This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing local general freight trucking. General freight trucking 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.
Operating independent trucking terminals--are classified in Industry 488490, Other Support Activities for Road Transportation; and Providing general freight long-distance trucking, including all North American international travel--are classified in Industry 48412, General Freight Trucking, Long-Distance.