Industry 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.
Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--
Business Examples
Common types of business activities within NAICS 484122 - General Freight Trucking, Long-Distance, Less Than Truckload are:
- LTL (less-than-truckload) long-distance freight trucking
- Motor freight carrier, general, long-distance, less-than-truckload (LTL)
- General freight trucking, long-distance, less-than-truckload (LTL)
- Trucking, general freight, long-distance, less-than-truckload (LTL)
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Long-Distance Freight Trucking in the US (48412)
Revenue 2025
$225bn
Growth 2025
-0.99%
Key Trends
Operators have been forced to offer competitive compensation to attract and retain drivers
During periods of high fuel prices, fuel surcharges enable industry revenue to rise while limiting increases in operating costs
Industry profit is expected to moderately decline as a share of industry revenue during the outlook period
Products and Services
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For some business types, there may be a similar industry to 484122 - General Freight Trucking, Long-Distance, Less Than Truckload that is a better classification match. Establishments primarily engaged in:
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NAICS Cross Reference
Providing local general freight trucking services--are classified in Industry 484110, General Freight Trucking, Local.
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Providing general freight long-distance truckload trucking--are classified in U.S. Industry 484121, General Freight Trucking, Long-Distance, Truckload; and
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Providing specialized freight trucking--are classified in Industry Group 4842, Specialized Freight Trucking;
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Operating independent trucking terminals--are classified in Industry 488490, Other Support Activities for Road Transportation;
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Providing courier services--are classified in Industry 492110, Couriers and Express Delivery Services;
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NAICS Cross Reference
Providing warehousing services of general freight--are classified in Industry 493110, General Warehousing and Storage;
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NAICS Hierarchy 484122 - General Freight Trucking, Long-Distance, Less Than Truckload
NAICS Code 484122 - General Freight Trucking, Long-Distance, Less Than Truckload sits in the 2-digit General Freight Trucking, Long-Distance, Less Than Truckload 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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