trucking

noun

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

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This new method involves hackers using social engineering to access freight broker accounts, posting fake loads, and then installing malware on legitimate trucking companies' systems. Steve Weisman, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026 The cut in capacity has been accelerated by a nationwide crackdown on trucking compliance that has taken thousands of truck drivers out of service. Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 29 June 2026 Oklahoma generally compares favorably with many states from a trucking perspective, Herndon said, particularly because severe congestion is less common than in larger metropolitan areas. Stephen Martin, Oklahoma Watch, 28 June 2026 But thankfully, the trucking cycle is improving in the background. Jeff Marks, CNBC, 26 June 2026 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 6 Jul. 2026.

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