Carrier profile · USDOT 242249 · MC243576 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

James Hamilton Construction Co

Silver City, NM · Interstate for-hire carrier · Since 1984
Authority active$1M BIPD on fileSatisfactory ratingHazmat
Cargo carriedBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsLiquids/GasesConstruction
48
Power units
20
Drivers
14
Inspections · 24 mo
1
Crashes · 24 mo
177K
Annual miles
42 yr
Registered
95
/ 100
Clear to load

Operating legally, with one flag to weigh

Authority and insurance are in order. MCS-150 not updated in over 2 years: FMCSA requires a biennial update.

How we scored it · 5 factors
Operating authority20/20
Insurance20/20
Out-of-service rates20/20
Crashes & rating20/20
Continuity & identity15/20

Composite of public FMCSA authority, insurance, inspection and crash records weighted against the national fleet. Decision support, not an official FMCSA safety rating.

Safety

FMCSA inspections & crashes · 24 mo · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Vehicle out-of-service
21.4%▼ below avg
National 22.26% · 3 of 14 inspections
Driver out-of-service
0.0%▼ below avg
National 6.67% · 0 of 14 inspections
Crashes
1
0 fatal1 injury1 tow-away
Crash rate 2.82 per 1M mi
Total inspections
14
Driver inspections
14
Vehicle inspections
14
People injured
2
Fatalities
0
FMCSA rating
Satisfactory (2008)

Enforcement

FMCSA closed cases

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Carrier
Active
Broker
None
Docket
MC243576
Revocation pending
No
Contract Carrier (Property)

Coverage vs federal minimum

BIPD liability$1,000,000
$750K required minimum (49 CFR 387.9)
CargoNot required
Broker bond / trust (BMC-84/85)Required, not on file

Filings on record

  1. May 1, 2026Liability (BIPD) · Arch Insurance Company · $1,000,000

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
48
Power units
48
Trucks
9
Tractors owned
29
Trailers owned
20
Drivers
20
CDL drivers
Registered to haul hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstatePrivate PropertyAuthorized for Hire
Cargo carried
Building MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsLiquids/GasesConstruction
Annual mileage
177,273 mi (2024)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
242249
MC / docket
MC-243576
Legal name
James Hamilton Construction Co
DBA
—
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Feb 2, 1984
Last MCS-150
Sep 26, 2024
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Drivers (CDL)
20 (20)
Hazmat
Yes
Business type
Corporation

Fraud & network signals

For review, not a verdict.

No prior revocation
FMCSA shows no link to a previously revoked authority.
Unique phone number
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Unique email address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Unique street address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.

Frequently asked

What is James Hamilton Construction Co's USDOT number?

James Hamilton Construction Co's USDOT number is 242249 and its docket number is MC243576.

Is James Hamilton Construction Co authorized to operate?

Yes. FMCSA shows active carrier operating authority.

What is James Hamilton Construction Co's safety record?

Over the last 24 months: 14 roadside inspections, a 21.4% vehicle and 0.0% driver out-of-service rate, and 1 reportable crash (0 fatal). FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory.

How big is James Hamilton Construction Co's fleet?

48 power units and 20 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Sep 26, 2024.

What insurance does James Hamilton Construction Co carry?

$1,000,000 in BIPD liability coverage is on file with Arch Insurance Company.

Where is James Hamilton Construction Co located?

James Hamilton Construction Co is located at 17 S Ridge Rd, Silver City, NM, 88061. Phone: (575) 388-1546.

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Source: FMCSA public records via the U.S. DOT Open Data Portal. Carrier Search presents the federal record and computed signals for decision support only. It is not an FMCSA safety rating and not a recommendation to use or avoid any carrier. Verify authority and insurance before tendering.