Gulf States Toyota
Motor Vehicle ManufacturingTexas, United States501-1000 Employees
Gulf States Toyota (GST) is a private company and among the world's largest distributors of Toyota vehicles and parts, serving more than 155 Toyota dealerships across Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Mississippi, and Louisiana. Founded in 1969 and based in the Houston area, it operates in the motor vehicle manufacturing sector as a mid-sized regional player. GST is part of The Friedkin Group, linking it to a broader corporate portfolio in the automotive field. Its core activity centers on coordinating supply and distribution to meet dealer demand for Toyota vehicles and components. The company supports training and education through partnerships with educational institutions, including collaborations with colleges to support automotive technology education, such as a 2023 collaboration with Collin College Technical Campus under GSTcareers. GST has expanded its Sealy, Texas parts distribution center to improve delivery times to dealers.