Industry Description
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing local, specialized trucking. Local trucking establishments provide trucking within a metropolitan area that may cross state lines. Generally the trips are same-day return.
Illustrative Examples:
Local agricultural products trucking
Local dump trucking (e.g., gravel, sand, top-soil)
Local boat hauling
Local livestock trucking
Local bulk liquids trucking
Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--
Business Examples
Common types of business activities within NAICS 484220 - Specialized Freight (except Used Goods) Trucking, Local are:
- Tracked vehicle freight transportation, local
- Mobile home towing services, local
- Agricultural products trucking, local
- Milk hauling, local
- Log hauling, local
- Flatbed trucking, local
- Bulk liquids trucking, local
- Trucking, specialized freight (except used goods), local
- Refrigerated products trucking, local
- Gravel hauling, local
- Top-soil hauling, local
- Coal hauling, truck, local
- Tanker trucking (e.g., chemical, juice, milk, petroleum), local
- Dry bulk trucking (except garbage collection, garbage hauling), local
- Ash, garbage, recyclable material, refuse, rubbish, trash, or waste hauling (except collection or disposal)
- Grain hauling, local
- Boat hauling, truck, local
- Dump trucking (e.g., gravel, sand, top-soil)
- Sand hauling, local
- Automobile carrier trucking, local
- Farm products hauling, local
- Oil and gas field equipment trucking, local
- Livestock trucking, local
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Local Specialized Freight Trucking in the US (48422)
Revenue 2025
$66.1bn
Growth 2025
0.80%
Key Trends
Strong economic conditions generated greater demand for specialized freight over the beginning of the current period
The recovery from the pandemic has been beneficial for industry demand
Meager construction activity is projected to hinder industry performance
Products and Services
Similar Industries
For some business types, there may be a similar industry to 484220 - Specialized Freight (except Used Goods) Trucking, Local that is a better classification match. Establishments primarily engaged in:
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NAICS Cross Reference
Providing local general freight trucking--are classified in Industry 484110, General Freight Trucking, Local;
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NAICS Cross Reference
Providing trucking of used household and office goods--are classified in Industry 484210, Used Household and Office Goods Moving; and
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NAICS Cross Reference
Providing long-distance specialized freight (except used goods) trucking including all North American international travel--are classified in Industry 484230, Specialized Freight (except Used Goods) Trucking, Long-Distance;
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NAICS Cross Reference
Providing waste collection--are classified in Industry Group 5621, Waste Collection.
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NAICS Hierarchy 484220 - Specialized Freight (except Used Goods) Trucking, Local
NAICS Code 484220 - Specialized Freight (except Used Goods) Trucking, Local sits in the 2-digit Specialized Freight (except Used Goods) Trucking, Local sector. NAICS codes can be 2- to 6-digits and the further along the hierarchy, the more detailed and specific the category will be. Learn more about the structure of NAICS codes
2 Digits: 48-49
Sector Title: Transportation and Warehousing
3 Digits 4 Digits 5 Digits 6 Digits
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4811 Scheduled Air Transportation
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48111 Scheduled Air Transportation
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4812 Nonscheduled Air Transportation
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48121 Nonscheduled Air Transportation
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4821 Rail Transportation
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48211 Rail Transportation
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4831 Deep Sea, Coastal, and Great Lakes Water Transportation
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48311 Deep Sea, Coastal, and Great Lakes Water Transportation
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4832 Inland Water Transportation
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48321 Inland Water Transportation
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4841 General Freight Trucking
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48411 General Freight Trucking, Local
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48412 General Freight Trucking, Long-Distance
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4842 Specialized Freight Trucking
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48421 Used Household and Office Goods Moving
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48422 Specialized Freight (except Used Goods) Trucking, Local
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48423 Specialized Freight (except Used Goods) Trucking, Long-Distance
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4851 Urban Transit Systems
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4852 Interurban and Rural Bus Transportation
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48521 Interurban and Rural Bus Transportation
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4853 Taxi and Limousine Service
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48531 Taxi Service
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48532 Limousine Service
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4854 School and Employee Bus Transportation
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48541 School and Employee Bus Transportation
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4855 Charter Bus Industry
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48551 Charter Bus Industry
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4859 Other Transit and Ground Passenger Transportation
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48599 Other Transit and Ground Passenger Transportation
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4861 Pipeline Transportation of Crude Oil
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48611 Pipeline Transportation of Crude Oil
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4862 Pipeline Transportation of Natural Gas
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48621 Pipeline Transportation of Natural Gas
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4869 Other Pipeline Transportation
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48691 Pipeline Transportation of Refined Petroleum Products
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48699 All Other Pipeline Transportation
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4871 Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation, Land
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48711 Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation, Land
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4872 Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation, Water
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48721 Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation, Water
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4879 Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation, Other
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48799 Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation, Other
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4881 Support Activities for Air Transportation
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48811 Airport Operations
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48819 Other Support Activities for Air Transportation
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4882 Support Activities for Rail Transportation
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48821 Support Activities for Rail Transportation
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4883 Support Activities for Water Transportation
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48831 Port and Harbor Operations
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48832 Marine Cargo Handling
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48833 Navigational Services to Shipping
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48839 Other Support Activities for Water Transportation
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4884 Support Activities for Road Transportation
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48841 Motor Vehicle Towing
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48849 Other Support Activities for Road Transportation
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4885 Freight Transportation Arrangement
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48851 Freight Transportation Arrangement
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4889 Other Support Activities for Transportation
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48899 Other Support Activities for Transportation
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