Iowa average covers 31,594 vehicle and 64,957 driver inspections of all Iowa-based carriers in this period. It mixes every type of operation, so compare with care; rates based on a handful of inspections say little. FMCSA's own SMS measures are weighted differently: SMS profile ↗ · SAFER snapshot ↗
Violations in FMCSA's SMS last 24 months
3 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 2 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 5 violations above?
The inspections section's number counts every violation written on the inspection reports in our Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026 window. The SMS count comes from FMCSA's own monthly SMS snapshot, which uses its own 24-month window and only the violations it scores. Both are FMCSA figures; they measure different things.
| Category (FMCSA BASIC) | Violations | Out of service | Share | Iowa share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 2 | 2 | 66.7% | 12.5% |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | 33.3% | 60.1% |
3 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| HOS (Property) - Driver produces a false record of duty status that concealed an HOS limitation violation after the last rest period. Explain: False Log · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3958EHOSPDOOS | 1 | 1 |
| HOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty at the time of inspection. Time Hours · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3953A3IHOSPDIT | 1 | 1 |
| Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375C | 1 | 0 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 18, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the Iowa column is the mix across all Iowa-based carriers, so you can see which kinds of problems stand out. A high count partly reflects fleet size and how often trucks are inspected.
Crashes Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
Crash details
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 4, 2025 | Sherwood, AR | 0 | 0 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 18, 2026
| USDOT number | 3131123 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC93179 |
| Legal name | TORNADO EXPRESS LLC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Power units | 14 |
| Drivers | 18 |
| Annual mileage | 300,000 (2025) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Not rated (no compliance review on record) |
| USDOT number added | May 2, 2018 · 8 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Mar 6, 2026 |
Cargo carried
General FreightHousehold GoodsMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsBuilding MaterialsFresh ProduceMeatU.S. MailRefrigerated FoodPaper ProductsAgricultural/Farm SuppliesConstruction
Questions about TORNADO EXPRESS LLC
What does TORNADO EXPRESS LLC's operating authority allow?
MC93179: Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire).
Which information about TORNADO EXPRESS LLC is old or missing?
FMCSA has not issued a safety rating, which means no compliance review is on record, not that the carrier is unsafe.
What should I verify before booking TORNADO EXPRESS LLC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 3131123. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (515) 943-5606, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC93179, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Other companies using (515) 943-5606
A shared number is common for related companies, dispatch services and family businesses. It is not proof of fraud, but it is worth knowing which company you are dealing with.
1 company
| Company | Location | USDOT | Docket | Trucks | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TORNADO LOGISTICS LLC Carrier |
Urbandale, IA | 3725476 | MC1313010 | 0 | Not authorized Last known · May 14, 2026 |
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Company details from the FMCSA Company Census File (Oct 18, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error on this page (how corrections work).
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