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

NAICS 484230 (Specialized Freight Trucking, Long-Distance) encompasses transportation services for specialized cargo across extended geographic distances. These services involve the movement of specific types of freight that require unique handling, equipment, or expertise beyond standard trucking operations. Typical specialized freight may include sensitive equipment, live animals, hazardous materials, museum artifacts, industrial machinery, or temperature-sensitive cargo requiring controlled transportation environments.

Federal contract awards under this NAICS code demonstrate significant diversity, with contract values ranging from approximately $5,000 to over $13 million. Common funding agencies include the Department of Defense (particularly Army Forces Command and Naval Supply Systems Command), Department of Agriculture Forest Service, and various federal museums and cultural institutions. Frequently awarded contractors include 1ST Coast Cargo Inc., Action Logistics Company, and specialized small businesses like Criswell Trucking LLC. Awards frequently involve transporting unique cargo such as wild horses, military equipment, aircraft components, and repairable parts. Many contracts are firm fixed-price with performance periods ranging from 30 days to multiple years. Set-aside designations vary, with approximately 30-40% of awards reserved for small businesses.

Recent federal contract opportunities under this NAICS code include transportation services for specialized cargo like museum artifacts, military equipment relocation, and emergency preparedness logistics. The U.S. Marine Corps, Federal Aviation Administration, and Department of Health and Human Services have posted solicitations seeking contractors capable of transporting sensitive equipment, aviation components, and emergency medical supplies. Performance locations span the continental United States, with requirements emphasizing technical capabilities, experience with specialized cargo, and adherence to strict transportation protocols. Most opportunities are structured as small business set-asides or open competitions, with evaluation criteria focusing on technical capability, past performance, and competitive pricing.