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Carrier profile · USDOT 2042647 · MC-717171 · Updated 06/13/2026

GULF TRANSPORT INC

10 power unitsavg 9.8 yrLocal · 2 statesHOUSTON, TX
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-717171 ACTIVEHAZMAT
Verified linksgulftransportinc.comFMCSA SAFERCallEmail
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
10Power units
9 observed · MCS-150
8Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
9.8Avg age (yr)
2002–2023 · vPIC
Call dispatch(832) 203-8128Email dispatchGULFTRANSPORTinc@gulftransportinc.com

Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · 2026-06-13

Review before loading

Operating, but with flags a broker should weigh before tendering freight.

Active operating authorityInsurance on fileVehicle out-of-service rate well above average
Operating authority16 yr active
since 2010
Insurance (BIPD)On file
FMCSA L&I
Vehicle OOS · 24mo42.9%
▲ 22.26% nat'l
Crashes · fatal0
2 in 24mo
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet typeIdentity

Asset-based

10 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.

Fleet age vs peersTypical

9.8 yr

Model years 2002–2023 · peer benchmark computing.

Identity stabilityStable

16 yr unchanged

Same registration since 2010 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.

AI readLocal operator, 16-yr authority, 43% vehicle OOS — review first.Full read

Is GULF TRANSPORT INC safe to work with?

Is GULF TRANSPORT INC safe to load? GULF TRANSPORT INC (USDOT 2042647, MC-717171) is an active asset-based motor carrier based in HOUSTON, TX, operating 10 power units and 10 drivers. Operating authority has been active 16 years (past the 24-month broker-confidence threshold). Across 18 roadside inspections, its vehicle out-of-service rate over the last 24 months is 42.9% (above the 22.26% national average), with 2 reportable crashes in the last 24 months. FMCSA has not assigned a safety rating. Vektor rates it review before loading (74/100), with the leading concern: vehicle out-of-service rate well above average. Source: FMCSA SAFER/MCMIS, last updated 2026-06-13.

FMCSA fields + Vektor analysis · updated 2026-06-13
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Frequently asked

What is GULF TRANSPORT INC's USDOT number?

GULF TRANSPORT INC's USDOT number is 2042647, and its motor carrier number is MC-717171.

Is GULF TRANSPORT INC authorized to operate?

As of 2026-06-13, GULF TRANSPORT INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.

What is GULF TRANSPORT INC's safety record?

GULF TRANSPORT INC has a 42.9% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 18 roadside inspections, with 2 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor's computed risk score is 74/100 (tier: review).

How big is GULF TRANSPORT INC's fleet?

GULF TRANSPORT INC operates 10 power units and 10 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.

Where is GULF TRANSPORT INC based?

GULF TRANSPORT INC is based in HOUSTON, TX, with roadside inspections recorded across 2 states.