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GULF WINDS INTERNATIONAL INC

5300 STATE HIGHWAY 146 · Seabrook, TX 77586

Authorized: Property
(713) 747-4909 Tap to call
  • MC #320104
  • USDOT #690147 USDOT Active
  • 731
    Power Units
  • 719
    Drivers
  • Carrier/broker
    Entity Type

About this carrier

GULF WINDS INTERNATIONAL INC is a Seabrook, TX freight carrier/broker that is authorized for property, household goods in the state of Texas. This company has 731 truck(s) in their fleet and 719 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-320104 and their USDOT number is 690147.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 06/19/2025 · last updated May 5, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR Property, HHG
  • MCS-150 Filed 06/19/2025
  • MCS-150 Mileage 36,460,000 (2024)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • General Freight
  • Intermodal Containers
  • Chemicals
  • Commodities Dry Bulk
  • Beverages
  • Paper Products

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections Texas — 721 inspections (past 24 months) Texas — 721 inspections (past 24 months) Arkansas — 47 inspections (past 24 months) Tennessee — 35 inspections (past 24 months) South Carolina — 34 inspections (past 24 months) Alabama — 32 inspections (past 24 months) Virginia — 30 inspections (past 24 months) Georgia — 28 inspections (past 24 months) Mississippi — 12 inspections (past 24 months) North Carolina — 11 inspections (past 24 months) North Carolina — 11 inspections (past 24 months) Maryland — 10 inspections (past 24 months) Maryland — 10 inspections (past 24 months) Missouri — 8 inspections (past 24 months) Oklahoma — 6 inspections (past 24 months) Kentucky — 4 inspections (past 24 months) Pennsylvania — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Ohio — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Louisiana — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Colorado — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Idaho — 1 inspection (past 24 months) New Jersey — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Indiana — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Illinois — 1 inspection (past 24 months)

Inspection activity   Inspected in 22 states over the past 24 months: TX (721), AR (47), TN (35), SC (34), AL (32), VA (30), GA (28), MS (12), NC (11), MD (10), US (9), MO (8), +10 more. Based on the 1,000 most recent inspections. Home base: Seabrook, Texas.

Safety Record

243 Severe Violations Updated 15 hr ago

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 0
    Fatal
  • 31
    Injury
  • 34
    Tow
  • 65
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 1.13 74 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.14 35 Vehicle Maintenance 6.11 685 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.11 13

Inspection Summary

  • 1
    Total
  • 592
    Clean
  • 756
    With violations

24-month window ending May 15, 2026

Violations Cited 241 unique codes

Critical 101

  • 392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit4× SW 10
  • 392.82DUMTDriver - Using a hand-held mobile telephone4× SW 10
  • 392.82(a)1Using a hand-held mobile telephone while operating a CMV3× SW 10
  • 392.2-SLLSWZState/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone2× SW 10
  • 392.2-SLLCPState/Local Laws - Operate a CMV while using a cellular phone1× SW 10
  • 392.80(a)Driving a commercial motor vehicle while Texting1× SW 10
  • 393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak50× OOS×50 SW 8
  • 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS44× OOS×40 SW 8
  • 383.23(a)(2)Operating a CMV without a CDL8× OOS×8 SW 8
  • 393.75(a)(1)Tire-ply or belt material exposed17× OOS×7 SW 8
  • 393.75A3-TAOLTISTires - All others, leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS6× OOS×6 SW 8
  • 393.75(c)Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove17× OOS×4 SW 8
  • 393.75(a)Flat tire or fabric exposed3× OOS×3 SW 8
  • 396.3(a)(1)Tire in contact with another part of the vehicle3× OOS×3 SW 8
  • 393.75A1-TFBMFTires - Front, belt material/casing ply showing in tread area2× OOS×2 SW 8
  • 393.75(a)(2)Tire-tread and/or sidewall separation2× OOS×2 SW 8
  • 393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32Tires - Less than 1/32 inch tread depth at 3 locations/2 adjacent tread grooves2× OOS×2 SW 8
  • 383.23A2-LCDLNLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 383.51A-SINDriving a CMV while CDL is suspended for a safety-related or unknown reason and in state of driver's license issuance1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 391.11B5-LNCDLNVELicense - Endorsement - Operate a CMV without proper endorsement or in violation of restriction. NOTE: Other than a 391.41 violation.1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75A1-TAOBETATires - All others, more than one ply is exposed in the sidewall and the area exceeds 2 square inches.1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75A2-TAOTLMTires - All others, 75% of the tread width is loose/missing in excess of 12 inches of circumference1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 396.7A-SIBTTires - Solid item lodged between a set of dual tires1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75(b)Tire-front tread depth less than 4/32 of inch on a major tread groove3× SW 8
  • 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth3× SW 8
  • 393.75A1-TEPBMTires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area2× SW 8
  • 393.75A3-ATISTires - All others, leaking in tread area with inflation more than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS1× SW 8
  • 393.75(a)(4)Tire-cut exposing ply and/or belt material1× SW 8
  • 393.75A4-PBMETires - Has a cut to the extent that the ply or belt material is exposed.1× SW 8
  • 393.207(e)Torsion bar cracked and/or broken7× OOS×7 SW 7
  • 393.207(a)Axle positioning parts defective/missing9× OOS×4 SW 7
  • 393.126(c)(2)All corners of loaded intermodal container not secured when transported on vehicle other than container chassis vehicle4× OOS×3 SW 7
  • 393.207(b)Adjustable axle locking pins missing or not engaged3× OOS×3 SW 7
  • 393.207B-AALPME-OOSMore than 25% of the locking pins are missing or not engaged1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.207(c)Leaf spring assembly defective/missing1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.9TSInoperative turn signal73× OOS×47 SW 6
  • 393.9(a)Inoperative Brake Lamps46× OOS×44 SW 6
  • 393.209(d)Steering system components worn, welded, or missing15× OOS×15 SW 6
  • 393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on14× OOS×14 SW 6
  • 393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.14× OOS×12 SW 6
  • 393.9TInoperable tail lamp27× OOS×3 SW 6
  • 396.3(a)(1)Pitman Arm - welded / missing nuts2× OOS×2 SW 6
  • 393.9A-LTSIRLighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit6× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 396.3(a)(1)Tie Rods / Drag Links - Defective Clamps / Holes / Missing nuts2× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.9B-LRLIWRLighting - Tail lamp - Both lamps on rearmost vehicle inoperative when required to be on1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 395.8A1-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed2× OOS×2 SW 5
  • 396.3A1BLBrake system pressure loss9× OOS×9 SW 4
  • 393.51No or defective brake warning device or pressure gauge12× OOS×7 SW 4
  • 393.45B2PCBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking - Connection to Power Unit30× OOS×6 SW 4
  • 393.47(b)Mis-matched brake chambers on same axle5× OOS×4 SW 4
  • 396.3A1-BALRAir Brake - Fails air loss rate test5× OOS×4 SW 4
  • 393.45D-BAALAir Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection4× OOS×4 SW 4
  • 393.45B2UVBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle24× OOS×3 SW 4
  • 396.3A1BBrakes (general) Explain:20× OOS×3 SW 4
  • 393.47(a)Inadequate brakes for safe stopping - Brake Lining condition13× OOS×3 SW 4
  • 393.43(a)No/improper tractor protection valve3× OOS×3 SW 4
  • 393.48(a)Inoperative/defective brakes10× OOS×2 SW 4
  • 393.45Brake tubing and hose adequacy5× OOS×2 SW 4
  • 393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply.2× OOS×2 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)27× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.45DLPCBrake Connections with Leaks - Connection to Power Unit20× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.41-BNPBBrake - Inoperative or missing parking brake on power unit1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.43A-TPVAir Brake - Inoperable or missing tractor protection valve1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.45A-BHTIJAir Brake - Improperly joined such as a splice made by sliding the hose ends over a piece of tubing and clamping the hose to the tube1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.45UVBrake Tubing and Hose Adequacy Under Vehicle1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.47(d)All Brakes - Insufficient brake lining thickness1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.51C-BAPGAir Brake - Inoperative/defective primary or secondary pressure gauge1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 396.3(a)(1)Brake - Defective Air Reservoir1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 396.3A1E-PNCNBBrakes - Electric brakes on trailer inoperative due to electrical cable unplugged1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.75G-LOADWeight carried exceeds tire load limit10× OOS×10 SW 3
  • 393.75(f)(1)Weight carried exceeds tire load limit2× OOS×2 SW 3
  • 396.3A1-DLDSUJBCBDriveline/Driveshaft - Any missing, broken or loose universal joint bearing cap bolt, bearing strap or retainer bolt2× OOS×2 SW 3
  • 396.3A1-FFuel - Dripping leak.2× OOS×2 SW 3
  • 177.817(a)No or improper shipping papers (carrier)2× OOS×2 SW 3
  • 393.28Improper or no wiring protection as required8× OOS×1 SW 3
  • 393.70B1IDefective latching fasteners - Fasteners on either side of the vehicle are missing or ineffective1× OOS×1 SW 3
  • 396.3A1DSCBCenter Bearing (Carrier Bearing) Cracked / Loose / Broken / Missing1× OOS×1 SW 3
  • 393.9Inoperable Required Lamp165× OOS×44 SW 2
  • 393.23PTAll required lamps on towed vehicle inoperative due to no electrical connection9× OOS×9 SW 2
  • 391.11(b)(4)Medical (Certificate) - Operating a CDL (passenger or property carrying) vehicle that is non-excepted and the driver has self-certified as excepted interstate or excepted intrastate with the state driver's licensing agency.3× OOS×3 SW 2
  • 393.205(a)Wheel/rim cracked or broken3× OOS×3 SW 2
  • 396.3(a)(1)Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories26× OOS×2 SW 2
  • 393.205(c)Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing5× OOS×2 SW 2
  • 393.23-LEULighting - All electrical systems on towed vehicle(s) inoperative due to no electrical connection (e.g., unplugged or loose pigtail)2× OOS×2 SW 2
  • 391.41B10-MCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial vehicle without corrective lenses or hearing aid as indicated on the driver's medical certificate1× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 393.201(a)Frame cracked / loose / sagging / broken1× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 393.205A-WRTCWheel/Rim - Two or more cracks anywhere.1× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 393.205(b)Stud/bolt holes elongated on wheels1× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 396.3(a)(1)Hubs - Hub cap missing or broken1× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 396.5B-HWSLIWHubs - Wheel seal leaking - inner wheel1× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 396.5-HLHubs - Leaking hub1× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 393.126Failure to ensure intermodal container securement15× OOS×15 SW 1
  • 393.126B-CIMIntermodal Containers - Improper securement of intermodal containers transported on container chassis vehicle(s)6× OOS×6 SW 1
  • 393.126(b)Damaged or Missing tiedown or securement device for intermodal containers transported on container chassis vehicle3× OOS×3 SW 1
  • 393.83(g)Exhaust - Discharging at a point forward or directly below the driver or sleeper compartment9× OOS×2 SW 1
  • 391.41APCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency when medical certification is required.1× OOS×1 SW 1
  • 392.9(a)(2)Failing to secure vehicle equipment1× OOS×1 SW 1
  • 392.9A2-CCargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured1× OOS×1 SW 1
  • 393.104(d)Damaged dunnage, chocks, cradles, shoring bars, blocking and bracing1× OOS×1 SW 1
  • 393.126(c)(1)Lower corners of loaded intermodal container not resting on surface of transporting vehicle (non container chassis)1× 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/combination27× OOS×27 SW 0

Unsafe Driving 14

  • 392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV8× SW 7
  • 392.16Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV5× SW 7
  • 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit4× SW 7
  • 392.2CFailure to obey traffic control device9× SW 5
  • 392.2-INATDriver- Inattentive or Distracted Driving5× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other3× SW 5
  • 392.2TImproper turns3× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLILCState/Local Laws - Improper lane change2× SW 5
  • 392.2LCImproper lane change1× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLFCState/Local Laws - Following too closely1× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit15× SW 4
  • 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation7× SW 3
  • 392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 1
  • 392.60(a)Unauthorized passenger on board CMV1× SW 1

Hours of Service 27

  • 395.8(e)(1)PCHOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS4× SW 7
  • 395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain3× SW 7
  • 395.3A1-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time2× SW 7
  • 395.3A2-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time2× SW 7
  • 395.3(a)(3)(ii)Driving beyond 8 hour driving limit since the end of the last on duty, off duty, or sleeper period of at least 30 minutes2× SW 7
  • 395.3A2-HOSPDITHOS (Property) - Driver driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty at the time of inspection. Time1× SW 7
  • 395.34A1Failing to note malfunction that requires use of paper log1× SW 5
  • 395.8F01Drivers record of duty status not current1× SW 5
  • 395.24(d)ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically3× SW 3
  • 395.22H3Driver failed to maintain instruction sheet for ELD malfunction reporting requirements4× SW 1
  • 395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner4× SW 1
  • 395.22H1Driver failing to maintain ELD user's manual3× SW 1
  • 395.22H2Driver failing to maintain ELD instruction sheet3× SW 1
  • 395.22H4Driver failed to maintain supply of blank drivers records of duty status graph-grids3× SW 1
  • 395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.3× SW 1
  • 395.8(a)HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner3× SW 1
  • 395.22G-ELDMFVHOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position.2× SW 1
  • 395.22H4-ELDBRODSHOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status and other related information for a minimum of 8 days.2× SW 1
  • 395.24C2IIDriver failed to manually add the trailer number2× SW 1
  • 395.24C2IIIDriver failed to manually add shipping document number2× SW 1
  • 395.30B2-ELDDFC24HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to certify the record immediately after the final required entry has been made or corrected for the 24 hour period.2× SW 1
  • 395.22GPortable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver1× SW 1
  • 395.22H1-ELDNUMHOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - No user's manual for the driver describing how to operate the ELD. (May be electronic)1× SW 1
  • 395.22H2-ELDNISDTHOS (ELD) Driver failing to have instruction sheet describing the data transfer mechanisms supported by the ELD and step-by-step instructions for the driver to produce and transfer the driver's hours of service records to an authorized safety official1× SW 1
  • 395.22H3-ELDMFHOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have an instruction sheet for the driver describing ELD malfunction reporting requirements and recordkeeping procedures during ELD malfunctions1× SW 1
  • 395.3A2HOSPRNPDriving beyond 14 hour duty period. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation1× SW 1
  • 395.3A3HOSPRNPDriving beyond 11 hour driving limit in a 14-hour period. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation1× SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 97

  • 393.207F-SLASSuspension - Leaking 3 PSI in 5 minutes1× SW 7
  • 393.9HInoperable head lamps38× SW 6
  • 393.19Inoperative/Defective Hazard Warning Lamp26× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative9× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.9× SW 6
  • 393.209(e)Power steering violations8× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LHWSLighting - Hazard warning signal(s) inoperative8× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative7× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative6× SW 6

Driver Fitness 1

Hazardous Materials 1

Locations

Physical Address
GULF WINDS INTERNATIONAL INC
5300 STATE HIGHWAY 146
SEABROOK, TX 77586
Mailing Address
Same as physical.

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