Gulf States Trucking Inc
USDOT 1838380 · MC-666354 · Channelview, Texas · Interstate for-hire carrier · 100–249 power units
Gulf States Trucking Inc is a company based in Channelview, Texas, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 180 power units and 153 drivers, which ranks it #201 by fleet size among 910 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in Texas. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 106 times – about 0.6 inspections per power unit. 22.8% of vehicle inspections and 0.9% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 18.8% and 2.6% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 7 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (4 injuries, 0 fatalities, 7 tow-away), or 3.9 per 100 power units versus 4.5 for its size band. Crash counts in FMCSA data do not indicate fault. Its registered cargo types are general freight, household goods, metal: sheets, coils, rolls, motor vehicles, logs, poles, beams, lumber, building materials, machinery, large objects, fresh produce and more.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Gulf States Trucking Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 1838380 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-666354 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Physical address | 17131 East Fwy, Channelview, TX 77530 |
| Phone | (713) 946-2900 |
| First registered | Dec 16, 2008 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Mar 28, 2025 |
| Hazmat carrier | Yes |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 1838380.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 20 | 5 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 5 | 150 | 0 |
| Trailers | 20 | 800 | 5 |
- 0.85 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 5.3 trailers per tractor – a drop-and-hook style trailer pool.
- 4% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 133 CDL drivers; 107 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 46 within 100 miles.
Safety record
Roadside inspections Sep 25, 2024 – Sep 24, 2026; crashes Nov 1, 2024 – Oct 31, 2026. Benchmarks: 100–249-unit for-hire carriers nationally (2,611) and Texas carriers with 50+ units (910).
| Measure | Gulf States Trucking Inc | Same size, US | TX average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 22.8% | 18.8% | 18.6% | 21% higher than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 0.9% | 2.6% | 3.5% | 64% lower than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 3.9 | 4.5 | 3.9 | 13% lower than average |
| Inspections | 106 | 106 with a driver check, 101 with a vehicle check, 102 BASIC violations recorded, 27 hazmat-related | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated Oct 25, 2016) | |||
Cargo carried
Less common in this directory: utilities (421 of 5,000 carriers); oilfield equipment (522 of 5,000 carriers).
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Gulf States Trucking Inc?
Gulf States Trucking Inc is registered with USDOT number 1838380 and operating authority MC-666354.
How many trucks does Gulf States Trucking Inc have?
It reports 180 power units (155 tractors, 25 straight trucks) and 825 trailers, with 153 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Mar 28, 2025).
Where is Gulf States Trucking Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in Channelview, Texas 77530.
What is the out-of-service rate of Gulf States Trucking Inc?
Over 24 months, 22.8% of vehicle inspections and 0.9% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 18.8% vehicle, 2.6% driver).
Source: FMCSA Company Census File, SMS inspection file and Crash File (data.transportation.gov), refreshed 2026-11-04. Figures are as reported to FMCSA and may lag. How we calculate these numbers. Spotted an error? Carriers update their record with FMCSA via the MCS-150 form; see corrections.