GULF WINDS INTERNATIONAL INC

DOT #690147 • MC #320104
Active

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.

Company Information

Legal Name
GULF WINDS INTERNATIONAL INC
DOT Number
690147
MC Number
320104
Entity Type
CORPORATION
Company Start Date
May 19, 1997

Location

Physical Address
5300 HIGHWAY 146
SEABROOK, TX 77586-1516
Mailing Address
5300 STATE HIGHWAY 146
SEABROOK, TX 77586

Fleet & Operations

Power Units
731
Total Drivers
719
Truck Units
731
Operation Type
Interstate
Cargo Carried
Chemicals Meat Liquids/Gases Building Materials Commodities Dry Bulk Logs, Poles, Beams, Lumber Machinery, Large Objects Refrigerated Food Beverages Construction Household Goods Paper Products General Freight Intermodal Containers Metal: Sheets, Coils, Rolls

Safety Summary (Past 24 Months)

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.

1,379
Total Inspections
856
Inspections with Violations
409
Inspections with OOS Violations
1.38%
Driver OOS Rate
32.53%
Vehicle OOS Rate
56
Reportable Crashes
28
Crashes with Injuries

Source: Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. View the full inspection history on the carrier profile.

FMCSA Safety Rating

Rating
Satisfactory
Rating Date
Mar 27, 2018

Operating Authority

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

Insurance Coverage

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

Service Areas

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