hauler

noun

haul·​er ˈhȯ-lər How to pronounce hauler (audio)
: 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

Recent Examples on the Web Photo : Mercedes-Benz AG This is a vehicle that is at once a capacious hauler of humans, a covetous lifestyle accessory, and a wildly competent militaristic transport. Brett Berk, Robb Report, 13 May 2024 Both the Cowboy Carter banner and promotional hauler that were present during both weekends of Coachella also appear in the clip. Kyle Denis, Billboard, 8 May 2024 The committee had accepted donations ranging from $1,000 to $12,000 from various developers and companies, including Republic Services, Chula Vista’s lone waste hauler. Tammy Murga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 May 2024 The consumer took the time to put the plastic bags into the recycle bin, the hauler collected it and took it to Western Recycling, where employees have deal with it. Cynthia Sewell, Idaho Statesman, 8 Apr. 2024 However, garbage haulers would likely need to drive longer distances, burning more fuel and releasing more pollution. Tony Briscoe, Los Angeles Times, 10 Mar. 2024 The city gets about $120 million per year in franchise fees from the cable companies, SDG&E and trash haulers. David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Jan. 2024 In addition, the company is the third most valuable corporation based in Arizona after copper-mining giant Freeport-McMoRan and trash hauler Republic Services. The Arizona Republic, 4 Jan. 2024 Another local challenge is how organics recycling is being rolled out by the private trash haulers. David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Aug. 2023

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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 18 May. 2024.

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