Specialized Freight (Except Used Goods) Trucking, Long-distance
Key Figures
Figures are published for NAICS 484230 directly.
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Official definition
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing long-distance specialized trucking. These establishments provide trucking between metropolitan areas that may cross North American country borders.
Source: US Census Bureau, 2017 NAICS Definitions. Public domain.
Illustrative examples
- Long-distance automobile carrier trucking
- Long-distance refrigerated product trucking
- Long-distance bulk liquid trucking
- Long-distance trucking of waste
- Long-distance hazardous material trucking
Which code does this activity belong in?
NAICS 484230 covers establishments providing specialized trucking services that operate between metropolitan areas, potentially crossing country borders. The boundary between this code and NAICS 48422 (Specialized Freight Trucking, Local) turns on distance; local specialized trucking serves customers within a single metropolitan area, while long-distance specialized trucking connects different metropolitan areas. NAICS 48421 (Used Household and Office Goods Moving) is distinguished by its focus on relocating used household and office furnishings, whereas 484230 covers specialized trucking of commodities such as automobiles, refrigerated products, bulk liquids, waste, and hazardous materials.
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