GULF WINDS INTERNATIONAL INC is a motor carrier based in SEABROOK, TX registered with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration under USDOT number 690147 and MC number 320104. The company has been registered with the FMCSA since May 1997, a span of roughly 29 years. GULF WINDS INTERNATIONAL INC reports a fleet of 731 power units and 719 drivers to the FMCSA. Cargo carried includes Chemicals, Meat, Liquids/Gases, Building Materials, and Commodities Dry Bulk. Over the past 24 months, FMCSA records show 1379 inspections with a driver out-of-service rate of 1.38% and 56 reported crashes. Recent inspections have been recorded in AL, AR, CO, FL, GA, ID, IL, and IN. The FMCSA assigned a Satisfactory safety rating as of March 2018. Operating authority is active for: common carrier and broker.
FMCSA inspection and crash data recorded for GULF WINDS INTERNATIONAL INC over the most recent 24 months. Out-of-service rates reflect the percentage of inspections that resulted in a driver or vehicle being placed out of service.
Source: Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. View the full inspection history on the carrier profile.
Authority granted by the FMCSA defines what type of freight a motor carrier or broker is legally permitted to haul or arrange. The records below reflect the most recent authority filings on record for GULF WINDS INTERNATIONAL INC.
| Docket | Common | Contract | Broker | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC 320104 | Active | None | Active | 2025-09-19 00:00:00 |
FMCSA-filed insurance policies on record. Carriers are required to maintain minimum liability coverage to legally operate in interstate commerce.
| Type | Coverage | Insurer | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bond | — | — | 2025-09-19 00:00:00 |
| BI&PD | — | — | 2025-04-30 00:00:00 |
| Cargo | — | — | 2009-04-30 00:00:00 |
States where GULF WINDS INTERNATIONAL INC has had FMCSA inspections recorded recently. This is a useful indicator of where the carrier actively operates.
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