UPSTAGING INC
195-unit general-freight carrier based in Sycamore, IL. Current peer-cohort grade: A (strong).
- USDOT
- 156881
- MC
- MC177822
- Based
- Sycamore, IL
- Contact
- 8158999888 · pmaggio@upstaging.com
What this carrier is
UPSTAGING INC is a large-fleet general-freight carrier based in Sycamore, IL. Operating footprint: 195 power units, 190 drivers. The carrier runs over-the-road lanes and holds active MC177822 authority. FMCSA lists General freight as the sole cargo classification on file — a single flag often reflects a dedicated operation rather than the full scope of freight moved. FMCSA safety rating on file: Satisfactory (Oct 15, 1987).
Fleet composition on file: 5 owned trucks, 190 owned tractors, 239 owned trailers.
For shippers and brokers: this carrier reads as low-risk on peer-cohort measures with no acute or critical flags in the current window.
At a glance
Safety record
Grade shown here is ProHRHQ analysis based on public FMCSA data. It is not an official FMCSA safety rating. The authoritative federal record is on FMCSA SAFER/SMS.
Current peer-cohort snapshot based on public FMCSA BASIC measures. Peer cohort: 40 motor carriers operating 195 power units.
No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
The strongest signal is Driver Fitness at 0.0% of peer cohort average — well under norm. Combined with a clean acute-flag picture, that supports the A grade. Main caution: nothing stands out as disqualifying on this record.
| BASIC | Carrier (3yr, weighted) | Cohort avg | vs. cohort | Acute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 44 | 82.00 | 53.7% | No |
| Hours-of-Service | 3 | 37.83 | 7.9% | No |
| Driver Fitness | 0 | 13.22 | 0.0% | No |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0 | 0.03 | 0.0% | No |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 29 | 185.11 | 15.7% | No |
| Hazmat | 0 | 2.56 | 0.0% | n/a |
Against similarly sized 195-power-unit peers, this carrier is below cohort average in Unsafe Driving, Hours-of-Service, Driver Fitness, Controlled Substances/Alcohol, and Vehicle Maintenance.
Inspection and violation record
Last 3 years of public roadside history for USDOT 156881: 208 inspections across 38 states. Most recent inspection: Apr 15, 2026 in NM.
| BASIC | Violations (3 yr) |
|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 35 |
| Hours-of-Service | 2 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 27 |
| Total violations | 65 (10 out-of-service) |
Crash record (3 yr): 6 reportable crashes , 1 with reported injuries , 1 with fatalities . Most recent: Nov 21, 2025.
What this carrier likely fits
This is a general-freight carrier that runs over-the-road lanes, primarily interstate over 100 miles, at a large fleet scale, with general freight on the FMCSA cargo classification list.
Drawn from FMCSA-reported cargo classifications, route profile, and fleet composition. Not a substitute for direct confirmation of equipment and lane capability with the carrier.
Key takeaways
- Grade A (strong) against 40 peer carriers operating 195 power units.
- No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
- 138 inspections in the 24-month SMS window (5 vehicle OOS).
- Three-year public record: 65 violations, 6 reportable crashes (1 involving fatalities).
- Driver Fitness is the strongest area — 0.0% of peer cohort average (well under norm).
- Operates as a large-fleet general-freight carrier running over-the-road lanes with 195 power units on file.
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