Specialized Freight (except Used Goods) Trucking, Local

NAICS Code 48422 encompasses Specialized Freight (except Used Goods) Trucking, Local, which involves transportation services for specialized cargo within a local geographic area. These services typically include the movement of specific types of goods that require unique handling, equipment, or expertise. Trucking operations under this classification focus on local delivery of sensitive, precise, or specialized cargo that cannot be managed through standard freight transportation methods.

Federal contract awards in this NAICS code demonstrate a wide range of specialized transportation needs across government agencies. Typical contract values range from tens of thousands to millions of dollars, with performance periods generally spanning one to five years. Funding agencies including the Department of Defense, Department of Agriculture, Department of Veterans Affairs, and Department of the Interior frequently utilize these contracts. Many solicitations are set aside for small businesses, particularly Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs), with a size standard of $34 million. Common places of performance include military installations, national cemeteries, research facilities, and federal land management sites across the United States.

Recent federal contract opportunities within this NAICS code reflect diverse transportation requirements. These include services such as transporting agricultural equipment, delivering water to remote training sites, moving scientific laboratory instruments, hauling manure from federal corrals, and providing refrigerated transport for military exercises. Agencies like the Department of the Army, NASA, Air Force, and Bureau of Land Management have sought contractors capable of handling specialized freight movement. Specific requirements often involve precise handling protocols, specialized equipment, and the ability to operate in challenging environments such as military training ranges, national forests, and research facilities.