Establishments primarily engaged in furnishing trucking or transfer services without storage for freight generally weighing more than 100 pounds, in a single municipality, contiguous municipalities, or a municipality and its suburban areas. Establishments primarily engaged in furnishing local courier services for letters, parcels, and packages generally weighing less than 100 pounds are classified in Industry 4215; those engaged in collecting and disposing of refuse by processing or destruction of materials are classified in Industry 4953; those engaged in removing overburden from mines or quarries are classified in Division B, Mining; and construction contractors hauling dirt and rock as a part of their construction activity are classified in Division C, Construction.
The Local Trucking Without Storage industry (NAICS 4212) is seeing a wave of innovative trends largely driven by advanced technologies and changing consumer demands. One significant trend is the increasing adoption of electric and autonomous vehicles. These technologies promise to reduce operational costs, improve route efficiencies, and lower environmental impact, aligning with the growing emphasis on sustainability. Additionally, there's a rising focus on last-mile delivery solutions to meet the demands of urban e-commerce growth. Companies are leveraging sophisticated route optimization software to enhance delivery times and reduce fuel consumption.
Forecasts for the near future indicate continued investment in technology to increase efficiency and scalability. The push towards greener, more sustainable operations will likely accelerate, with firms investing in electric fleets and alternative fuel sources. Market consolidation may also become more prominent as small and medium-sized enterprises band together to compete with larger, tech-savvy players. Flexibility and adaptability will be key as consumer expectations for faster, more reliable delivery services continue to grow.
Baggage transfer
Carting, by truck or horse drawn wagon
Debris removal, local carting only
Draying, local: without storage
Farm to market hauling
Furniture moving, local: without storage
Garbage, local collecting and transporting: without disposal
Hauling live animals, local
Hauling, by dump truck
Local trucking, without storage
Log trucking
Mail carriers, bulk, contract: local
Refuse, local collecting and transporting: without disposal
Rental of trucks with drivers
Safe moving, local
Star routes, local
Truck rental for local use, with drivers
Trucking timber
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