VCVioCodes
Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 28, 2026
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VORTEX SERVICES LLC
USDOT 1512588 · EIN 20-5007200
18150 IMPERIAL VALLEY DR, HOUSTON, TX, 77060
(713) 750-9081 · KATIE ESTES
100
Low risk
Risk factors
No red flags in the public FMCSA record
Snapshot
Operating authority
—
Liability insurance
No active filing
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
180 / 230
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
0 / 0
Crashes (24 mo)
0
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate10.1% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate6.7% · nat 6.7%
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Oct 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.31 | 0.27 | ≈9–16% | ▼ better |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.15 | 0.16 | ≈20–27% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.54 | 0.56 | ≈71–75% (near 75) | ▲ worse |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 3.36 | 3.48 | ≈40–44% | ▲ worse |
| Hazardous Materials Compliance | 0.02 | 0.03 | — | steady |
Latest inspection 2026-10-22 · 5 new since the Oct 2026 run. “Projected” recomputes the SMS formula on today’s record — an estimate, not an official FMCSA figure. “Est. %ile” is a VioCodes estimate of how the carrier ranks against its peers (FMCSA marks the percentile itself “Not Public”), shown as a likely range.
Recommendations — what's driving each score
Driver out-of-service rate exceeds the national average · high impact
• Review recent inspections with out-of-service violations and fix the root causes with equipment and drivers
• Run a preventative-maintenance program; periodically inspect tires, brakes and lights
Driver qualification / CDL / medical violations are the leading contributor to Driver Fitness · medium impact
Driver qualification / CDL / medical 100% (5 OOS)
• Run a credential-expiration tracker; keep DQ files complete and the medical card on the driver
• Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected: could improve up to 34 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
A high share of violations are occurring in Monmouth County, NJ · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Monmouth County, NJ 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 impact
Speeding 41% · Seat belt 28% · Following / lane / reckless 24%
• 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
Projected: could improve up to 6 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
False log / RODS violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · low impact
False log / RODS 90% (2 OOS) · Log / ELD device 5% · Other 5%
• Audit ELD edits and duty-status annotations weekly; a false log is a high-severity, high-visibility violation
• Retrain on correct logging and never letting a load pressure a driver into a false entry
Projected: could improve up to 11 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Generated from the public inspection record. Percentiles/projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures.
90-day safety improvement plan
Last 90 days: 17 inspections, 39 violations, 12 OOS, 4 clean · trending worse.
1. Vehicle Maintenance18 viol · 8 OOS · 46%
393.75A3-TAOL ×5, 392.7A-D ×2, 396.17C-PI ×2
✓ Gauge/thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
✓ Replace before tread hits the limit and correct low pressure immediately
≈ 14 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 2.52).
2. Other18 viol · 3 OOS · 46%
392.2-SLLSR ×3, 392.2-SLLEWA1 ×3, 393.40F-BNPB ×2
✓ Review these violations with drivers and add the fix to your pre-trip and PM routine
3. Unsafe Driving2 viol · 5%
392.16-D, 392.2-SLLTCD
✓ Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
✓ Hands off the phone; always belt up
≈ 20 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.232).
Repeat offenders: 393.75A3-TAOL ×5, 392.2-SLLSR ×3, 392.2-SLLEWA1 ×3, 392.7A-D ×2, 396.17C-PI ×2, 393.9A-LIL ×2, 393.40F-BNPB ×2, 390.21TB2-DOT ×2
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Company profile
Officer
KATIE ESTES
Recordable crash rate
0 / MM mi
Annual mileage
2.3M mi (2026)
CDL drivers
130
Registered since
2006-06-08
Operation
Interstate
Activity history (recent)
08/31/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
2.3M mi reported (2026)
06/08/2006 — Registered with FMCSA
PRIVATE PROPERTY
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