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NAICS Code· 488490

NAICS 488490: Other Support Activities for Road Transportation

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing services (except motor vehicle towing) to road network users. Illustrative Examples: Bridge, tunnel, and highway operations Pilot car services (i.e., wide load warning services) Truck or weighing station operations Driving services, independent (e.g., automobile, truck delivery) Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--Show more

NAICS 488490 – Other Support Activities for Road Transportation encompasses specialized logistical and operational services that enable the efficient movement of personnel, equipment, and supplies via ground transportation systems. This includes vehicle maintenance and repair for military and federal fleets, fleet management systems, transportation scheduling and dispatch services, roadside assistance, fuel logistics, and specialized vehicle modification support.

90
Active Contracts
$10.7M
Total Obligations (12mo)
104
Awarded Contracts (12mo)
39
Contractors Awarded (12mo)
2
Median Bidders per Award
-1.2%
YoY Growth

Industry Spending Overview

Federal obligations, top contractors and agencies, and related industry codes for NAICS 488490.

AI Industry Description

NAICS 488490 – Other Support Activities for Road Transportation encompasses specialized logistical and operational services that enable the efficient movement of personnel, equipment, and supplies via ground transportation systems. This includes vehicle maintenance and repair for military and federa...

NAICS 488490 – Other Support Activities for Road Transportation encompasses specialized logistical and operational services that enable the efficient movement of personnel, equipment, and supplies via ground transportation systems. This includes vehicle maintenance and repair for military and federal fleets, fleet management systems, transportation scheduling and dispatch services, roadside assistance, fuel logistics, and specialized vehicle modification support. These services are critical to sustaining mobility operations across federal missions, particularly in austere or high-tempo environments where reliable ground transport is essential. Unlike core transportation providers, firms in this category deliver enabling infrastructure and technical support that ensure continuity, safety, and readiness of road-based logistics networks. Top contractors in this sector include ARBOR CORPORATION INC and TMG THE MOORE GROUP INC, both of which operate as medium to large primes with deep expertise in defense and homeland security logistics. These firms typically provide integrated support solutions combining technical maintenance, data-driven fleet analytics, and compliance management, often under performance-based contracts. The competitive landscape is characterized by specialized niche players with proven track records in federal vehicle sustainment and mission-critical transport support. The Department of Defense and the Department of Homeland Security are the primary procurement agencies for this NAICS code, driving demand through military convoy operations, border security asset mobility, and emergency response fleet readiness programs. Their spending is tied to force projection, homeland defense, and disaster response initiatives requiring resilient, adaptable ground transport infrastructure. The market is moderately concentrated, with opportunity density highest for contractors possessing ISO 9001 certification, military vehicle maintenance experience, and familiarity with federal logistics standards such as MIL-STD and DoD 4150.27. Demand is increasingly tied to predictive maintenance technologies, real-time fleet tracking, and compliance with sustainability mandates for government vehicle fleets.

Top Contractors

Companies with the highest total award value under NAICS 488490, ranked by dollars won.

Competition

How many companies historically bid on federal awards in NAICS 488490, from bidder counts reported on USAspending.

Fewer Bidders

Median under 3 bidders per reported award. · 5,669 reported awards

Median Bidders

2

Per reported award, all-time

Single-Bid Awards

43%

Share of reported awards with one bidder

10+ Bidder Awards

1%

Share of reported awards with 10+ bidders

Reported Awards

0

90% of 6,308 total awards

How this code compares up the NAICS hierarchy. Parent cohorts pool every code under their prefix, so they are the steadier baseline when a 6-digit sample is thin.

Industry FamilyCompetitionMedian BiddersSingle-BidBidder MixReported Awards
488490This Code
Other Support Activities for Road Transportation
Fewer Bidders243%
5,66990% of 6,308
48849NAICS Industry
Fewer Bidders243%
5,66990% of 6,308
4884Industry Group
Support Activities for Road Transportation
Fewer Bidders248%
7,29885% of 8,632
488Subsector
Fewer Bidders247%
155,59082% of 190,088
48Sector
Transportation and Warehousing
Fewer Bidders239%
398,99285% of 469,216

Bidder counts reported on past federal awards in this NAICS (USAspending). An open opportunity has no bidders yet, so this is the historical norm for similar work, not a fact about this solicitation. Not all awards report bidder counts, and fewer bidders often means incumbent-held work rather than an easier win. Federal reporting of bidder counts fell from ~96% of awards (FY2016) to ~30% (FY2018 onward); the chart shows shares of reported awards, and washed-out stretches mark years with fewer than 30 of them.

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NAICS code 488490 covers Other Support Activities for Road Transportation. This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing services (except motor vehicle towing) to road network users. Illustrative Examples: Bridge, tunnel, and highway operations Pilot car services (i.e., wide load warning services) Truck or weighing station operations Driving services, independent (e.g., automobile, truck delivery) Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--

Recently Posted in Other Support Activities for Road Transportation

NAICS: 488490
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Wood County — CSJ 6504-70-001 — October 2026 Letting — State-Let Maintenance
Solicitation # 6504-70-001
The Texas Department of Transportation is soliciting bids for contract 6504-70-001 (Project RMC-A00222877) to provide non-site specific traffic control services for US 80 and other locations within Wood and Van Zandt Counties. The project has a performance duration of 730 calendar days and requires the contractor to provide a minimum three-man crew, rumble strips, and vehicles capable of hauling traffic control devices to two maintenance sections. Key responsibilities include the placement and maintenance of signs, channelizing devices, and flaggers, as well as implementing lane closures using cones, drums, and flashing arrow panels. The contractor must also provide truck-mounted attenuators that meet NCHRP 350 or AASHTO MASH requirements. Strict performance mandates are in place, requiring the contractor to report to emergency locations within 30 minutes of notification plus travel time and to have traffic control plans fully set up within one hour of release by the Engineer. Work is generally restricted to daylight hours unless otherwise approved. Bidders must provide a proposal guaranty of 46,000.00 dollars and submit audited financial statements and experience questionnaires at least ten days before the letting date. The contract emphasizes safety compliance, requiring high-visibility apparel and approved safety gear, and mandates adherence to TMUTCD standards and TxDOT cybersecurity safeguards. Inspection and acceptance of the work will be conducted by the Engineer or a designated representative.
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