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JAMES HAMILTON TRUCKING LLC
Clayton, AL
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 1194076 · MC 1128439
No Safety Rating
Active 10 months · first granted 2020
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-1128439 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Progressive Specialty Ins. Co.
Safety
Not Rated
2 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active 10 months since reinstatement on December 11, 2025; first granted August 21, 2020 (6 yrs, 2 mo ago)
- Previously ordered out of service on November 7, 2021 (New Entrant Revoked - Failure of Safety Audit) — no longer active
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- 2 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1128439
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
PROGRESSIVE SPECIALTY INS. CO.
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy CA866684585
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
1194076
MC Number
MC-1128439
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
July 2, 2025
FMCSA Registration
December 15, 2003
Authority First Granted
August 21, 2020
Authority Reinstated
December 11, 2025
Annual Mileage
20,000 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
29 Lazy Acres, Clayton, AL 36016
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
James Hamilton
Cargo Types
General FreightBuilding MaterialsConstruction Materials
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
2
Driver Inspections
0
Vehicle Inspections
2
Out-of-Service Violations
0
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance6
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
Violation Rate by Category
Share of roadside inspections in FMCSA's rolling 24-month window that found a violation in each category. The individual violations are listed under each inspection in Inspection Details below. None of this is the basis of the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
2 of 2 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 2 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 2 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 2 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 2 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
GA1
KY1
Fleet & Equipment (2)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~1
of 2 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~1
seen at inspection
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Dump | Semi-trailer | 1E1F9U28XPR814284 | 2 | — |
| 1997 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DB8X5VN428887 | 2 | — |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
Inspection Details
Each roadside inspection with its violations
Inspection Records (2)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 29, 2026 | 1420001604 | PRESTON GA | II | 5 | — | N/A | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT EAST DUMP |
1XP5DB8X5VN428887 1E1F9U28XPR814284 |
AL 1196248 AL 6C008T2 |
| 392.2-SLLMF | State/Local Laws - Wheel (mud) flaps missing or defective | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.81-H | Horn - Inoperative or defective | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| 393.78 | Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 396.5B-L | Lubrication - Oil or grease leak | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| February 24, 2026 | S209000777 | GRAYSON, KY | II | 4 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT EASU |
1XP5DB8X5VN428887 1E1F9U28XPR814284 |
AL 1196248 TN U561565 |
| 393.81-H | Horn - Inoperative or defective | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth | Tires | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLIFTA | State/Local Laws - State tax/International Fuel Tax (IFTA) violation | |||||||||
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| December 11, 2025 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| October 28, 2025 | REVOKED | Common Carrier |
| June 6, 2025 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| November 4, 2024 | REVOKED | Common Carrier |
| August 28, 2024 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| April 1, 2024 | REVOKED | Common Carrier |
| November 13, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| November 7, 2023 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| September 25, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| September 14, 2023 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| March 3, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| September 25, 2025 | COMMON | On Record |
| October 1, 2024 | COMMON | On Record |
| February 26, 2024 | COMMON | On Record |
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