Vortex Services LLC
Phone (713) 750-9081Houston, TX
Find this carrier by: Vortex Services · USDOT 1512588 · 713-750-9081 · 7137509081 · Houston, TX
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- USDOT
- USDOT1512588
- MC
- None
- Registered
- 2006 · 20 yrs
- Location
- Houston, TX
- MCS-150 filed
- Aug 31, 2026
USDOT registration
Active
Registration status; not operating authority
Authority record
No filing shown
Check current status in Motus
Insurance record
No filing shown
Does not establish uninsured status
Safety rating
Not rated
No safety rating available; not a safety verdict
Overview
The short version and the key numbers.
Vortex Services LLC is an active motor carrier based in Houston, TX, registered with FMCSA under USDOT 1512588. Phone: (713) 750-9081. It reports 180 power units and 230 drivers on its MCS-150 (Aug 31, 2026). In the last 24 months it had 103 roadside inspections, a 12.5% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.9%) and 5 reportable crashes.
USDOT 1512588 was first registered with FMCSA on Jun 8, 2006 (20 years ago), and its most recent MCS-150 filing is dated Aug 31, 2026. Its vehicles were inspected 103 times on record, most recently on Oct 22, 2026, most often in CA.
Equipment on record
VIN = decoded from the carrier's vehicles · Inspection = seen at roadside inspections · MCS-150 = filed by the carrier
Dates behind this profile
- MCS-150 filing
- Aug 31, 2026
- Registration record changed
- Nov 13, 2026
- Latest inspection recorded
- Oct 22, 2026
- Latest crash recorded
- Oct 8, 2026
- Latest vehicle observation
- Oct 22, 2026
Each date applies to its own record. A registration change does not mean every filing changed. An inspection or vehicle observation describes that date, not continuous operation today.
USDOT registration and operating authority are different records. A crash entry records involvement, not a finding of fault. Missing information is not a clean safety record.
Company details
Filed identity, officers, contacts and registration details.
Company identity & officers
- Company officer
- Katie Estes
- Company officer 2
- Ronald Callahan
- Legal name
- Vortex Services LLC
- Doing business as
- Sancon Technologies Vortex Services
- Classification
- Private (Property)
- Registered as
- Motor Carrier
Registration & filings
- USDOT number
- 1512588
- Docket numbers
- None on file
- Registered
- Jun 8, 2006 (20 yrs)
- Last MCS-150
- Aug 31, 2026
- Usual MCS-150 schedule
- August 2028 (see temporary relief below)
- Operation
- Interstate
- Hazmat, as filed
- Yes
- Passenger carrier, as filed
- Not available
FMCSA currently provides additional time for biennial updates due on or after June 1, 2026 and suspends USDOT inactivation for those missed updates. The usual schedule above does not establish a violation. Read our update guide and the cited FMCSA notice (guidance checked October 20, 2026).
Carriers in Houston, TX
- USDOT registrations in Houston
- 49,212
- Currently active
- 23,650 (48%)
- One-truck operations
- 36,220 (74%)
- With for-hire authority
- 25,011 (51%)
- Registered in the last 12 months
- 2,602
From FMCSA census records as of Nov 15, 2026. This carrier reports 180 power units against a local average of 5.7.
Find this carrier by
- USDOT
- 1512588
- Phone
- (713) 750-9081713-750-90817137509081
- kestes@vortexcompanies.com
- Officers
- Katie Estes, Ronald Callahan
- Legal name
- Vortex Services LLC
- DBA
- Sancon Technologies Vortex Services
- Address
- 18150 Imperial Valley Dr, Houston, TX 77060
- VINs inspected under this USDOT
- 1FD0W5HT1GED34749, 1GR1A5627MB222428, 3HSDZTZR8RN019014, 16VGX352XH6072536, 1FDFF6KTXTDA08652, 1FT7W2BT2HEF34454, 2NK4HJ7X8SM170470, 1NPTL40X8MD762606, 1HTKJPVK6RH411560, 5M7UF12286P001139 and 15 more below
Available registration and contact identifiers. Vehicle identifiers below are a recent sample; open a VIN or plate to see its dated records.
Legitimacy check
A quick screen from public records. A flag is a reason to verify, not proof of wrongdoing.
- Pass: Not on the U.S. sanctions list
Name does not match the Treasury OFAC list.
- Pass: USDOT registration is active
FMCSA lists USDOT 1512588 as active.
- No data: No authority filing shown
This is not a finding of unauthorized operation. Requirements depend on the operation; verify the current registration in Motus.
- Pass: No federal out-of-service orders
None on record for this USDOT.
- Pass: No prior revocation linked
No earlier revoked USDOT is linked to this one.
- Check: Shares an officer with 2 inactive USDOT numbers
See Connected companies below.
Connected companies
Other USDOT numbers that share an officer, phone or address with this carrier. A match is a lead to check, not proof.
- Vaught Services LLCUSDOT 3082820 · Houston, TXSame addressSame phoneNot activeLikely same owner
- Vortex Turnkey Solutions LLCUSDOT 2952510 · Houston, TXSame addressSame phoneNot activeLikely same owner
- Vortex Lining Systems LLCUSDOT 2637936 · Houston, TXSame addressSame phoneNot activeLikely same owner
- Gooseneck Transport LLCUSDOT 3700213 · Springfield, ORSame officerNot activePossible link
- Ronald CallahanUSDOT 2333592 · Kingston, OKSame officerNot activePossible link
Matched on FMCSA filings: company officer names, phone and physical address. Large fleets and shared office buildings can match by chance.
Authority & insurance
Stored filing details and guidance for checking current status.
FMCSA filing records
Authority, insurance and notice records can include earlier filings. Read each recorded status and effective date; a filing alone does not confirm current authority or insurance coverage. Missing records do not establish unauthorized operation or missing insurance.
Amounts are shown exactly as filed, without scaling or currency conversion. Confirm coverage and amounts with the insurer.
Operating authority
0 available records · FMCSA release date: Nov 14, 2026. The release date applies to this collection, not the effective date of every filing.
No matching filings available here. This does not establish that no filing exists.
Insurance filings
0 available records · FMCSA release date: Nov 15, 2026. The release date applies to this collection, not the effective date of every filing.
No matching filings available here. This does not establish that no filing exists.
Suspension and revocation notices
0 available records · FMCSA release date: Nov 15, 2026. The release date applies to this collection, not the effective date of every filing.
No matching filings available here. This does not establish that no filing exists.
Insurance history
0 available records · FMCSA release date: Nov 15, 2026. The release date applies to this collection, not the effective date of every filing.
No matching filings available here. This does not establish that no filing exists.
Earlier FMCSA filing records
These records may omit later filings. Their presence does not establish current authority or coverage. Missing records do not establish that a carrier is unauthorized or uninsured. Check current records in FMCSA Motus, then confirm coverage directly with the insurer. Follow the verification guide and its FMCSA sources. Guidance checked October 20, 2026.
Safety
FMCSA's rating and how this carrier compares with the national average.
Safety rating
- Rating
- Not rated
- Recordable crash rate
- 0.000
- Driver inspections (24 mo)
- 96 (7 out of service)
- Vehicle inspections (24 mo)
- 72 (9 out of service)
Out-of-service rates (24 months)
FMCSA BASICs
| Category | Percentile | Measure | Inspections with violation | Acute / critical | Alert |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | Not public | 0.38 | 4 | No | Not available |
| Hours-of-Service | Not public | 0.27 | 5 | No | Not available |
| Driver Fitness | Not public | 0.46 | 5 | No | Not available |
| Controlled Substances | Not public | 0 | 0 | No | Not available |
| Vehicle Maintenance | Not public | 3.47 | 20 | No | Not available |
Percentile: 0 is best, 100 is worst. FMCSA flags an alert above its threshold (65–80% depending on category). Some property-carrier percentiles are not public.
Most-cited violations, in plain English
| Code | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| 392.2-SLLSR | 8 | 0 |
| 396.17C-PI | 7 | 0 |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | 6 | 6 |
| 383.23A2-LCDLN | 5 | 5 |
| 390.21TB2-DOT | 5 | 0 |
| 392.2-SLLSOA | 5 | 0 |
Inspections & crashes
Roadside inspections and reportable crashes in the last 24 months.
Inspection, violation and out-of-service counts: FMCSA 24-month inspection record, as of Nov 15, 2026. Crash counts: FMCSA crash file, 24-month rolling window (5 records, Oct 14, 2025 to Oct 8, 2026). "Fatal crashes" counts crashes with at least one death; "Deaths" counts people killed (3 people were injured).
Most recent
- Last inspection
- Oct 22, 2026
- Last crash
- Oct 8, 2026
Latest inspections
| Date | Inspection ID | State | Location | Level | Driver viol. / OOS | Vehicle viol. / OOS | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 22, 2026 | 89332296 | NH | Nh | Full (Level 1) | 2 / 0 | 8 / 6 | 10 violations
|
| Oct 21, 2026 | 89337092 | FL | Land O' Lakes Fl | Walk-around (Level 2) | 1 / 0 | 1 / 0 | 2 violations
|
| Oct 19, 2026 | 89309974 | TX | Tx | Walk-around (Level 2) | 0 / 0 | 5 / 1 | 5 violations
|
| Oct 19, 2026 | 89304382 | ME | Pittsfield Me | Full (Level 1) | 0 / 0 | 0 / 0 | No detailed violation records available |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 89323797 | MN | Moorhead Mn | Full (Level 1) | 2 / 1 | 1 / 0 | 3 violations
|
| Oct 12, 2026 | 89253730 | ME | Pittsfield Me | Full (Level 1) | 1 / 0 | 0 / 0 | 1 violation
|
| Oct 7, 2026 | 89254274 | MN | Cloquet Mn | Full (Level 1) | 0 / 0 | 1 / 0 | 1 violation
|
| Sep 21, 2026 | 89083633 | NJ | Nj | Full (Level 1) | 1 / 0 | 6 / 3 | 7 violations
|
| Sep 8, 2026 | 88940311 | CA | Ca | Walk-around (Level 2) | 2 / 0 | 2 / 0 | 4 violations
|
| Sep 2, 2026 | 88904852 | VA | Newport News Va | Driver only (Level 3) | 1 / 0 | 1 / 0 | 2 violations
|
Showing the 10 most recent of 103 inspection records on file.
Latest crashes
| Date | Location | Deaths | Injured | Tow-away | Vehicles | Conditions | Hazmat released | FMCSA recordable |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 8, 2026 | Unincorporated, CA | 0 | 1 | Yes | 2 | No adverse conditions · Dry · Daylight | No | Yes |
| Sep 16, 2026 | Freehold Twp, NJ | 0 | 1 | No | 2 | No adverse conditions · Dry · Daylight | No | Yes |
| Aug 24, 2026 | Unincorporated H.c., FL | 0 | 1 | Yes | 2 | No adverse conditions · Dry · Daylight | No | Yes |
| Jan 5, 2026 | Not Reported, VA | 0 | 0 | Yes | 1 | No adverse conditions · Dry · Daylight | No | Yes |
| Oct 14, 2025 | Upper Dublin Twp, PA | 0 | 0 | Yes | 4 | No adverse conditions · Dry · Daylight | Not available | Yes |
A roadside out-of-service finding applies to the inspected driver or vehicle; it is different from a federal order against the carrier. Crash involvement does not determine fault or preventability. Counts cover the stated reporting period, not the carrier’s entire history.
Where its vehicles were inspected
| State | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|
| CA · California | 26 | 5 |
| ME · Maine | 11 | 1 |
| MT · Montana | 11 | 0 |
| NC · North Carolina | 10 | 0 |
| NJ · New Jersey | 9 | 2 |
| FL · Florida | 6 | 0 |
| VA · Virginia | 6 | 1 |
| AL · Alabama | 4 | 2 |
| MN · Minnesota | 3 | 1 |
| VT · Vermont | 3 | 0 |
| NH · New Hampshire | 2 | 1 |
| WA · Washington | 2 | 1 |
| DE · Delaware | 1 | 0 |
| GA · Georgia | 1 | 0 |
| ID · Idaho | 1 | 0 |
7 more states with fewer inspections.
The states where FMCSA recorded roadside inspections for this USDOT. A rough picture of where the fleet runs, not a list of lanes.
Inspections and crashes by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Out of service | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 48 | 72 | 20 | 4 |
| 2025 | 53 | 55 | 7 | 1 |
| 2024 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fleet & drivers
Filed fleet and driver counts, cargo types, and vehicles observed at inspections.
Vehicles filed on the MCS-150
| Vehicle | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trucks | 180 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 65 | 0 | 0 |
Drivers
- Total drivers
- 230
- CDL drivers
- 130
- Interstate, over 100 mi
- 230
- Interstate, within 100 mi
- 0
- Intrastate, over 100 mi
- 0
- Intrastate, within 100 mi
- 0
- Leased drivers / month
- Not available
Operations
- Power units
- 180
- Trucks
- 180
- Buses
- 0
- Annual miles
- 2,345,902 (2026)
- Seen at inspections
- 72 trucks · 15 trailers
Vehicles inspected under this USDOT
| Make | Vehicle type | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|
| Ford | Straight Truck | 23 |
| Internatio | Straight Truck | 6 |
| Kenworth | Straight Truck | 6 |
| Freightliner | Straight Truck | 6 |
| Hino | Straight Truck | 5 |
| Peterbilt | Straight Truck | 4 |
| Great Dane | Semi-Trailer | 3 |
| Not recorded | Semi-Trailer | 2 |
| Hino | Truck Tractor | 2 |
| Pipe Hunte | Semi-Trailer | 2 |
| Unknown | Semi-Trailer | 2 |
| Western St | Straight Truck | 2 |
All 87 vehicles inspected under this USDOT, grouped by make and type as recorded at inspection (top 12 groups).
| VIN | Year | Make & model | Type | Plate | Inspections | Last seen | Violations / OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1FD0W5HT1GED34749 | 2016 | Ford F-550 | Straight Truck | K169170 TX | 1 | Oct 22, 2026 | 7 / 6 |
| 1GR1A5627MB222428 | 2021 | Great Dane Trailers Great Dane Trailers | Semi-Trailer | 68038PT SC | 1 | Oct 21, 2026 | 0 / 0 |
| 3HSDZTZR8RN019014 | 2024 | International Lt62F | Truck Tractor | 3523440 IN | 1 | Oct 21, 2026 | 1 / 0 |
| 16VGX352XH6072536 | 2017 | Big Tex Big Tex | Semi-Trailer | 288554N TX | 1 | Oct 19, 2026 | 0 / 0 |
| 1FDFF6KTXTDA08652 | 2026 | Ford F-600 | Straight Truck | K226628 TX | 1 | Oct 19, 2026 | 0 / 0 |
| 1FT7W2BT2HEF34454 | 2017 | Ford F-250 | Straight Truck | KPV5136 TX | 2 | Oct 19, 2026 | 8 / 2 |
| 2NK4HJ7X8SM170470 | 2025 | Kenworth T380 | Straight Truck | K226479 TX | 1 | Oct 15, 2026 | 1 / 1 |
| 1NPTL40X8MD762606 | 2021 | Peterbilt 367 | Straight Truck | K183561 TX | 1 | Oct 12, 2026 | 1 / 0 |
| 1HTKJPVK6RH411560 | 2024 | GM Gm515 | Straight Truck | YFC1066 TX | 1 | Oct 7, 2026 | 0 / 0 |
| 5M7UF12286P001139 | 2006 | Ringo | Semi-Trailer | 74KH NJ | 1 | Sep 21, 2026 | 0 / 0 |
| 1FD0W5HT0GEA67488 | 2016 | Ford F-550 | Straight Truck | K232234 TX | 2 | Sep 21, 2026 | 5 / 3 |
| 3C7WRMCL5GG153320 | 2016 | Ram 5500 | Straight Truck | K223363 TX | 3 | Sep 8, 2026 | 2 / 0 |
| 10127945481110056 | 2008 | Mo Trailers Corp. | Semi-Trailer | 132535N TX | 1 | Sep 2, 2026 | 0 / 0 |
| 1HTWAAAR24J089132 | 2004 | International 7300 | Straight Truck | K216693 TX | 1 | Sep 2, 2026 | 0 / 0 |
| 2NKHLJ9X9MM428866 | 2021 | Kenworth T3 Series | Straight Truck | K216880 TX | 1 | Aug 28, 2026 | 0 / 0 |
| 1T91T1928RP391239 | 2024 | Texas Underground Aka Pipehunter Texas Underground aka Pipehunter | Semi-Trailer | 973881M TX | 1 | Aug 27, 2026 | 0 / 0 |
| 1FD7W2BT4KEG79997 | 2019 | Ford F-250 | Straight Truck | K226473 TX | 1 | Aug 27, 2026 | 1 / 1 |
| 3BKBLJ0X6KF249447 | 2019 | Kenworth T4 Series | Straight Truck | K222554 TX | 2 | Aug 25, 2026 | 0 / 0 |
| 1FVMC5DV9JHJW0817 | 2018 | Freightliner M2 | Straight Truck | K197485 TX | 2 | Aug 20, 2026 | 0 / 0 |
| 5PVNJ8JV8H4S64003 | 2017 | Hino Conventional Type Truck | Straight Truck | K216635 TX | 3 | Aug 18, 2026 | 4 / 2 |
| 1T91T1821RP391200 | — | Pipe Hunte | Semi-Trailer | 363339N TX | 1 | Aug 10, 2026 | 0 / 0 |
| 1FD7W2BT2KEG79996 | 2019 | Ford F-250 | Straight Truck | K226472 TX | 1 | Aug 10, 2026 | 0 / 0 |
| 2NP3LJ0X9LM723613 | 2020 | Peterbilt 348 | Straight Truck | K161678 TX | 2 | Aug 5, 2026 | 0 / 0 |
| 1HTMSAAR39H052416 | 2009 | International Mf035 | Straight Truck | K197806 TX | 3 | Jul 21, 2026 | 0 / 0 |
| 5KKHBPDV8SLVL2477 | 2025 | Western Star 47X Chassis | Straight Truck | K221405 TX | 1 | Jul 20, 2026 | 0 / 0 |
Vehicles recorded at roadside inspections under this USDOT (the carrier operated them; this is not a record of ownership). Showing the 25 most recently inspected of 87. Open a VIN or plate for its dated carrier associations and available history. Plates can change or be reassigned. Vehicle details reflect filed records and available VIN decoding; these observations are not a complete fleet or ownership history.
Equipment evidence
- Utility TrailerVIN 2 utility trailers confirmed by VIN from roadside inspections
- Dry VanVIN 1 enclosed van trailer confirmed by VIN from roadside inspections
- TankerVIN 1 tank trailer confirmed by VIN from roadside inspections
- Straight TruckInspection 60 straight trucks recorded at roadside inspections
Cargo carried, as filed
Changes & history
Dated changes, earlier values and filing history for this registration.
Timeline of this registration
- Most recent vehicle recorded at a roadside inspection.
- Most recent roadside inspection on file.
- Most recent reportable crash on file.
- MCS-150 filing on record.
- Earliest reportable crash on file.
- MCS-150 filing on record.
- Earliest roadside inspection on file.
- First vehicle recorded at a roadside inspection under this USDOT.
- Registered with FMCSA as USDOT 1512588.
Dates come from FMCSA filings and inspection records as filed; a filing date is when FMCSA recorded it, not when an event happened on the road.
MCS-150 filings on record
- MCS-150 filed
- MCS-150 filed
Registration
- First registered with FMCSA
- Jun 8, 2006
- Last MCS-150 update
- Aug 31, 2026
Questions & answers
Quick answers, written from this carrier's FMCSA record.
Is Vortex Services LLC an active carrier?
The available FMCSA record lists USDOT 1512588 as active. Registration is separate from operating authority and insurance coverage.
What is Vortex Services LLC's USDOT number?
USDOT 1512588. No MC, MX or FF docket number is on file.
How do I contact Vortex Services LLC?
As filed with FMCSA: phone (713) 750-9081; email kestes@vortexcompanies.com; address 18150 Imperial Valley Dr, Houston, TX 77060.
What is Vortex Services LLC's safety rating?
No FMCSA safety rating is available here. Not rated does not mean safe or unsafe.
How many trucks and drivers does Vortex Services LLC have?
Power units: 180; drivers: 230, as filed on its MCS-150 (Aug 31, 2026).
What does Vortex Services LLC haul?
Its FMCSA filing lists these cargo types: building materials, chemicals, utilities, construction.
What equipment does Vortex Services LLC operate?
On government records: Utility Trailer (2 utility trailers confirmed by VIN from roadside inspections); Dry Van (1 enclosed van trailer confirmed by VIN from roadside inspections); Tanker (1 tank trailer confirmed by VIN from roadside inspections); Straight Truck (60 straight trucks recorded at roadside inspections).
How many inspections and crashes has Vortex Services LLC had?
Inspections: 103; crashes recorded: 5, in the available 24-month records.
What is the usual MCS-150 update schedule for Vortex Services LLC?
The usual USDOT-digit schedule gives August 2028. The latest filing stored here is Aug 31, 2026. FMCSA currently gives extra time for biennial updates due on or after June 1, 2026 and has suspended inactivation for those missed updates. This calculated date is not a finding of noncompliance. Check the linked FMCSA notice for changes.
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