Fleet typeIdentity
Asset-based
48 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.
Carrier profile · USDOT 242249 · MC-243576 ·
James Hamilton Construction Co
48 power unitsavg 11 yrLocal · 2 statesSILVER CITY, NM88/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-243576 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORYHAZMAT
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
48Power units
7 observed · MCS-150
3Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
11.0Avg age (yr)
2005–2025 · vPIC
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Load decision ·
Clear to load
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In good standing · 4
Active operating authorityActive for-hire authority is on file with FMCSA.Insurance on fileBIPD (liability) insurance is on file with FMCSA.Established 43 yearsOperating authority has been on file since 1984.Out-of-service rates below national averageBoth vehicle and driver OOS rates beat the national benchmark across 17 inspections.
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersTypical
11 yr
Model years 2005–2025 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
42 yr unchanged
Same registration since 1984 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
Cross-border activity
No border inspections on record
17 other inspections in border states, with no named crossing match.
A named inspection location does not confirm a border transit or operating authority. Counts cover retained inspection records.
Verification summary
JAMES HAMILTON CONSTRUCTION CO (USDOT 242249) has a Vektor safety score of 88/100 and a Clear to load verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record. FMCSA profile data as of Aug 16, 2026.
The carrier holds active contract for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I. FMCSA authority data as of Sep 3, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $1,000,000 limit in force from ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY effective May 1, 2026 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot. FMCSA insurance data as of Aug 16, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 21.4% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA safety data as of Sep 17, 2026.
The carrier received 14 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 14 vehicle-level and 14 driver-level — across 2 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA operations data as of Sep 17, 2026.
The carrier has 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months and 1 fatal crash across the full FMCSA crash record available. FMCSA safety data as of Sep 17, 2026.
It reports 48 power units and 20 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Sep 26, 2024. FMCSA identity data as of Sep 3, 2026.
It has an FMCSA safety rating of Satisfactory assigned Jan 7, 2008 in the federal record. FMCSA identity data as of Sep 3, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is JAMES HAMILTON CONSTRUCTION CO's USDOT number?
JAMES HAMILTON CONSTRUCTION CO's USDOT number is 242249, and its motor carrier number is MC-243576.
Is JAMES HAMILTON CONSTRUCTION CO authorized to operate?
FMCSA authority data as of Sep 3, 2026. JAMES HAMILTON CONSTRUCTION CO is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is JAMES HAMILTON CONSTRUCTION CO's safety record?
JAMES HAMILTON CONSTRUCTION CO has a 21.4% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 17 roadside inspections, with 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 88/100 (tier: clear).
How big is JAMES HAMILTON CONSTRUCTION CO's fleet?
JAMES HAMILTON CONSTRUCTION CO operates 48 power units and 20 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is JAMES HAMILTON CONSTRUCTION CO based?
JAMES HAMILTON CONSTRUCTION CO is based in SILVER CITY, NM, with roadside inspections recorded across 2 states.
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