Upstaging Inc
USDOT 156881 · MC-177822 · Sycamore, Illinois · Interstate for-hire carrier · 100–249 power units
Upstaging Inc is a corporation based in Sycamore, Illinois, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 195 power units and 190 drivers, which ranks it #191 by fleet size among 1,090 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in Illinois. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 150 times – about 0.8 inspections per power unit. 8.3% of vehicle inspections and 0.0% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 18.8% and 2.6% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 9 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (1 injury, 1 fatality, 8 tow-away), or 4.6 per 100 power units versus 4.5 for its size band. Crash counts in FMCSA data do not indicate fault. Its registered cargo types are general freight.
Is this your company?
Claim the Upstaging Inc profile to add a verified badge, your logo, website, service area, lanes, equipment photos and a direct quote-request contact. Featured carriers are shown first on the Sycamore and Illinois pages. Government data on this page is never changed – your additions are shown in a separate, clearly labeled section.
Claim this profile – from $29 Get the Illinois carrier list (CSV)
Registration and contact
| Legal name | Upstaging Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 156881 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-177822 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 821 Park Avenue, Sycamore, IL 60178 |
| Phone | (815) 899-9888 |
| First registered | Jun 1, 1974 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Jan 14, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 156881.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 190 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 239 | 0 | 0 |
- 0.97 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 1.3 trailers per tractor.
- 10,375,641 miles reported for 2025 – about 53,208 miles per power unit vs a 41,613 median for 100–249-unit fleets.
- 100% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 190 CDL drivers; 188 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 2 within 100 miles.
Safety record
Roadside inspections Sep 25, 2024 – Sep 24, 2026; crashes Nov 1, 2024 – Oct 31, 2026. Benchmarks: 100–249-unit for-hire carriers nationally (2,611) and Illinois carriers with 50+ units (1,090).
| Measure | Upstaging Inc | Same size, US | IL average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 8.3% | 18.8% | 22.2% | 56% lower than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 0.0% | 2.6% | 2.9% | none recorded |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 4.6 | 4.5 | 5.7 | about average |
| Inspections | 150 | 150 with a driver check, 72 with a vehicle check, 39 BASIC violations recorded | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated Oct 15, 1987) | |||
Cargo carried
Similar carriers in Illinois
Closest fleet size and cargo mix among Illinois carriers in this directory.
| Carrier | City | Power units | Drivers | Inspections (24 mo) | Vehicle OOS | Crashes (24 mo) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fenix Transporting Inc USDOT 3095016 | Mt Prospect | 200 | 200 | 12 | 25.0% | 1 |
| Akabolot Corp USDOT 4160640 | Lincolnshire | 200 | 200 | 52 | 27.6% | 1 |
| Daniko Trans Inc USDOT 3913355 | Palatine | 190 | 198 | 110 | 20.0% | 3 |
| Economy Logistics LLC USDOT 3708594 | Glendale Hts | 201 | 500 | 19 | 12.5% | 1 |
| Stellar Cargo Inc USDOT 3273277 | Vernon Hills | 203 | 205 | 349 | 18.6% | 10 |
| Mns1 Express Inc USDOT 2510681 | Plainfield | 186 | 170 | 323 | 29.3% | 18 |
Other carriers near Sycamore
| Carrier | City | Power units | Drivers | Inspections (24 mo) | Vehicle OOS | Crashes (24 mo) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price Rite Transport LLC USDOT 2531368 | Elgin | 1,254 | 515 | 1,382 | 23.8% | 63 |
| Crystal Clean, LLC USDOT 831633 | Hoffman Estates | 978 | 820 | 715 | 9.4% | 25 |
| Orozco Trucking Inc USDOT 1341816 | Elgin | 598 | 614 | 1,372 | 8.8% | 33 |
| Ig Transportation Inc USDOT 1928967 | Addison | 483 | 388 | 848 | 8.5% | 18 |
| VS Carriers Inc USDOT 2156343 | Huntley | 410 | 405 | 959 | 30.9% | 45 |
| Luka Transportation Inc USDOT 2426099 | Villa Park | 410 | 200 | 344 | 27.6% | 21 |
| R & M Freight Inc USDOT 1091106 | Bensenville | 352 | 283 | 149 | 35.1% | 13 |
| Mainfreight Inc USDOT 1538326 | Carol Stream | 341 | 341 | 479 | 16.6% | 9 |
Browse
FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Upstaging Inc?
Upstaging Inc is registered with USDOT number 156881 and operating authority MC-177822.
How many trucks does Upstaging Inc have?
It reports 195 power units (190 tractors, 5 straight trucks) and 239 trailers, with 190 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Jan 14, 2026).
Where is Upstaging Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in Sycamore, Illinois 60178.
What is the out-of-service rate of Upstaging Inc?
Over 24 months, 8.3% of vehicle inspections and 0.0% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 18.8% vehicle, 2.6% driver).
Source: FMCSA Company Census File, SMS inspection file and Crash File (data.transportation.gov), refreshed 2026-11-04. Figures are as reported to FMCSA and may lag. How we calculate these numbers. Spotted an error? Carriers update their record with FMCSA via the MCS-150 form; see corrections.