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 president had previously discussed his plans for the trucking industry in a Truth Social post, but had been vague on details. Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 20 Oct. 2025 Barfield squirted through the line for the first down — and kept on trucking. Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 19 Oct. 2025 The trucking and logistics firm landed a slew of price target bumps in response. Jim Cramer, CNBC, 16 Oct. 2025 Among the most visible reversals are in trucking and auto regulation. Samantha-Jo Roth, The Washington Examiner, 15 Oct. 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 26 Oct. 2025.

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