trucking

noun

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

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In trucking litigation, this creates a uniquely challenging environment because insurance is always present, even when not explicitly mentioned. Lars Daniel, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2025 The trucking industry faces numerous challenges, including rising fuel costs and regulatory changes, which Saini overcomes by remaining flexible and utilizing intelligent routing and mileage to mitigate these issues. Jennifer Pierce, USA Today, 30 July 2025 Instead of overhauling the entire trucking industry, this system works with what exists right now. Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 29 July 2025 Volume has transferred to the trucking industry, which often has higher reliability and routing flexibility despite being more expensive. Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 25 July 2025 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 22 Aug. 2025.

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