trucking

noun

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

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Law enforcement, insurance investigators and attorneys are increasingly rely on digital forensics to investigate trucking and vehicle accident incidents. Lars Daniel, Forbes, 19 Jan. 2025 By eliminating inefficiencies, trucking businesses can handle more loads, improve service levels, and ultimately boost their bottom line. William Mullane, USA TODAY, 17 Jan. 2025 Early in the fourth quarter, Mahomes drove the Chiefs 79 yards on a 13-play touchdown drive that finished with him trucking rookie safety Malik Mustapha at the goal line on a fourth-and-goal snap from the 1. Nate Taylor, The Athletic, 17 Jan. 2025 Digital trucking brokerage Convoy experienced a similar scenario to Pandion on a wider scale. Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 14 Jan. 2025 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 30 Jan. 2025.

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