trucking

noun

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

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The mom of two, from North Carolina, had recently started a trucking business with her boyfriend, Joby Arnette, who was with her in the vehicle. Sam Gillette, PEOPLE, 19 Jan. 2026 At Qualcomm, White served as president and vice chair and oversaw the global deployment of the OMNITracs trucking product, the advent and growth of CDMA cellular technology and the development of Qualcomm’s intellectual property system. Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Jan. 2026 In trucking, boring is often a good thing. Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 15 Jan. 2026 The platform allows shippers, ocean carriers, trucking firms and other supply chain stakeholders to track cargo throughout its journey. Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 15 Jan. 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 25 Jan. 2026.

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