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45/100
✗ Do Not Tender
No active for-hire authority. Cannot legally haul freight for hire.
The Car Guy
DOT 4196087 · MC MC1617884 · Coventry, RI
Report generated: June 11, 2026 at 12:31 PM
✗Authorized for hire?
✗Active insurance?
✗Safety record clean?
✓No fraud flags?
✓No prior revocations?
Carrier Summary

The Car Guy (DOT 4196087, MC MC1617884) is a Rhode Island-based interstate carrier headquartered in Coventry, RI. As of June 11, 2026 at 12:31 PM, operating authority is active but without for-hire authority. TruckGraph has detected 4 risk signals on this carrier, including: unsafe driving violation on record; driver qualification violation on record. TruckGraph rates this carrier "Do Not Tender" based on FMCSA compliance data, inspection history, insurance status, and network connection analysis. Last synced: June 11, 2026 at 12:31 PM.

FMCSA Public Record
The Car Guy
DOT Number4196087
MC NumberMC1617884
Street156 PILGRIM AVE
City / StateCoventry, RI 02816
Phone4014800017
Operation typeInterstate
HazmatNot authorized
Authority age2 yr 3 mo
MCS-150 filed02/17/2024
Company officerChristopher Winsor
Power units1
Total drivers4
Authority Status
Common (for-hire)Not authorized
Contract (for-hire)Not authorized
BrokerNot authorized
TruckGraph Intelligence
Risk Signals
●Unsafe driving violation on record
●Driver qualification violation on record
●No active insurance filing on record
●Required MCS-150 compliance filing overdue
✓ OFAC Sanctions: Clear
Connection Chain
DOT nullShared insurer
Revoked
OOS rate 100.0% vs. national avg 22.26% — above average
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Power Units
1
Fleet
Drivers
4
Total
Inspections
1
On record
Crashes
0
On record
OOS Rate
100.0%
↑ Avg 22.26%
Authority Age
2 yr 3 mo
Since 2024
Violation Categories — Last 24 Months
Hours of Service
1 insp (100%)
Unsafe Driving
1 insp (100%)· 1 viol
Driver Fitness
1 insp (100%)· 1 viol
Vehicle Maintenance
1 insp (100%)· 1 viol
Controlled Substances
1 insp (100%)
Inspection History
1 total · OOS rate 100.0%
DateStateLevelDriver OOSVehicle OOSResult
7/9/2024RIII04OOS
Crash History
0 total on record

No crash records on file.

Insurance Status
⚠ No active insurance filing on record
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Location
156 PILGRIM AVE, Coventry, RI, 02816 · Open in Maps →
156 PILGRIM AVE, COVENTRY, RI, 02816Open in Maps →
Authority Timeline
Authority GrantedFeb 2024
FMCSA issued operating authority
Active USDOT — No for-hire authorityCurrent
USDOT record is active but no for-hire operating authority is currently granted

Source: FMCSA compliance records, inspection data, crash records, insurance filings, and TruckGraph analysis. View methodology

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is The Car Guy authorized to operate?

The Car Guy's USDOT number is active but it does not hold operating authority for for-hire interstate operations. It may operate as a private carrier. Verify status before tendering.

What is The Car Guy's safety record?

The Car Guy has 1 roadside inspections on record with an out-of-service rate of 100.0%. Crash history shows 0 incidents. Review the full safety profile above before making a freight decision.

How many trucks does The Car Guy operate?

The Car Guy operates 1 power units with approximately 4 drivers.

Is The Car Guy insured?

Insurance filing details are not available in the current dataset. Verify directly with the carrier before tendering.

Has The Car Guy had any risk indicators?

The Car Guy has a risk score of 45/100 (High Risk) with 4 active risk signals. Review the risk section above and verify independently before tendering.

What is the DOT number for The Car Guy?

The Car Guy's DOT number is 4196087 and MC number is MC1617884. These identifiers are assigned by the FMCSA and can be used to look up this carrier in official compliance databases.

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Truck Graph. (2026). The Car Guy Safety Record, DOT 4196087. Retrieved from https://truckgraph.com/carriers/4196087
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