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.
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
| NAICS Code | 484121 |
|---|---|
| Industry Title | General Freight Trucking, Long-Distance, Truckload |
| SBA Size Standard | $34,000,000 |
| IRS PBA Code | 484120 (rolled-up match) |
| Sectors Hierarchy | Sector 48-49 → 484 → 4841 |
| Source / Verified | US Census 2022 NAICS Manual / 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→NAICS1997:484121→2002:484121→2007:484121→2012:484121→2017:484121→2022:484121)
Related Resources & Compliance Guides
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.
- 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 484121 a valid 2022 NAICS code?
NAICS 484121 is 'General Freight Trucking, Long-Distance, Truckload', a 2022 U.S. national industry under Sector 48-49 (Transportation and Warehousing); the SBA small-business size standard is $34,000,000.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS 484121?
The SBA small business size standard for NAICS 484121 is $34,000,000 (based on receipts).
What is the legacy SIC code mapping for 484121?
NAICS code 484121 maps to the legacy 1987 SIC codes: 4213 - Trucking, Except Local.