haulage

noun

haul·​age ˈhȯ-lij 

1

: the act or process of hauling

2

: a charge made for hauling

Examples of haulage in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Handling and haulage costs were affected by higher storage expenses, fuel surcharges and increased inland transportation costs related to alternative routing solutions like land bridges, the company said. — Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 17 Aug. 2026

Born in Ealing on December 4, 1931, Bates made his fortune in the haulage and concrete industries before diversifying into a variety of other businesses. — Simon Johnson, New York Times, 11 July 2026

Saying as much, then visibly tightening that process with its haulage partners, is how an embarrassing accident becomes evidence that someone is actually minding the shop. — Alexander Puutio, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026

Before moving to South Africa, James worked as a truck driver for a haulage company in Lagos, but the company closed in 2016 when Nigeria's economy entered its first recession in two decades. — ABC News, 20 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1676, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for haulage

• college
• knowledge
• acknowledge
• precollege
• foreknowledge