JAMES HAMILTON CONSTRUCTION CO
USDOT 242249 • 17 S RIDGE RD, SILVER CITY, NM, 88061
ACTIVEMotor CarrierProperty Broker
Authority:1 active
Insurance:2 current
BOC-3:On file
Safety Rating:S
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
USDOT
242,249
Status
ACTIVE
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier, Property Broker
State
Phone
5753881546
Email
Power Units (MCS-150)
48
Drivers (MCS-150)
20
Safety Rating
S
MCS-150 Mileage
177,273
BOC-3 Agent
Physical Address
17 S RIDGE RD, SILVER CITY, NM, 88061
Mailing Address
PO BOX 1287, SILVER CITY, NM, 88062
Contact
Phone: 5753881546
Email: [email protected]
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Contract Carrier — Active
Active Authority
1
Revoked / Inactive
0
Authority Types
3
Insurance Policies
2 active
Latest: May 1, 2009
BOC-3 Filing
On file
Operating Authority
fmcsa-authhistApr 5, 2026
Active Insurance (2)
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| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BAP3888953 | ON FILE | May 1, 2009 | May 1, 2025 |
| CONTINENTAL CASUALTY CO. | BIPD | 800031628 | ON FILE | Jul 1, 1991 | Jul 1, 1998 |
Insurance History (2 canceled/expired)
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| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MOUNTAIN STATES MUTUAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BAP000010207 | CANCELLED | Jul 1, 1998 | Sep 24, 2009 |
| MOUNTAIN STATES MUTUAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BAP000010207 | REPLACED | Jul 1, 1998 | May 1, 2009 |
Insurance Events Timeline
fmcsa-insur-hist
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BAP3888953 | BIPD/Primary | May 1, 2025 | May 1, 2025 |
| TERM/CANCL | MOUNTAIN STATES MUTUAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BAP000010207 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 24, 2009 | Sep 24, 2009 |
| TERM/REPL | MOUNTAIN STATES MUTUAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BAP000010207 | BIPD/Primary | May 1, 2009 | May 1, 2009 |
| TERM/REPL | CONTINENTAL CASUALTY CO. | 800031628 | BIPD | Jul 1, 1998 | Jul 1, 1998 |
Authority Action History (5 events)
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| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC243576 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 28, 2009 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 4, 2009 |
| MC243576 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 16, 2005 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 8, 2005 |
| MC243576 | PROPERTY BROKER | DISMISSED | Oct 2, 1996 | — | Unknown |
| MC243576 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | DISMISSED | Oct 2, 1996 | — | Unknown |
| MC243576 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Jan 3, 1992 | — | Unknown |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Driver Fitness
N/A
Hours of Service
N/A
Unsafe Driving
N/A
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspections
12
Violations
22
3 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
25.0%
Above nat'l avg (23.4%)
Driver OOS %
0.0%
Power Units (MCS-150)
48
Drivers (MCS-150)
20
Crash Records
7
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
1
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
3
Apr
May
Jun
2
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
1
Dec
1
Jan
Feb
1
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 12 of 12 inspection records
Inspection Activity Map
2 states • 12 inspections
None Low Medium High🚛 Home base
Violation Summary (22 violations from 12 inspections)
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| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3 | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2RG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS1 | Speeding 1-5 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.11TL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11TU | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55C1 | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45DLUV | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 1 | 1 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.17(b) | Lamps and reflectors inadequate | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
Vehicle OOS Rate
25.0%vs nat'l 23.4%
+1.6 pts above avg
Driver OOS Rate
0.0%vs nat'l 6.7%
-6.7 pts below avg
Violations / Inspection
1.83vs nat'l 1.80
On par with national average
National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.
Inspection History (12 inspections)
fmcsa-inspectionsApr 5, 2026
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
9 total · 22.2% OOS
2024-112026-03
InspectionsOOS
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Vehicle Maintenance17 · 3 OOS
Recent Crashes
7 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Total Crashes
7
Fatalities
1
Fatal crashes on record
Injuries
11
Across 6 crashes
Tow-Aways
6
Crash History (7 records)
fmcsa-crash-fileApr 5, 2026
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 11, 2025 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 2 | WELLMAN | NOT REPORTED | ...903631 | JAMES HAMILTON CONSTRUCTION CO |
| Jul 31, 2017 | NM | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 7, 2015 | NM | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 3, 2013 | NM | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 16, 2011 | NM | FATAL | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 30, 2005 | NM | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| May 31, 1994 | NM | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
12 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
May 1, 2025
InsuranceInsurance term/repl
ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Sep 24, 2009
InsuranceInsurance term/cancl
MOUNTAIN STATES MUTUAL CASUALTY COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
May 1, 2009
InsuranceInsurance term/repl
MOUNTAIN STATES MUTUAL CASUALTY COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jul 1, 1998
InsuranceInsurance term/repl
CONTINENTAL CASUALTY CO. • BIPD
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