Dallas/Fort Worth: Are You Ready?

Dallas/Fort Worth: Are You Ready? The Impact of the Petrochemical Boom on Intermodal Capacity Getting the facts straight: Polyethylene resin is the most common type of thermoplastic used to produce shopping bags, toys, bottles, containers, trash bags, etc. Natural gas is the main feedstock cost in producing resins. Due to increased U.S. domestic oil & […]

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Weighing the Options: Senate Bill 1524

A hot topic of late has been the adoption of SB 1524. The debate on increased container weights in Texas has loomed for years.  In spite of fierce local opposition to increased truck weights based on safety, infrastructure, and driver/owner operator concerns, SB 1524 will increase Texas road limits for sealed ocean containers moving within […]

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Culture Drives Retention

Gulf Winds consistently leads the industry in low driver turnover. The secret may be simpler than you think: CULTURE. Gulf Winds Corporate Values center around investing in people: Humility, Integrity, Stewardship, Compassion, and Excellence. Investing in healthy relationships is also good for business! Retaining drivers is essential to providing consistent service, capacity, and opportunities to […]

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