trucking

noun

truck·​ing ˈtrə-kiŋ How to pronounce trucking (audio)
: the process or business of transporting goods on trucks

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There, farmers like Hann don't have to cover the trucking and fuel costs of transporting trees multiple hours south. Claire Reid, Journal Sentinel, 6 Dec. 2024 These increasingly feel hazardous to my health for two reasons—one is the worsening traffic and trucking on the interstate. Judy Stone, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024 The transportation and warehousing sector, which includes employees in subsectors like trucking and couriers, has seen an increase in employees since last November, according to data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 6 Dec. 2024 Batteries, for example, currently can take up a lot of space and also weigh a lot, making their use an issue for air travel and long-haul trucking. Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 2 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for trucking 

Word History

First Known Use

1809, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of trucking was in 1809

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“Trucking.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/trucking. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

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