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.
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
| NAICS Code | 484122 |
|---|---|
| Industry Title | General Freight Trucking, Long-Distance, Less Than Truckload |
| SBA Size Standard | $43,000,000 |
| U.S. Establishments | 10,742 (Census CBP, 2023) |
| IRS PBA Code | 484120 (rolled-up match) |
| Sectors Hierarchy | Sector 48-49 → 484 → 4841 |
| Source / Verified | US Census 2022 NAICS Manual, Census CBP / 2026-06-28 |
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)
Related Resources & Compliance Guides
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.
- 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.
Related Industries in 4841
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Is 484122 a valid 2022 NAICS code?
NAICS 484122 is 'General Freight Trucking, Long-Distance, Less Than Truckload', a 2022 U.S. national industry under Sector 48-49 (Transportation and Warehousing); the SBA small-business size standard is $43,000,000.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS 484122?
The SBA small business size standard for NAICS 484122 is $43,000,000 (based on receipts).
What is the legacy SIC code mapping for 484122?
NAICS code 484122 maps to the legacy 1987 SIC codes: 4213 - Trucking, Except Local.