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Gulf States Trucking INC

DOT# 1838380 | MC# 666354 | Est. 2008 (17 yrs)

180

Power Units

153

Drivers

Est. 2008 (17 yrs)

Authority Age

S

Safety Rating

Company Overview

GULF STATES TRUCKING INC is an active carrier & broker registered with the FMCSA since December 2008. Based in CHANNELVIEW, TX, They are classified as Interstate and operate interstate (beyond 100 miles) and interstate (within 100 miles). Their inferred equipment specializations include Reefer, Flatbed, Step Deck / RGN, Tanker, Dump Truck, Hopper / Grain, Intermodal and Oilfield / Heavy.

Equipment Analysis

Based on FMCSA cargo authorization flags and fleet composition data, Gulf States Trucking INC appears to operate the following equipment types:

Reefer Flatbed Step Deck / RGN Tanker Dump Truck Hopper / Grain Intermodal Oilfield / Heavy

Fleet Breakdown

Equipment Owned Term Leased Trip Leased Total
Trucks 20 5 0 25
Tractors 5 150 0 155
Trailers 20 800 5 825

Authorized Cargo Types

Gulf States Trucking INC is authorized to transport the following 13 cargo types:

General Freight Metal/Sheet/Coil Logs/Poles/Beams Building Materials Machinery (Large) Intermodal Containers Oilfield Equipment Chemicals Dry Bulk Beverages Paper Products Utilities Construction

Operations Scope

Interstate (beyond 100 miles)
Interstate (within 100 miles)

CDL Drivers: 133

MCS-150 Mileage: 7,998,369 miles (2022)

Driver Information

153

Total Drivers

133

CDL Drivers

153

Interstate Drivers

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Safety Performance

C

Average

Near national average

O Trucking Safety Grade

167

Inspections

24 months

201

Violations

Total found

41

Out of Service

Orders issued

Out-of-Service Rates vs National Average

Driver OOS Rate 0.6%
Nat'l avg: 7.0%

✓ Better than national average (-6.4%)

Vehicle OOS Rate 24.0%
Nat'l avg: 21.5%

✗ Worse than national average (+2.5%)

Date State Level Violations OOS
10/28/2025 TX Walk-Around 1
10/14/2025 TX Walk-Around 0
10/09/2025 TX Full 0
10/01/2025 TX Driver Only 0
09/26/2025 TX Walk-Around 0
09/25/2025 US Full 4 1
09/25/2025 TX Walk-Around 2 1
09/09/2025 TX Walk-Around 0
09/09/2025 TX Full 0
09/04/2025 TX Walk-Around 2
09/03/2025 NM Driver Only 0
09/03/2025 NM Walk-Around 1 1
09/03/2025 CO Full 3
08/21/2025 TX Walk-Around 12 3
08/20/2025 US Full 0

Showing 15 of 167 inspections.

Inspection data from FMCSA (24-month window). Updated daily. View full inspection history on FMCSA →

Violation Breakdown

201 Total Violations 167 inspections (24 months)
Driver Violations
29
0.17 violations per inspection 1 out-of-service
Vehicle Violations
161
0.96 violations per inspection 40 out-of-service
Hazmat Violations
13
Overall Out-of-Service Rate 24.6% (41 / 167)

Insurance & Bonding

No active insurance policies found on file for this carrier.

Check FMCSA Insurance Database →
View Insurance History (20 past records)
Type Company Policy # Effective Cancelled Method
RLI INSURANCE COMPANY LFT0013226 09/01/2024 12/08/2024 CANCEL
RLI INSURANCE COMPANY LFT0013227 08/01/2025 11/16/2025 CANCEL
RLI INSURANCE COMPANY LFT0013226 08/01/2024 09/20/2025 CANCEL
RLI INSURANCE COMPANY LFT0013225 01/21/2024 09/01/2024 CANCEL
MSA INSURANCE COMPANY MOJ00142 07/15/2011 08/11/2011 TERM/CANCL
MSA INSURANCE COMPANY MOJ00142 07/15/2011 08/11/2011 TERM/CANCL
RLI INSURANCE COMPANY LFT0013226 07/17/2025 08/01/2024 TERM/REPL
RLI INSURANCE COMPANY LFT0013226 06/07/2025 08/01/2024 TERM/REPL
KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY KSTRTX00087-00 08/01/2018 08/01/2019 CANCEL
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. MCP05599A 08/01/2013 08/01/2018 CANCEL
MSA INSURANCE COMPANY MOJ00733 03/15/2013 08/01/2013 CANCEL
MSA INSURANCE COMPANY MOJ00414 08/01/2011 08/01/2012 CANCEL
MSA INSURANCE COMPANY MOJ00414 08/01/2011 08/01/2012 CANCEL
MSA INSURANCE COMPANY MOJ00142 07/15/2011 08/01/2011 TERM/REPL
MSA INSURANCE COMPANY MOJ00142 07/15/2011 08/01/2011 TERM/REPL
RLI INSURANCE COMPANY LFT0013226 06/07/2025 07/17/2025 TERM/CANCL
MSA INSURANCE COMPANY MOJ00142 07/15/2010 07/15/2011 CANCEL
MSA INSURANCE COMPANY MOJ00142 07/15/2010 07/15/2011 CANCEL
ZURICH AMERICAN INS. CO. OF ILLINOIS PRA9450942 07/15/2009 07/15/2010 CANCEL
ZURICH AMERICAN INS. CO. OF ILLINOIS PRA9450942 07/15/2009 07/15/2010 CANCEL

Insurance data sourced from FMCSA. Updated daily. Verify on FMCSA →

Crash History

10

Total Crashes

0

Fatalities

6

Injuries

9

Tow-Aways

Date State Location Fatal Injuries Tow
06/02/2025 TX DALLAS, TX 0 0 Yes
03/11/2025 TX PORT ARTHUR, TX 0 2 Yes
02/22/2025 TX VIDOR, TX 0 0 Yes
02/11/2025 TX NOT LISTED, TX 0 0 Yes
02/06/2025 TX HOUSTON, TX 0 0 Yes
11/25/2024 TX BAYTOWN, TX 0 2 Yes
11/13/2024 TX CONROE, TX 0 0 Yes
09/13/2024 TX HOUSTON, TX 0 1 Yes
06/10/2024 TX SEABROOK, TX 0 1 No
05/02/2024 TX HOUSTON, TX 0 0 Yes

Crash data from FMCSA. Does not include driver information per federal privacy requirements. View full crash report on FMCSA →

Frequently Asked Questions

What equipment does GULF STATES TRUCKING INC operate?

Based on their FMCSA cargo classifications and fleet data, GULF STATES TRUCKING INC is inferred to operate: Reefer, Flatbed, Step Deck / RGN, Tanker, Dump Truck, Hopper / Grain, Intermodal and Oilfield / Heavy.

Is GULF STATES TRUCKING INC's authority currently active?

GULF STATES TRUCKING INC currently holds active operating authority with the FMCSA.

How long has GULF STATES TRUCKING INC been in business?

GULF STATES TRUCKING INC has been registered with the FMCSA since December 2008, making their authority approximately 17 years, 4 months old.

Where is GULF STATES TRUCKING INC located?

GULF STATES TRUCKING INC is physically located at 17131 EAST FWY, CHANNELVIEW, TX 77530.

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