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NAICS 48-49Sector5.6% of all approvals
SBA loans for transportation and warehousing
7(a) and 504 approvals to businesses SBA classifies under NAICS 48-49, with the lenders and states behind them.
SBA approvals by fiscal year. The federal fiscal year runs 1 October to 30 September, so FY2025 is 1 October 2024 to 30 September 2025. *FY2026 is open: approvals to 30 Jun 2026 only.
Businesses classified under NAICS 48-49, transportation and warehousing, received 19,030 SBA loan approvals worth $6.85bn in FY2021 to FY2025 (18,052 7(a), 978 504).
That is 5.6% of all approvals. Set against the 291,155 establishments the Census Bureau counts in the industry, it comes to 65.4 approvals per 1,000 establishments; across all industries the figure is 41.0.
In FY2025 there were 3,889 approvals, about level with FY2024. The median 7(a) approval was $87K, against $190K for all industries, and 2.1% of approvals went to franchise businesses.
Of 7(a) loans approved in FY2010 to FY2021 and disbursed, SBA records 8.3% as charged off, above the 6.6% for all industries.
Loan status is as recorded by SBA at the data date; charge-off rates are computed on loans approved at least five fiscal years ago. Jobs supported are self-reported estimates from the SBA loan application, which SBA does not review, audit or validate. Data through 30 Jun 2026.
Volume by fiscal year
| Fiscal year | 7(a) approvals | 7(a) dollars | Median 7(a) | 504 approvals | 504 dollars | All approvals | Jobs supported, as reported |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026* | 1,383 | $590M | $115K | 114 | $170M | 1,497 | 14,019 |
| FY2025 | 3,716 | $1.17bn | $100K | 173 | $254M | 3,889 | 32,927 |
| FY2024 | 3,803 | $1.02bn | $85K | 134 | $197M | 3,937 | 29,242 |
| FY2023 | 3,764 | $1.03bn | $77K | 185 | $282M | 3,949 | 29,138 |
| FY2022 | 3,481 | $944M | $73K | 244 | $318M | 3,725 | 24,870 |
| FY2021 | 3,288 | $1.33bn | $100K | 242 | $292M | 3,530 | 32,605 |
| FY2020 | 2,840 | $868M | $65K | 200 | $188M | 3,040 | 22,913 |
| FY2019 | 3,329 | $778M | $60K | 170 | $200M | 3,499 | 22,466 |
| FY2018 | 4,046 | $913M | $53K | 146 | $137M | 4,192 | 24,829 |
| FY2017 | 3,462 | $701M | $50K | 161 | $163M | 3,623 | 22,008 |
| FY2016 | 3,516 | $627M | $50K | 165 | $163M | 3,681 | 22,227 |
SBA records the NAICS code in force when a loan was approved. The 2022 NAICS revision renumbered parts of retail trade and information, so some lines of business appear under one code before FY2023 and another after. FY2016–FY2020 approvals under this code: 18,035.
Within this sector
| NAICS | Subsector | Approvals, FY2021–FY2025 | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 484 | Truck Transportation | 13,333 | 70.1% |
| 488 | Support Activities for Transportation | 2,248 | 11.8% |
| 492 | Couriers and Messengers | 1,279 | 6.7% |
| 485 | Transit and Ground Passenger Transportation | 1,232 | 6.5% |
| 493 | Warehousing and Storage | 460 | 2.4% |
| 487 | Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation | 198 | 1.0% |
| 481 | Air Transportation | 101 | 0.5% |
| 483 | Water Transportation | 79 | 0.4% |
| 491 | Postal Service | 74 | 0.4% |
| 486 | Pipeline Transportation | 23 | 0.1% |
| 482 | Rail Transportation | 3 | 0.0% |
Lenders most active in this industry
By number of approvals, FY2021–FY2025; 979 lenders had at least one.
| # | Lender | Approvals | Dollars | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Huntington National BankColumbus, OH | 4,602 | $513M | 24.2% | |
| 2 | TD Bank, National AssociationWilmington, DE | 1,217 | $92.4M | 6.4% | |
| 3 | Wells Fargo Bank National AssociationSioux Falls, SD | 1,212 | $63.5M | 6.4% | |
| 4 | Northeast BankLewiston, ME | 987 | $133M | 5.2% | |
| 5 | U.S. Bank, National AssociationCincinnati, OH | 628 | $126M | 3.3% | |
| 6 | Manufacturers and Traders Trust CompanyBuffalo, NY | 570 | $47.8M | 3.0% | |
| 7 | Lendistry SBLC, LLCLos Angeles, CA | 448 | $88.7M | 2.4% | |
| 8 | JPMorgan Chase Bank, National AssociationColumbus, OH | 431 | $81.1M | 2.3% | |
| 9 | BayFirst National BankSaint Petersburg, FL | 427 | $80.1M | 2.2% | |
| 10 | KeyBank National AssociationCleveland, OH | 368 | $40.9M | 1.9% | |
| 11 | Readycap Lending, LLCBerkeley Heights, NJ | 295 | $196M | 1.6% | |
| 12 | Celtic Bank CorporationSalt Lake City, UT | 251 | $228M | 1.3% | |
| 13 | Bank of America, National AssociationCharlotte, NC | 211 | $70.3M | 1.1% | |
| 14 | PNC Bank, National AssociationWilmington, DE | 161 | $20.5M | 0.8% | |
| 15 | Columbia BankLake Oswego, OR | 157 | $31.0M | 0.8% | |
| 16 | Zions Bank, A Division ofSalt Lake City, UT | 135 | $46.0M | 0.7% | |
| 17 | Newtek Small Business Finance, Inc.Lake Success, NY | 130 | $79.1M | 0.7% | |
| 18 | Byline BankChicago, IL | 116 | $165M | 0.6% | |
| 19 | Fifth Third BankCincinnati, OH | 113 | $32.4M | 0.6% | |
| 20 | Newtek Bank, National AssociationMiami, FL | 95 | $48.7M | 0.5% |
States
| # | State of the business | Approvals | Dollars | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ohio | 2,241 | $320M | 11.8% | |
| 2 | California | 2,006 | $1.24bn | 10.5% | |
| 3 | Illinois | 1,445 | $513M | 7.6% | |
| 4 | Michigan | 1,370 | $230M | 7.2% | |
| 5 | Florida | 1,234 | $538M | 6.5% | |
| 6 | Texas | 1,053 | $556M | 5.5% | |
| 7 | New York | 810 | $201M | 4.3% | |
| 8 | New Jersey | 751 | $211M | 3.9% | |
| 9 | Pennsylvania | 671 | $157M | 3.5% | |
| 10 | Indiana | 660 | $124M | 3.5% | |
| 11 | Washington | 479 | $201M | 2.5% | |
| 12 | Minnesota | 478 | $198M | 2.5% | |
| 13 | Georgia | 460 | $188M | 2.4% | |
| 14 | Massachusetts | 359 | $104M | 1.9% | |
| 15 | North Carolina | 328 | $172M | 1.7% |
Franchise brands
2.1% of approvals carried a franchise code.
| # | Brand | Approvals | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The UPS Store | 123 | 0.6% | |
| 2 | College Hunks Hauling Junk, College Hunks Moving, College Hunks Hauling Junk & Moving | 75 | 0.4% | |
| 3 | Two Men and a Truck | 51 | 0.3% | |
| 4 | Units | 15 | 0.1% | |
| 5 | Pink Zebra Moving | 13 | 0.1% | |
| 6 | PostalAnnex+ | 13 | 0.1% | |
| 7 | World Options | 6 | 0.0% | |
| 8 | Cruisin' Tikis | 5 | 0.0% | |
| 9 | InXpress | 5 | 0.0% | |
| 10 | SUPPLY POINTe | 5 | 0.0% |
Approval sizes
- $50,000 or less36.8%6,997
- $50,001 to $150,00027.7%5,269
- $150,001 to $350,00014.2%2,698
- $350,001 to $1 million11.3%2,159
- $1 million to $2 million6.1%1,160
- Over $2 million3.9%747
Age of the businesses
- Existing, more than 2 years old64.5%12,281
- New business, 2 years or less22.8%4,340
- Startup, loan funds will open the business7.9%1,507
- Change of ownership4.7%887
- Not answered0.1%15
Charge-offs against all industries
| Loans approved FY2010–FY2021 | This industry, 7(a) | All 7(a) | This industry, 504 | All 504 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Approvals in these years | 34,699 | 639,905 | 2,147 | 85,591 |
| Cancelled or never disbursed | 4,084 | 79,313 | 371 | 12,514 |
| Disbursed loans | 30,615 | 560,592 | 1,776 | 73,077 |
| Paid in full | 24,606 | 435,813 | 924 | 35,491 |
| Charged off | 2,541 | 36,891 | 13 | 905 |
| Still outstanding (status exempt from disclosure) | 3,468 | 87,888 | 839 | 36,681 |
| Charged off, share of disbursed loans | 8.3% | 6.6% | 0.7% | 1.2% |
| Dollars charged off, share of disbursed dollars | 3.3% | 2.5% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Dollars charged off | $231M | $5.70bn | $4.0M | $499M |
Against all industries
| FY2021–FY2025 | NAICS 48-49 | All industries |
|---|---|---|
| Median 7(a) approval | $87K | $190K |
| Median 504 approval | $906K | $657K |
| Average approval | $360K | $573K |
| Approvals per 1,000 establishments | 65.4 | 41.0 |
| Approvals to franchise businesses | 2.1% | 11.2% |
| Jobs supported per approval, as reported | 7.8 | 10.5 |
Questions and answers
Which lenders make the most SBA loans for transportation and warehousing?
By approvals in FY2021 to FY2025: The Huntington National Bank (4,602), TD Bank, National Association (1,217), Wells Fargo Bank National Association (1,212), Northeast Bank (987), U.S. Bank, National Association (628). 979 lenders had at least one.
How large are typical SBA loans for transportation and warehousing?
The median 7(a) approval was $87K and the median 504 approval $906K; the average across both programs was $360K.
What share of SBA loans for transportation and warehousing are charged off?
Of 7(a) loans approved in FY2010 to FY2021 and disbursed, 8.3% are recorded as charged off, against 6.6% for all industries; for 504 loans, 0.7% against 1.2%.
Which states have the most SBA loans for transportation and warehousing?
Ohio (2,241), California (2,006), Illinois (1,445), Michigan (1,370), Florida (1,234).
Is SBA lending for transportation and warehousing rising?
Approvals in the three latest complete fiscal years total 11,775, against 10,295 in the three before: rising (+14%).
About these figures
Figures are totals of the Small Business Administration's 7(a) and 504 FOIA loan files, data through 30 Jun 2026. SBA updates the files quarterly. Counts are loan approvals, including approvals later cancelled; the five-year window is FY2021–FY2025, the five latest complete fiscal years. Charge-off rates use only loans approved in FY2010–FY2021, at least five fiscal years ago, and count disbursed loans SBA records as charged off. Loans are listed under the lender they are assigned to today. Establishment counts are from the Census Bureau's County Business Patterns 2023, which leaves out most farms, government and businesses without employees. Dollar figures behind fewer than three approvals are not shown, and no borrower is named anywhere on this site.Methodology · Report an error