Gulf Winds International INC Safety Record

DOT# 690147 · Seabrook, TX 77586 · 7137474909

C

Average safety record — scored 35/100. This carrier's inspection results are typical for the industry.

Last inspected 03/24/2026

Grade based on FMCSA inspection, crash, and violation data. See methodology →

Vehicle OOS Rate 30/30 pts
Driver OOS Rate 0/20 pts
Crash Rate 5/30 pts
Fatal Crash Penalty 0/20 pts

Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?

According to FMCSA records, Gulf Winds International INC (DOT# 690147) in Seabrook, Texas has 1,908 inspections on record with 3,152 violations and a 40.9% vehicle out-of-service rate and 62 crashes. Safety grade: C. Active common authority.

1,908 Inspections
40.9% Vehicle OOS Rate
62 Crashes
731 Power Units

An out-of-service (OOS) violation means a vehicle or driver was found unsafe to operate during a roadside inspection and was prohibited from continuing until the issue was corrected.

Vehicle OOS Rate 40.9%
Carrier: 40.9% (780 of 1,908) National: 23.2%
Driver OOS Rate 1.2%
Carrier: 1.2% (23 of 1,908) National: 6.4%
37% OOS rate better than 37% of carriers in Texas
20% crash rate better than 20% of carriers in Texas

FMCSA groups violations into Behavioral Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs). Each violation found during a roadside inspection is classified into a category that reflects the type of safety risk.

3,152 total violations across 1,908 inspections
793 violations resulted in out-of-service orders (25%)
Vehicle Maintenance
2,688
Unsafe Driving
309
Hours of Service
92
Driver Fitness
25
Hazardous Materials
4
Other
34

FMCSA inspections range from Level 1 (full vehicle and driver examination) to Level 6 (enhanced motorcoach inspection). Level 1 is the most thorough; Levels 2 and 3 are walk-around and driver-only checks.

Inspected across 23 states
Level 1: 481 (25%) Level 2: 1,222 (64%) Level 3: 202 (11%) Level 4: 3 (0%)
1 of 5 recent inspections had vehicle out-of-service violations
Date State Level Veh OOS Drv OOS
03/24/2026 TX 2 0 0
03/23/2026 PA 1 0 0
03/20/2026 KY 3 0 0
03/20/2026 TN 2 1 0
03/18/2026 SC 2 0 0
03/18/2026 TX 1 0 0
03/16/2026 TX 2 0 0
03/14/2026 AR 2 0 0
03/12/2026 SC 2 0 0
03/12/2026 TX 1 0 0
27 injury crashes
31-JUL-24 most recent crash on record
Date State Fatalities Injuries Tow-Aways
31-JUL-24 OK 0 2 0
30-SEP-25 TX 0 0 0
30-SEP-24 SC 0 1 0
30-MAY-24 TX 0 0 0
30-AUG-25 TX 0 0 0
29-MAY-24 GA 0 0 0
28-OCT-25 TX 0 0 0
28-FEB-25 AL 0 0 0
28-AUG-24 VA 0 0 0
25-NOV-25 TX 0 1 0

FMCSA operating authority permits interstate for-hire transportation. Carriers must maintain minimum insurance coverage levels to keep authority active. BIPD (bodily injury and property damage) insurance is required for all for-hire carriers.

MC/MX Number MC320104
Common Authority Active
Contract Authority Active
Broker Authority Active
BIPD Insurance Not On File
Cargo Insurance On File
Surety Bond On File
Type Insurer Coverage Effective
BIPD/Primary Obsidian Insurance Company $2,000 04/30/2025
CARGO Fireman's Fund Insurance Co. N/A 04/30/2009
SURETY Harco National Insurance Co. N/A 09/19/2025

Power units include trucks, tractors, and other commercial motor vehicles registered to the carrier. Driver count reflects the total number of drivers reported on the carrier's MCS-150 filing.

Power Units 731
Drivers 719
Fleet Size Enterprise Fleet
Operation Type Interstate
Hazmat Yes
Operating Since 05/19/1997
MCS-150 Filed 20250619 1
Annual Mileage (MCS-150) 36,460,000
Address 5300 State Highway 146, Seabrook, TX 77586