hauler

noun

haul·​er ˈhȯ-lər How to pronounce hauler (audio)
Synonyms of haulernext
: one that hauls: such as
a
: a commercial establishment or worker whose business is hauling
b
: an automotive vehicle for hauling goods or material

Examples of hauler in a Sentence

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The Antelope Valley has become a dumping site for many of the city’s haulers looking to cut transport and facility costs — causing concern among environmentalists and others who say the material is destroying fragile ecosystems. Sandra McDonald, Los Angeles Times, 24 June 2026 The third is a $23 administrative fee for haulers who need substantial employee assistance with a receipt or manifest. Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 23 June 2026 Fiido entered the utility ebike space in 2022 with the T1, a short-tail cargo hauler rocking chunky fat tires and a 750-W hub motor plus the promise of nearly 100 miles on per-charge riding. Paul Ridden june 23, New Atlas, 23 June 2026 The vehicle hauler, a truck-trailer combination, is considered a commercial motor vehicle under Indiana Code, so Chesterton Police Sgt. Jim Woods, Chicago Tribune, 15 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for hauler

Word History

First Known Use

1674, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of hauler was in 1674

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“Hauler.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hauler. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.

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