Variant of NAICS 1997 - Labour Force Survey (LFS) Industries

4842 - Specialized Freight Trucking

This industry group comprises establishments primarily engaged in specialized freight trucking. These establishments transport articles that, because of size, weight, shape or other inherent characteristics, require specialized equipment for transportation. Some important types of specialized equipment are bulk tankers, dump trucks and trailers, refrigerated vans, and motor vehicle haulers. Establishments that transport used household and office goods are included.

• Exclusion(s):

  Establishments primarily engaged in:

  • local hauling of garbage (See 56211 Waste Collection)

48421 - Used Household and Office Goods Moving

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in the trucking of used household and office goods, whether local or long distance. Establishments engaged in the transportation of used institutional equipment are included. Incidental storage activities may be carried out by these establishments, except for new furniture.

48422 - Specialized Freight (except Used Goods) Trucking, Local

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing local trucking services using specialized equipment. Local trucking establishments provide trucking services within a metropolitan area.

48423 - Specialized Freight (except Used Goods) Trucking, Long Distance

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing long distance trucking services using specialized equipment. Long distance trucking establishments provide trucking services between metropolitan areas.