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NAICS 484121, industry

NAICS 484121: General freight trucking, long-distance, truckload

NAICS 484121 is the industry code for general freight trucking, long-distance, truckload. Use it on loan applications, tax forms and registrations. Explore financing for trucking and logistics and start your application when you are ready.

What 484121 covers

Long distance truckload carriers haul full trailer loads of general freight between metro areas, usually over the road with dry vans, reefers or flatbeds on trips that run overnight or longer.

Included in this code

  • Over the road truckload carriers
  • Dry van carriers
  • Refrigerated general freight hauling
  • Flatbed truckload carriers
  • Owner operators under their own authority

Not this code

Businesses that use 484121

Owner operator with MC authorityRegional truckload carrierReefer fleetFlatbed carrier

Financing for this trade

Truckload carriers rely on Class 8 truck and trailer loans, factoring, fuel cards and lines of credit. Lenders check MC authority age, safety rating, insurance, maintenance and broker concentration.

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Is 484121 the right code for a long haul trucking company?

Yes, if you haul full truckloads of general freight between cities, including owner operators running under their own MC number. LTL carriers that combine shipments use 484122. Hauling vehicles, hazardous liquids or oversized loads long distance uses 484230. The closest alternatives are 484122 (general freight trucking, long distance, less than truckload) and 484230 (specialized freight trucking, long distance). Use whichever matches your largest revenue stream, and keep it consistent across tax filings, SBA forms and lender applications.

What is the SBA size standard for 484121?

The SBA size standard for 484121 is $34M in average annual receipts. SBA averages total gross receipts over the last five completed fiscal years and adds in any affiliates under common control. A long haul trucking company at or below that figure counts as small for SBA 7(a) and 504 loans and for federal small business contracts.

What financing do owner operators and truckload carriers use?

Most finance trucks and trailers with equipment loans or leases, and factor invoices to get paid in a day instead of 30 to 60 days. Fuel cards and working capital lines cover expenses. Lenders want at least a year or two of authority, clean safety scores and insurance, plus records of rate per mile and revenue by broker.

What does NAICS 484121 cover?

General freight trucking, long-distance, truckload. Industry level code in NAICS 2022, under 48-49 Transportation and warehousing, 484 Truck transportation, 4841 General freight trucking, 48412 General freight trucking, long-distance.

What financing do NAICS 484121 businesses use?

Equipment financing, working capital, SBA loans and invoice factoring are the products placed most for trucking and logistics businesses. Start an application and the AI matches the deal to lenders that fund this code.

Where do I put NAICS 484121?

On the SBA loan application, on federal Schedule C or Form 1120, on SAM.gov and state registrations, and on most lender applications. A business can report more than one code; use this one if it describes what produces most of your revenue.