DBA: Sancon Technologies Vortex Services
Vortex Services Llc is an active interstate carrier based in Houston, TX.
No insurance filings on record.
View on FMCSA L&I| Vehicle Type | Owned | Term Leased | Trip Leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight Trucks | 180 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 65 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Power Units | 180 | ||
Distinct vehicles · 24 mo
vs 180 self-reported (MCS-150)
Top makes
Registered in
Higher values = more violations. 0 = clean record.
| Category |
|---|
| Category | vs. Cohort | vs. State | Reading |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 54% | 92% | Around peer average |
| HOS Compliance | 75% | 91% | Worse than most peers |
| Driver Fitness | 90% | 93% | Worse than most peers |
| Controlled Substances | 0% | 0% | Better than most peers |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 43% | 74% | Around peer average |
Lower percentile = lower SMS measure = stronger safety record. Computed nightly across active carriers in the same state and fleet-size band.
| Type | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Nat'l Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver | 0 | 5 | — | 6.67% |
| Vehicle | 0 | 11 | — | 22.26% |
| Hazmat | 7 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Period | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow-away | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1, 2026 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Oct 1, 2025 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Most-cited violation codes
| BASIC Category | Total | Severe | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 44 | 9 | 12 |
| Date | State | Vehicle | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 20, 2026 | WA | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | 1 |
| Mar 2, 2026 | VA | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 5 | 1 |
| Feb 25, 2026 | FL | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | 0 |
| Feb 17, 2026 | MT | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 |
| Insp w/ Viol |
|---|
| Measure |
|---|
| Alert |
|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 4 | 0.14 | — |
| HOS Compliance | 4 | 0.23 | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 19 | 3.24 | — |
| Driver Fitness | 6 | 0.77 | — |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | 0.00 | — |
| 4.44% |
Where they run
Inspected in 19 states. Top state CA accounts for 28% of activity. Activity outside home state (TX): 100%.
+14 other states with fewer inspections
| Driver Fitness | 7 | 5 | 5 |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 7 | 1 | 1 |
| Unsafe Driving | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| Hazardous Materials Compliance | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 0 |
| Feb 16, 2026 | NJ | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 6 | 3 |
| Feb 13, 2026 | FL | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Feb 11, 2026 | CA | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Feb 3, 2026 | MT | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | 0 |
| Jan 27, 2026 | NJ | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | 0 |
| Jan 19, 2026 | ME | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | 0 |
| Date | Code | Description | BASIC | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 20, 2026 | 3958A1HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | Hours-of-Service Compliance | Yes |
| Mar 2, 2026 | 39343DB | Brake - Missing or inoperable breakaway braking system on a trailer(s) or converter dolly | Vehicle Maintenance | Yes |
| Mar 2, 2026 | 3939ALIL | Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Mar 2, 2026 | 3939ALLPL | Lighting - License plate lamp inoperative | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Mar 2, 2026 | 3939ALRLI | Lighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Mar 2, 2026 | 3939ALSML | Lighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Feb 25, 2026 | 3939ALCL | Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Feb 17, 2026 | 39395F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Feb 16, 2026 | 3929A2C | Cargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured | Vehicle Maintenance | Yes |
| Feb 16, 2026 | 39343DBMA | Brake - Breakaway not attached to the towing vehicle | Vehicle Maintenance | Yes |