484121 — General Freight Trucking, Long-Distance, Truckload
Description
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing long-distance general freight truckload (TL) trucking. These long-distance general freight truckload carrier establishments provide full truck movement of freight from origin to destination. The shipment of freight on a truck is characterized as a full single load not combined with other shipments (as defined in the official U.S. Census Bureau 2022 NAICS Manual).
Exclusions & Cross-References
- Providing general freight long-distance, less than truckload trucking--are classified in U.S. Industry
- 484122, General Freight Trucking, Long-Distance, Less Than Truckload;
- Providing specialized freight trucking--are classified in Industry Group 4842, Specialized Freight Trucking;
- Operating independent trucking terminals--are classified in Industry 488490, Other Support Activities for
- Road Transportation;
- Providing local general freight trucking services--are classified in Industry 484110, General Freight
- Trucking, Local; and
- Providing independent truck driving services (except owner-operators)--are classified in Industry 488490,
- Other Support Activities for Road Transportation.
Overview Facts
Legacy SIC Concordance
Trace the historical mapping chain from the 1987 Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) to the modern 2022 NAICS code format.
- SIC 4213 - Trucking, Except Local (via SIC1987:4213→NAICS1997:484121→2002:484121→2007:484121→2012:484121→2017:484121→2022:484121)
Suggested Product Service Codes (Advisory)
The following Product Service Codes (PSCs) are advisory suggestions aligned with this NAICS code. Note: NAICS and PSC codes map to different dimensions of procurement (industry vs. product/service). There is no official binding 1:1 crosswalk.
- PSC V214 — Marine Passenger Service
Source: DoD DPCAP PSC Selection Tool (Ingested: 2026-06-29)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Is NAICS code 484121 valid in 2022? ▾
Yes, 484121 is a valid 6-digit 2022 NAICS national industry code representing 'General Freight Trucking, Long-Distance, Truckload' under Sector 48-49 in the official classification index.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS code 484121? ▾
The Small Business Administration (SBA) has established a small business size standard of $34,000,000 for NAICS code 484121 (General Freight Trucking, Long-Distance, Truckload), calculated based on receipts.
What is the legacy SIC equivalent for NAICS 484121? ▾
According to official Census Bureau concordance tables, NAICS code 484121 (General Freight Trucking, Long-Distance, Truckload) maps to legacy 1987 Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) codes: 4213 - Trucking, Except Local.
Related Pages & Tools
Further regulatory reference links for NAICS code 484121:
- Sector 48-49 Directory Hub — List of related industries in the Transportation and Warehousing sector.
- SIC ↔ NAICS Crosswalk Tool — Look up mappings between legacy SIC codes and modern classifications.
- NAICS 484121 to SIC Crosswalk — Bidirectional mapping to legacy SIC codes (General Freight Trucking, Long-Distance, Truckload).
- IRS PBA Code for Trucking — Principal Business Activity tax reporting details.
- SBA Size Standards Guide — Complete rules and averaging periods for small business classifications.
- Calculating Annual Receipts Guide — Detailed worked example of revenue calculation rules.
- IRS Principal Business Activity Guide — How NAICS codes map to corporate and entity tax filings.