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Carrier profile · USDOT 4128077 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Ground Up Gears LLC

Smithboro, IL · Intrastate (Non-Hazmat) for-hire carrier · Since 2023
No MC authorityNot rated by FMCSANo hazmat
Cargo carriedLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberMachinery, Large ObjectsGrain, Feed, Hay
View on FMCSA SAFERCall (618) 267-1683
1
Power units
2
Drivers
1
Inspections · 24 mo
0
Crashes · 24 mo
—
Annual miles
3 yr
Registered
95
/ 100
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MCS-150 not updated in over 2 years: FMCSA requires a biennial update.

How we scored it · 5 factors
Operating authority20/20
Insurance20/20
Out-of-service rates20/20
Crashes & rating20/20
Continuity & identity15/20

Composite of public FMCSA authority, insurance, inspection and crash records weighted against the national fleet. Decision support, not an official FMCSA safety rating.

Safety

FMCSA inspections & crashes · 24 mo · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Vehicle out-of-service
—
National 22.26% · 0 of 0 inspections · needs 3+
Driver out-of-service
—
National 6.67% · 0 of 1 inspections · needs 3+
Crashes
0
0 fatal0 injury0 tow-away
0 injured · 0 killed
Total inspections
1
Driver inspections
1
Vehicle inspections
0
People injured
0
Fatalities
0
FMCSA rating
Not rated

Enforcement

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026

No operating authority (MC/FF docket) on file. Private and intrastate carriers don't need one; interstate for-hire carriers and brokers do.

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
1
Power units
1
Trucks
1
Tractors owned
2
Trailers owned
2
Drivers
2
CDL drivers
Not registered for hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
Intrastate (Non-Hazmat)Authorized for HireExempt for Hire
Cargo carried
Logs, Poles, Beams, LumberMachinery, Large ObjectsGrain, Feed, Hay
Annual mileage
Not reported

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
4128077
MC / docket
None
Legal name
Ground Up Gears LLC
DBA
—
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Intrastate (Non-Hazmat)
First registered
Sep 7, 2023
Last MCS-150
Sep 7, 2023
Safety rating
Not rated
Drivers (CDL)
2 (2)
Hazmat
No
Business type
—

Fraud & network signals

For review, not a verdict.

No prior revocation
FMCSA shows no link to a previously revoked authority.
Shared phone number
Same phone number as 1 other active USDOT.
Shared email address
Same email address as 1 other active USDOT.
Shared street address
Same street address as 1 other active USDOT.
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Frequently asked

What is Ground Up Gears LLC's USDOT number?

Ground Up Gears LLC's USDOT number is 4128077.

Is Ground Up Gears LLC authorized to operate?

It does not hold MC operating authority, which private and intrastate carriers do not need.

What is Ground Up Gears LLC's safety record?

Over the last 24 months: 1 roadside inspections, and 0 reportable crashes (0 fatal). Not rated by FMCSA.

How big is Ground Up Gears LLC's fleet?

1 power unit and 2 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Sep 7, 2023.

Where is Ground Up Gears LLC located?

Ground Up Gears LLC is located at 896 Pheasant Rd, Smithboro, IL, 62284-1107. Phone: (618) 267-1683.

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