trucking

noun

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

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Humphreys quit his trucking job because his blood pressure was too high. Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 22 June 2026 According to him, intermodal is entering a phase of expansion potential, as shippers respond to persistent trucking constraints. Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 22 June 2026 The results are being seen as an important sign that sodium-ion batteries can move beyond passenger cars and smaller vehicles into demanding commercial trucking applications. Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 22 June 2026 California is among the largest markets for freight trucking, employing more than 130,000 drivers. Los Angeles Times, 21 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 27 Jun. 2026.

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