trucking

noun

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

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Americans have become more reliant than ever on freight deliveries, with trucking volumes expected to increase significantly. The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 10 Mar. 2026 Groups representing local governments and the trucking industry also have concerns. Alex Derosier, Twin Cities, 9 Mar. 2026 The others, authorities said, were created fraudulently using the names and identifying information of other trucking or transportation companies without their knowledge. Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 7 Mar. 2026 Many small businesses depend on trucking companies like his to move goods across the country. Samantha Delouya, CNN Money, 5 Mar. 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 17 Mar. 2026.

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