North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Canada 2017 Version 1.0

North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Canada 2017 Version 1.0
Introduction
Definition of superscripts
Hierarchical structure

48-49 - Transportation and warehousing

This sector comprises establishments primarily engaged in transporting passengers and goods, warehousing and storing goods, and providing services to these establishments. The modes of transportation are road (trucking, transit and ground passenger), rail, water, air and pipeline. These are further subdivided according to the way in which businesses in each mode organize their establishments. National post office and courier establishments, which also transport goods, are included in this sector. Warehousing and storage establishments are subdivided according to the type of service and facility that is operated.

Many of the establishments in this sector are structured as networks, with activities, workers, and physical facilities distributed over an extensive geographic area.

484 - Truck transportation

This subsector comprises establishments primarily engaged in the truck transportation of goods. These establishments may carry general freight or specialized freight. Specialized freight comprises goods that, because of size, weight, shape or other inherent characteristics, require specialized equipment for transportation. Establishments may operate locally, that is within a metropolitan area and its hinterland, or over long distances, that is between metropolitan areas.

4841 - General freight trucking

This industry group comprises establishments primarily engaged in the local or long distance trucking of general freight. General freight trucking does not require the use of specialized equipment. The trucks used can handle a wide variety of commodities. Freight is generally palletized, and generally carried in a box, container or van trailer.

48411 - General freight trucking, local

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in local general freight trucking. These establishments primarily provide trucking services within a metropolitan area and its hinterland.

484110 - General freight trucking, localUS

This Canadian industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in local general freight trucking. These establishments primarily provide trucking services within a metropolitan area and its hinterland. Generally the trips are same-day return.

  • Illustrative example(s)

    • container trucking service, local
    • contract bulk mail, truck transportation, local
    • non-specialized freight transportation, local
    • transfer (trucking) service, general freight, local

    All examples

  • Exclusion(s)

    • transportation of used uncrated household goods (See 484210 Used household and office goods moving)
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