2017 NAICS Definition

T = Canadian, Mexican, and United States industries are comparable.

488410 Motor Vehicle Towing

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in towing light or heavy motor vehicles, both local and long-distance. These establishments may provide incidental services, such as storage and emergency road repair services.

Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--
  • Operating gasoline stations--are classified in Industry Group 4471, Gasoline Stations;
  • Providing automotive repair and maintenance--are classified in Industry Group 8111, Automotive Repair and Maintenance; and
  • Both retailing automotive parts and accessories, and repairing automobiles, known as automotive supply stores--are classified in Industry 441310, Automotive Parts and Accessories Stores.
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488410   488410   488410   Emergency road services (i.e., tow service)
488410   488410   488410   Motor vehicle towing services
488410   488410   488410   Tow truck services
488410   488410   488410   Towing services, motor vehicle
488410   488410   488410   Wrecker services (i.e., towing services), motor vehicle