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NAICS Codes
for Truckers

NAICS codes determine which federal contracts you can bid on. Choose the wrong codes and you'll miss contracts you qualify for.

Why They Matter
What NAICS Codes Do

The federal government uses NAICS codes to match your capabilities to contract opportunities. If your code isn't registered, you won't appear in their search.

Register all codes that apply — you are not limited to one.
Core Trucking Codes
Which Code Is Right for You

484110 — General Freight Trucking, Local
Local freight within 150 miles. SBA size standard: $34M annual revenue.

484121 — Long-Distance Truckload (TL)
Full truckload, 150+ miles. Most common for OTR owner-operators.

484122 — Long-Distance LTL
Partial loads or consolidated freight from multiple shippers.

484210 — Used Household Goods Moving
Relevant for FEMA disaster relief moves and military relocation.

484220 — Specialized Freight, Local
Heavy equipment, oversized loads, hazmat — local.

484230 — Specialized Freight, Long-Distance
Flatbed oversized, tanker, lowboy, heavy haul — long distance.

By Equipment Type
Quick Reference

Dry Van: 484121 + 484110

Reefer: 484121 + 484230

Flatbed: 484121 + 484230

Stepdeck / Lowboy: 484230

Box Truck: 484110 + 484121

Hotshot: 484220 + 484230

Small Business
Set-Aside Contracts

All trucking NAICS codes (484xxx) have a $34M annual revenue size standard — almost every owner-operator qualifies as a small business.

Federal set-aside contracts are reserved exclusively for small businesses. Large carriers cannot bid. This is your competitive advantage.

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