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VORTEX SERVICES LLC

DOT 1512588ActiveInterstateHOUSTON, TX

COMPANY

Authority since
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MCS-150
2025-02-14 · 2,006,960 mi (2024)
Fleet
180 units · 65 trailers · 230 drivers
Annual mileage (VMT)
2,006,960 mi (2024)
Owner origin
Hispanic
Origin candidates
Brazilian 43%

ADDRESS

Physical
18150 IMPERIAL VALLEY DR
HOUSTON, TX 77060
Mailing
Same as physical

CONTACT

Phone
7137509081
Email
kestes@vortexcompanies.com

OFFICERS

Primary Officer
KATIE ESTES
Title
HR BUSINESS PARTNER
Origin
Hispanic

OPERATION & CARGO

Operation classification
Private Property
Specialty
Tanker / Bulk Liquids
Cargo types
4
Building MaterialsChemicalsUtilityConstruction
Self-reported by the company on its latest MCS-150 filing (FMCSA census). Reflects what the carrier is authorized and equipped to haul, not actual recent loads. Specialty is our summary of the declared cargo mix.
AUTHORITY
—
Active authority
INSURANCE
None
No coverage on file
RISK GRADE
Moderate Risk
1 risk factors · 2 strengths
OOS RATE
14.4%
19 / 132 inspections

Fleet vs Reality

last 12 months · power-unit VINs from roadside inspections
Checking local VIN index…

Moderate Risk

1 risk factor · 2 strengths · 3 data points

SAFETY PERFORMANCE

Crash Record
8 crashes · 0 fatal · 3 with injuries · 8 tow-away
Clean Inspection Rate
86% — 113 clean of 132 inspections
Out-of-Service Rate
14.4% — driver OOS 11, vehicle OOS 12

COMPLIANCE & AUTHORITY

Operating Authority
Active operating authority on file
Authority Events
No authority history events
MCS-150 Filing
Last filed 2025-02-14

INSURANCE

Active Coverage
No insurance policies on file

SUMMARY

No active insurance on file
Low crash rate (0.6 per 100 trucks/yr)
86% clean inspections

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