484122 General Freight Trucking, Long-Distance, Less Than Truckload

Overview

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

  • Providing courier services--are classified in Industry 492110, Couriers and Express Delivery Services;
  • Providing warehousing services of general freight without transportation--are classified in Industry 493110, General Warehousing and Storage;
  • Providing specialized freight trucking--are classified in Industry Group 4842, Specialized Freight Trucking;
  • Operating independent trucking terminals--are classified in Industry 488490, Other Support Activities for Road Transportation;
  • Providing general freight long-distance truckload trucking--are classified in U.S. Industry 484121, General Freight Trucking, Long-Distance, Truckload;
  • Providing local general freight trucking services--are classified in Industry 484110, General Freight Trucking, Local; and
  • Providing independent truck driving services (except owner-operators)--are classified in Industry 488490, Other Support Activities for Road Transportation.

Index Entries

General freight trucking, long-distance, less-than-truckload (LTL)
LTL (less-than-truckload) long-distance freight trucking
Motor freight carrier, general, long-distance, less-than-truckload (LTL)
Trucking, general freight, long-distance, less-than-truckload (LTL)