James Hamilton Trucking LLC
Columbia, MD
Profile data updated Dec 18, 2024 from official FMCSA records
Trust Score
Healthy
FMCSA data ↓
4
Power Units
4
Drivers
FMCSA since 1990 (35 yrs)
Authority Age
C
Safety Rating
Company Overview
JAMES HAMILTON TRUCKING LLC is an active carrier & broker registered with the FMCSA since August 1990. Based in Columbia, MD, they operate a fleet of 4 power units with 4 CDL drivers. They are classified as Interstate and operate interstate (within 100 miles). Their inferred equipment specialization is Box Truck.
Equipment Analysis
Based on FMCSA cargo authorization flags and roadside-inspection vehicle records, James Hamilton Trucking LLC operates the following equipment types:
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Fleet Breakdown
| Equipment | Owned | Term Leased | Trip Leased | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trucks | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
Authorized Cargo Types
James Hamilton Trucking LLC is authorized to transport the following 1 cargo type:
Operations Scope
CDL Drivers: 4
MCS-150 Mileage: 120,000 miles (2023)
Driver Information
4
Total Drivers
4
CDL Drivers
4
Interstate Drivers
Vehicles Operated by JAMES HAMILTON TRUCKING LLC
3 trucks identified from FMCSA inspection records. Last update: Sep 9, 2025.
What this fleet looks like
Top makes on record: Peterbilt, Mack, Western Star. Fleet data is from FMCSA roadside inspection records (24-month rolling). Trucks that haven't been inspected recently may not appear.
Equipment mix (1 vehicle type)
| Vehicle type | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| STRAIGHT TRUCK | 3 | 100% |
Vehicle makes (3 brands on record)
| Make | Vehicles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Peterbilt | 1 | 33% |
| Mack | 1 | 33% |
| Western Star | 1 | 33% |
Spec sheets, common recalls & complaints for the truck models this carrier operates.
License plates on file (3 shown)
Recent active vehicles (3 shown)
Fleet data is aggregated from FMCSA roadside inspection records (24-month rolling window). Vehicles inspected under this carrier's DOT number are listed. A VIN can appear under multiple carriers over its lifetime if leased, sold, or operated by different fleets at different times. Recall status is VIN-specific — use the NHTSA recall lookup linked on each vehicle above to see whether a given VIN has open (unremedied) recalls, or verify with the OEM dealer.
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Safety Performance
Good
Below national average OOS rates
O Trucking Safety Grade
5
Inspections
24 months
22
Violations
Total found
1
Out of Service
Orders issued
Out-of-Service Rates vs National Average
✓ Better than national average (-6.2%)
✓ Better than national average (-2.8%)
Out-of-service rates follow FMCSA's definition: the share of relevant roadside inspections in which at least one out-of-service order was issued. Vehicle rates use level 1, 2 and 5 inspections; driver rates use level 1, 2, 3 and 6. National averages are computed from the same FMCSA inspection data.
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/09/2025 | MD | Full | 5 | ✓ |
| 09/08/2025 | MD | Walk-Around | 3 | ✓ |
| 06/30/2025 | MD | Walk-Around | 1 | ✓ |
| 05/30/2025 | MD | Walk-Around | 6 | ✓ |
| 10/14/2024 | US | Walk-Around | 7 | 1 |
Inspection data from FMCSA (24-month window). Updated daily. View full inspection history on FMCSA →
Violation Breakdown
A single inspection can produce more than one out-of-service order, so this is a count of orders, not a rate. See the FMCSA vehicle and driver out-of-service rates in Safety Performance above.
Insurance & Bonding
BIPD
$1 Million
AGENCY INSURANCE COMPANY OF MARYLAND, INC
Cargo
Not on file
Bond
Not on file
| Type | Insurance Company | Form | Policy # | Coverage | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIPD | AGENCY INSURANCE COMPANY OF MARYLAND, INC | 91X | CA 0066672 | $1 Million | 04/28/2026 |
View Insurance History (20 past records)
| Type | Company | Policy # | Effective | Cancelled | Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | CA 8403311 | 02/27/2013 | 10/02/2014 | TERM/CANCL | |
| AGENCY INSURANCE COMPANY OF MARYLAND, INC | CA 0002910 | 08/21/2018 | 09/22/2018 | TERM/CANCL | |
| VICTORIA FIRE & CASUALTY COMPANY | 1841368 | 08/22/2014 | 09/06/2015 | CANCEL | |
| AGENCY INSURANCE COMPANY OF MARYLAND, INC | CA 0002910 | 08/21/2018 | 08/24/2018 | TERM/REPL | |
| PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | CA 8403311 | 02/27/2013 | 08/22/2014 | TERM/REPL | |
| AGENCY INSURANCE COMPANY OF MARYLAND, INC | CA 0002910 | 06/06/2019 | 08/21/2019 | TERM/CANCL | |
| AGENCY INSURANCE COMPANY OF MARYLAND, INC | CA 0002910 | 07/16/2018 | 08/21/2018 | CANCEL | |
| AGENCY INSURANCE COMPANY OF MARYLAND, INC | CA 0002910 | 07/05/2019 | 08/04/2019 | TERM/CANCL | |
| AGENCY INSURANCE COMPANY OF MARYLAND, INC | CA 0002910 | 06/06/2019 | 07/05/2019 | TERM/REPL | |
| AGENCY INSURANCE COMPANY OF MARYLAND, INC | CA 0002910 | 02/06/2019 | 07/02/2019 | TERM/CANCL | |
| ERIE INSURANCE EXCHANGE | Q06 2940066 | 06/29/2019 | 06/29/2020 | TERM/REPL | |
| ERIE INSURANCE EXCHANGE | Q06 2940066 | 06/29/2020 | 06/29/2020 | TERM/REPL | |
| AGENCY INSURANCE COMPANY OF MARYLAND, INC | CA 0002910 | 07/05/2019 | 06/29/2019 | TERM/REPL | |
| AGENCY INSURANCE COMPANY OF MARYLAND, INC | CA 0002910 | 02/06/2019 | 06/06/2019 | TERM/REPL | |
| ERIE INSURANCE EXCHANGE | Q06 2940066 | 06/29/2020 | 04/28/2026 | TERM/REPL | |
| AGENCY INSURANCE COMPANY OF MARYLAND, INC | CA 0002910 | 08/24/2018 | 03/04/2019 | TERM/CANCL | |
| PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | CA 8403311 | 01/20/2012 | 02/27/2013 | TERM/REPL | |
| PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | CA02866732 | 01/25/2017 | 02/07/2017 | CANCEL | |
| AGENCY INSURANCE COMPANY OF MARYLAND, INC | CA 0002910 | 08/24/2018 | 02/06/2019 | TERM/REPL | |
| PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | CA 2866732 | 09/20/2016 | 01/25/2017 | CANCEL |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What equipment does JAMES HAMILTON TRUCKING LLC operate?
Based on their FMCSA cargo classifications and fleet data, JAMES HAMILTON TRUCKING LLC is inferred to operate: Box Truck.
Is JAMES HAMILTON TRUCKING LLC's authority currently active?
JAMES HAMILTON TRUCKING LLC currently holds active operating authority with the FMCSA.
How long has JAMES HAMILTON TRUCKING LLC been in business?
JAMES HAMILTON TRUCKING LLC has been registered with the FMCSA since August 1990, making their authority approximately 35 years, 11 months old.
Where is JAMES HAMILTON TRUCKING LLC located?
JAMES HAMILTON TRUCKING LLC is physically located at 6110 TRIANGLE DRIVE, COLUMBIA, MD 21044.
Roadside Inspection History 5 records
Individual inspections from FMCSA Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Last 24 months. Updated monthly.
What this means
JAMES HAMILTON TRUCKING LLC has been inspected 5 times by state troopers and DOT inspectors in the past 24 months. Most inspections happened in MD, US. Out of these, 1 inspections (about 20%) resulted in an out-of-service order — meaning the truck or driver was held until a violation was fixed. The national average vehicle out-of-service rate is roughly 21%. The most frequently cited violation is 392.2-SLLTCD — 4 times in this window.
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-09-09 | MD | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 5 | — |
| 2025-09-08 | MD | Level 2 · Walk-around | 3 | — |
| 2025-06-30 | MD | Level 2 · Walk-around | 1 | — |
| 2025-05-30 | MD | Level 2 · Walk-around | 6 | — |
| 2024-10-14 | US | Level 2 · Walk-around | 7 | OOS · 1 |
Most-Cited Violations
Top 10 violation types across this carrier's roadside inspections. Cards in red triggered an out-of-service order — the most serious outcome.
Roadside Violation Profile
18 individual violations from FMCSA roadside inspections (rolling 24 months) are itemised for JAMES HAMILTON TRUCKING LLC, of which 1 (6%) placed a driver or vehicle out of service. Itemised records can lag FMCSA's per-inspection totals shown in Violation Breakdown.
| BASIC category | Violations | Out-of-service |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 14 | 1 |
| Unsafe Driving | 4 | 0 |
Source: FMCSA roadside-inspection violation records (rolling 24-month summary). Counts reflect citations across all inspections under this carrier's DOT number; see Inspection History for individual inspection events. Violation severity and CSA percentile scores are shown in the Safety & Compliance section.
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Carrier History & Continuity
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Other USDOT Registrations Sharing Officer Names (5)
Officer names listed on this carrier's MCS-150 also appear on the following USDOT registrations in FMCSA's public database. Common names may match unrelated individuals; this is a research starting point, not an accusation. Always verify directly with FMCSA before drawing conclusions.
JAMES ANDREW NICHOLAS HAMILTON TRUST
DOT 4433699 · BUFFALO, WY
THE HAMILTON GROUP LLC
DOT 3794405 · GARNER, NC
D&H EXPRESS TRUCKING LLC
DOT 3769102 · JACKSONVILLE, FL
M&K EXPRESS LLC
DOT 3688176 · MILWAUKEE, WI
3-H TRUCKING INCORPORATED
DOT 3420466 · OAK GROVE, LA
About this data: All entries above come from FMCSA's public USDOT registry (MCS-150 filings). We surface name and address overlaps so shippers, brokers, and insurers can perform their own due diligence. The presence of an entry here does not imply wrongdoing by any party.
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