NAICS Code for Freight Broker
The NAICS code for a freight broker is 488510, Freight Transportation Arrangement. It covers businesses that arrange shipping between shippers and carriers, including freight forwarders, shipping agents and customs brokers. A broker that doesn't own trucks shouldn't use a trucking code. If you also haul loads yourself, add the matching 484 code.
- Primary NAICS code
- 488510
- SBA size standard
- $20 million or less in average annual receipts
- Open federal contracts
- None right now
Related codes to add
Most businesses list several NAICS codes. Use 488510 as your primary if it covers most of your revenue, and add these when they describe work you also do:
| Code | Use it when | Size standard |
|---|---|---|
| 484121 General Freight Trucking, Long-Distance, Truckload | You haul loads with your own trucks. | $34 million or less in receipts |
| 541614 Process, Physical Distribution, and Logistics Consulting Services | You consult on logistics or supply chain management without arranging shipments. | $20 million or less in receipts |
| 493110 General Warehousing and Storage | You mainly store goods in a warehouse. | $34 million or less in receipts |
How to choose
Your primary NAICS code should match the work that brings in most of your revenue, and it sets which size standard applies to you for most set-aside contracts. Read each code's Census definition before you register. Our guide on how to choose NAICS codes covers the trade-offs. To see whether you count as small under these codes, try the size standard checker.
Frequently asked questions
What is the NAICS code for a freight broker?
The NAICS code for a freight broker is 488510, Freight Transportation Arrangement. It covers businesses that arrange shipping between shippers and carriers, including freight forwarders, shipping agents and customs brokers. A broker that doesn't own trucks shouldn't use a trucking code. If you also haul loads yourself, add the matching 484 code.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS 488510?
A business counts as small under NAICS 488510 with $20 million or less in average annual receipts, under the SBA's table of size standards. Federal contracts set aside for small businesses under this code are limited to firms that meet it.
Can I list more than one NAICS code?
Yes. In your SAM.gov registration you pick one primary NAICS code and can add as many others as describe work you can actually do. Add every code below that fits, because agencies search and set aside contracts by code.