Freight Carrier/broker · Seabrook, TX
GULF WINDS INTERNATIONAL INC
5300 HIGHWAY 146 · Seabrook, TX 77586-1516
AUTHORIZED FOR:
(713) 747-4909
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- MC #320104
- USDOT #690147 USDOT Active
- 731Power Units
- 719Drivers
- Carrier/brokerEntity Type
About this carrier
GULF WINDS INTERNATIONAL INC is a Seabrook, TX freight carrier/broker that is authorized for: 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 07/03/2026 · last updated Oct 17, 2026.Carrier Details
- Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
- MCS-150 Filed 07/03/2026
- MCS-150 Mileage 27,487,559 (2025)
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
Inspection activity Inspected in 20 states over the past 24 months: TX (740), AR (46), SC (38), GA (28), AL (27), TN (25), VA (24), MD (18), MS (11), US (8), MO (8), NC (8), +8 more. Based on the 1,000 most recent inspections. Home base: Seabrook, Texas.
Safety Record
Crashes (24 mo)
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0Fatal
- 27Injury
- 27Tow
- 54Total
Behavior Categories (BASICs)
CategoryMeasureViolations
Unsafe Driving
1.15
79
Crash Indicator
Not Public
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Hours of Service
0.13
40
Vehicle Maintenance
6.19
700
Drugs / Alcohol
0
0
Hazmat
Not Public
—
Driver Fitness
0.12
17
Inspection Summary
- 1Total
- 595Clean
- 776With violations
24-month window ending Sep 25, 2026
Violations Cited 238 unique codes
Critical 101
- 392.82DUMTDriver - Using a hand-held mobile telephone
- 392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit
- 392.82(a)1Using a hand-held mobile telephone while operating a CMV
- 392.80(a)Driving a commercial motor vehicle while Texting
- 392.80-TEXTINGDriver - Prohibition against texting in a CMV
- 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS
- 393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak
- 393.75A3-TAOLTISTires - All others, leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS
- 383.23(a)(2)Operating a CMV without a CDL
- 393.75(a)(1)Tire-ply or belt material exposed
- 393.75(a)Flat tire or fabric exposed
- 393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32Tires - Less than 1/32 inch tread depth at 3 locations/2 adjacent tread grooves
- 393.75(c)Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove
- 392.2-LCDLRRestriction - (CDL) - Operate a CMV in violation of a restriction.
- 393.75A1-TFBMFTires - Front, belt material/casing ply showing in tread area
- 393.75(a)(2)Tire-tread and/or sidewall separation
- 393.75(b)Tire-front tread depth less than 4/32 of inch on a major tread groove
- 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth
- 393.75A3-ATISTires - All others, leaking in tread area with inflation more than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS
- 383.23A2-LCDLNLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL
- 383.51A-SINDriving a CMV while CDL is suspended for a safety-related or unknown reason and in state of driver's license issuance
- 391.11B5-LNCDLNVELicense - Endorsement - Operate a CMV without proper endorsement
- 393.75A2-TAOTLMTires - All others, 75% of the tread width is loose/missing in excess of 12 inches of circumference
- 396.3(a)(1)Tire in contact with another part of the vehicle
- 396.7A-SIBTTires - Solid item lodged between a set of dual tires
- 393.75A1-TEPBMTires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area
- 393.75(a)(4)Tire-cut exposing ply and/or belt material
- 393.75A4-PBMETires - Has a cut to the extent that the ply or belt material is exposed.
- 393.75B-TFVTires - Front, less than 4/32 inch tread depth
- 393.207(e)Torsion bar cracked and/or broken
- 393.207(a)Axle positioning parts defective/missing
- 393.207(b)Adjustable axle locking pins missing or not engaged
- 393.126(c)(2)All corners of loaded intermodal container not secured when transported on vehicle other than container chassis vehicle
- 393.207B-AALPME-OOSMore than 25% of the locking pins are missing or not engaged
- 393.207A-STBWSuspension - Suspension connecting rod or tracking component assembly missing the rubber bushing or the rubber bushing is worn to the extent that the component can be moved by hand along the axis of the component
- 393.207(c)Leaf spring assembly defective/missing
- 393.9(a)Inoperative Brake Lamps
- 393.9TSInoperative turn signal
- 393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.
- 393.209(d)Steering system components worn, welded, or missing
- 393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on
- 393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.
- 393.9TInoperable tail lamp
- 396.3(a)(1)Pitman Arm - welded / missing nuts
- 393.9A-LTSIRLighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit
- 393.11A1-LSLMWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both missing when required to be on.
- 393.11A1-LTSMLighting - Turn signal - Any missing on the rearmost vehicle.
- 393.9B-LRLIWRLighting - Tail lamp - Both lamps on rearmost vehicle inoperative when required to be on
- 396.3(a)(1)Tie Rods / Drag Links - Defective Clamps / Holes / Missing nuts
- 395.8A1-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed
- 396.3A1BLBrake system pressure loss
- 393.51No or defective brake warning device or pressure gauge
- 393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply.
- 393.47(b)Mis-matched brake chambers on same axle
- 393.45D-BAALAir Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection
- 393.45B2PCBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking - Connection to Power Unit
- 396.3A1-BALRAir Brake - Fails air loss rate test
- 393.43(a)No/improper tractor protection valve
- 393.45UVBrake Tubing and Hose Adequacy Under Vehicle
- 396.3A1BBrakes (general) Explain:
- 393.47(a)Inadequate brakes for safe stopping - Brake Lining condition
- 393.48(a)Inoperative/defective brakes
- 396.3(a)(1)Brake - Defective Air Reservoir
- 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)
- 393.45B2UVBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle
- 393.45DLPCBrake Connections with Leaks - Connection to Power Unit
- 393.45Brake tubing and hose adequacy
- 393.43A-TPVAir Brake - Inoperable or missing tractor protection valve
- 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 tube
- 393.51C-BAPGAir Brake - Inoperative/defective primary or secondary pressure gauge
- 396.3A1E-PNCNBBrakes - Electric brakes on trailer inoperative due to electrical cable unplugged
- 393.75G-LOADWeight carried exceeds tire load limit
- 393.75(f)(1)Weight carried exceeds tire load limit
- 177.817(a)No or improper shipping papers (carrier)
- 393.28Improper or no wiring protection as required
- 396.3A1-DLDSUJBCBDriveline/Driveshaft - Any missing, broken or loose universal joint bearing cap bolt, bearing strap or retainer bolt
- 396.3A1DSCBCenter Bearing (Carrier Bearing) Cracked / Loose / Broken / Missing
- 396.3A1-FFuel - Dripping leak.
- 393.9Inoperable Required Lamp
- 393.23PTAll required lamps on towed vehicle inoperative due to no electrical connection
- 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.
- 393.23-LEULighting - All electrical systems on towed vehicle(s) inoperative due to no electrical connection (e.g., unplugged or loose pigtail)
- 396.3(a)(1)Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories
- 393.205(c)Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing
- 391.11B4-CLHAMedical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial vehicle without corrective lenses or hearing aid as indicated on the driver's medical certificate
- 393.205A-WRTCWheel/Rim - Two or more cracks anywhere.
- 391.41B10-MCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial vehicle without corrective lenses or hearing aid as indicated on the driver's medical certificate
- 393.205(a)Wheel/rim cracked or broken
- 393.205(b)Stud/bolt holes elongated on wheels
- 396.3(a)(1)Hubs - Hub cap missing or broken
- 396.5B-HWSLIWHubs - Wheel seal leaking - inner wheel
- 396.5-HLHubs - Leaking hub
- 393.126Failure to ensure intermodal container securement
- 393.126B-CIMIntermodal Containers - Improper securement of intermodal containers transported on container chassis vehicle(s)
- 393.126(b)Damaged or Missing tiedown or securement device for intermodal containers transported on container chassis vehicle
- 393.83(g)Exhaust - Discharging at a point forward or directly below the driver or sleeper compartment
- 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.
- 392.9A2-CCargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured
- 393.104(d)Damaged dunnage, chocks, cradles, shoring bars, blocking and bracing
- 393.126C-CIMIntermodal Containers - Improper securement of loaded intermodal containers transported on vehicles other than container chassis vehicle(s)
- 396.3(a)1BOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination
Unsafe Driving 14
- 392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV
- 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit
- 392.16Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV
- 392.2CFailure to obey traffic control device
- 392.2-INATDriver- Inattentive or Distracted Driving
- 392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other
- 392.2TImproper turns
- 392.2-SLLILCState/Local Laws - Improper lane change
- 392.2LCImproper lane change
- 392.2-SLLFCState/Local Laws - Following too closely
- 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit
- 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation
- 392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit
- 392.60(a)Unauthorized passenger on board CMV
Hours of Service 26
- 395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain
- 395.8(e)(1)PCHOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS
- 395.3A1-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time
- 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 Time
- 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 minutes
- 395.34A1Failing to note malfunction that requires use of paper log
- 395.8F01Drivers record of duty status not current
- 395.24(d)ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically
- 395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.
- 395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner
- 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.
- 395.22H3Driver failed to maintain instruction sheet for ELD malfunction reporting requirements
- 395.22H4Driver failed to maintain supply of blank drivers records of duty status graph-grids
- 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.
- 395.22H1Driver failing to maintain ELD user's manual
- 395.22H2Driver failing to maintain ELD instruction sheet
- 395.24C2IIDriver failed to manually add the trailer number
- 395.24C2IIIDriver failed to manually add shipping document number
- 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.
- 395.8(a)HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner
- 395.22GPortable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver
- 395.22H1-ELDNUMHOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - No user's manual for the driver describing how to operate the ELD. (May be electronic)
- 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 official
- 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 malfunctions
- 395.3A2HOSPRNPDriving beyond 14 hour duty period. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation
- 395.3A3HOSPRNPDriving beyond 11 hour driving limit in a 14-hour period. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation
Vehicle Maintenance 95
- 393.207F-SLASSuspension - Leaking 3 PSI in 5 minutes
- 393.9HInoperable head lamps
- 393.19Inoperative/Defective Hazard Warning Lamp
- 393.9A-LHWSLighting - Hazard warning signal(s) inoperative
- 393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative
- 393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative
- 393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative
- 393.209(e)Power steering violations
- 393.11A1-LCHLLighting - Lamps improper color, height, location.
- 393.9A-LBLLighting - Backup lamp inoperative
- 393.9A-HLLHLighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam
- 393.11A1-LBLLighting - Backup lamp missing
- 393.11A1-LSLMLighting - Stop lamps - Any missing.
- 393.24(a)Non-compliance with headlamp requirements
- 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt
- 393.53(b)CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear
- 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection
- 393.55(e)No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/1998
- 393.53B-BAir Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear
- 393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998
- 396.17(c)Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection
- 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured
- 393.45DLUVBrake Connections with Leaks Under Vehicle
- 393.55D1-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997 and each single unit CMV on or after 1998.
- 393.55C1-BAir Brake - Truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997, not equipped with an ABS system. System does not function or indicates a fault.
- 393.45PCBrake Tubing and Hose Adequacy - Connections to Power Unit
- 396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection
- 393.55(c)(1)Truck Tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997 not equipped with an antilock brake system
- 393.48A-BIBDDrum Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle
- 393.55(d)(2)CMV manufactured on/after 3/1/2001 not equipped with ABS malfunction circuit / lamp from towed vehicle in cab
- 396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber
- 393.55(c)(2)CMV other than truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 not equipped with an antilock brake system.
- 393.55(d)(3)No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator for towed vehicles on vehicles manufactured after February 2001
- 392.7B-DDriver - Failed to conduct pre-trip inspection of intermodal equipment
- 392.7(b)Driver failing to conduct a pre-trip inspection of Intermodal Equipment
- 393.45(d)Brake connections with leaks or constrictions
- 393.45D-BHCRAir Brake - Crimped or restricted
- 393.45DCPCBrake Connections with Constrictions - Connection to Power Unit
- 393.47D2-BLTBDDrum Brake - Inadequate lining/pad thickness
- 393.47(f)Wedge type brake(s) out-of-adjustment
- 393.48A-BLMACBDDrum Brake - Loose chamber/spider/camshaft support bracket
- 393.48A-BMBCADAir Disc Brake - Missing/broken component(s)
- 393.53BMANAir Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 is not equipped with automatic air brake adjusters
- 393.55C2-BAir Brake - CMV other than truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 not equipped with an antilock brake system. System does not function or indicates a fault.
- 393.55D2-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 2001 for towed vehicle.
- 396.3A1-ALBVAir Brake - Any leak from a brake valve
- 396.3(a)(1)Brake - Leak from air chamber
- 396.3A1-OALOther - Any air leak not attributed to the brake or suspension system.
- 396.5(b)Oil and/or grease leak
- 393.11No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required
- 393.11TLTruck-Tractor lower rear mud flaps retroreflective sheeting / reflex reflective material requirements for vehicles manufactured after July 1997
- 393.11TUTruck-Tractor upper body corner requirements for retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective material for vehicles manufactured after July 1997
- 396.5B-LLubrication - Oil or grease leak
- 393.11A1-CSLRRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 1997
- 393.11A1-CSURRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, upper rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 1997
- 393.11LRNo Lower rear retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective materials as required for vehicles manufactured after December 1993
- 393.70Fifth wheel
- 393.11URUpper Rear retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflecting material requirements for vehicles manufactured after December 1993
- 393.13(b)No retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective material as required for vehicles manufactured before December 1993
- 393.13(c)(3)No Upper Rear retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective material as required for vehicles manufactured before December 1993
- 393.28-WSWiring Systems - Copper wire exposed
- 393.28-WS-6Wiring Systems - Bare, loose, dangling, chafing or poorly connected wires
- 393.70(a)Defective coupling device-improper tracking
- 393.80No or defective rear-vision mirror
- 393.81Horn inoperative
- 393.95(a)No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher
- 393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative
- 393.203(e)Cab front bumper missing/unsecured/protrude
- 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).
- 393.9A-LSMLLighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative
- 393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured
- 393.203E-CBPCab and Body Parts - Cab front bumper missing/not secured/protruding
- 393.205C-WRAWFLMIBWheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken.
- 393.95A1Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.
- 393.203(c)Hood not securely fastened
- 393.9A-LLPLLighting - License plate lamp inoperative
- 393.203C-CBPCab and Body Parts - Hood not securely fastened
- 393.9A-LCLLighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative
- 393.201(d)Frame accessories improperly attached
- 393.203(a)Cab door missing/broken
- 393.23Required lamp not powered by vehicle electric
- 393.95A4-EENAEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - not readily accessible or filled
- 396.5B-HLOWHubs - oil and/or Grease Leaking from hub - outer wheel
- 393.78Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers
- 393.60(c)Windshield - Damaged or Discolored
- 393.78A-WSWashers - Inoperative washing system.
- 393.60(d)Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance
- 392.2-SLLMFState/Local Laws - Wheel (mud) flaps missing or defective
- 392.2WCWheel (Mud) Flaps missing or defective
- 393.104(b)Damaged securement system/tiedowns
- 393.67(c)(7)Fuel tank fill pipe cap missing
- 393.67C7V-FFuel - Missing/improper filler cap
- 393.79Defroster/Defogger - Inoperative or defective
- 393.83(e)Exhaust - System discharging from a truck or truck-tractor at a location other than at the rear of the cab
- 393.83(h)Exhaust - Not securely fastened to the vehicle
Driver Fitness 1
- 383.51A-NSINDriving a CMV while CDL is suspended for a non-safety-related reason and in the state of driver's license issuance
Hazardous Materials 1
- 177.817E2-HMHCHM (Highway Carriage) - Failing to have HM shipping papers readily accessible.
Locations
Physical Address
GULF WINDS INTERNATIONAL INC5300 HIGHWAY 146
SEABROOK, TX 77586-1516
Mailing Address
GULF WINDS INTERNATIONAL INC5300 STATE HIGHWAY 146
SEABROOK, TX 77586