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 Aug 18, 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 22 states over the past 24 months: TX (730), AR (47), SC (34), GA (31), TN (30), AL (29), VA (24), MD (19), MS (12), NC (9), US (7), MO (7), +10 more. Based on the 1,000 most recent inspections. Home base: Seabrook, Texas.
Safety Record
Crashes (24 mo)
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0Fatal
- 30Injury
- 30Tow
- 60Total
Behavior Categories (BASICs)
CategoryMeasureViolations
Unsafe Driving
1.18
79
Crash Indicator
Not Public
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Hours of Service
0.13
37
Vehicle Maintenance
6.31
715
Drugs / Alcohol
0
0
Hazmat
Not Public
—
Driver Fitness
0.13
17
Inspection Summary
- 1Total
- 593Clean
- 789With violations
24-month window ending Jul 31, 2026
Violations Cited 239 unique codes
Critical 100
- 392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit
- 392.82DUMTDriver - Using a hand-held mobile telephone
- 392.82(a)1Using a hand-held mobile telephone while operating a CMV
- 392.2-SLLSWZState/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone
- 392.2-SLLCPState/Local Laws - Operate a CMV while using a cellular phone
- 392.80(a)Driving a commercial motor vehicle while Texting
- 393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak
- 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS
- 393.75A3-TAOLTISTires - All others, leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS
- 393.75(a)(1)Tire-ply or belt material exposed
- 383.23(a)(2)Operating a CMV without a CDL
- 393.75(a)Flat tire or fabric exposed
- 393.75(c)Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove
- 393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32Tires - Less than 1/32 inch tread depth at 3 locations/2 adjacent tread grooves
- 396.3(a)(1)Tire in contact with another part of the vehicle
- 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
- 393.75A3-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
- 393.75A1-TAOBETATires - All others, more than one ply is exposed in the sidewall and the area exceeds 2 square inches.
- 393.75A2-TAOTLMTires - All others, 75% of the tread width is loose/missing in excess of 12 inches of circumference
- 396.7A-SIBTTires - Solid item lodged between a set of dual tires
- 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth
- 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.
- 393.207(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
- 393.207A-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
- 393.207B-AALPME-OOSMore than 25% of the locking pins are missing or not engaged
- 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
- 393.9TInoperable 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
- 396.3(a)(1)Tie Rods / Drag Links - Defective Clamps / Holes / Missing nuts
- 393.9B-LRLIWRLighting - Tail lamp - Both lamps on rearmost vehicle inoperative when required to be on
- 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
- 393.45B2PCBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking - Connection to Power Unit
- 393.47(b)Mis-matched brake chambers on same axle
- 393.45D-BAALAir Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection
- 396.3A1-BALRAir Brake - Fails air loss rate test
- 393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply.
- 396.3A1BBrakes (general) Explain:
- 393.47(a)Inadequate brakes for safe stopping - Brake Lining condition
- 393.45UVBrake Tubing and Hose Adequacy Under Vehicle
- 393.45B2UVBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle
- 393.48(a)Inoperative/defective brakes
- 393.43(a)No/improper tractor protection valve
- 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)
- 393.45DLPCBrake 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
- 396.3(a)(1)Brake - Defective Air Reservoir
- 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.
- 393.205(a)Wheel/rim cracked or broken
- 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
- 391.41B10-MCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial vehicle without corrective lenses or hearing aid as indicated on the driver's medical certificate
- 393.201(a)Frame cracked / loose / sagging / broken
- 393.205A-WRTCWheel/Rim - Two or more cracks anywhere.
- 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.
- 392.9(a)(2)Failing to secure vehicle equipment
- 392.9A2-CCargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured
- 393.104(d)Damaged dunnage, chocks, cradles, shoring bars, blocking and bracing
- 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
- 395.8(e)(1)PCHOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS
- 395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain
- 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
- 395.22H4Driver failed to maintain supply of blank drivers records of duty status graph-grids
- 395.22H2Driver failing to maintain ELD instruction sheet
- 395.22H3Driver failed to maintain instruction sheet for ELD malfunction reporting requirements
- 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.
- 395.22G-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
- 395.24C2IIDriver 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 97
- 393.207F-SLASSuspension - Leaking 3 PSI in 5 minutes
- 393.9HInoperable head lamps
- 393.19Inoperative/Defective Hazard Warning Lamp
- 393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.
- 393.9A-LHWSLighting - Hazard warning signal(s) inoperative
- 393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative
- 393.209(e)Power steering violations
- 393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative
- 393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative
- 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.
- 393.11A1-LSLMWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both missing when required to be on.
- 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
- 393.55(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
- 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection
- 396.17(c)Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection
- 393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998
- 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured
- 393.45DLUVBrake Connections with Leaks Under Vehicle
- 393.45PCBrake Tubing and Hose Adequacy - Connections to Power Unit
- 393.55(c)(1)Truck Tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997 not equipped with an antilock brake system
- 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.
- 396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection
- 393.55(d)(2)CMV manufactured on/after 3/1/2001 not equipped with ABS malfunction circuit / lamp from towed vehicle in cab
- 393.48A-BIBDDrum Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle
- 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
- 393.45(d)Brake connections with leaks or constrictions
- 392.7(b)Driver failing to conduct a pre-trip inspection of Intermodal Equipment
- 393.45(b)(2)Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking
- 393.45D-BHCRAir Brake - Crimped or restricted
- 393.45DCPCBrake Connections with Constrictions - Connection to Power Unit
- 393.45DCUVBrake Connections with Constrictions Under Vehicle
- 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)
- 393.50(d)No/Defective air reservoir drain valve
- 393.53BMANAir Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 is not equipped with automatic air brake adjusters
- 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.
- 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
- 393.11URUpper Rear retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflecting material requirements for vehicles manufactured after December 1993
- 393.70Fifth wheel
- 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
- 393.70(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).
- 393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured
- 393.9A-LSMLLighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative
- 393.203E-CBPCab and Body Parts - Cab front bumper missing/not secured/protruding
- 393.95A1Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.
- 393.203(c)Hood not securely fastened
- 393.205C-WRAWFLMIBWheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken.
- 393.201(d)Frame accessories improperly attached
- 393.203C-CBPCab and Body Parts - Hood not securely fastened
- 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
- 393.9A-LCLLighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative
- 393.9A-LLPLLighting - License plate lamp inoperative
- 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
- 393.60(d)Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance
- 393.78A-WSWashers - Inoperative washing system.
- 392.2-SLLMFState/Local Laws - Wheel (mud) flaps missing or defective
- 392.2WCWheel (Mud) Flaps missing 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
- 393.104(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(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