Gulf Winds International Inc
USDOT 690147 · MC-320104 · Seabrook, Texas · Interstate for-hire carrier · 500–999 power units
Gulf Winds International Inc is a corporation based in Seabrook, Texas, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 731 power units and 719 drivers, which ranks it #36 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 1,371 times – about 1.9 inspections per power unit. 32.6% of vehicle inspections and 1.4% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 17.8% and 1.4% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 55 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (35 injuries, 1 fatality, 48 tow-away), or 7.5 per 100 power units versus 4.2 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, logs, poles, beams, lumber, building materials, machinery, large objects, liquids / gases, intermodal containers and more.
Registration and contact
| Legal name | Gulf Winds International Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 690147 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-320104 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 5300 Highway 146, Seabrook, TX 77586 |
| Phone | (713) 747-4909 |
| First registered | May 19, 1997 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Jul 3, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | Yes |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 690147.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 15 | 716 | 0 |
| Trailers | 3,926 | 1,009 | 0 |
- 0.98 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 6.8 trailers per tractor – a drop-and-hook style trailer pool.
- 27,487,559 miles reported for 2025 – about 37,603 miles per power unit vs a 40,696 median for 500–999-unit fleets.
- 70% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 719 CDL drivers; 268 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 451 within 100 miles.
Safety record
Roadside inspections Sep 25, 2024 – Sep 24, 2026; crashes Nov 1, 2024 – Oct 31, 2026. Benchmarks: 500–999-unit for-hire carriers nationally (334) and Texas carriers with 50+ units (910).
| Measure | Gulf Winds International Inc | Same size, US | TX average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 32.6% | 17.8% | 18.6% | 83% higher than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 1.4% | 1.4% | 3.5% | about average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 7.5 | 4.2 | 3.9 | 79% higher than average |
| Inspections | 1,371 | 1,367 with a driver check, 1,197 with a vehicle check, 1,770 BASIC violations recorded, 28 hazmat-related | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated Mar 27, 2018) | |||
Cargo carried
Less common in this directory: household goods (839 of 5,000 carriers); intermodal containers (980 of 5,000 carriers).
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Gulf Winds International Inc?
Gulf Winds International Inc is registered with USDOT number 690147 and operating authority MC-320104.
How many trucks does Gulf Winds International Inc have?
It reports 731 power units (731 tractors, 0 straight trucks) and 4,935 trailers, with 719 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Jul 3, 2026).
Where is Gulf Winds International Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in Seabrook, Texas 77586.
What is the out-of-service rate of Gulf Winds International Inc?
Over 24 months, 32.6% of vehicle inspections and 1.4% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 17.8% vehicle, 1.4% driver).
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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.