NAICS 488490: Other Support Activities for Road Transportation
Other Support Activities for Road Transportation is NAICS code 488490. A business is small under it with $18 million or less in average annual receipts. 1 federal contract is open on SAM.gov under this code right now.
- SBA size standard
- $18 million or less in average annual receipts
- Open contracts now
- 1
- Federal spending, FY2025
- $21.9 million
- Share won by small businesses
- 26%
Open federal contracts for other support activities for road transportation
- Intent to Award
Due in 26 daysNov 1, 2026
What NAICS 488490 covers
The Census Bureau's NAICS index lists these kinds of work under 488490:
- Bridge, tunnel, and highway operations
- Bus terminal operation, independent
- Cargo surveyors, truck transportation
- Driving services, independent (e.g., automobile, truck delivery)
- Independent truck driver (except owner-operators)
- Inspection or weighing services, truck transportation
- Loading and unloading at truck terminals
- Pilot car services (i.e., wide load warning services)
- Shunting of trailers in truck terminals
- Snow clearing, highways and bridges, road transportation
- Snow removal, highway
- Street cleaning service
- Toll road operations, highway
- Truck weighing station operation
The index lists 15 entries for this code in all.
Read the full definition, including what's excluded, on census.gov.
SBA size standard for 488490
To count as a small business for a contract assigned NAICS 488490, your business must have $18 million or less in average annual receipts. Receipts are averaged over your last five completed fiscal years.
From SBA's table of size standards, effective Mar 17, 2023. Confirm it with SBA's size standards tool before you certify your size.
Who buys other support activities for road transportation
Agencies that awarded the most under NAICS 488490 over the last three fiscal years, per USAspending.gov:
| Agency | Obligated |
|---|---|
| Department of the Air Force | $30.1 million |
| Department of the Army | $5.3 million |
| Department of the Navy | $4.8 million |
| Department of State | $4.4 million |
| Washington Headquarters Services | $4 million |
| Drug Enforcement Administration | $1.7 million |
| Defense Logistics Agency | $1.7 million |
| Department of Veterans Affairs | $1 million |
Open notices right now come from Dept of Defense (2).
Set-asides on open 488490 contracts
- No set-aside (full and open): 1
- Total small business set-aside: 1
Not sure which set-asides you qualify for? Try the free SBA certification screener, or read set-aside contracts, explained.
Federal spending under 488490 by year
| Fiscal year | Contract obligations |
|---|---|
| FY2024 | $17.3 million |
| FY2025 | $21.9 million |
| FY2026 | $18.1 million |
| FY2027 (so far) | $0 |
Source: USAspending.gov, all contract awards with this NAICS code. Fiscal years start October 1.
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Frequently asked questions
What is NAICS code 488490?
488490 is the 2022 NAICS code for Other Support Activities for Road Transportation. The Census Bureau's index lists work such as bridge, tunnel, and highway operations, bus terminal operation, independent, cargo surveyors, truck transportation under it. Federal contracting uses the 2022 codes.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS 488490?
$18 million or less in average annual receipts. A business at or under that is small for contracts assigned this code. The current SBA table took effect Mar 17, 2023.
Are there government contracts for other support activities for road transportation?
Yes. 1 federal contract opportunities under NAICS 488490 are open on SAM.gov right now. Agencies obligated about $21.9 million under this code in fiscal year 2025, according to USAspending.gov.
How do I add NAICS code 488490 to my SAM.gov registration?
Update your entity registration on SAM.gov and add the code on the Goods and Services page, in the Assertions section. You can list several NAICS codes and mark one as your primary. Changes are free.
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