Purple Squirrel · FMCSA Background Report
FOUNTAIN'S GARAGE INC
DOT 6555 · MC 116899 · Carrier
Report DateAugust 19, 2026
⚠️CAUTION — flags found, review before proceeding
Always call back on the FMCSA-registered number (203-469-6407) — not the number that contacted you. Scammers impersonate legitimate carriers and brokers.
Company Information
Legal NameFOUNTAIN'S GARAGE INC
Registered Since06/01/1974
Entity TypeCarrier
Registered Address117 STILES ST, NEW HAVEN, CT, 06512
Phone203-469-6407
MCS-150 Filed06/20/2005
Risk Assessment
MCS-150 last filed 21+ years ago — may be inactive
Authority held for 52.3 years
Active FMCSA authority: Authorized to operate
Authority & Licensing
Docket NumberMC116899
Broker AuthorityNone
Common CarrierNone
Contract CarrierNone
Liability Insurance$2,000,000
Bond / InsurerLIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.
Policy / Bond #AV1-312-256456-013
Insurance & Bond Filings
| Type | Company | Policy # | Coverage | Effective | Status |
|---|
| 91X |
LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. |
AV1-312-256456-013 |
$1,000,000 |
08/22/2003 |
Active |
| BIPD/Primary |
THE RELIANCE INSURANCE CO. |
JK 252 8333 |
$750,000 |
04/25/1994 |
Replaced 08/22/2003 |
| CARGO |
THE RELIANCE INSURANCE CO. |
JK 2528333 |
$750,000 |
04/25/1994 |
Cancelled 11/13/2003 |
Fleet & Safety
Power Units4
Drivers4
Safety RatingS (2004-10-25)
Cargo Carried
motoveh, Drive Away / Towaway
US Inspections (24 months)
| Inspections | Out of Service | Out of Service % |
|---|
| 0 |
0 |
0% |
US Crashes (24 months)
| Fatal | Injury | Tow | Total |
|---|
| 0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Other Companies at This Address
No other FMCSA-registered entities found at this address — clean address signal.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is FOUNTAIN'S GARAGE INC authorized to operate?
FOUNTAIN'S GARAGE INC (DOT 6555, MC 116899) is on file with FMCSA. Current status: CAUTION — flags found, review before proceeding.
Is FOUNTAIN'S GARAGE INC safe to book a load with?
FMCSA's official safety rating is "S". This report also checks insurance, authority history, and other risk signals FMCSA's rating alone won't show you.
What is FOUNTAIN'S GARAGE INC's DOT number?
FOUNTAIN'S GARAGE INC's FMCSA identifiers: DOT 6555, MC 116899.
How do I contact FOUNTAIN'S GARAGE INC?
The phone number on file with FMCSA is 203-469-6407.