HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/690147-gulf-winds-international-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-19 18:29 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 2026
GULF WINDS INTERNATIONAL INC
Carrier & Broker
Broker & Broker & Motor carrier & Household goods carrier under MC320104
No risk signals found
How risk signals workNothing in the FMCSA record matched our risk signals. That is not a guarantee, and it does not confirm who you are talking to; follow the checks below.
Cargo cover filed: $5,000
Green means the FMCSA record shows it. It does not confirm who you are talking to, or that a policy covers your specific load.
What to verify next
- Confirm authority and insurance on the official Motus record ↗. Safety record: SAFER ↗.
- Call back on the number on file, (713) 747-4909, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC320104.
- Ask for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load; if it brokers your load, ask for proof of its BMC-84/85 bond or trust instead.
Insurance on file
Liability (BI&PD) pays for injury and damage to other people and property; it does not cover the freight. Cargo insurance covers the freight. FMCSA only requires cargo filings from household goods carriers and freight forwarders, so most carriers file none: ask for a cargo certificate that fits your load. Cargo cover filed: $5,000.
| Type | Docket | Layer | Insurer | Coverage | Effective | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cargo | MC320104 | — | FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO. Policy MXI93006595 · BMC-34 | $5,000 | Apr 30, 2009 | Active |
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC320104 | — | Clear Blue Insurance Company Policy DX01AL00119 · BMC-91X | $2,000,000 | Apr 30, 2026 | Active |
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC320104 | Primary | Obsidian Insurance Company Policy LDT-AL-000001063 · BMC-91X | $2,000,000 | Apr 30, 2025 | Active |
| Surety Bond | MC320104 | — | Harco National Insurance Company Policy 0637995 · BMC-84 | $75,000 | Sep 19, 2025 | Active |
Source: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 2026. Identical filings repeated in the FMCSA data are shown once; a filing listed under two dockets is one policy, not extra coverage. Coverage is the maximum amount filed with FMCSA, not the full policy.
Confirm current filings: Motus record ↗ and ask the insurer for a certificate naming you as holder.
Roadside inspections Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
399 of 1,207 · Texas avg 25.1%
18 of 1,378 · Texas avg 7.7%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 15, 2026 | VA | 1 | 4 | Yes |
| Oct 15, 2026 | TX | 2 | 2 | No |
| Oct 15, 2026 | TX | 2 | 0 | No |
| Oct 14, 2026 | TX | 2 | 3 | Yes |
| Oct 13, 2026 | VA | 1 | 5 | Yes |
| Oct 13, 2026 | VA | 1 | 0 | No |
| Oct 13, 2026 | TX | 2 | 2 | Yes |
| Oct 13, 2026 | GA | 3 | 0 | No |
| Oct 12, 2026 | MO | 1 | 5 | Yes |
| Oct 10, 2026 | TX | 2 | 2 | No |
How these rates are calculated
Period: Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026. Vehicle rate = vehicle inspections with a vehicle out-of-service order ÷ vehicle inspections (levels 1, 2, 5 and 6). Driver rate uses levels 1, 2, 3 and 6. The Texas average covers 347,522 vehicle and 460,240 driver inspections of all Texas-based carriers in this period. It mixes every type of operation, so compare with care; rates based on a handful of inspections say little. FMCSA's own SMS measures are weighted differently: SMS profile ↗ · SAFER snapshot ↗
Violations in FMCSA's SMS last 24 months
1,770 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 529 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 2,253 violations above?
The inspections section's number counts every violation written on the inspection reports in our Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026 window. The SMS count comes from FMCSA's own monthly SMS snapshot, which uses its own 24-month window and only the violations it scores. Both are FMCSA figures; they measure different things.
| Category (FMCSA BASIC) | Violations | Out of service | Share | Texas share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 1,598 | 503 | 90.3% | 78.8% |
| Unsafe Driving | 84 | 0 | 4.7% | 4.8% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 64 | 4 | 3.6% | 11.4% |
| Driver Fitness | 21 | 20 | 1.2% | 4.2% |
| Hazardous Materials Compliance | 3 | 2 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Inoperable Required Lamp Clearance Identification Lamps/Other · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939 | 150 | 38 |
| Inoperative turn signal Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939TS | 68 | 40 |
| Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers Windshield/ Glass/ Markings · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39378 | 58 | 0 |
| Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375A3TAOL | 52 | 51 |
| Tire-flat and/or audible air leak Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375A3 | 48 | 48 |
| Inoperative Brake Lamps Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939BRKLAMP | 48 | 45 |
| Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto Clamp (Short & Long) DD-3 or Bolt Brakes Out of Adjustment · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39347E | 44 | 0 |
| Inoperable head lamps Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939H | 37 | 0 |
| Windshield - Damaged or Discolored Windshield/ Glass/ Markings · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39360C | 37 | 0 |
| 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) Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39355D1 | 32 | 1 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 19, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the Texas column is the mix across all Texas-based carriers, so you can see which kinds of problems stand out. A high count partly reflects fleet size and how often trucks are inspected.
Crashes Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
10 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 7, 2026 | La Porte, TX | 0 | 1 |
| Aug 25, 2026 | Seabrook, TX | 0 | 0 |
| Aug 10, 2026 | Fort Worth, TX | 0 | 1 |
| Jul 31, 2026 | Chattanooga, TN | 0 | 1 |
| May 19, 2026 | Fort Worth, TX | 0 | 0 |
| Apr 28, 2026 | Not Listed, TX | 0 | 1 |
| Apr 23, 2026 | Wilmer, TX | 0 | 1 |
| Apr 8, 2026 | Not Listed, TX | 0 | 1 |
| Mar 31, 2026 | Harleyville, SC | 0 | 0 |
| Mar 30, 2026 | Coppell, TX | 0 | 1 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 690147 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC320104 |
| Legal name | GULF WINDS INTERNATIONAL INC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Power units | 731 |
| Drivers | 719 |
| Annual mileage | 27,487,559 (2025) |
| Hazmat | Yes |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Mar 27, 2018) |
| USDOT number added | May 19, 1997 · 29 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Jul 3, 2026 |
Cargo carried
General FreightHousehold GoodsMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsLiquids/GasesIntermodal ContainersMeatChemicalsCommodities Dry BulkRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper ProductsConstruction
Change history since Oct 18, 2026
1 change
| Date | What changed | Before | After |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 19, 2026 | Operating authority | MC320104: Broker of Property (Except Household Goods): Active; Broker of Household Goods: Active; Enterprise Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods): Active; Enterprise Motor Carrier of Household Goods: Active | MC320104: Broker of Household Goods: Active; Broker of Property (Except Household Goods): Active; Enterprise Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods): Active; Enterprise Motor Carrier of Household Goods: Active |
Changes we detected between daily FMCSA data refreshes.
Questions about GULF WINDS INTERNATIONAL INC
Is GULF WINDS INTERNATIONAL INC a broker or a carrier?
Both. GULF WINDS INTERNATIONAL INC holds active broker authority and active authority to haul freight. Check which role it is acting in on your load: as a broker it arranges another carrier; as a carrier it hauls with its own trucks.
What does GULF WINDS INTERNATIONAL INC's operating authority allow?
MC320104: Broker (may arrange transportation by other authorized carriers, but may not haul the freight itself under this authority); Broker (may arrange transportation by other authorized carriers, but may not haul the freight itself under this authority); Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire); Household goods carrier (may move household goods for hire).
Which information about GULF WINDS INTERNATIONAL INC is old or missing?
Nothing notable: authority and insurance come from current Motus data and there is enough inspection history to compare.
What should I verify before booking GULF WINDS INTERNATIONAL INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 690147. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (713) 747-4909, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC320104, and ask for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load; if it brokers your load, ask for proof of its BMC-84/85 bond or trust instead.
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Company details from the FMCSA Company Census File (Oct 19, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error on this page (how corrections work).
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