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 remaining cities contract with private haulers, such as Waste Management, each with its own recycling rules. Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 8 Jan. 2026 Olivia pays $220 a month for compost hauling by Scraps Mile High, the company Turner started eight years ago and one of nine licensed haulers listed by the city on its website. Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 4 Jan. 2026 If approved, the combination of the two major freight haulers would provide the first coast-to-coast service in the United States. Jim Woods, Chicago Tribune, 1 Jan. 2026 Residents normally serviced by private waste haulers should check with those companies to see if and when tree pickup is available. Gege Reed, Louisville Courier Journal, 26 Dec. 2025 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 12 Jan. 2026.

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