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48-49 Transportation and Warehousing

 48-49 Transportation and Warehousing

The Sector as a Whole

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.

The Transportation and Warehousing sector distinguishes three basic types of activities: subsectors for each mode of transportation, a subsector for warehousing and storage, and a subsector for establishments providing support activities for transportation. In addition, there are subsectors for establishments that provide passenger transportation for scenic and sightseeing purposes, postal services, and courier services.

A separate subsector for support activities is established in the sector because, first, support activities for transportation are inherently multimodal, such as freight transportation arrangement, or have multimodal aspects. Secondly, there are production process similarities among the support activity industries.

One of the support activities identified in the support activity subsector is the routine repair and maintenance of transportation equipment (e.g., aircraft at an airport, railroad rolling stock at a railroad terminal, or ships at a harbor or port facility). Such establishments do not perform complete overhauling or rebuilding of transportation equipment (i.e., periodic restoration of transportation equipment to original design specifications) or transportation equipment conversion (i.e., major modification to systems). An establishment that primarily performs factory (or shipyard) overhauls, rebuilding, or conversions of aircraft, railroad rolling stock, or a ship is classified in Subsector 336, Transportation Equipment Manufacturing according to the type of equipment.

Many of the establishments in this sector often operate on networks, with physical facilities, labor forces, and equipment spread over an extensive geographic area.

Warehousing establishments in this sector are distinguished from merchant wholesaling in that the warehouse establishments do not sell the goods.

Excluded from this sector are establishments primarily engaged in providing travel agent services that support transportation and other establishments, such as hotels, businesses, and government agencies. These establishments are classified in Sector 56, Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services. Also, establishments primarily engaged in providing rental and leasing of transportation equipment without operator are classified in Subsector 532, Rental and Leasing Services.

481 Air Transportation

 481 Air Transportation

Industries in the Air Transportation subsector provide air transportation of passengers and/or cargo using aircraft, such as airplanes and helicopters. The subsector distinguishes scheduled from nonscheduled air transportation. Scheduled air carriers fly regular routes on regular schedules and operate even if flights are only partially loaded. Nonscheduled carriers often operate during nonpeak time slots at busy airports. These establishments have more flexibility with respect to choice of airport, hours of operation, load factors, and similar operational characteristics. Nonscheduled carriers provide chartered air transportation of passengers, cargo, or specialty flying services. Specialty flying services establishments use general-purpose aircraft to provide a variety of specialized flying services.

Scenic and sightseeing air transportation and air courier services are not included in this subsector but are included in Subsector 487, Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation and in Subsector 492, Couriers and Messengers. Although these activities may use aircraft, they are different from the activities included in air transportation. Air sightseeing does not usually involve place-to-place transportation; the passenger's flight (e.g., balloon ride, aerial sightseeing) typically starts and ends at the same location. Courier services (individual package or cargo delivery) include more than air transportation; road transportation is usually required to deliver the cargo to the intended recipient.

 4811 Scheduled Air Transportation

 48111 Scheduled Air Transportation

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing air transportation of passengers and/or cargo over regular routes and on regular schedules. Establishments in this industry operate flights even if partially loaded. Establishments primarily engaged in providing scheduled air transportation of mail on a contract basis are included in this industry.

Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--

 481111 Scheduled Passenger Air Transportation

This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing air transportation of passengers or passengers and freight over regular routes and on regular schedules. Establishments in this industry operate flights even if partially loaded. Scheduled air passenger carriers including commuter and helicopter carriers (except scenic and sightseeing) are included in this industry.

Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--

No change 1997 to 2002 2002 NAICS to 1987 SIC 1997Economic Census Bridge Between 1997 NAICS and SIC
2002
NAICS		1997
NAICS		1987
SIC		Corresponding Index Entries
4811114811114512Air commuter carriers, scheduled
4811114811114512Air passenger carriers, scheduled
4811114811114512Commuter air carriers, scheduled
4811114811114512Helicopter passenger carriers, scheduled
4811114811114512Passenger air transportation, scheduled
4811114811114512Passenger carriers, air, scheduled
4811114811114512Scheduled air passenger carriers
4811114811114512Scheduled air passenger transportation

 481112 Scheduled Freight Air Transportation

This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing air transportation of cargo without transporting passengers over regular routes and on regular schedules. Establishments in this industry operate flights even if partially loaded. Establishments primarily engaged in providing scheduled air transportation of mail on a contract basis are included in this industry.

Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--

No change 1997 to 2002 2002 NAICS to 1987 SIC 1997Economic Census Bridge Between 1997 NAICS and SIC
2002
NAICS		1997
NAICS		1987
SIC		Corresponding Index Entries
4811124811124512Air cargo carriers (except air couriers), scheduled
4811124811124512Airmail carriers, scheduled
4811124811124512Cargo carriers, air, scheduled
4811124811124512Freight carriers (except air couriers), air, scheduled
4811124811124512Helicopter freight carriers, scheduled
4811124811124512Scheduled air freight carriers
4811124811124512Scheduled air freight transportation

 4812 Nonscheduled Air Transportation

 48121 Nonscheduled Air Transportation

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in (1) providing air transportation of passengers and/or cargo with no regular routes and regular schedules or (2) providing specialty flying services with no regular routes and regular schedules using general purpose aircraft. These establishments have more flexibility with respect to choice of airports, hours of operation, load factors, and similar operational characteristics.

Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--

 481211 Nonscheduled Chartered Passenger Air Transportation

This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing air transportation of passengers or passengers and cargo with no regular routes and regular schedules.

Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--

No change 1997 to 2002 2002 NAICS to 1987 SIC 1997Economic Census Bridge Between 1997 NAICS and SIC
2002
NAICS		1997
NAICS		1987
SIC		Corresponding Index Entries
4812114812114522Air passenger carriers, nonscheduled
4812114812114522Air taxi services
4812114812114522Aircraft charter services, passenger
4812114812114522Charter air passenger services
4812114812114522Helicopter passenger carriers (except scenic, sightseeing), nonscheduled
4812114812114522Nonscheduled air passenger transportation
4812114812114522Passenger air transportation, nonscheduled
4812114812114522Passenger carriers, air, nonscheduled

 481212 Nonscheduled Chartered Freight Air Transportation

This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing air transportation of cargo without transporting passengers with no regular routes and regular schedules.

Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--

No change 1997 to 2002 2002 NAICS to 1987 SIC 1997Economic Census Bridge Between 1997 NAICS and SIC
2002
NAICS		1997
NAICS		1987
SIC		Corresponding Index Entries
4812124812124522Air cargo carriers (except air couriers), nonscheduled
4812124812124522Charter air freight services
4812124812124522Freight charter services, air
4812124812124522Freight transportation, air, charter services
4812124812124522Freight transportation, air, nonscheduled
4812124812124522Helicopter carriers, freight, nonscheduled
4812124812124522Nonscheduled air freight transportation
4812124812124522Space transportation, freight, nonscheduled
4812124812124522Transportation by spacecraft, freight

 481219 Other Nonscheduled Air Transportation

This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing air transportation with no regular routes and regular schedules (except nonscheduled chartered passenger and/or cargo air transportation). These establishments provide a variety of specialty air transportation or flying services based on individual customer needs using general purpose aircraft.

Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--

No change 1997 to 2002 2002 NAICS to 1987 SIC 1997Economic Census Bridge Between 1997 NAICS and SIC
2002
NAICS		1997
NAICS		1987
SIC		Corresponding Index Entries
4812194812194522Aircraft charter services (i.e., general purpose aircraft used for a variety of s
4812194812197997Aviation clubs providing a variety of air transportation activities to the genera

482 Rail Transportation

 482 Rail Transportation

Industries in the Rail Transportation subsector provide rail transportation of passengers and/or cargo using railroad rolling stock. The railroads in this subsector primarily either operate on networks, with physical facilities, labor force, and equipment spread over an extensive geographic area, or operate over a short distance on a local rail line.

Scenic and sightseeing rail transportation and street railroads, commuter rail, and rapid transit are not included in this subsector but are included in Subsector 487, Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation, and Subsector 485, Transit and Ground Passenger Transportation, respectively. Although these activities use railroad rolling stock, they are different from the activities included in rail transportation. Sightseeing and scenic railroads do not usually involve place-to-place transportation; the passenger's trip typically starts and ends at the same location. Commuter railroads operate in a manner more consistent with local and urban transit and are often part of integrated transit systems.

 4821 Rail Transportation

 48211 Rail Transportation

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in operating railroads (except street railroads, commuter rail, urban rapid transit, and scenic and sightseeing trains). Line-haul rail roads and short line railroads are included in this industry.

Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--

 482111 Line-Haul Railroads

This U.S. industry comprises establishments known as line-haul railroads primarily engaged in operating railroads for the transport of passengers and/or cargo over a long distance within a rail network. These establishments provide for the intercity movement of trains between the terminals and stations on main and branch lines of a line-haul rail network (except for local switching services).

Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--

No change 1997 to 2002 2002 NAICS to 1987 SIC 1997Economic Census Bridge Between 1997 NAICS and SIC
2002
NAICS		1997
NAICS		1987
SIC		Corresponding Index Entries
4821114821114011Freight railways, line-haul
4821114821114011Passenger railways, line-haul
4821114821114011Railroad transportation, line-haul
4821114821114011Railroads, line-haul
4821114821114011Railway transportation, line-haul

 482112 Short Line Railroads

This U.S. industry comprises establishments known as short line railroads primarily engaged in operating railroads for the transport of cargo over a short distance on local rail lines not part of a rail network.

Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--

No change 1997 to 2002 2002 NAICS to 1987 SIC 1997Economic Census Bridge Between 1997 NAICS and SIC
2002
NAICS		1997
NAICS		1987
SIC		Corresponding Index Entries
4821124821124013Beltline railroads
4821124821124013Freight railways, short-line or beltline
4821124821124013Logging railroads
4821124821124013Railroad transportation, short-line or beltline
4821124821124013Railroads, short-line or beltline
4821124821124013Railway transportation, short-line or beltline
4821124821124013Short-line railroads

483 Water Transportation

 483 Water Transportation

Industries in the Water Transportation subsector provide water transportation of passengers and cargo using water craft, such as ships, barges, and boats.

The subsector is composed of two industry groups: (1) one for deep sea, coastal, and Great Lakes; and (2) one for inland water transportation. This split typically reflects the difference in equipment used.

Scenic and sightseeing water transportation services are not included in this subsector but are included in Subsector 487, Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation. Although these activities use water craft, they are different from the activities included in water transportation. Water sightseeing does not usually involve place-to-place transportation; the passenger's trip starts and ends at the same location.

 4831 Deep Sea, Coastal, and Great Lakes Water Transportation

 48311 Deep Sea, Coastal, and Great Lakes Water Transportation

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing deep sea, coastal, Great Lakes, and St. Lawrence Seaway water transportation. Marine transportation establishments using the facilities of the St. Lawrence Seaway Authority Commission are considered to be using the Great Lakes Water Transportation System.

Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--

 483111 Deep Sea Freight Transportation

This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing deep sea transportation of cargo to or from foreign ports.

Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in providing deep sea transportation of cargo to and from domestic ports are classified in U.S. Industry 483113, Coastal and Great Lakes Freight Transportation.
No change 1997 to 2002 2002 NAICS to 1987 SIC 1997Economic Census Bridge Between 1997 NAICS and SIC
2002
NAICS		1997
NAICS		1987
SIC		Corresponding Index Entries
4831114831114412Deep sea freight transportation to or from foreign ports
4831114831114412Freight transportation, deep sea, to or from foreign ports
4831114831114412Ship chartering with crew, deep sea freight transportation to or from foreign por
4831114831114412Shipping freight to or from foreign ports, deep sea
4831114831114412Transporting freight to or from foreign ports, deep sea

 483112 Deep Sea Passenger Transportation

This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing deep sea transportation of passengers to or from foreign ports.

Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--

No change 1997 to 2002 2002 NAICS to 1987 SIC 1997Economic Census Bridge Between 1997 NAICS and SIC
2002
NAICS		1997
NAICS		1987
SIC		Corresponding Index Entries
4831124831124481Cruise lines (i.e., deep sea passenger transportation to or from foreign ports)
4831124831124481Deep sea passenger transportation to or from foreign ports
4831124831124481Passenger transportation, deep sea, to or from foreign ports
4831124831124481Ship chartering with crew, deep sea passenger transportation to or from foreign p
4831124831124481Transporting passengers to or from foreign ports, deep sea

 483113 Coastal and Great Lakes Freight Transportation

This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing water transportation of cargo in coastal waters, on the Great Lakes System, or deep seas between ports of the United States, Puerto Rico, and United States island possessions or protectorates. Marine transportation establishments using the facilities of the St. Lawrence Seaway Authority Commission are considered to be using the Great Lakes Water Transportation System. Establishments primarily engaged in providing coastal and/or Great Lakes barge transportation services are included in this industry.

Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--

No change 1997 to 2002 2002 NAICS to 1987 SIC 1997Economic Census Bridge Between 1997 NAICS and SIC
2002
NAICS		1997
NAICS		1987
SIC		Corresponding Index Entries
483113483113 Barge transportation, coastal or Great Lakes (including St. Lawrence Seaway)
4831134831134432Coastal freight transportation to and from domestic ports
4831134831134424Coastal shipping of freight to and from domestic ports
4831134831134424Deep sea freight transportation to or from domestic ports (including Puerto Rico)
4831134831134432Freight shipping on the Great Lakes system (including St. Lawrence Seaway)
4831134831134432Freight transportation, deep sea, to and from domestic ports
4831134831134432Great Lakes freight transportation (including St. Lawrence Seaway)
4831134831134424Intercoastal freight transportation to and from domestic ports
4831134831134432Lake freight transportation, Great Lakes (including St. Lawrence Seaway)
4831134831134499Ship chartering with crew, coastal or Great Lakes freight transportation (includi
4831134831134499Shipping freight to and from domestic ports (i.e., coastal, deep sea (including P

 483114 Coastal and Great Lakes Passenger Transportation

This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing water transportation of passengers in coastal waters, the Great Lakes System, or deep seas between ports of the United States, Puerto Rico, and United States island possessions and protectorates. Marine transportation establishments using the facilities of the St. Lawrence Seaway Authority Commission are considered to be using the Great Lakes Water Transportation System.

Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--

No change 1997 to 2002 2002 NAICS to 1987 SIC 1997Economic Census Bridge Between 1997 NAICS and SIC
2002
NAICS		1997
NAICS		1987
SIC		Corresponding Index Entries
4831144831144481Coastal passenger transportation to and from domestic ports
4831144831144481Cruise lines (i.e., deep sea passenger transportation to and from domestic ports,
4831144831144481Deep sea passenger transportation to and from domestic ports (including Puerto Ri
4831144831144482Ferry passenger transportation, Great Lakes (including St. Lawrence Seaway)
4831144831144481Great Lakes passenger transportation (including St. Lawrence Seaway)
4831144831144481Intercoastal transportation of passengers to and from domestic ports
483114483114 Lake passenger transportation, Great Lakes (including St. Lawrence Seaway)
4831144831144481Passenger transportation, coastal or Great Lakes (including St. Lawrence Seaway)
4831144831144481Passenger transportation, deep sea, to and from domestic ports (including Puerto
4831144831144481Ship chartering with crew, coastal or Great Lakes passenger transportation (inclu

 4832 Inland Water Transportation

 48321 Inland Water Transportation

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing inland water transportation of passengers and/or cargo on lakes, rivers, or intracoastal waterways (except on the Great Lakes System).

Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--

 483211 Inland Water Freight Transportation

This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing inland water transportation of cargo on lakes, rivers, or intracoastal waterways (except on the Great Lakes System).

Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--

No change 1997 to 2002 2002 NAICS to 1987 SIC 1997Economic Census Bridge Between 1997 NAICS and SIC
2002
NAICS		1997
NAICS		1987
SIC		Corresponding Index Entries
4832114832114449Barge transportation, canal (freight)
4832114832114449Canal barge transportation (freight)
4832114832114449Freight transportation, inland waters (except on Great Lakes system)
4832114832114449Intracoastal transportation of freight
4832114832114449Lake freight transportation (except on Great Lakes system)
4832114832114499Lighterage (i.e., freight transportation except vessel supply services)
4832114832114449River freight transportation
4832114832114449Ship chartering with crew, freight transportation, inland waters (except on Great
4832114832114449Shipping freight, inland waters (except on Great Lakes system)
4832114832114449Towing service, inland waters (except on Great Lakes system)

 483212 Inland Water Passenger Transportation

This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing inland water transportation of passengers on lakes, rivers, or intracoastal waterways (except on the Great Lakes System).

Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--

No change 1997 to 2002 2002 NAICS to 1987 SIC 1997Economic Census Bridge Between 1997 NAICS and SIC
2002
NAICS		1997
NAICS		1987
SIC		Corresponding Index Entries
4832124832124489Canal passenger transportation
4832124832124482Car lighters (i.e., ferries), inland waters (except on Great Lakes system)
4832124832124489Intracoastal transportation of passengers
4832124832124489Lake passenger transportation (except on Great Lakes system)
4832124832124489Passenger transportation, inland waters (except on Great Lakes system)
4832124832124489River passenger transportation
4832124832124489Ship chartering with crew, passenger transportation, inland waters (except on Gre
4832124832124489Water taxi services

484 Truck Transportation

 484 Truck Transportation

Industries in the Truck Transportation subsector provide over-the-road transportation of cargo using motor vehicles,such as trucks and tractor trailers. The subsector is subdivided into general freight trucking and specialized freight trucking. This distinction reflects differences in equipment used, type of load carried, scheduling, terminal, and other networking services. General freight transportation establishments handle a wide variety of general commodities, generally palletized, and transported in a container or van trailer. Specialized freight transportation is the transportation of cargo that, because of size, weight, shape, or other inherent characteristics require specialized equipment for transportation.

Each of these industry groups is further subdivided based on distance traveled. Local trucking establishments primarily carry goods within a single metropolitan area and its adjacent nonurban areas. Long distance trucking establishments carry goods between metropolitan areas.

The Specialized Freight Trucking industry group includes a separate industry for Used Household and Office Goods Moving. The household and office goods movers are separated because of the substantial network of establishments that has developed to deal with local and long-distance moving and the associated storage. In this area, the same establishment provides both local and long-distance services, while other specialized freight establishments generally limit their services to either local or long-distance hauling.

 4841 General Freight Trucking

This industry group comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing general freight trucking. General freight establishments handle a wide variety of commodities, generally palletized, and transported in a container or van trailer. The establishments of this industry group provide a combination of the following network activities: local pickup, local sorting and terminal operations, line-haul, destination sorting and terminal operations, and local delivery.

 48411 General Freight Trucking, Local

See industry description for 484110 below.

 484110 General Freight Trucking, Local

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing local general freight trucking. General freight establishments handle a wide variety of commodities, generally palletized and transported in a container or van trailer. Local general freight trucking establishments usually provide trucking within a metropolitan area which may cross state lines. Generally the trips are same-day return.

Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--

No change 1997 to 2002 2002 NAICS to 1987 SIC 1997Economic Census Bridge Between 1997 NAICS and SIC
2002
NAICS		1997
NAICS		1987
SIC		Corresponding Index Entries
484110484110 Bulk mail truck transportation, contract, local
484110484110 Container trucking services, local
484110484110 General freight trucking, local
484110484110 Motor freight carrier, general, local
484110484110 Transfer (trucking) services, general freight, local
484110484110 Trucking, general freight, local

 48412 General Freight Trucking, Long-Distance

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing long-distance general freight trucking. General freight establishments handle a wide variety of commodities, generally palletized and transported in a container or van trailer. Long-distance general freight trucking establishments usually provide trucking between metropolitan areas which may cross North American country borders. Included in this industry are establishments operating as truckload (TL) or less than truckload (LTL) carriers.

Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--

 484121 General Freight Trucking, Long-Distance, Truckload

This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing long-distance general freight truckload (TL) trucking. These long-distance general freight truckload carrier establishments provide full truck movement of freight from origin to destination. The shipment of freight on a truck is characterized as a full single load not combined with other shipments.

Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--

No change 1997 to 2002 2002 NAICS to 1987 SIC 1997Economic Census Bridge Between 1997 NAICS and SIC
2002
NAICS		1997
NAICS		1987
SIC		Corresponding Index Entries
4841214841214213Bulk mail truck transportation, contract, long-distance (TL)
4841214841214213Container trucking services, long-distance (TL)
4841214841214213General freight trucking, long-distance, truckload (TL)
4841214841214213Motor freight carrier, general, long-distance, truckload (TL)
4841214841214213Trucking, general freight, long-distance, truckload (TL)

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

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 pickup, local sorting and terminal operations, line-haul, destination sorting and terminal operations, and local delivery.

Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--

No change 1997 to 2002 2002 NAICS to 1987 SIC 1997Economic Census Bridge Between 1997 NAICS and SIC
2002
NAICS		1997
NAICS		1987
SIC		Corresponding Index Entries
4841224841224213General freight trucking, long-distance, less-than-truckload (LTL)
4841224841224213LTL (less-than-truckload) long-distance freight trucking
4841224841224213Motor freight carrier, general, long-distance, less-than-truckload (LTL)
4841224841224213Trucking, general freight, long-distance, less-than-truckload (LTL)

 4842 Specialized Freight Trucking

This industry group comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing local or long-distance specialized freight trucking. The establishments of this industry are primarily engaged in the transportation of freight which, because of size, weight, shape, or other inherent characteristics, requires specialized equipment,such as flatbeds, tankers, or refrigerated trailers. This industry includes the transportation of used household, institutional, and commercial furniture and equipment.

 48421 Used Household and Office Goods Moving

See industry description for 484210 below.

 484210 Used Household and Office Goods Moving

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing local or long-distance trucking of used household, used institutional, or used commercial furniture and equipment. Incidental packing and storage activities are often provided by these establishments.
No change 1997 to 2002 2002 NAICS to 1987 SIC 1997Economic Census Bridge Between 1997 NAICS and SIC
2002
NAICS		1997
NAICS		1987
SIC		Corresponding Index Entries
4842104842104214Furniture moving, used
4842104842104212Motor freight carrier, used household goods
484210484210 Trucking used household, office, or institutional furniture and equipment
4842104842104214Used household and office goods moving
4842104842104214Van lines, moving and storage services

 48422 Specialized Freight (except Used Goods) Trucking, Local

See industry description for 484220 below.

 484220 Specialized Freight (except Used Goods) Trucking, Local

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing local, specialized trucking. Local trucking establishments provide trucking within a metropolitan area that may cross state lines. Generally the trips are same-day return.

Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--

No change 1997 to 2002 2002 NAICS to 1987 SIC 1997Economic Census Bridge Between 1997 NAICS and SIC
2002
NAICS		1997
NAICS		1987
SIC		Corresponding Index Entries
4842204842204212Agricultural products trucking, local
4842204842204212Automobile carrier trucking, local
4842204842204212Boat hauling, truck, local
4842204842204212Bulk liquids trucking, local
4842204842204212Coal hauling, truck, local
4842204842204212Dry bulk trucking (except garbage collection, garbage hauling), local
4842204842204212Dump trucking (e.g., gravel, sand, top soil)
4842204842204212Farm products hauling, local
4842204842204212Flatbed trucking, local
4842204842204212Grain hauling, local
4842204842204212Gravel hauling, local
4842204842204212Livestock trucking, local
4842204842204212Log hauling, local
4842204842204212Milk hauling, local
4842204842204212Mobile home towing services, local
4842204842204212Refrigerated products trucking, local
4842204842204212Rubbish hauling without collection or disposal, truck, local
4842204842204212Sand hauling, local
4842204842204212Tanker trucking (e.g., chemical, juice, milk, petroleum), local
4842204842204212Top-soil hauling, local
4842204842204212Tracked vehicle freight transportation, local
4842204842204212Trucking, specialized freight (except used goods), local

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

See industry description for 484230 below.

 484230 Specialized Freight (except Used Goods) Trucking, Long-Distance

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing long-distance specialized trucking. These establishments provide trucking between metropolitan areas that may cross North American country borders.

Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--

No change 1997 to 2002 2002 NAICS to 1987 SIC 1997Economic Census Bridge Between 1997 NAICS and SIC
2002
NAICS		1997
NAICS		1987
SIC		Corresponding Index Entries
4842304842304213Automobile carrier trucking, long-distance
4842304842304213Boat hauling, truck, long-distance
4842304842304213Bulk liquids trucking, long-distance
4842304842304213Dry bulk carrier, truck, long-distance
4842304842304213Farm products trucking, long-distance
4842304842304213Flatbed trucking, long-distance
4842304842304213Forest products trucking, long-distance
4842304842304213Grain hauling, long-distance
4842304842304213Gravel hauling, long-distance
4842304842304213Livestock trucking, long-distance
4842304842304213Log hauling, long-distance
4842304842304213Mobile home towing services, long-distance
4842304842304213Radioactive waste hauling, long-distance
4842304842304213Recyclable material hauling, long-distance
4842304842304213Refrigerated products trucking, long-distance
4842304842304213Refuse hauling, long-distance
4842304842304213Rubbish hauling without collection or disposal, truck, long-distance
4842304842304213Sand hauling, long-distance
4842304842304213Tanker trucking (e.g., chemical, juice, milk, petroleum), long-distance
4842304842304213Tracked vehicle freight transportation, long-distance
4842304842304213Trash hauling, long-distance
4842304842304213Trucking, specialized freight (except used goods), long-distance
4842304842304213Waste hauling, hazardous, long-distance
4842304842304213Waste hauling, nonhazardous, long-distance

485 Transit and Ground Passenger Transportation

 485 Transit and Ground Passenger Transportation

Industries in the Transit and Ground Passenger Transportation subsector include a variety of passenger transportation activities,such as urban transit systems; chartered bus, school bus, and interurban bus transportation; and taxis. These activities are distinguished based primarily on such production process factors as vehicle types, routes, and schedules.

In this subsector, the principal splits identify scheduled transportation as separate from nonscheduled transportation. The scheduled transportation industry groups are Urban Transit Systems, Interurban and Rural Bus Transportation, and School and Employee Bus Transportation. The nonscheduled industry groups are the Charter Bus Industry and Taxi and Limousine Service. The Other Transit and Ground Passenger Transportation Industry group includes both scheduled and nonscheduled transportation.

Scenic and sightseeing ground transportation services are not included in this subsector but are included in Subsector 487, Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation. Sightseeing does not usually involve place-to-place transportation; the passenger's trip starts and ends at the same location.

 4851 Urban Transit Systems

 48511 Urban Transit Systems

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in operating local and suburban passenger transit systems over regular routes and on regular schedules within a metropolitan area and its adjacent nonurban areas. Such transportation systems involve the use of one or more modes of transport including light rail, commuter rail, subways, streetcars, as well as buses and other motor vehicles.

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 485111 Mixed Mode Transit Systems

This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in operating local and suburban ground passenger transit systems using more than one mode of transport over regular routes and on regular schedules within a metropolitan area and its adjacent nonurban areas.

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No change 1997 to 2002 2002 NAICS to 1987 SIC 1997Economic Census Bridge Between 1997 NAICS and SIC
2002
NAICS		1997
NAICS		1987
SIC		Corresponding Index Entries
4851114851114111Commuter transit systems, mixed mode (e.g., bus, commuter rail, subway combinatio
4851114851114111Local transit systems, mixed mode (e.g., bus, commuter rail, subway combinations)
4851114851114111Mixed mode transit systems (e.g., bus, commuter rail, subway combinations)
4851114851114111Suburban transit systems, mixed mode (e.g., bus, commuter rail, subway combinatio
4851114851114111Transit systems, mixed mode (e.g., bus, commuter rail, subway combinations)
4851114851114111Urban transit systems, mixed mode (e.g., bus, commuter rail, subway combinations)

 485112 Commuter Rail Systems

This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in operating local and suburban commuter rail systems over regular routes and on a regular schedule within a metropolitan area and its adjacent nonurban areas. Commuter rail is usually characterized by reduced fares, multiple ride, and commutation tickets and mostly used by passengers during the morning and evening peak periods.

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No change 1997 to 2002 2002 NAICS to 1987 SIC 1997Economic Census Bridge Between 1997 NAICS and SIC
2002
NAICS		1997
NAICS		1987
SIC		Corresponding Index Entries
4851124851124111Commuter rail systems (except mixed mode)
4851124851124111Local passenger rail systems (except mixed mode)
4851124851124111Rail transportation (except mixed mode), commuter
4851124851124111Railway systems (except mixed mode), commuter
4851124851124111Suburban commuter rail systems (except mixed mode)
4851124851124111Urban commuter rail systems (except mixed mode)

 485113 Bus and Other Motor Vehicle Transit Systems

This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in operating local and suburban passenger transportation systems using buses or other motor vehicles over regular routes and on regular schedules within a metropolitan area and its adjacent nonurban areas.

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No change 1997 to 2002 2002 NAICS to 1987 SIC 1997Economic Census Bridge Between 1997 NAICS and SIC
2002
NAICS		1997
NAICS		1987
SIC		Corresponding Index Entries
4851134851134111Bus line, local (except mixed mode)
4851134851134111Bus services, urban and suburban (except mixed mode)
4851134851134111Bus transit systems (except mixed mode)
4851134851134111City bus services (except mixed mode)
4851134851134111Commuter bus operation (except mixed mode)
4851134851134111Local bus services (except mixed mode)
4851134851134111Suburban bus line services (except mixed mode)
4851134851134111Urban bus line services (except mixed mode)

 485119 Other Urban Transit Systems

This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in operating local and suburban ground passenger transit systems (except mixed mode transit systems, commuter rail systems, and buses and other motor vehicles) over regular routes and on regular schedules within a metropolitan area and its adjacent nonurban areas.

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No change 1997 to 2002 2002 NAICS to 1987 SIC 1997Economic Census Bridge Between 1997 NAICS and SIC
2002
NAICS		1997
NAICS		1987
SIC		Corresponding Index Entries
4851194851194111Cable car systems (except mixed mode), commuter
4851194851194111Light rail systems (except mixed mode), commuter
4851194851194111Monorail transit systems (except mixed mode), commuter
4851194851194111Street railway systems (except mixed mode), commuter
4851194851194111Subway systems (except mixed mode), commuter
4851194851194111Tramway systems (except mixed mode), commuter
4851194851194111Trolley systems (except mixed mode), commuter

 4852 Interurban and Rural Bus Transportation

 48521 Interurban and Rural Bus Transportation

See industry description for 485210 below.

 485210 Interurban and Rural Bus Transportation

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing bus passenger transportation over regular routes and on regular schedules, principally outside a single metropolitan area and its adjacent nonurban areas.

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