James Hamilton Trucking LLC Safety Record
DOT# 419120 · Columbia, MD 21044 · 4434596644
Good safety record — scored 30/100. Below-average out-of-service rates and few crashes.
Last inspected 09/09/2025
Safety Score Breakdown · 30/100 points
Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?
According to FMCSA records, James Hamilton Trucking LLC (DOT# 419120) in Columbia, Maryland has 11 inspections on record with 50 violations and a 72.7% vehicle out-of-service rate. Safety grade: B. Active common authority.
Out-of-Service Rates vs. National Average
An out-of-service (OOS) violation means a vehicle or driver was found unsafe to operate during a roadside inspection and was prohibited from continuing until the issue was corrected.
Violation Categories · 50 total violations
FMCSA groups violations into Behavioral Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs). Each violation found during a roadside inspection is classified into a category that reflects the type of safety risk.
Inspection History · 11 records
FMCSA inspections range from Level 1 (full vehicle and driver examination) to Level 6 (enhanced motorcoach inspection). Level 1 is the most thorough; Levels 2 and 3 are walk-around and driver-only checks.
| Date | State | Veh OOS | Drv OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09/09/2025 | MD | 0 | 0 |
| 09/08/2025 | MD | 0 | 0 |
| 06/30/2025 | MD | 0 | 0 |
| 05/30/2025 | MD | 0 | 0 |
| 10/14/2024 | US | 1 | 0 |
| 03/13/2024 | MD | 4 | 0 |
| 12/12/2023 | MD | 1 | 0 |
| 08/23/2023 | MD | 0 | 0 |
| 06/27/2023 | MD | 2 | 0 |
| 05/16/2023 | DC | 0 | 0 |
Authority & Insurance
FMCSA operating authority permits interstate for-hire transportation. Carriers must maintain minimum insurance coverage levels to keep authority active. BIPD (bodily injury and property damage) insurance is required for all for-hire carriers.
| Type | Insurer | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| BIPD/Primary | Erie Insurance Exchange | $750 |
Fleet Profile
Power units include trucks, tractors, and other commercial motor vehicles registered to the carrier. Driver count reflects the total number of drivers reported on the carrier's MCS-150 filing.