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NAICS 4841Industry group3.3% of all approvals
SBA loans for general freight trucking
7(a) and 504 approvals to businesses SBA classifies under NAICS 4841, 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.
SBA approved 11,266 loans to businesses in general freight trucking (NAICS 4841) in FY2021 to FY2025, worth $3.10bn: 10,882 under 7(a) and 384 under 504.
That is 3.3% of all approvals. Set against the 117,181 establishments the Census Bureau counts in the industry, it comes to 96.1 approvals per 1,000 establishments; across all industries the figure is 41.0.
In FY2025 there were 2,004 approvals, down 10% on FY2024. The median 7(a) approval was $69K, against $190K for all industries.
Of 7(a) loans approved in FY2010 to FY2021 and disbursed, SBA records 7.9% 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* | 595 | $209M | $80K | 33 | $57.6M | 628 | 4,998 |
| FY2025 | 1,934 | $477M | $80K | 70 | $101M | 2,004 | 13,667 |
| FY2024 | 2,184 | $438M | $69K | 55 | $86.4M | 2,239 | 11,723 |
| FY2023 | 2,370 | $509M | $68K | 68 | $120M | 2,438 | 13,389 |
| FY2022 | 2,273 | $479M | $60K | 102 | $127M | 2,375 | 11,596 |
| FY2021 | 2,121 | $674M | $67K | 89 | $90.2M | 2,210 | 15,290 |
| FY2020 | 1,782 | $372M | $50K | 70 | $63.4M | 1,852 | 10,152 |
| FY2019 | 2,022 | $359M | $50K | 68 | $76.1M | 2,090 | 9,539 |
| FY2018 | 2,566 | $376M | $45K | 60 | $56.7M | 2,626 | 10,425 |
| FY2017 | 2,022 | $302M | $45K | 66 | $52.2M | 2,088 | 9,179 |
| FY2016 | 2,081 | $265M | $40K | 57 | $48.9M | 2,138 | 9,144 |
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: 10,794.
Lenders most active in this industry
By number of approvals, FY2021–FY2025; 671 lenders had at least one.
| # | Lender | Approvals | Dollars | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Huntington National BankColumbus, OH | 3,682 | $357M | 32.7% | |
| 2 | Wells Fargo Bank National AssociationSioux Falls, SD | 794 | $27.7M | 7.0% | |
| 3 | TD Bank, National AssociationWilmington, DE | 644 | $40.8M | 5.7% | |
| 4 | Northeast BankLewiston, ME | 632 | $81.0M | 5.6% | |
| 5 | U.S. Bank, National AssociationCincinnati, OH | 347 | $42.6M | 3.1% | |
| 6 | BayFirst National BankSaint Petersburg, FL | 318 | $54.6M | 2.8% | |
| 7 | Lendistry SBLC, LLCLos Angeles, CA | 315 | $60.3M | 2.8% | |
| 8 | Manufacturers and Traders Trust CompanyBuffalo, NY | 286 | $21.0M | 2.5% | |
| 9 | JPMorgan Chase Bank, National AssociationColumbus, OH | 233 | $38.6M | 2.1% | |
| 10 | KeyBank National AssociationCleveland, OH | 221 | $15.2M | 2.0% | |
| 11 | Readycap Lending, LLCBerkeley Heights, NJ | 173 | $124M | 1.5% | |
| 12 | Celtic Bank CorporationSalt Lake City, UT | 153 | $189M | 1.4% | |
| 13 | Bank of America, National AssociationCharlotte, NC | 104 | $22.9M | 0.9% | |
| 14 | PNC Bank, National AssociationWilmington, DE | 98 | $14.6M | 0.9% | |
| 15 | Columbia BankLake Oswego, OR | 94 | $18.2M | 0.8% | |
| 16 | Peoples BankMendenhall, MS | 77 | $10.8M | 0.7% | |
| 17 | Fifth Third BankCincinnati, OH | 65 | $16.1M | 0.6% | |
| 18 | 1st Source BankSouth Bend, IN | 65 | $3.8M | 0.6% | |
| 19 | Zions Bank, A Division ofSalt Lake City, UT | 61 | $13.1M | 0.5% | |
| 20 | Enterprise Bank & TrustClayton, MO | 52 | $90.6M | 0.5% |
States
| # | State of the business | Approvals | Dollars | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ohio | 1,625 | $203M | 14.4% | |
| 2 | Michigan | 1,124 | $153M | 10.0% | |
| 3 | California | 1,112 | $629M | 9.9% | |
| 4 | Illinois | 1,103 | $359M | 9.8% | |
| 5 | Texas | 575 | $226M | 5.1% | |
| 6 | Indiana | 541 | $85.7M | 4.8% | |
| 7 | Florida | 536 | $118M | 4.8% | |
| 8 | New Jersey | 420 | $74.0M | 3.7% | |
| 9 | Pennsylvania | 419 | $73.2M | 3.7% | |
| 10 | New York | 327 | $70.2M | 2.9% | |
| 11 | Washington | 287 | $105M | 2.5% | |
| 12 | Georgia | 251 | $65.1M | 2.2% | |
| 13 | Minnesota | 193 | $65.6M | 1.7% | |
| 14 | Wisconsin | 163 | $58.6M | 1.4% | |
| 15 | North Carolina | 156 | $61.3M | 1.4% |
Franchise brands
0.3% of approvals carried a franchise code.
| # | Brand | Approvals | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | College Hunks Hauling Junk, College Hunks Moving, College Hunks Hauling Junk & Moving | 11 | 0.1% | |
| 2 | Two Men and a Truck | 7 | 0.1% | |
| 3 | Snap-On | 3 | 0.0% | |
| 4 | Evans Delivery Company, Inc. | 2 | 0.0% | |
| 5 | The UPS Store | 2 | 0.0% | |
| 6 | Napa AutoCare Program Membership Agreement | 2 | 0.0% | |
| 7 | Abbey Carpet & Floor | 1 | 0.0% | |
| 8 | Federico's Mexican Food Restaurant | 1 | 0.0% | |
| 9 | National Van Lines | 1 | 0.0% | |
| 10 | North American Van Lines | 1 | 0.0% |
Approval sizes
- $50,000 or less41.5%4,680
- $50,001 to $150,00030.6%3,445
- $150,001 to $350,00013.0%1,462
- $350,001 to $1 million7.5%850
- $1 million to $2 million4.5%511
- Over $2 million2.8%318
Age of the businesses
- Existing, more than 2 years old68.1%7,674
- New business, 2 years or less23.2%2,612
- Startup, loan funds will open the business6.0%678
- Change of ownership2.6%293
- Not answered0.1%9
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 | 20,543 | 639,905 | 800 | 85,591 |
| Cancelled or never disbursed | 2,362 | 79,313 | 152 | 12,514 |
| Disbursed loans | 18,181 | 560,592 | 648 | 73,077 |
| Paid in full | 14,898 | 435,813 | 343 | 35,491 |
| Charged off | 1,428 | 36,891 | 6 | 905 |
| Still outstanding (status exempt from disclosure) | 1,855 | 87,888 | 299 | 36,681 |
| Charged off, share of disbursed loans | 7.9% | 6.6% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Dollars charged off, share of disbursed dollars | 3.7% | 2.5% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Dollars charged off | $113M | $5.70bn | $2.1M | $499M |
Against all industries
| FY2021–FY2025 | NAICS 4841 | All industries |
|---|---|---|
| Median 7(a) approval | $69K | $190K |
| Median 504 approval | $974K | $657K |
| Average approval | $275K | $573K |
| Approvals per 1,000 establishments | 96.1 | 41.0 |
| Approvals to franchise businesses | 0.3% | 11.2% |
| Jobs supported per approval, as reported | 5.8 | 10.5 |
Questions and answers
Which lenders make the most SBA loans for general freight trucking?
By approvals in FY2021 to FY2025: The Huntington National Bank (3,682), Wells Fargo Bank National Association (794), TD Bank, National Association (644), Northeast Bank (632), U.S. Bank, National Association (347). 671 lenders had at least one.
How large are typical SBA loans for general freight trucking?
The median 7(a) approval was $69K and the median 504 approval $974K; the average across both programs was $275K.
What share of SBA loans for general freight trucking are charged off?
Of 7(a) loans approved in FY2010 to FY2021 and disbursed, 7.9% are recorded as charged off, against 6.6% for all industries; for 504 loans, 0.9% against 1.2%.
Which states have the most SBA loans for general freight trucking?
Ohio (1,625), Michigan (1,124), California (1,112), Illinois (1,103), Texas (575).
Is SBA lending for general freight trucking rising?
Approvals in the three latest complete fiscal years total 6,681, against 6,437 in the three before: broadly level (+4%).
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