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GULF TRANSPORT INC

8735 HOWTON ST · Houston, TX 77028

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  • MC #717171
  • USDOT #2042647 USDOT Active
  • 10
    Power Units
  • 10
    Drivers
  • Carrier/shipper
    Entity Type

About this carrier

GULF TRANSPORT INC is a Houston, TX freight carrier/shipper that is authorized for: in the state of Texas. This company has 10 truck(s) in their fleet and 10 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-717171 and their USDOT number is 2042647.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 09/05/2024 · last updated Oct 17, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • MCS-150 Filed 09/05/2024
  • MCS-150 Mileage 75,000 (2024)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • General Freight
  • Intermodal Containers
  • Chemicals

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections Texas — 14 inspections (past 24 months) Texas — 14 inspections (past 24 months)

Inspection activity   Inspected in 1 state over the past 24 months: TX (14). Home base: Houston, Texas.

Safety Record

7 Severe Violations Updated Oct 14, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 0
    Fatal
  • 1
    Injury
  • 0
    Tow
  • 1
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 0 0 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.69 1 Vehicle Maintenance 10.3 11 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 1.15 1

Inspection Summary

  • 14
    Total
  • 2
    Clean
  • 12
    With violations

24-month window ending Sep 25, 2026

Violations Cited 34 unique codes

Critical 11

  • 393.75(a)Flat tire or fabric exposed2× OOS×2 SW 8
  • 383.23(a)(2)Operating a CMV without a CDL1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75(a)(1)Tire-ply or belt material exposed1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.207(e)Torsion bar cracked and/or broken2× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 395.8(e)False report of drivers record of duty status1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.209(d)Steering system components worn, welded, or missing2× OOS×2 SW 6
  • 393.42No brakes as required - Explain:1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.45B2PCBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking - Connection to Power Unit1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.9Inoperable Required Lamp5× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 393.126Failure to ensure intermodal container securement1× OOS×1 SW 1
  • 396.3(a)1BOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination2× OOS×2 SW 0

Vehicle Maintenance 23

  • 393.9TSInoperative turn signal1× SW 6
  • 393.55(e)No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/19982× SW 4
  • 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt2× SW 4
  • 393.53(b)CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear2× SW 4
  • 393.55(d)(1)CMV not equipped with ABS malfunction circuit or signal (Truck-Tractor mfg on/after 3/1/1997; Straight Truck mfg on/after 3/1/1998)1× SW 4
  • 396.17(c)Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection1× SW 4
  • 393.55(d)(3)No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator for towed vehicles on vehicles manufactured after February 20011× SW 4
  • 393.55(d)(2)CMV manufactured on/after 3/1/2001 not equipped with ABS malfunction circuit / lamp from towed vehicle in cab1× SW 4
  • 393.48(a)Inoperative/defective brakes1× SW 4
  • 393.45PCBrake Tubing and Hose Adequacy - Connections to Power Unit1× SW 4
  • 393.45DLPCBrake Connections with Leaks - Connection to Power Unit1× SW 4
  • 393.55(b)ABS malfunction indicators for hydr brake sys1× SW 4
  • 396.5(b)Oil and/or grease leak1× SW 3
  • 393.13(c)(2)No Lower Rear retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective material as required for vehicles manufactured before December 19931× SW 3
  • 393.82Speedometer inoperative / inadequate1× SW 3
  • 393.30Improper battery installation1× SW 3
  • 396.3(a)(1)Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories3× SW 2
  • 393.201(d)Frame accessories improperly attached1× SW 2
  • 393.203(a)Cab door missing/broken1× SW 2
  • 393.95(b)Emergency Equipment - A power unit requiring fuses - missing a spare fuse for a required part or accessory (e.g., lamps required by 393.11, ABS lights or low air warning light).1× SW 2
  • 393.78Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers1× SW 1
  • 393.83(g)Exhaust - Discharging at a point forward or directly below the driver or sleeper compartment1× SW 1
  • 393.60(c)Windshield - Damaged or Discolored1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address
GULF TRANSPORT INC
8735 HOWTON ST
HOUSTON, TX 77028
Mailing Address
GULF TRANSPORT INC
PO BOX 16024
HOUSTON, TX 77222

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