# NAICS code for transportation The NAICS code for transportation is 48-49 (Transportation and Warehousing). Depending on the work, 484121 (General Freight Trucking, Long-Distance, Truckload) or 488510 (Freight Transportation Arrangement) may fit better. Transportation is sector 48-49; pick the 6-digit code for the mode. The Transportation and Warehousing sector includes industries providing transportation of passengers and cargo, warehousing and storage for goods, scenic and sightseeing transportation, and support activities related to modes of transportation.Source: NAICS 2022 (Census).Official source: [U.S. Census Bureau NAICS](https://www.census.gov/naics/) | Industry | Transportation | | --- | --- | | Primary NAICS | [48-49](https://samgovapi.io/naics/48-49) | | Title | Transportation and Warehousing | Transportation is sector 48-49; pick the 6-digit code for the mode. ## Other codes to consider | Code | Title | Size standard | | --- | --- | --- | | [48-49](https://samgovapi.io/naics/48-49) | Transportation and Warehousing | - | | [484121](https://samgovapi.io/naics/484121) | General Freight Trucking, Long-Distance, Truckload | $34 million in average annual receipts | | [488510](https://samgovapi.io/naics/488510) | Freight Transportation Arrangement | $20 million in average annual receipts | ## What NAICS 48-49 covers The Transportation and Warehousing sector includes industries providing transportation of passengers and cargo, warehousing and storage for goods, scenic and sightseeing transportation, and support activities related to modes of transportation. Establishments in these industries use transportation equipment or transportation-related facilities as a productive asset. The type of equipment depends on the mode of transportation. The modes of transportation are air, rail, water, road, and pipeline. ## Examples classified under 48-49 - Air commuter carriers, scheduled - Air passenger carriers, scheduled - Air cargo carriers (except air couriers), scheduled - Airmail carriers, scheduled - Air passenger carriers, nonscheduled - Air taxi services - Air cargo carriers (except air couriers), nonscheduled - Charter air freight services ## Also searched as logistics and transportation, transportation and logistics, transportation logistics, transportation services ## Get this as JSON ``` curl "https://samgovapi.io/api/v1/naics/48-49" \ -H "Authorization: Bearer sg_YOUR_KEY" ``` MCP tool: `naics_lookup`Keys start free, with no card. [Get a free API key](https://samgovapi.io/sign-up) or read the [docs](https://samgovapi.io/docs). ## Questions What is the NAICS code for transportation?The NAICS code most used for transportation is 48-49, Transportation and Warehousing. Depending on the work, 484121, 488510 may fit better.How do I choose between the codes for transportation?Transportation is sector 48-49; pick the 6-digit code for the mode.Can I list more than one NAICS code?Yes. A SAM.gov registration can list many NAICS codes with one marked primary; each solicitation names the single code that applies to it. ## Related - [NAICS 48-49](https://samgovapi.io/naics/48-49) - [NAICS code lookup](https://samgovapi.io/naics-code-lookup) - [Size standard checker](https://samgovapi.io/size-standard-checker) - [NAICS code for an industry](https://samgovapi.io/naics-code-for)Independent. Not affiliated with, endorsed by or sponsored by GSA, SAM.gov or any U.S. government agency. Registering in SAM.gov is free at sam.gov.

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