trucking

noun

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

Examples of trucking in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Minutes later, the truck exploded, injuring nine firefighters, including two critically, according to a new lawsuit filed against the trucking company and others. Nathan Solis, Los Angeles Times, 21 June 2024 The account tied to the trucking company was reportedly flagged for fraud and closed by the bank in November 2022, according to the warrant affidavit. Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 18 June 2024 The responsibility can fall on various shoulders – the trucking company, the vehicle or parts manufacturer, maintenance providers, or even government entities. Chris Gallagher, Journal Sentinel, 11 June 2024 Imagine trucking home a 500-pound sea bass only to learn later that no one at home actually likes sea bass. Mirjam Swanson, Orange County Register, 11 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for trucking 

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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 2 Jul. 2024.

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