This U.S. Census Bureau NAICS-based industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in undertaking the transportation of goods from shippers to receivers for a charge covering the entire transportation, and in turn making use of the services of various freight carriers in affecting delivery, paying transportation charges, and assuming responsibility for delivery of the goods. There is no relationship between shippers and the various freight carriers delivering the goods.

Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--

Arranging the transportation of freight and cargo, including freight/shipping agents or brokers, custom house brokers, and freight arrangers--are classified in U.S. Census Bureau NAICS-based industry 4885102, Arrangement of Transportation of Freight and Cargo; and

Providing operating advice and assistance to businesses and other organizations on freight shipping rates and tariffs--are classified in U.S. Industry 541614, Process, Physical Distribution, and Logistics Consulting Services.