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2007 NAICS Definition

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing local messenger and delivery services of small items within a single metropolitan area or within an urban center. These establishments generally provide point-to-point pickup and delivery and do not operate as part of an intercity courier network.

Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--

• Providing local letter and parcel delivery services as part of an intercity courier network--are classified in Industry 492110, Couriers and Express Delivery Services;
• Operating the National Postal Service or providing postal services on a contract basis (except the bulk transportation of mail)--are classified in Industry 491110, Postal Service; and
• Providing the bulk transportation of mail on a contract basis to and from Postal Service establishments--are classified in Industry Group 4841, General Freight Trucking.

Index entries that bring you to this industry:

• Alcoholic beverage delivery service
• Bicycle courier
• Delivery service (except as part of intercity carrier network, U.S. Postal Service)
• Grocery delivery services (i.e., independent service from grocery store)
• Local letter and parcel delivery services (except as part of intercity carrier network, U.S. Postal Service)
• Messenger service
• Restaurant meals delivery services (i.e., independent delivery services)