UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report: May 13, 2014

Date of Earliest Event Reported: May 13, 2014

VERTEX ENERGY, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Nevada	001-11476	94-3439569
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)	(Commission File Number)	(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

1331 Gemini Street

Suite 250

Houston, Texas 77058

(Address of principal executive offices)(Zip Code)

Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (866) 660-8156

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

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Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On May 13, 2014, Vertex Energy, Inc. (“Vertex”) issued a press release and will hold a conference call regarding its financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2014.  A copy of the press release, which includes information on the conference call, is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K.

The information contained in this Current Report shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements And Exhibits.

Exhibit No.	Description
99.1*	Press Release of Vertex Energy, Inc., dated May 13, 2014

* Furnished herewith.

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this Report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, hereunto duly authorized.

	VERTEX ENERGY, INC.
Date: May 13, 2014	By: /s/ Chris Carlson
	Chris Carlson
	Chief Financial Officer

EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit No.	Description
99.1*	Press Release of Vertex Energy, Inc., dated May 13, 2014

* Furnished herewith.