SIC code 49410 (Freight transport by road) is one of the most widely used business classifications in the United Kingdom, with 56,994 active companies registered under this code. This makes it one of the largest individual SIC categories in the UK economy. It falls under Section H (Transportation and storage) of the UK SIC 2007 classification system, which is used by Companies House to categorise all registered businesses.
See the full industry analysis on the Freight transport by road industry page.
With a 79% survival rate, this sector shows strong business longevity. Only 195 of 72,144 companies registered under this code have dissolved, well below the UK average. The average company age of 6.6 years suggests a relatively young and dynamic sector, with many businesses having been established in recent years. Growth has been exceptional recently: 61% of all active companies were formed since 2020, marking this as one of the fastest-expanding classifications. The 2010s contributed another 29%, meaning the vast majority of businesses are relatively new. Companies are geographically dispersed across the UK, with no single location dominating. The top three locations — LONDON, BIRMINGHAM, LEICESTER — together account for just 12% of the sector.
SIC code 49410 stands for "Freight transport by road" under the UK Standard Industrial Classification (SIC 2007) system. It belongs to Section H — Transportation and storage. Companies use this code when registering with Companies House to indicate their primary business activity. The code is required for annual confirmation statements and is used by HMRC, ONS, and other government bodies for statistical and regulatory purposes.
There are currently 56,994 active companies registered under SIC code 49410 in the UK, out of 72,144 total registrations. This gives a survival rate of 79%, meaning 21% of companies registered under this code have since dissolved. These figures are based on Companies House data and updated regularly.
The top locations for freight transport by road companies (SIC 49410) are: LONDON (3,957), BIRMINGHAM (1,732), LEICESTER (1,062), COVENTRY (967), DONCASTER (897). Geographic concentration can reflect local economic conditions, industry clusters, or proximity to key markets and supply chains.
The sector is growing: 61% of currently active SIC 49410 companies were formed since 2020, and 29% during the 2010s. This sustained formation rate indicates ongoing demand for freight transport by road services in the UK.
Companies classified under SIC 49410 have an average age of 6.6 years. This suggests a balanced sector with both established players and newer entrants. Notable companies include DHL SUPPLY CHAIN LIMITED, LENHAM STORAGE COMPANY LIMITED, DSV ROAD LIMITED.
Related SIC codes within the same division include: 49320 (Taxi operation), 49390 (Other passenger land transport), 49420 (Removal services), 49319 (Other urban, suburban or metropolitan passenger land transport (not underground, metro or similar)). Companies may use multiple SIC codes if they operate across several of these related activities. When registering with Companies House, businesses should select the code that best represents their primary activity.
You can search for companies with SIC code 49410 (Freight transport by road) using UVAGATRON's company explorer, which allows filtering by SIC code, location, and company status. Alternatively, Companies House offers a basic search on their website. Our platform adds risk intelligence, director networks, and signals from 50+ government databases to each company record.
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Data sourced from Companies House, HM Land Registry, FCA Register, and 50+ government databases. SIC classification follows the UK Standard Industrial Classification of Economic Activities 2007 (SIC 2007). Last updated: 2026-04-17.