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Carrier profile · USDOT 1283581 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

James M Hill

DBA Hills Excavating and Septic Services · Madison, WV · Intrastate (Non-Hazmat) carrier · Since 2004
No MC authorityNot rated by FMCSANo hazmat
Cargo carriedGeneral FreightBuilding MaterialsConstructionEquipment, Sewage
View on FMCSA SAFERCall (304) 369-6000
4
Power units
1
Drivers
6
Inspections · 24 mo
0
Crashes · 24 mo
35K
Annual miles
22 yr
Registered
79
/ 100
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Driver OOS well above average: 50.0% of driver inspections placed out of service vs 6.67% national. Vehicle OOS above average: 25.0% of vehicle inspections placed out of service vs 22.26% national.

How we scored it · 5 factors
Operating authority20/20
Insurance20/20
Out-of-service rates4/20
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
25.0%▲ above avg
National 22.26% · 1 of 4 inspections
Driver out-of-service
50.0%▲ above avg
National 6.67% · 3 of 6 inspections
Crashes
0
0 fatal0 injury0 tow-away
Crash rate 0.00 per 1M mi
Total inspections
6
Driver inspections
6
Vehicle inspections
4
People injured
0
Fatalities
0
FMCSA rating
Not rated

Enforcement

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026

No operating authority (MC/FF docket) on file. Private and intrastate carriers don't need one; interstate for-hire carriers and brokers do.

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
4
Power units
4
Trucks
—
Tractors owned
1
Trailers owned
1
Drivers
1
CDL drivers
Not registered for hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
Intrastate (Non-Hazmat)Private Property
Cargo carried
General FreightBuilding MaterialsConstructionEquipment, Sewage
Annual mileage
35,000 mi (2022)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
1283581
MC / docket
None
Legal name
James M Hill
DBA
Hills Excavating and Septic Services
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Intrastate (Non-Hazmat)
First registered
Sep 8, 2004
Last MCS-150
Mar 30, 2023
Safety rating
Not rated
Drivers (CDL)
1 (1)
Hazmat
No
Business type
—

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 M Hill's USDOT number?

James M Hill's USDOT number is 1283581.

Is James M Hill authorized to operate?

It does not hold MC operating authority, which private and intrastate carriers do not need.

What is James M Hill's safety record?

Over the last 24 months: 6 roadside inspections, a 25.0% vehicle and 50.0% driver out-of-service rate, and 0 reportable crashes (0 fatal). Not rated by FMCSA.

How big is James M Hill's fleet?

4 power units and 1 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Mar 30, 2023.

Where is James M Hill located?

James M Hill is located at 85 Sarah Lane, Madison, WV, 25130. Phone: (304) 369-6000.

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