Industry Description
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in towing light or heavy motor vehicles, both local and long-distance. These establishments may provide incidental services, such as storage and emergency road repair services.
Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--
Business Examples
Common types of business activities within NAICS 488410 - Motor Vehicle Towing are:
- Tow truck services
- Emergency road services (i.e., tow service)
- Wrecker services (i.e., towing services), motor vehicle
- Towing services, motor vehicle
- Motor vehicle towing services
IBISWorld Industry Research Report
Automobile Towing in the US (48841)
Revenue 2025
$11.3bn
Growth 2025
1.15%
Key Trends
The rise of ridesharing apps such as Uber and Lyft is set to curtail industry growth
Timeliness plays a key role when industry services are needed
It is anticipated that public transportation, a component that downplays industry demand, will increase
Products and Services
Similar Industries
For some business types, there may be a similar industry to 488410 - Motor Vehicle Towing that is a better classification match. Establishments primarily engaged in:
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NAICS Cross Reference
Both retailing automotive parts and accessories, and repairing automobiles, known as automotive supply stores--are classified in Industry 441310, Automotive Parts and Accessories Stores.
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NAICS Cross Reference
Operating gasoline stations--are classified in Industry Group 4471, Gasoline Stations;
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NAICS Cross Reference
Providing automotive repair and maintenance--are classified in Industry Group 8111, Automotive Repair and Maintenance; and
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NAICS Hierarchy 488410 - Motor Vehicle Towing
NAICS Code 488410 - Motor Vehicle Towing sits in the 2-digit Motor Vehicle Towing 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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