484122 — General Freight Trucking, Long-Distance, Less Than Truckload
Description
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing long-distance, general freight, less than truckload (LTL) trucking. LTL carriage is characterized as multiple shipments combined onto a single truck for multiple deliveries within a network. These establishments are generally characterized by the following network activities: local pick-up, local sorting and terminal operations, line-haul, destination sorting and terminal operations, and local delivery (as defined in the official U.S. Census Bureau 2022 NAICS Manual).
Exclusions & Cross-References
- Providing courier services--are classified in Industry 492110, Couriers and Express Delivery Services;
- Providing warehousing services of general freight without transportation--are classified in Industry 493110,
- General Warehousing and Storage;
- 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 general freight long-distance truckload trucking--are classified in U.S. Industry 484121, General
- Freight Trucking, Long-Distance, Truckload;
- 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→NAICS1997:484122→2002:484122→2007:484122→2012:484122→2017:484122→2022:484122)
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 V112 — Motor Freight
Source: DoD DPCAP PSC Selection Tool (Ingested: 2026-06-29)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Is NAICS code 484122 valid in 2022? ▾
Yes, 484122 is a valid 6-digit 2022 NAICS national industry code representing 'General Freight Trucking, Long-Distance, Less Than Truckload' under Sector 48-49 in the official classification index.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS code 484122? ▾
The Small Business Administration (SBA) has established a small business size standard of $43,000,000 for NAICS code 484122 (General Freight Trucking, Long-Distance, Less Than Truckload), calculated based on receipts.
What is the legacy SIC equivalent for NAICS 484122? ▾
According to official Census Bureau concordance tables, NAICS code 484122 (General Freight Trucking, Long-Distance, Less Than Truckload) maps to legacy 1987 Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) codes: 4213 - Trucking, Except Local.
Related Pages & Tools
Further regulatory reference links for NAICS code 484122:
- 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 484122 to SIC Crosswalk — Bidirectional mapping to legacy SIC codes (General Freight Trucking, Long-Distance, Less Than 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.