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Carrier profile · USDOT 242249 · MC-243576 · Updated 06/13/2026

JAMES HAMILTON CONSTRUCTION CO

48 power unitsavg 11 yrLocal · 2 statesSILVER CITY, NM
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-243576 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORYHAZMAT
Verified linksdignpave.comFMCSA SAFERCallEmail
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
48Power units
7 observed · MCS-150
3Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
11.0Avg age (yr)
2005–2025 · vPIC
Call dispatch(575) 388-1546Email dispatchREGULATIONS@dignpave.com

Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · 2026-06-13

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Operating, but with flags a broker should weigh before tendering freight.

Active operating authorityInsurance on fileVehicle out-of-service rate above average
USDOT registration42 yr registered
Active for-hire
Insurance (BIPD)On file
FMCSA L&I
Vehicle OOS · 24-mo23.1%
▲ 22.26% nat'l
Crashes · fatal1
1 in 24 mo
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet typeIdentity

Asset-based

48 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.

Fleet age vs peersTypical

11 yr

Model years 2005–2025 · peer benchmark computing.

Identity stabilityStable

42 yr unchanged

Same registration since 1984 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.

AI readLocal operator, 42-yr registration, 23% vehicle OOS — review first.Full read

Is JAMES HAMILTON CONSTRUCTION CO safe to work with?

Is JAMES HAMILTON CONSTRUCTION CO safe to load? JAMES HAMILTON CONSTRUCTION CO (USDOT 242249, MC-243576) is an active asset-based motor carrier based in SILVER CITY, NM, operating 48 power units and 20 drivers. Operating authority has been active 42 years (past the 24-month broker-confidence threshold). Across 16 roadside inspections, its vehicle out-of-service rate over the last 24 months is 23.1% (above the 22.26% national average), with 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months. FMCSA rates it Satisfactory. Vektor rates it review before loading (81/100), with the leading concern: fatal crash on record. Source: FMCSA SAFER/MCMIS, last updated 2026-06-13.

FMCSA fields + Vektor analysis · updated 2026-06-13
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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?

As of 2026-06-13, 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 23.1% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 16 roadside inspections, with 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 81/100 (tier: review).

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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