NAICS Code 488490 — Other Support Activities for Road Transportation
National Industry in the official 2022 North American Industry Classification System (U.S. Census Bureau). It is the only national industry under 48849 (Other Support Activities for Road Transportation).
| Code | 488490 |
|---|---|
| Title | Other Support Activities for Road Transportation |
| Level | National Industry (6-digit) |
| Edition | NAICS 2022 edition |
| SBA size standard | $18 million in average annual receipts |
Official definition (2022 NAICS)
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing services (except motor vehicle towing) to road network users.
Illustrative Examples:
Bridge, tunnel, and highway operations
Pilot car services (i.e., wide load warning services)
Truck or weighing station operations
Driving services, independent (e.g., automobile, truck delivery)
Is a business under 488490 "small"?
Under the SBA size standards (13 CFR 121.201, effective March 17, 2023), a business classified in NAICS 488490 qualifies as a small business if it does not exceed $18 million in average annual receipts. Small-business status determines eligibility for federal set-aside contracts, SAM.gov certifications and SBA loan programs — receipts are averaged over the latest 5 fiscal years.
Where 488490 sits in the hierarchy
| Level | Code | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Sector | 48-49 | Transportation and Warehousing |
| Subsector | 488 | Support Activities for Transportation |
| Industry Group | 4884 | Support Activities for Road Transportation |
| NAICS Industry | 48849 | Other Support Activities for Road Transportation |
| National Industry | 488490 | Other Support Activities for Road Transportation |
Related SIC codes
Via the official U.S. Census concordance (1987 SIC ↔ NAICS), shown only where the industry definition is unchanged in NAICS 2022.
| SIC code | Title |
|---|---|
4173 | Terminal and Service Facilities for Motor Vehicle Passenger Transportation |
4231 | Terminal and Joint Terminal Maintenance Facilities for Motor Freight Transportation |
4785 | Fixed Facilities and Inspection and Weighing Services for Motor Vehicle Transportation |
4959 | Sanitary Services, Not Elsewhere Classified |
7389 | Business Services, Not Elsewhere Classified |
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Data: official 2022 NAICS structure, descriptions and Census concordances, U.S. Census Bureau — U.S. government works in the public domain (17 U.S.C. §105). Suggested reference, not an official determination.