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Carrier profile · USDOT 690147 · MC-320104 · Updated Jul 8, 2026
GULF WINDS INTERNATIONAL INC
731 power unitsavg 11 yrNational · 22 statesSEABROOK, TX81/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-320104 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORYHAZMAT
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
731Power units
817 observed · MCS-150
881Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
11.0Avg age (yr)
1997–2026 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · Jul 8, 2026
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Operating, but with flags a broker should weigh before tendering freight.
Active operating authorityInsurance on fileVehicle out-of-service rate above average
Watch · 2
USDOT registration2929 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)$2M in force
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo32.8%
▲ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal55
58 in 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersTypical
11 yr
Model years 1997–2026 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
29 yr unchanged
Same registration since 1997 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
GULF WINDS INTERNATIONAL INC (USDOT 690147) has a Vektor safety score of 81/100 and a Review before loading verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record refreshed Jul 8, 2026.
The carrier holds active common and contract for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of Jul 8, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $2,000,000 limit in force from OBSIDIAN INSURANCE COMPANY effective Apr 30, 2025 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot as of Jul 8, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 32.8% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jul 8, 2026.
The carrier received 1,381 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 1,206 vehicle-level and 1,377 driver-level — across 22 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jul 8, 2026.
The carrier has 58 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 5 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available as of Jul 8, 2026.
It reports 731 power units and 719 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Jul 3, 2026.
It has an FMCSA safety rating of Satisfactory assigned Mar 27, 2018 in the federal record refreshed Jul 8, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is GULF WINDS INTERNATIONAL INC's USDOT number?
GULF WINDS INTERNATIONAL INC's USDOT number is 690147, and its motor carrier number is MC-320104.
Is GULF WINDS INTERNATIONAL INC authorized to operate?
As of Jul 8, 2026, GULF WINDS INTERNATIONAL INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is GULF WINDS INTERNATIONAL INC's safety record?
GULF WINDS INTERNATIONAL INC has a 32.8% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 2,072 roadside inspections, with 58 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 81/100 (tier: review).
How big is GULF WINDS INTERNATIONAL INC's fleet?
GULF WINDS INTERNATIONAL INC operates 731 power units and 719 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is GULF WINDS INTERNATIONAL INC based?
GULF WINDS INTERNATIONAL INC is based in SEABROOK, TX, with roadside inspections recorded across 22 states.
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